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RULES – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

ALL TICA SHOW RULES AND WASHINGTON STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT RULES WILL BE IN EFFECT AND WILL BE ENFORCED!  PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF OTHERS AND DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU OR YOUR CAT’S HEALTH MAY BE COMPROMISED!  THANK YOU! Show Committee

Location:  Barberton Grange Community Center, 9400 NE 72^nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98665(1/2 mile north of Costco). This location is heated and is Handicapped Accessible.  No alcohol is allowed on the premises.  Hand Sanitizer stations will be available at the entryway, exit, kitchen and each Judge.

Check-in: Saturday 9 to 9:45 am

Show Hours: 10 am until complete (approximately 4 pm). Judging will begin promptly at 10am

Hotel Info:  No official Show Hotel contracted.

Nearest Airport:  PDX.  There will be no scheduled transportation from the Airport to the show hall.

Transportation/directions:  Southbound from north of Vancouver:  I-5 south to I-205 south. Take exit 32 Padden Parkway and head right/west.  Turn right/north on Andresen.  ½ mile on left.

Northbound – I-205 to exit 32 Padden Parkway.  Follow the fork left to head west on Padden Parkway.  Turn right/north on Andresen.  ½ mile on left.

SHOW DETAILS: This is a Non-Vetted show. Per TICA Standing Rule 205.3-205.3.5: Any cat/kitten showing signs of illness, parasites, or fungus will be escorted from the Show Hall. All entries should be vaccinated against feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and feline enteritis. All entries should test negative for feline leukemia and feline AIDS.  Rabies vaccination is mandatory in the State of Washington. 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 first day of the show is ineligible for competition.

TICA Show Rules require all claws (front AND back) be clipped prior to showing. Cats obviously pregnant, or lactating will be disqualified.

TICA Show Rules:

• All claws of each entry shall be clipped prior to benching. Failure to do so may subject entry to disqualification. Cats or kittens obviously pregnant are ineligible for competition.
• A cat not having all physical properties, such as eyes, ears, legs, tail (except as specified in breed standards), are ineligible for entry except in the alter classes or household pet classes.
• Household pets must be registered with TICA and judged by properly licensed judges in order to earn TICA titles and compete for Annual Awards.
• Cats entered in any show shall remain in the same status as entered in all rings even though they have qualified for another status during the show.
• Entries, regardless of class, shall be accepted as received by the entry clerk, and no class shall be discriminated against by limiting the number of entries in that class in any show.
• All kittens must be born between February 25, 2020 to June 24, 2020 to be shown.

Classifications:

Cats are classified as Kittens, Adults, or Alters (Championship), Kittens or Adults (Household Pets), and NBC (both kittens and adults). Kittens are 4 to 8 calendar months of age; adults must be 8 calendar months of age on the opening day of the show.

Benching & Supplies: There will be no benching/litter available at this show.

AWARDS: Awards will be awarded in accordance with TICA Show Rules. This show is scored for TICA Regional and International awards and falls under the Isolated Area rules at this time.

Entry Fees: All entry and miscellaneous fees are due and payable to It’s Reigning Cats! within 72 hours of submission of entry. By entering the show, you agree to pay ALL fees, whether you attend the show or bench any cats/kittens. There will be a $35 fee for returned payments.

NO REFUNDS! Once an entry or service has been received, substitutions may be made until one week prior to the show (October 17^th). Withdrawal from the show does not entitle the entrant to a refund of any kind. Any excess payment will be considered a donation to the show. 

Cats for Sale/Exhibition:  There will be no Sale/Exhibition cages available at this show.

Show Rules: TICA show rules will be strictly enforced. By entering this show, ALL exhibitors agree to abide by the decisions of the judges and Show Committee. Official show rules, registration information and forms can be obtained from TICA, P. O. Box 2684, Harlingen, TX 78551, or online at www.tica.org.

Liability: TICA Show Rules 29.1.1.2: By entering this show, ALL exhibitors agree to abide by the decisions of the judges and Show Committee. Official show rules, registration information and forms can be obtained from TICA, P. O. Box 2684, Harlingen, TX 78551, or online at www.tica.org. Liability: TICA Show Rules 29.1.1.2: It is expressly stipulated that neither the Show Management, nor any member of the club, sponsor of the show, the City of Vancouver nor TICA and its officers can be held liable for the loss of, or accident to the cats, carriers, or other personal property of any exhibitor.

Neither the It’s Reigning Cats Club, the Barberton Grange, the City of Vancouver nor TICA may be held liable for loss, theft or damage to animals or personal property of exhibitors or their guests.