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The Octopussy Show
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TICA All breed 2 day Cat Show
8th & 9th October 2011
Bengal Adult Congress & Bengal Alters & Kitten Fun Classes
on Saturday 8th.
Closing date for entries is 19th September 2011 or
when hall reaches capacity.
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Venue
North Solihull Sports
Centre
Conway Road Chelmsley Wood Solihull
West Midlands, B37 5LA
Rings and Judges
AB -
Aline Noel (Canada) & Bengal Cat
Congress
AB - Toni Jones (USA) & Bengal Kitten
Congress
AB -
Mary Lise De Landsteer
(Belgium) & Bengal Alter Congress
AB - Irene Van Belzen (Netherlands)
SP - Phillipa Holmes (UK)
SP - TBA
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Show Managers
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Richard Payne :
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Tel:
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01753 545824
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E-mail:
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Christine Edwards:
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Tel:
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01746 710498
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E-mail:
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Entry Clerk
Paul Wilson
Tel: 01376 347456, E-mail:
entry_bccgb@btinternet.com
Show Team
Jacky Bliss, Heidi Coller-James, Chris Edwards, Peter
Edwards, Luke Hannah, Lynne Hedlund,
Carol Payne, Richard Payne, Celia Robinson, Paul Turner-Smithson,
David Wagstaff, Frances Wilson & Paul Wilson..
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Hotel & Accommodation
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Holiday Inn Express, Castle Bromwich
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The “official” show hotel
The main show Hotel is the
Holiday Inn
Express, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B35 7AF.
(N.B This hotel is 6 miles from the sports centre)
Tel 0121 694 6700
The rate is £44.29 for a Double or Twin room including breakfast.
They will allow pets but all cats must be penned up in the
rooms at all times.
Additional Hotels
There are quite a few local hotels to be found around the NEC site.
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Show Information
Show Hours: Vetting in
will be from 7.15- 8.50am on Saturday. 8.00—8.50am on Sunday. Judging will start
promptly at 9.00am. Advertised show hours are until 5.00pm. In consideration of
paying spectators, no cats may be removed from the show hall before the end of
the advertised show hours without the show manager’s permission. Bengal
exhibitors please see the additional rule below.
Show Hours For Bengal Exhibitors: Bengal exhibitors
please note, to ensure congresses count towards TICA points for as many
exhibitors as possible no Bengals may leave the show before judging of the
Bengal Congresses and Alters Class has been Completed, (even if normal judging
in all 6 rings has finished)
Show Rules: TICA show rules
will be strictly enforced. Rosettes will be awarded in accordance with these
rules. By entering all exhibitors agree to abide by the decisions of the Judges
and Show Committee. Rules can be obtained for $7.00 from TICA, P.O. Box 2684,
Harlingen, TX 78551 or from www.tica.org.
Benching And Supplies: The club
will provide a double pen (2ft x 4ft x 2ft) for each cat entered. Exhibitors may
bring their own pen. Two cats or kittens entered by the same exhibitor can both
be put in the same double pen to qualify for a discount (See entry fees).
Vending/sales from the benching area is prohibited, there will be no
cats/kittens for sale allowed in the show hall. Litter bins will be
provided—please bring your own cat litter, litter trays, cat food, dishes and
cage curtains/drapes (optional)
N.B: Individual exhibitors are responsible for keeping their pen area
clean & will be liable for any additional cleaning charges incurred by the club.
E.g. As a result of grooming powder on carpet.
Health Requirements: This is a
vetted show. Cats showing signs of ear mites, fleas, fungus or any
other illness will not be permitted in the show hall. The decision
of the duty vet is final. All entries should have an up to date
vaccination record for immunisation against Feline Enteritis and Cat Flu
available for inspection. Any cat or kitten from a house or
cattery where there has been fungus or any infectious or contagious illness
within 21 days prior to the opening of the show is ineligible for entry and/or
exhibition. Any cat which is obviously pregnant or lactating will be
disqualified. All claws (front and back) must be clipped prior to
vetting in and judging.
Entry Fees: Entry fees cover
judging in 6 rings, 1 catalogue per entry form, 1 entry pass per cat entered and
penning/benching.
Bengal owners: all entire adults and kittens will automatically be judged in the
Bengal congress at no extra charge. Bengal Neuters will also be judged in the
fun neuter class.
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1st cat Entry for 1 Day |
£45.00 |
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Additional Entry for 1 Day Same pen |
£35.00 |
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1st cat Entry for 2 Days |
£85.00 |
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Additional Entry for 2 Days Same pen |
£65.00 |
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Membership Discount |
£2.00 (per cat per day) |
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Pen hire for 1 or 2 days |
£6.00 (per pen) |
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Grooming Area for 1 or 2 days |
£10.00 (per space) |
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Tardy Turtle / Substitution Fee |
£10.00 (per change) |
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PayPal per cat per day |
£2.50 |
Special rates if bringing 4 or more cats
(sharing pens, pen hire not included) |
£275.00 |
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Exhibition only per cat |
£25.00 |
Entry fees include 1 pass per cat entered. Additional passes are £2.00
per adult, OAP &
children - 50p each. Please specify quantities required on entry form.
N.B: All pens are double pens. Maximum of 2 cats per double pen/bench space.
Registration: With the
exception of Korats, New Traits, Preliminary New Breeds and Advanced New Breeds,
registration with TICA is not necessary to compete for a cat’s first show but is
required for confirmation of titles and scoring for TICA Regional and
International awards.
Household Pets: HHPs over 8
months of age must be spayed or neutered. HHPs are judged in all rings and in
order to claim titles regional and international awards they must be registered
with TICA. If you are unsure of your cat’s colour or division please send a
colour photo of your cat along with your entry. Your photo will be returned.
Kittens: Kittens entered in the
show must be at least 4 calendar months but less than 8 months of age on the day
of the show. Altered kittens are eligible for entry.
Show Theme: Octopussy
Transport: The nearest airport
is Birmingham International. The nearest station is Birmingham International.
The hotels and club cannot provide transport.
Liability: The Bengal Cat Club
Of Great Britain and North Solihull Sports Centre will not be held liable for
injury, loss or damage to cats, kittens, exhibitors, spectators or property of
exhibitors, spectators or vendors, or other such persons or property in
attendance.
Donations: Donations are
gratefully accepted for the TICA Western European Fund and Bengal Cat Club Of
Great Britain. Thank you.
Clerks/Assistance: If you would
like to clerk or help with the show please contact the show manager(s) or master
clerk ASAP directly.