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AUSTRALIAN CAT FEDERATION NATIONAL CAT SHOW 6TH & 7TH JUNE, 2015 PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA PROUDLY HOSTED BY CATSWA Our Major Sponsor And proudly supported by Visit our show website at www.acf2015.breedsite.com Our Invitation To You The 43rd ACF National Cat Show returns once again to sunny Perth, Western Australia. The show is being held at the Perth Royal Showground in Claremont and is hosted by the hardworking team from CatsWA. We have an amazing judging line up. This is the first time the ACF National show will feature eight rings of international, interstate and local judges. Our enthusiastic members are ready to welcome you and your cats to the show. The weekend will also see CatsWA hosting the Australian Cat Federation Annual General Meeting and Judges Guild meetings. The ACF National Show is open to the public and a wonderful chance for people to come along and see your exhibits, some of Australia's finest cats and kittens. Please join us in June for what will be a wonderful and exciting show. Sincerely 2015 ACF National Show Committee The Australian Cat Federation The Australian Cat Federation Inc (better known as the ACF), had it’s beginnings in 1972. It began with the key aim of promoting unity and harmony across the Australian Cat Fancy. The ACF promotes the welfare of all cats, the responsible and ethical breeding and showing of pedigreed cats, and the showing of neutered and spayed domestic cats. Across Australia it has affiliated member bodies in every Australian state and in the Northern Territory. Every year in June there is a prestigious ACF National Cat Show. It is hosted in turn by ACF member bodies and has also been held by the ACF directly in recent years. Holding the show takes a lot of time and dedication from dedicated volunteers and it is a highlight of the annual cat show calendar for many exhibitors. Breed standard for judges to judge to and breeders to breed to have been developed by the ACF and it has developed and promotes uniform breeding rules for each cat breed it recognizes as well as for the development of new breeds or new patterns and colors in recognized breeds. Many people contribute greatly to the running of the ACF as well as its member bodies. The annual National Show and the meetings and seminars held over the weekend are a culmination of their efforts and greatly appreciated by the individual members of the cat fancy. Your Hosts CatsWA CatsWA is the new name for the Feline Control Council of Western Australia (Inc) also known as FCCWA. CatsWA is a registration body for pedigree cats in Western Australia, as well as domestic and pet cats. Importantly CatsWA insists on its Members maintaining a high standard of cat husbandry to ensure the proper care and ownership of all cats, pedigree or domestic, show cats or pet cats. It maintains the integrity of pedigree cat records, it promotes excellence in the breeding standards and exhibition of cats, and supports its members by way of governance, advice, awards, judge and steward training, shows and exhibitions and also holds social events. CatsWA is a member of the Australian Cat Federation and follows the ACF Breed Standards The Show Venue The ACF National Show Committee have found a fabulous venue for the show this year. It will be held at the Tom Wilding Pavilion at the Claremont Showgrounds. The pavilion is a column less 1865sqm clear span space that has been used for agricultural shows at the Perth Royal Show for many years. It is located inside gate eight at the showground with entry from Ashton Avenue. For more location information and maps visit the venue section of our website at www.acf2015.breedsite.com. As it is a large open hall it may be cold on the day of the show. We recommend you bring a warm jacket in case it is cool on the show weekend. Events Timetable Here is an events timetable highlighting the key activities over the weekend Friday 5th June 4.00pm ACF Executive Meeting Friday 5th June 7.30pm ACF Welcome Function Saturday 6th June 7.30am ACF National Show Day One Tom Wilding Pavilion, Claremont Show Ground, Gate 8 off Ashton Avenue Sunday 7th June 7.30am ACF National Show Day Two Tom Wilding Pavilion, Claremont Show Ground, Gate 8 off Ashton Avenue Sunday 7th June 7.30pm ACF National Show Dinner Monday 8th June 9.00am ACF Judges Guild Meeting & Seminar Day Delegate Package $55.00 per person Tuesday 9th June 9.00am ACF AGM Day Delegate Package - $55.00 per person (closed meeting) Perth Ambassador