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General Information
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Vendors/Hotel/Transportation
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Rebekah
Cumbie
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catsanhata@earthlink.net
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(706) 650-8189
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(205) 833-0834
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901 N Martinwood Dr
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Birmingham, AL 35235
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No calls after 10 PM ET
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No calls after 10 PM CT
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Entry Clerk
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entryclerk@starband.net
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3906 Quail Tower Road
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Luverne, AL 36049
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Phone: (334) 335-3669 /Fax: (334)
335-5188
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PLEASE do not call the Entry Clerk
after 10 PM CT
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Vendor Contact
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tankopje@aol.com
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(706) 860-1521
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And we now have a PayPal account!! It is alpawsclaws@earthlink.net
Directions
Show Hall: Bessemer Civic
Center is located at exit 108 off of I-59/20. (1130 9th Avenue NW, Besemer,
AL 35022).
Fly into Birmingham International Airport (BHM). Airport shuttle/transportation
info is listed below.
Show Hotel: : Best Western
Bessemer, 205-481-1950, 5041 Academy Lane, Bessemer, AL 35022
Group Rate is $62.00 & pet fee of $5 per pet, per night (check-in in the
lobby and use another door to move in.) We have a block being held until
February 17, 2005. Tell them you are with the Alabama Paws & Claws
group to get this rate. For those that are flying, there are several restaurants
and stores in the immediate area. IT IS DRILL WEEKEND!! RESERVE EARLY!!!!!!!!
(They could not guarantee all of our block at the Best Western, but made overflow
accommodations at the Comfort Inn, right next door. If you are referred there,
please do not be alarmed. Rate, etc. is the same.)
Airport Shuttle Service/Transportation: Rental cars
can be obtained at the airport for reasonable rates; however, if you would
prefer to use a shuttle, please call Executive Shuttle Service (Eshuttle)
at 205-702-4566 to arrange for airport pickup. The rate to the show hotel
will be about $30. Their website is http://www.eshuttle.net.
We will be organizing airport runs from the show hall Sunday afternoon and
will organize transportation to/from the hotel/show hall as needed.
Please contact Honey Gilmore by phone or e-mail (listed above) with your
travel details by Monday before the show (March 14, 2005).
Show Hours: Check-in will be from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30
a.m. both days. Judging will begin promptly at 9:00 am on Saturday and 9:00
a.m on Sunday. Advertised show hours for the public are 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
each day. Permission from show management must be obtained to leave earlier.
Registration: With the exception of Korats, registration
with TICA is not necessary for cats, kittens, alters, or household pets to
compete. Registration is necessary for your entry to be scored for titles,
regional and international awards. Championship cats, kittens, alters, and
household pet adults will only be scored once without registration. To obtain
information about registration contact TICA,
PO Box 2684, Harlingen, TX 78551, (512) 428-8046.
Show Rules: The Show Rules of The International
Cat Association will be in full force and effect throughout this show. You
may obtain a copy of the show rules from TICA,
PO Box 2684, Harlingen, TX 78551, (512) 428-8046 for $7.00. By entering, all
exhibitors agree to abide by these rules.
Awards: Rosettes will be awarded in accordance with
TICA Show Rules. A Best of the Best Presentation will be made to the top 3
Kittens, Cats, Alters, HHPs, and HHP Kittens at the end of the judging on
Sunday. As always, we would like for as many folks as possible to remain in
the show hall for this presentation. We will try to have judging finished
in such time that this is possible.
Health Requirements: This is a non-vetted show.
Cats showing signs of ear mites, fleas, fungus, or other illness will be escorted
from , along with any other cats owned, housed, or agented by the same exhibitor.
All entries should be immunized against feline rhinotracheitis, calici virus,
and panleukopenia, and should test negative for feline leukemia and feline
AIDS. Any feline from a house or cattery where there has been fungus or any
infectious or contagious illness within twenty-one days prior to the opening
day of the show is ineligible for entry. An obviously pregnant or lactating
cat will be disqualified. TICA show rules require all claws, front and back,
be clipped prior to judging.
Kittens: Kittens (pedigreed or HHP) entered in the
show must be at least four calendar months old, but less than eight calendar
months old, on the day of the show. Kittens in the show hall for sale and/or
exhibition must be at least three months old.
Household Pets: HHP adults (8 months and older)
must be spayed/neutered. HHP adults are judged in 10 color/pattern divisions.
If you are not sure of the proper class or color of your cat, please send
a color photo with your entry and a description of the hair length on the
tail. Measure if necessary. Your picture will be returned at check-in. You
will also have an opportunity Saturday morning to have the senior judge make
a final determination if the color/pattern are still in question.
Benching & Supplies: Each entry will be provided
a single benching cage measuring 24"L x 22"W x 22"H and are
provided with each entry. Full cage size is 48"L x 22"W x 22"H.
You may pay extra with a single entry to have the full (double)cage for your
cat. All cages must be covered on the sides and top. You may want to bring
a rug, blanket, etc. for the bottom of the cage and other items to make your
cat feel more comfortable. No more than one adult cat or 2 kittens are allowed
per single cage. You will need to bring litter pan(s), food bowls, and food.
Litter will be provided.
For sale/Exhibition Cages: For sale/exhibition cages
are available ONLY for exhibitors with other cats. See Summary Sheet for price.
Clerks & Stewards: If you are interested in
clerking, please indicate so on the summary sheet, along with any judge preference.
TICA licensed clerks will be given preference and judge requests will be honored
to the best of our ability. Clerks will be compensated $60 for two days or
$30 for one day plus lunch and a fully marked catalog. Stewards may also be
needed. Please let us know if you have someone available.
For the comfort of our exhibitors and spectators: The
show hall area will be designated as nonsmoking. Children are always welcome
at our shows; but for the enjoyment of all, we request that youngsters be
supervised at all times. Show management reserves the right to ask parents
to control or remove disruptive children as well as any other disruptive exhibitors,
spectators, etc.
Liability: Neither Alabama Paws & Claws, TICA,
Bessemer Civic Center, Best Western Bessemer, or the Comfort Inn or any other
hotel can be held liable for loss, theft, accident to animals, personal property,
exhibitors, or their guests.
Our Show Theme: St. Patrick's Day will have just
passed and Alabama Paws & Claws invites you to join them in continuing
the celebration into the weekend. Please feel free to decorate your cages
accordingly. Awards will be given for top 3 best cages that best exemplify
the spirit of St. Patrick, the Irish heritage/history, etc.
This show is closed.
Thanks for your support!!
Questions related to the show
(including directions, problems with the show hotel, etc.)
should be addressed to show management/entry clerk as identified on
the flyer.
If you have technical problems with this page, please contact the
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Web Master.
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