SHOW
HOURS:
Check-in:
Saturday 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Spectator Hours: Saturday 9:30 AM - 4 PM
Exhibitor Hours: Saturday 9:30 AM until finals are over
SHOW
HALL:
The
show hall is handicapped accessible and temperature controlled with
heat and air conditioning. No smoking is allowed in the show hall. People
food is available.
SHOW
HOTEL:
Holiday
Inn, I-44 at US 71. Room Rate: $64.00.
You must mention CROSSROADS CAT CLUB to receive this rate. Our block
of rooms will be released after 1-31-03, so make your reservation by
calling
1-800-HOLIDAY or 417-782-1000.
ALTERNATE
MOTELS:
Hampton Inn - 417-659-9900 Motel 6 - 417-781-6400
Baymont - 417-623-0000 Super 8 - 417-782-8765
Ramada Inn - 417-781-0500 Drury Inn - 417-781-8000
FOR
SALE:
Only
Exhibitors may bring cats and kittens for sale. Proof of age may be
requested for very small kittens. Cats or kittens to be sold at this
show must be owned by the exhibitor and domiciled in the benching area.
No cat/kitten may be sold in the show hall for less than $100. Absolutely
NO cats or kittens are to be given away.
GENERAL
INFORMATION:
This
show is licensed by the Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc. (CFA), and its
show rules will be strictly enforced. A copy of these rules may be obtained
by sending $5.00 to CFA, PO Box 1005, Manasquan, NJ 08736-0805.
All cats must be free from parasites, fungus and contagious diseases.
The Show Committee reserves the right to remove any cat or kitten from
the show hall if suspected of having any of the above until examined
by a veterinarian at the owner or agent's expense. All entries should
be inoculated by a licensed veterinarian against Feline Enteritis, Rhinotracheitis,
Pneumonitis, Calici viruses, Rabies, and should test negative for FeLV
and FIP before entry. All claws of all entries must be clipped prior
to benching. Declawed cats and kittens ARE NOT eligible for entry in
ANY class.
All championship, premiership, and registered kitten entries will be
scored for CFA National and Regional Awards. Ribbons and Rosettes will
be awarded according to CFA rules. Kitten registration numbers must
be printed or written in ink in the master catalog to be scored.
Kittens must be at least 4 months old. CFA litter registrations may
be requested by the show management. There is a maximum of two kittens
per single cage.
POSITIVELY NO CATS OR KITTENS WILL BE ALLOWED IN CARRIERS UNDER THE
TABLE.
Cages are 21" X 21" X 21" for single or 21" X 21"
X 45" for double. Litter will be provided. Bring your own litter
pans and curtains or towels for the cages.
EXHIBITORS WITH THEIR OWN SECURITY CAGES (either double or single) WILL
BE REQUIRED TO PAY FOR A DOUBLE CAGE.
Reasonable care will be taken of all cats and personal property; however,
neither the Crossroads Cat Club nor Holiday Inn Trade Center will be
liable for items lost, damaged or stolen.