Hotel Perth Ambassador Hotel $20per person Perth Ambassador Hotel $70.00 per person Perth Ambassador Hotel Perth Ambassador Hotel Show Format and Style The 2015 ACF National Show will be run as an Australian Open Championship style show. Judging will be bay style which means the exhibits stay in their show cages for the day in bays around a judging table. Stewards will take the exhibits to and from the judging table where the judge will judge them. The show will follow the Australian Cat Federation Inc. Rules and Regulations. This year for the first time the show will be an exciting eight rings and will be conducted over two days. The show will start on Saturday morning and conclude on Sunday afternoon (with an overnight break of course). There will be top placings for the best exhibits in each group in each section of entires, kittens and desexed. At this show every exhibit will receive a presentation rosette at the beginning of the show. This rosette is to be displayed on your exhibits cage for the duration of the show. As placings are awarded special place tags will be given out to the winning exhibits. At the end of the show these tags can be attached to the centre ribbon on your exhibits rosette. Presentation rosettes with placetags are popular at shows in Europe and the US. We are excited to offer them to our exhibitors this year. Best in group and overall in ring placings will have rosettes and/or trophies awarded. Eligible Breeds In the show all exhibits are divided into groups and then sections within those groups. Groups One, Two and Three include all of the pedigreed breeds recognised by ACF. These groups are then divided into three sections: Kitten, Entire and Desexed (neuters and spays). Group 4 is for companion pets including domestic and part pedigree cats and kittens. Group One Aphrodite, Birman, Exotic, Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest Cat, Persian, Ragdoll, Siberian, Turkish Van Group Two Balinese, Foreign White Shorthair, Foreign White Longhair, Oriental Shorthair, Oriental Longhair, Peterbald, Siamese Group Three Abyssinian, American Burmese, American Curl Shorthair, American Curl Longhair, American Shorthair, Australian Mist, Bengal, Bombay, British Shorthair, Burmese, Burmilla Shorthair, Burmilla Longhair, Cornish Rex, Cymric, Devon Rex, Egyptian Mau, Japanese Bobtail Shorthair, Japanese Bobtail Longhair, Korat, Laperm Longhair, Laperm Shorthair, Manx, Mandalay, Ocicat, Pixiebob Shorthair, Pixiebob Longhair, Russian, Scottish Fold Shorthair, Scottish Fold Longhair, Scottish Shorthair, Scottish Longhair, Selkirk Rex Shorthair, Selkirk Rex Longhair, Singapura, Snowshoe, Somali, Sphynx, Tonkinese Group Four Companion Pets Experimental & Assessment Breeds All new and developing breeds/varieties All Sub-register cats and kittens compete with full registered cats and kittens in open classes. Ring 1 Ring 2 Ring 3 Ring 4 Ring 5 Ring 6 Ring 7 Ring 8 Adults Vicki Shields TICA Scott Andresen ACF Sue Game ACF Margaret Bush ACF Mary Lou Anderson TICA Jo Millar NZCF Chris Lowe NZCF Adriana Kajon TICA Kittens Vicki Shields TICA Scott Andresen ACF Sue Game ACF Liz Andresen ACF Mary Lou Anderson TICA Jane Horstman ACF Chris Lowe NZCF Adriana Kajon TICA Desexed Vicki Shields TICA Scott Andresen ACF Sue Game ACF Margaret Bush ACF Marylou Anderson TICA Jane Horstman ACF Chris Lowe NZCF Adriana Kajon TICA Adults Vicki Shields TICA Scott Andresen ACF John Hansson GCCF Liz Andresen ACF Marylou Anderson TICA Betty Payne ACF Chris Lowe NZCF Adriana Kajon TICA Kittens Vicki Shields TICA Martti Peltonen FIFe Sue Game ACF Liz Andresen ACF Marylou Anderson TICA Betty Payne ACF Chris Lowe NZCF Adriana Kajon TICA Desexed Vicki Shields TICA Martti Peltonen FIFe John Hansson GCCF Liz Andresen ACF Marylou Anderson TICA Betty Payne ACF Chris Lowe NZCF Adriana Kajon TICA Adults Judy Lewis ACF Martti Peltonen FIFe John Hansson GCCF Lee-Ann Pitman Pryde ACF Lone Lund FIFe Jo Millar NZCF Fiona Hawkins ACF Bronwyn Main NZCF Kittens Judy Lewis ACF Martti Peltonen FIFe John Hansson GCCF Lee-Ann Pitman Pryde ACF Lone Lund FIFe Jenny Casotti ACF Fiona Hawkins ACF Bronwyn Main NZCF Desexed Judy Lewis ACF Martti Peltonen FIFe John Hansson GCCF Lee-Ann Pitman Pryde ACF Lone Lund FIFe Jo Millar NZCF Fiona Hawkins ACF Bronwyn Main NZCF All Group Four Group Three Group Two Group One Our Judges Judy Lewis ACF Scott Andresen ACF Sue Game ACF Margaret Bush ACF Lone Lund FIFe Jo Millar NZCF Chris Lowe NZCF Bronwyn Main NZCF Profiles for all of our wonderful judges can be found on the show website