AIRPORT: Denver International – free shuttle to Hotel

ALCOHOL/SMOKING:  Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in or around the show hall. Smoking in the show hall or vending area is not permitted. Smoking is allowed in designated areas of the Hotel or outside only.

AWARDS:  Top 10 format descending to Top 5 according to TICA Rules, and depending on number of cats competing in the show, will be scored for Regional and International Awards.;

BENCHING:  Every effort will be made to comply with benching requests. However, the Club cannot guarantee it will be able to honor every benching request. One request only please. DO NOT rearrange benching. NO cats/kittens may be left in the Show Hall overnight.

CAGES:  This is a “Bring Your Own Cage” show. Each entry will be given a 36” space to bench in. One cat or two kittens are allowed per single cage. If your cage is larger than 36” wide you will need to purchase a grooming space to accommodate your cage. We will have “Pop Up” tents available for purchase at $20 to exhibitors, which they will keep. There is a link to a photo of the 30” “Pop Up” tents on the summary page.

CAT SUPPLIES:  Cat litter will be provided. Please bring your own litter pans and cat food.

CHECK IN/SHOW HOURS:  Check in Saturday is 7:30 am – 8:30 am. Judging will start promptly at 9:00 am. Exhibitors that are not present at the start of judging will be marked absent until they arrive. Advertised show hours for the public are 9:00 am – 5:00 pm on Saturday and 9:00 am – 4:00 pm on Sunday. All cats MUST be present during the advertised show hours unless special permission to leave early is granted by the Show Manager. 

CLERKS/STEWARDS:  Certified Ring Clerks will earn $40 and lunch per day, and a marked catalog. Uncertified clerks will earn $30 and lunch per day and a marked catalog. Stewards will earn $15 per day plus lunch. Please indicate your availability on your summary sheet. Do not deduct your pay from your entry fees. You will be paid at the show.

CLOSING DATES:  ALL CLOSING DATES GIVEN ARE ABSOLUTE, NO EXCEPTIONS! There will be no late entries. 

COURTESY:  All exhibitors are respectfully requested to observe common courtesy and keep their immediate benching areas clean and neat. Keep aisles clear so exhibitors can get to and from the rings easily. Exhibitors carrying cats have right of way! Be SURE to dispose of any odorous matter produced by your cat in an expedient, sanitary, and non-offensive manner. Be a good participant. While in the Ring Area, do not talk loudly, do not make comments, either positive or negative, about a cat and be HAPPY for all winners! HAVE FUN!!!

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS/FEES:  An official entry form or facsimile must be used for each entry and submitted with a completed summary sheet & full payment in US funds. USPS, fax, and online entries will be accepted and are considered binding whether entry is benched or not. Cats co-owned by members of different households are eligible for the “second and additional” discounts only if a copy of the TICA registration showing the names of both co-owners is sent. All kittens in competition must be 4 calendar months old. All adults in competition must be 8 calendar months old. All Adult HHP's MUST be spayed/neutered. Please have your spay/neuter records available. Per TICA rules, cats do not have to be registered to be shown in one show; however, unregistered cats do not earn points or titles. Online entries will be officially entered when payment is received, which should be no more than 5 working days of submittal. Cats will not be benched unless fees are paid. No post-dated checks will be accepted! Late payments at the door will incur a $20 charge. Returned checks will be assessed a $25 charge plus the original amount of the check.    

EXHIBITION ONLY/FOR SALE CATS:  Are available ONLY to exhibitors showing other cats/kittens. An entry form must be submitted for each cat in the show hall, even those that are “Exhibition Only/For Sale” and they must have a catalog number (whether they are named as yet or not). The Club reserves the right to cancel any of the above entries to make room for competing entries. Mark each entry form “Exhibition Only/For Sale” across the top of the entry form. Kittens must be a minimum of 3 months old to be in the show hall. Kittens for sale MUST be litter registered and proof of age MUST be available to the Club. Kittens or cats may NOT be confined to carriers, either displayed or under the bench, during show hours.

FOOD:  BREAKFAST AND LUNCH will be available for purchase at the Show Hall both Saturday and Sunday.    

HEALTH RULES:  This is a non-vetted show. All cats MUST be fully immunized and tested negative for Feline Leukemia. All entries MUST be free of any communicable disease including, but not restricted to, fungus, fleas, and ear mites. Exhibitors of cats suspected to be ill or pregnant (as determined by the Show Committee) will be asked to leave the show hall with ALL their entries with NO refunds being made. It is advised that all cats be bathed and groomed prior to benching. All nails MUST be clipped prior to benching.

LIABILITY:  All participants agree to hold Colorado Cats Inc., TICA, and the Holiday Inn, harmless from injury, loss, or damage to cats, exhibitors, or property of exhibitors or vendors, or other such persons in attendance.

MISCELLANEOUS:  For the safety of our exhibitors, their cats, and spectators, NO kittens/cats may be allowed "on leash" in or around the show hall at any time. Per TICA Show Rules - Article 10 - Responsibilities of Exhibitors (210.3): Exhibitors shall not sit (or stand) in the ring area holding cats prior to or during judging except with the explicit permission of the Judge; these rules will be STRICTLY enforced!

SHOW HOTEL:  Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel/Conference Center. 15500 East 40th Avenue, Denver, CO 80239. (303) 371-9494

RATE:  Room Reservations made by 2/27/09 $89.00 per night

SHOW RULES:  TICA Show Rules will apply at all times. A copy of TICA Show Rules may be obtained from TICA at PO Box 2684, Harlingen, TX, 78551 or may be read on line at www.tica.org. All decisions of the Show Manager are final.

VENDORS:  For our VERY reasonable Vending fees and information please click here or contact Lisa Snyder at (303) 730 3599 or LISA1200@aol.com. NO vending from groom spaces or cage tops.

Questions and/or problems related to the Show or Show Hotel should be addressed to Show Management.