Show Hotel: Comfort Inn, 341 Park Avenue (I-295 @ SR
17), Orange Park, FL, (904) 264-3297. Rate is $69 for up to 4 people and
a $30 nonrefundable pet fee. IF YOU DO NOT MENTION YOUR CAT(S) AT CHECK-IN,
YOU WILL BE CHARGED A $100 UNDECLARED PET FEE. Rate includes continental
breakfast. You must say you are with Florida Sun Cats to get this rate.
Please be sure to confine spraying males (and females!) and clean up after
yourself and your cats so we will be welcome here again. TICA Hotel Guidelines
will be followed. We had hoped the hotel would waive the pet fee this year,
however due to problems with rooms last year we were not able to get the
fee waived. If exhibitors continue to abuse hotel rooms, we will no longer
be able to arrange group rates for the show.
Please make every effort to leave your room in the
condition it was found, or better. Tipping housekeeping staff doesn't
hurt - happy housekeeping staff don't complain to management! Trash
bags (& litter) will be available for your convenience. If you have
a problem you can't take care of yourself, please let show management
know and we will do whatever we can to help. The condition of your room
reflects on the entire cat fancy, and it only takes one mishap to lose
a hotel (even a whole chain) forever.
Transportation: : Most major carriers fly into
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). If you will be flying in,
alert the entry clerk and we will try to provide transportation to/from
the hotel, if at all possible. Limos, taxis and car rentals are available
at the airport, but can be pricey (usually about $30 each way). The
showhall is about an hour's drive to the airport, so please leave plenty
of time for your departing flight (we recommend flights leaving 6:00
or later). The show hotel is easily accessed from major interstates
(maps and directions will be provided with your confirmation).
Show Hours: Check-in will be from 8:00 to 9:30 AM.
Saturday. Judging will begin promptly at 10:00 AM on Saturday, 9:00 AM.
Sunday. Advertised show hours will be 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday, 9:00 AM
- 4:00 PM Sunday. Please plan to remain in the show hall during advertised
show hours. We need our gate!
Show Rules: : TICA show rules will be strictly
enforced. By entering, exhibitors agree to abide by the decisions of
the judges and show committee. Official show rules, registration information
& forms may be obtained from TICA,
P.O. Box 2684, Harlingen, TX 78551 (email ticaeo@xanadu2.net) or viewed
on their website at www/tica.org.
Payment: By entering the show, you agree to pay all
fees whether you attend the show or not. Fees must be received no later
than the closing date of of 10/14/2005 unless you receive written permission
from show manager. The club reserves the right to require payment in
cash or money order. Entries belonging to exhibitors on TICA's Temporary
or Permanent Suspension lists will not be accepted. Florida Sun Cats, Inc.
will pursue any debt owed us to the extent of TICA show rules and Florida
law.
Registration: Except for Korats, registration with
TICA is not required to compete. However, to be scored for TICA titles
and regional/International awards, cats, kittens, alters and household
pet adults must be registered. Championship cats, kittens, alters and
adult household pets will only be scored once without a registration
number. Household pet kittens (4-7 months) need not be registered to
be scored.
Health: This is a non-vetted show. Any cat showing
signs of illness, parasites or fungus will be escorted from the show
hall, along with any cats owned, housed or agented by the same exhibitor.
All entries should be vaccinated against feline viral rhinotracheitis,
calici and distemper (panleukopenia) at least two weeks prior to the
show, and should test negative for feline leukemia and FIV ("feline
AIDS"). Florida law requires any animal over the age of 4 months
be vaccinated against rabies within the last 12 months (be prepared
to show proof)! TICA show rules require all claws, front and back,
be clipped prior to benching.
For Sale: Sales cages will be available to exhibitors.
TICA rules allow no more than two kittens or one cat benched in a single
cage. No kitten under 3 months of age will be allowed in the showhall
(be prepared to show proof of age), and no kittens or cats may be confined
to carriers during show hours. Florida requires health certificates
accompany any animal sold in the state. If you are bringing cats
or kittens to sell, Florida Sun Cats, Inc. strongly advises you familiarize
yourself with the applicable statutes, and takes no responsibility for
your failure to do so.
Supplies: Cat litter will be available, but please
bring your own litter pan! Each entry will be assigned a single
cage, approx. 24" X 26" X 24". For the protection and
safety of your cat and those around you, please bring suitable covering
for sides, top and bottom of the cage.
Clerks: Are indispensable! Ring clerks will be reimbursed
one day's entry fee per day clerked, plus lunch, soft drinks and a marked
catalog, not to mention our undying gratitude. Requests for specific judges
will be honored to the extent possible on a first come, first served basis
and are subject to change. Currently licensed TICA clerks will be given
preference. Trainees and assistants are always welcome. Clerks and trainees
will be given preferential benching if we know in advance that you will
be clerking!
Awards: Rosettes will be awarded in accordance with
TICA show rules. Donations to our rosette fund are greatly appreciated!
If you wish to sponsor any special awards, please contact the show manager.
Highest cat/kitten in each category (including New Breed categories) will
receive a special award at the conclusion of the show.
NEITHER FLORIDA SUN CATS, CLAY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, COMFORT
INN, NOR TICA MAY BE HELD LIABLE FOR LOSS, THEFT OR DAMAGE TO ANIMALS, PERSONAL
PROPERTY, EXHIBITORS OR THEIR GUESTS.
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 form, please contact
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Region Web Master.
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