Show Manager : Charlotte Swanson, 721 1st Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602
If you have any questions call Chars at 828-327-2441. Please, No calls before 9 a.m. or after 9 p.m.
Co-Manger: Claudia Evans
Vendors: Carole Piper 919-325-0574 carole.piedpipurr@gmail.com
Entry Clerk: Susan Hamrick, 4001 Beaver Brook Road, Clemmons, NC 27012
Email: gigolost@aol.com Phone: 1- 336 -766 -4198
Please, No calls before 9 a.m. or after 9 p.m.
Show photographer: Dave Severance
Show Hours:
Saturday check in: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m., judging starts at 9 a.m.
Advertised show hours on Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, Sunday only entries can check-in at 8:30 a.m., judging starts at 9 a.m.
Advertised show hours on Sunday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
No exhibitors may enter the show hall before the posted opening hours. Cats not present by the
start of judging will be marked absent.
All cats must be present during advertised show hours unless granted special permission to
leave by the show manager. Failure to obtain show manager permission to leave could result in
the loss of a final should your cat's number be posted for the final after you have left the show
hall.
Show Cages and Personal Cage Per TICA rules, only 1 cat or 2 kittens will be permitted in a
single cage and 2 cats or 4 kittens in a double cage. A single cage is 22" tall X 22" deep X 22"
wide. A double cage is 22" tall X 22" deep X 45" wide. Each entry is entitled to a single cage. If
you want a double cage for a single entry, you must request and pay for an additional 1/2 cage -
see the Summary Sheet. If you enter 2 cats you will get 2 single cages which can be converted
to a double cage. The club does NOT have individual wire single cages. The top, sides, back
and floor of the cage must be covered. Please bring your own cage covers or other materials
such as towels, sheets, etc., to cover the cage.
You may use your personal cage providing it will fit the space allotted. If you are using a single
personal cage, it can be no wider than 22" nor deeper than 22". If you are using a double
personal cage, it can be no deeper than 22" and no wider than 45". If your personal cage is
wider than the dimensions allowed, you must purchase either an additional 1/2 cage for a single
size personal cage or a groom space for a double size personal cage. If your personal cage is
deeper than 22", it can not be used as it will not fit in the benching space. See the Summary
sheet to order an additional 1/2 cage or a groom space.
Grooming Spaces Grooming spaces are the size of a double cage space - 22" deep by 45" wide.
Due to space limitations, no grooming carts will be allowed in the aisles. See the Summary
Sheet to order a groom space.
Exhibition/Sale Cages Exhibition/Sale cages are available to two day exhibitors only and limited 1
per exhibitor. These are double cages. All exhibition/sale entries must be listed in the show
catalog. Please complete an entry form for each cat or kitten that will be on exhibition or for
sale. Per TICA rules, no cat or kitten will be allowed in the benching area unless it is listed in the
show catalog. There will absolutely be no sales allowed from carriers. In order to be allowed in
the show hall for this show, kittens must be 3 calendar months of age. Please be prepared to
show a copy of the TICA litter registration as proof of age. These rules will be strictly enforced.
Health This is a non-vetted show. Every cat that enters the show hall must conform to normally
accepted health requirements and be current on vaccinations. Front and back claws must be
clipped. Declawed cats can be shown. Cats with suspected contagious or infectious illness, or
with parasites will be removed from the show hall. Cats from households where there has been
contagious or infectious illness within the last 21 days are ineligible for entry in this show. Cats
entering Canada must have proof of current rabies vaccination.
Household Pets Household pets over 8 months of age must be altered (spayed or neutered) in
order to be shown. Household pets between 4 months and 8 months of age are shown in the
Household Pet Kitten class and need not be altered to be shown. Household pets do not need
to be registered in order to be shown in their first show. When entering a Household Pet, be
sure to indicate the cat's color and pattern on the entry form.
Food and Litter Cat litter will be provided. Please bring your own cat food, cat dishes, and litter
pans. People food will be available at the concession in the show hall.
Catalogs One show catalog is included free with your first entry. Additional catalogs are $5.00
each and must be order on the Summary Sheet. Catalogs will not be for sale in the show hall.
Marked catalogs are available in electronic format only [PDF file] for $10 each and must be
ordered and paid for in advance - see Summary Sheet
Ring Clerks If you would like to clerk, please contact the entry clerk for ring availability. indicate
this on the Summary Sheet. We particularly need head ring clerks. Clerks will receive lunch and
$30 for each full day of clerking. Clerks will be paid after clerking and after their ring cards have
been checked. Please do not deduct clerking fees from entry fees. Preference will be given
those clerks in the TICA clerking program.
