HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS:
GROUP RATE GOOD UNTIL 7/11/08: Sheraton Pasadena Hotel; 303 East Cordova
Street, Pasadena, CA; Phone (626) 449-4000 • Fax (626) 584-1390 ROOM RATES:
$119 + tax. Each guest is responsible for their
room. Please confine spraying males,
pick-up litter, etc. For more info and
to Book online, go to: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/socalexotica
BANQUET: will require payment in
full prior to date + passes for banquet will be issued on Sat. July 27th.
SHOW
HALL: Pasadena
Convention Center; 300 East Green St, Pasadena, Ca
AIRPORT: Use LAX, Burbank
(closest) or Ontario Airport. The Hotel
does NOT offer a shuttle service. Use
Super Shuttle (800-258-3826) to arrange transportation.
CHECK-IN:
A EARLY check-in on Saturday
check-in will be from 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Judging will begin promptly at
8:30 a.m. Late arrivals must check-in with the
Master Clerk and each ring clerk to ensure their
entries are marked present. The show hours are from 8:30AM to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday & 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. on Sunday. No cats may leave the show hall unless permission is obtained from the show manager. No cats may remain in the show hall overnight. PUBLIC HOURS are 10 – 4 each day.
CAGES AND SUPPLIES: A benching
cage (approximately 36”x27”x22”) will be provided for
each entry. Two (2) kittens or one (1) cat are permitted in a this
cage. If you bring your own cage & require more room, you will
need to purchase additional space at an additional fee. Please plan on using
the cages provided. Grooming/”for Sale” spaces will be on a waiting
list.
All
cages must be covered on three sides, top and bottom. Please bring your
own litter pans, cat food and dishes. Litter will be supplied.
People food will be available: restaurant in hotel, plus several restaurants in
walking distance, & “fast food” in driving distance.
HOUSEHOLD PETS: Household pet kittens
(ages 4 – 7 months) and adults (8 months or older) may be entered. All
adult HHP entries must be altered (spayed or neutered). If you are
unsure of the proper color class for
your pet, include a full description or a color photo (photo will be returned
with confirmation) with your entry.
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 2684, Harlingen,
TX 78551,
and (956) 428-8046. Also see the TICA web site (www.tica.org) for additional rules,
forms and information.
REGISTRATION: With the exception of Korats,
registration with TICA is not
necessary to compete in a cat’s first show, but is required for the next show, confirmation of titles and TICA Regional/International scoring and awards.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: This is a non-vetted
show. All cats/kittens entering the
show hall must be current with inoculations prior to the
show. No kitten less than 3 calendar months of age will be allowed in the show hall. All cats/kittens must be free of
fungus, fleas, ear mites, FELV negative, and not show any signs of illness. All
cats/kittens should be bathed and
clean. Please clip claws on all four feet. Note: Declawed cats are eligible for
competition.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: An official entry
form or facsimile must be used for each entry and a completed summary sheet and
full payment (U.S. Funds only) must accompany these
entry blanks. E-mail or fax entries will be accepted. No Refunds after catalog has gone to print.
There will be no one-day entries.
CLERKS/STEWARDS: Please
indicate on the summary sheet if you
are interested in clerking for the
show. Clerks will receive $30/day, lunch, and a marked catalog with their breeds and finals. Stewards will be paid $20
plus lunch. Please do not deduct these
from your entry fees; you will be paid at the
end of the show. Preference
will be given to TICA certified clerks. Due to the
size of the show, we advise you to
have an agent show your cat(s).
HOLD HARMLESS POLICY: By entering
this show, the exhibitor named on the entry form/summary sheet holds harmless
The Southwest Clubs, The International Cat Association (TICA), and the Pasadena
Convention Center from any damages, claims, or theft, as a result of any
action/conduct related to the operations of this show.
NEW EXHIBITORS: We welcome you
to the Southwest Region’s Award Show! Please indicate on the Summary Sheet that
this is your first show. For help in filling out the summary sheet or Entry
Form, contact the entry clerk Lynda Giggy 1313
S. Ardilla
West Covina, CA 91790 Phone: (626) 337-2288 Fax: Same, call first - No phone
calls after 8pm. Email:catgig@earthlink.net
Enter Online at: http://www.socalexotica.com/regional.html