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Show
Hall: Atlanta State Farmers Market, 16 Forest
Pkwy, Forest Park, GA 30297.
Show
Hotel: Drury Inn & Suites, Atlanta South,
6520 South Lee Street, Morrow, GA 30260.
Phone (770) 960-0500.
Room rates are $79.99 for 2 double beds and $84.99
for 1 king bed for up to 4 people. There is no
pet fee, but hotel has a 2-pet limit (we are approved
for a few rooms with more than 2 pets). Reservations
can be made online at www.druryhotels.com
using our group code 2080239, or call 1-800-325-0720
and mention Southern SophisTICAts. Reservation
cut-off is March 26 -- rooms may not be available
after that date. Free hot buffet breakfast and
evening cocktail reception are included. The free
evening cocktail reception includes meatballs,
egg rolls, chicken fingers, and other finger foods
to make up an excellent dinner for those on a
budget!
Please make every effort to leave your room in
the condition it was found, if not better! Be
sure to confine spraying males (and females!)
and clean up after yourself and your cats. TICA
Hotel Guidelines will be followed and can be viewed
at http://tica.org/members/forms/eo/hotel_room_policy.pdf
Entry in this
show, and lodging at the show hotel, shall constitute
an acknowledgment by and consent of the exhibitor
to these procedures.
Transportation:
Most major carriers fly into Hartsfield-Jackson
Atlanta International Airport. If you will be
flying in, alert the entry clerk and we will try
to provide transportation to/from the show hotel,
if at all possible. Limos, taxis, and car rentals
are available at the airport. The show hotel is
easily accessed from I-75.
Show
Hours: Check-in will be from 8:00 to 9:00
AM Saturday. Judging will begin promptly at 9:30
AM on Saturday, 9:00 AM Sunday. Advertised show
hours will be 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday, 9:00
AM - 4:00 PM Sunday. Please plan to remain in
the showhall during advertised show hours. We
need our gate!
Show
Rules: TICA show rules will be strictly enforced.
By entering, exhibitors agree to abide by the
decisions of the judges and show committee. Official
show rules, registration information and forms
may be obtained from TICA,
P.O. Box 2684, Harlingen, TX 78551 or viewed on
their website at www.tica.org.
Payment:
By entering the show, you agree to pay all
fees whether you attend the show or not. Fees
must be received no later than the closing date
of April 5, 2010. The club reserves the right
to require payment in cash or money order. Unfortunately,
due to the irresponsible behavior of some exhibitors,
we must require that all payments be received
by the time the catalog is printed. NO PAYMENTS
OF ANY KIND WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR. Entries
belonging to exhibitors on TICA's Temporary or
Permanent Suspension lists will not be accepted.
Southern SophisTICAts will pursue any debt owed
us to the extent of TICA show rules and Georgia
law.
Registration:
With the exception of cats competing in the Preliminary
New Breed, Advanced New Breed, and New Traits
classes, registration with TICA is not required
to compete. However, to be scored for TICA titles
and annual awards, cats must be registered before
their second show. Declawed cats may compete in
all classes.
Health:
This is a non-vetted show. Any cat showing
signs of illness, parasites (including fleas)
or fungus will be escorted from the show hall,
along with any cats owned, housed, or agented
by the same exhibitor. All entries should be vaccinated
against feline viral rhinotracheitis, calici and
distemper (panleukopenia) at least two weeks prior
to the show, and should test negative for feline
leukemia and FIV ("feline AIDS"). All
entries should also have a current rabies vaccination.
TICA show rules require all claws, front and back,
be clipped prior to benching. Georgia law requires
any animal over the age of 4 months to be vaccinated
against rabies within the last 12 months (be prepared
to show proof). Regulations can be found here:
http://agr.georgia.gov/00/article/0,2086,38902732_0_40630281,00.html
Grooming
spaces:
These measure approximately 22 inches x 22 inches
x 44 inches.
For
Sale: Sales cages will be available to exhibitors.
TICA rules allow no more than two kittens or one
cat benched in a single cage. No kitten under
3 months of age will be allowed in the show hall
(be prepared to show proof of age), and no kittens
or cats may be confined to carriers or kept under
benching cages during show hours. If you are bringing
cats or kittens to sell, Southern SophisTICAts
strongly advises you familiarize yourself with
the applicable statutes and takes no responsibility
for your failure to do so. Regulations can be
found here: http://agr.georgia.gov/00/article/0,2086,38902732_0_40630281,00.html
Kittens:
All kittens entered for competition must
be at least four (4) and not more than eight
(8) calendar months old on the day of the
show. Kittens may be spayed or neutered.
Household
Pets: Household pets are very welcome at this
show! Declawed Household Pets are OK at TICA shows.
This is due to the number of HHPs that are rescue
cats and may have already been declawed at the
time of rescue. Household pets over 8 months of
age MUST be spayed or neutered. HHP’s are
judged in 10 divisions. If you are not sure of
the proper division or color of your cat, check
out http://www.seregiontica.org/Colors/intro.htm
or send the entry clerk a color photo of your
entry. Photo will be returned at check in.
Supplies:
Cat litter will be available, but please bring
your own litter pan and food and water dishes!
Each entry will be assigned a single cage, approx.
24" X 26" X 24". The two sides, back, and top
must be covered. For the comfort of your cat(s),
please bring something for the bottom of the cage
too!
Clerks:
Are indispensable! Ring clerks will be reimbursed
one day's entry fee per day clerked, plus lunch,
soft drinks and a marked catalog, not to mention
our undying gratitude. Requests for specific judges
will be honored to the extent possible on a first
come, first served basis and are subject to change.
Currently licensed TICA clerks will be given preference.
Trainees and assistants are always welcome. Clerks
and trainees will be given preferential benching
if we know in advance that you will be clerking!
Awards:
Plaques will be awarded in accordance with TICA
show rules. If you wish to sponsor any special
awards, please contact the show manager.
NOTE:
Southern SophisTICAts, Drury Inn &
Suites, and Atlanta Farmers Market may NOT
be held liable for loss, theft, or damage
to animals, personal property, exhibitors,
or their guests.
This
show has closed!! Thanks for your
support!!