Show Rules This show is sanctioned by The International Cat Association and is subject to their
Show Rules and Breed Standards (available from the TICA Executive Office, P.O. Box 2684,
Harlingen, TX 78551). By entering, all exhibitors agree to abide by the decisions of the Show
Committee and Judges. Kudzu Kats Club and the Park Inn show hotel will be held harmless for
any damages, claims, losses, etc. of/to the exhibitor and his/her entries.
Airport The closest airport is Charlotte, NC. Be sure to allow drive time when booking your flight.
Fees and Payment All entries must be accompanied by a check or money order payable to
Volunteer Cat Club. Please do not send cash through the mail. All entries must be paid in US
funds. Payment for email, fax, or internet entries must be mailed with 24 hours. Entry fees are
payable even if the cat is not benched. All fees not paid within 10 days of the close of the show,
will be subject to disciplinary action per TICA rules. To receive Early Bird discounts, payment
must accompany entry or in the case of email, fax or internet entries, must be postmarked within
24 hours of entry or before EB closing which ever is earlier. Returned checks are assessed a
$25 fee for each time returned plus any bank charges incurred by Commencement. All fees for
returned checks along with the original fee amount must be paid prior to benching.
Fees are due at the time of entry and are non-refundable per TICA Show Rules 24.3.
Entry fees paid at the door will be assessed a $25 fee unless prior arrangements have been
made and acknowledged by the entry clerk. There is no additional charge for email, online or
fax entries. Telephone entries will be assessed a $10 per entry surcharge.
Substitutions will be assessed a $10 per entry per substitution time surcharge. No substitutions
will be taken after the published closing date.
ANB/PNB Entries Any cats competing in ANB or PNB must be TICA registered. See Standing Rule
203.1.1.
Other Information
With the exception of Korats, kittens, cats, alters, and household pets do not need to be
registered to be in their first show. They do however need to be registered for their 2nd show
and to claim titles and regional or international awards. This does not apply to cats competing in
the ANB or PNB class - any cats competing in ANB or PNB must be TICA registered. See Standing
Rule 203.1.1. If you are showing in the ANB or PNB class, your entry will not be accepted without
a TICA registration number.
Cats co-owned but living in different households are eligible for multi-cat discounts providing a
copy of the TICA registration showing both owners accompanies the entry. If you enter via the
online flyer, either fax or mail a copy of the TICA registration to the entry clerk. Do not mail your
original TICA registration form to the entry clerk.
If you have any questions call Chars at 828-327-2441. Please, No calls before 9 a.m. or after 9 p.m.
Co-Manger: Claudia Evans
Vendors: Carole Piper 919-325-0574 carole.piedpipurr@gmail.com
Entry Clerk: Susan Hamrick, 4001 Beaver Brook Road, Clemmons, NC 27012
Email: gigolost@aol.com Phone: 1- 336 -766 -4198
Please, No calls before 9 a.m. or after 9 p.m.
Show photographer: Dave Severance
Show Hours:
Saturday check in: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m., judging starts at 9 a.m.
Advertised show hours on Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, Sunday only entries can check-in at 8:30 a.m., judging starts at 9 a.m.
Advertised show hours on Sunday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
No exhibitors may enter the show hall before the posted opening hours. Cats not present by the
start of judging will be marked absent.
All cats must be present during advertised show hours unless granted special permission to
leave by the show manager. Failure to obtain show manager permission to leave could result in
the loss of a final should your cat's number be posted for the final after you have left the show
hall.
Show Cages and Personal Cage Per TICA rules, only 1 cat or 2 kittens will be permitted in a
single cage and 2 cats or 4 kittens in a double cage. A single cage is 22" tall X 22" deep X 22"
wide. A double cage is 22" tall X 22" deep X 45" wide. Each entry is entitled to a single cage. If
you want a double cage for a single entry, you must request and pay for an additional 1/2 cage -
see the Summary Sheet. If you enter 2 cats you will get 2 single cages which can be converted
to a double cage. The club does NOT have individual wire single cages. The top, sides, back
and floor of the cage must be covered. Please bring your own cage covers or other materials
such as towels, sheets, etc., to cover the cage.
You may use your personal cage providing it will fit the space allotted. If you are using a single
personal cage, it can be no wider than 22" nor deeper than 22". If you are using a double
personal cage, it can be no deeper than 22" and no wider than 45". If your personal cage is
wider than the dimensions allowed, you must purchase either an additional 1/2 cage for a single
size personal cage or a groom space for a double size personal cage. If your personal cage is
deeper than 22", it can not be used as it will not fit in the benching space. See the Summary
sheet to order an additional 1/2 cage or a groom space.
Grooming Spaces Grooming spaces are the size of a double cage space - 22" deep by 45" wide.
Due to space limitations, no grooming carts will be allowed in the aisles. See the Summary
Sheet to order a groom space.
