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