Super Early Bird entries (closing date: June 1, 2009) 3 cat special     $190.00 First entry     $75.00 Second entry      $70.00 Early Bird entries (closing date: July 1, 2009) 3 cat special     $200.00 First entry     $80.00 Second entry      $75.00  Regular entries (closing date: August 1, 2009) 3 cat special     $210.00 First entry     $85.00 Second entry      $80.00 Junior Entry $50.00     extra catalog $5.00 Grooming Space $30.00 doublecage (other 1/2 of full cage) $15.00 End of Row $15.00 Sales Cage 1/2 cage $30.00   Advertising: $50-full page ad $30-half page ad $15-1/4 page ad $5-business card ad

SHOW HALL and HOTEL(all in one!!) : Courtyard by Marriot- Fitchburg and Royal Plaza Trade Center, 150 Royal Plaza dr, Fitchburg, MA. Show rate: $99 with $25 refundable pet fee Phone:  1-978-342-7100 Onsite CoCoKey Indoor Water Resort!! www.cocokeywaterresort.com
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ONLINE SHOW FLYER AND ENTRY:  http://www.BellaPalazzo-ragdollcats.com/A/Americats.htm

AIRPORTS: Boston, MA ( BOS) is 55 miles SE of the facility. Manchester NH (MHT)  is 50 miles NE.

 CHECK-IN: Check in will be from 8:00am -9:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Judging will begin promptly at 9:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.  Public admitted to pet show from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM both Saturday and Sunday. No cats may remain in the show hall overnight.

 CAGES AND SUPPLIES: Benching cages of standard sizes (approximately 22” X 22” x 22”) will be provided for each entry. Two (2) kittens or one (1) cat are permitted in a single cage. All cages must be covered on the top and three sides. Please bring your own litter pans, food and dishes. People food will be available in the show hall. Please inform us if you will be using your own cage.

 HOUSEHOLD PETS: Household pet kittens (ages 4 - 7 months) and adults (8 months and older) may be entered. All adult HHP entries must be altered (spay or neutered). If you are unsure of the proper color class for your pet, include a full description or a photo (photo will be returned with confirmation.)

 KITTENS: Kittens entered for competition must be at least four months old on the first day of the show. Kittens for sale must be at least three months old on the first day of the show. TICA litter registration must be available upon request of show management.

SHOW RULES: By entering, all exhibitors agree to abide by the decisions of the judges,  the show committee and the TICA show rules. Official show rules may be obtained from TICA, P.O. Box 2964, Harlingen, Texas 78551, (956) 428-8046.

 REGISTRATION: With the exception of Korats, preliminary new breeds, advanced new breeds and new traits entries, registration with TICA is not necessary to compete in a cat’s first show, but is required for the next show and confirmation of titles and TICA Regional/International scoring and awards.

THIS IS A NON-VETTED SHOW: All cats/kittens entering the show hall should be inoculated against Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis, Rabies and Calici virus and tested negative for Feline Leukemia. Please clip claws (front and back) prior to benching. Any cat/kitten showing signs of contagious illness, ear mites, fleas or fungus will be removed from the show hall, as well as any other cats/kittens exhibiting from the same household. Any cat which is obviously pregnant or lactating will be disqualified.

SUMMARY SHEET: Please complete the summary sheet and return or submit with entries and fees. Fee totals must accompany entry forms. No Refunds. We will call collect if significant questions arise regarding your entries. A fee of $25.00 plus any bank fees will be charged on all checks returned for any reason.

 CLERKS: Please mark your summary sheet if you are interested in clerking. We need clerks and stewards. Clerks will be paid $30 per day. Stewards will be paid $25 per day. Lunch will be provided. Please do not deduct clerking fees from your entry fee.

HOLD HARMLESS POLICY: By entering this show, the exhibitor named on the entry form/summary sheet holds harmless Americats, The International Cat Association (TICA), and the Royal Plaza/Marriot Hotels of any damages, claims, or theft as a result of any action/conduct related to the operations of this show. The opinions expressed in publication are those of its authors alone and do not reflect the views of The International Cat Association (TICA). The use of its logo in no way implies approval by The International Cat Association (TICA).

 

Entry Clerk:

Mindy Ferreira  bellapalazzo@sbcglobal.net  860-350-2499