Exhibition/Sale Cages Exhibition/Sale cages are available to two day exhibitors only and limited 1
per exhibitor. These are double cages. All exhibition/sale entries must be listed in the show
catalog. Please complete an entry form for each cat or kitten that will be on exhibition or for
sale. Per TICA rules, no cat or kitten will be allowed in the benching area unless it is listed in the
show catalog. There will absolutely be no sales allowed from carriers. In order to be allowed in
the show hall for this show, kittens must be 3 calendar months of age. Please be prepared to
show a copy of the TICA litter registration as proof of age. These rules will be strictly enforced.
Health This is a non-vetted show. Every cat that enters the show hall must conform to normally
accepted health requirements and be current on vaccinations. Front and back claws must be
clipped. Declawed cats can be shown. Cats with suspected contagious or infectious illness, or
with parasites will be removed from the show hall. Cats from households where there has been
contagious or infectious illness within the last 21 days are ineligible for entry in this show. Cats
entering Canada must have proof of current rabies vaccination.
Household Pets Household pets over 8 months of age must be altered (spayed or neutered) in
order to be shown. Household pets between 4 months and 8 months of age are shown in the
Household Pet Kitten class and need not be altered to be shown. Household pets do not need
to be registered in order to be shown in their first show. When entering a Household Pet, be
sure to indicate the cat's color and pattern on the entry form.
Food and Litter Cat litter will be provided. Please bring your own cat food, cat dishes, and litter
pans. People food will be available at the concession in the show hall.
Catalogs One show catalog is included free with your first entry. Additional catalogs are $5.00
each and must be order on the Summary Sheet. Catalogs will not be for sale in the show hall.
Marked catalogs are available in electronic format only [PDF file] for $10 each and must be
ordered and paid for in advance - see Summary Sheet
Ring Clerks If you would like to clerk, please contact the entry clerk for ring availability. indicate
this on the Summary Sheet. We particularly need head ring clerks. Clerks will receive lunch and
$30 for each full day of clerking. Clerks will be paid after clerking and after their ring cards have
been checked. Please do not deduct clerking fees from entry fees. Preference will be given
those clerks in the TICA clerking program.
Show Rules This show is sanctioned by The International Cat Association and is subject to their
Show Rules and Breed Standards (available from the TICA Executive Office, P.O. Box 2684,
Harlingen, TX 78551). By entering, all exhibitors agree to abide by the decisions of the Show
Committee and Judges. Kudzu Kats Club and the Park Inn show hotel will be held harmless for
any damages, claims, losses, etc. of/to the exhibitor and his/her entries.
Airport The closest airport is Charlotte, NC. Be sure to allow drive time when booking your flight.
Fees and Payment All entries must be accompanied by a check or money order payable to
Volunteer Cat Club. Please do not send cash through the mail. All entries must be paid in US
funds. Payment for email, fax, or internet entries must be mailed with 24 hours. Entry fees are
payable even if the cat is not benched. All fees not paid within 10 days of the close of the show,
will be subject to disciplinary action per TICA rules. To receive Early Bird discounts, payment
must accompany entry or in the case of email, fax or internet entries, must be postmarked within
24 hours of entry or before EB closing which ever is earlier. Returned checks are assessed a
$25 fee for each time returned plus any bank charges incurred by Commencement. All fees for
returned checks along with the original fee amount must be paid prior to benching.
Fees are due at the time of entry and are non-refundable per TICA Show Rules 24.3.
Entry fees paid at the door will be assessed a $25 fee unless prior arrangements have been
made and acknowledged by the entry clerk. There is no additional charge for email, online or
fax entries. Telephone entries will be assessed a $10 per entry surcharge.
Substitutions will be assessed a $10 per entry per substitution time surcharge. No substitutions
will be taken after the published closing date.
ANB/PNB Entries Any cats competing in ANB or PNB must be TICA registered. See Standing Rule
203.1.1.
Other Information
With the exception of Korats, kittens, cats, alters, and household pets do not need to be
registered to be in their first show. They do however need to be registered for their 2nd show
and to claim titles and regional or international awards. This does not apply to cats competing in
the ANB or PNB class - any cats competing in ANB or PNB must be TICA registered. See Standing
Rule 203.1.1. If you are showing in the ANB or PNB class, your entry will not be accepted without
a TICA registration number.
Cats co-owned but living in different households are eligible for multi-cat discounts providing a
copy of the TICA registration showing both owners accompanies the entry. If you enter via the
online flyer, either fax or mail a copy of the TICA registration to the entry clerk. Do not mail your
original TICA registration form to the entry clerk.
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Home cooked food available in the showhall, plenty of free parking
Bring things for the food drive for the local food bank.
Cage decorating contest--July 4th theme.
Bring things for the food drive for the local food bank.
Cage decorating contest--July 4th theme.