at www.acf2015.breedsite.com Show Placings and Awards Exhibits will compete in their individual classes with Challenge and Award of Merit awarded to entire and desexed exhibits plus Companion Merit Awards in Group Four. Exhibits will then be eligible for a Best of Breed award in section. ACF Awards of Excellence will also be presented to the best male and female cat of sufficient merit in each of group one, two and three for the entire and desexed sections. Once your exhibit has attained ten ACF Awards you can apply for a prestigious ACF Award of Excellence title. You can also apply for an ACF Australian National title if your exhibit has earned Challenges or Awards of Merit at other ACF National Shows or from international judges at other shows. More information on ACF titles can be found here http://www.acf.asn.au/index.php?page=titles Please note that points will not be shown on awards as a points system is not used in WA. Should you require evidence of points for your association the show secretary will be able to confirm them in writing in the week after the show. Class Definitions When you enter this show your cat or kittens class will be calculated for you based on sex, age, colour, breed etc. If you are using online entry you will be able to check your exhibits class on the screen. If you are using a paper entry it will be emailed to you in a confirmation email. Please note that as per the National Show Rules, your kitten must be twelve weeks old on the first day of the show. This show will not have classes for litters of kittens. Vetting at the show A vetting slip showing your exhibits details and cage numbers will be emailed to you before the show. Copies will also be available at the entrance to the show along with ordered catalogues. If you have a kitten entered in the show you must have vaccination certificates showing that your kitten was vaccinated no less than fourteen days before the show. These should be available for inspection at the show so don't forget to put them in your show bag especially if you are travelling to the show. Over the two days of the show random vetting of exhibits will occur in cage. Vets will be in attendance for most of the show. Please refer to show rule 17 for more information. Our Show Officials Show Coordinator Carole Galli 0407 852 012 [email protected] Show Manager Lucy Nikiforos 0404 037 473 [email protected] Show Secretary Pamela Lanigan 0419 940 025 [email protected] Judges Coordinator Linda Horton 0431 487 841 [email protected] Trophy Steward Julie Pickens 0408 930 088 [email protected] Closing Date for Show Entries Great news. If you enter the show before 1st April 2015 (April Fool’s Day) you can get an early bird discount of $10 off each exhibit. Final closing date for the show is Saturday 25th of April 2015 (Anzac Day). As the show is being run on show software the closing date is very firm. Once the entries are in and the data created we cannot add in exhibits. Please don’t assume we will squeeze your cats in after the closing date. Timetable for the show Day One Day Two Exhibitor entry 7.30am Exhibitor entry 7.30am Opening of Show 8.45am Judging Commences 9.00am Judging Commences 9.00am Show Open to Public 10.00am Show Open to Public 10.00am Judging Finishes 2.30pm Judging Finishes 5.00pm Presentations 3.30pm Show finishes 4.30pm Accommodation Options Most functions and the seminars will be held at the Ambassador Hotel, Adelaide Tce Perth. The Ambassador has a sister Hotel on the opposite side of the road, The Good Earth, which has a wider range of accommodation options. Perth Ambassador 196 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6004 Phone: (08) 9325 1455 Deluxe Double/Twin Rooms $145 per room per night Premium Deluxe Double/Twin Rooms $165 per room per night Goodearth 195 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6004 Phone: (08) 9492 7777 Standard Double/Twin Studios $140 per room per night Superior Double/Twin Rooms $160 per room per night Standard 1 Bedroom Apartments $230 per room per night (1 Queen + 2 Singles as well as a kitchenette) Open Plan Apartments $230 per room per night (4 Singles as well as a kitchenette) Superior 1 Bedroom Apartments $250 per room per night (1 Queen + 2 Singles as well as a kitchenette) No Cats Allowed in these hotels. The above room rates are accommodation only. If pre-booked full buffet breakfast can be added on for an extra $17 per person. Brewer Street City Stay Bed & Breakfast Ph: +61 403 784 178 or email [email protected] 69 Brewer Street, Perth, Western Australia 6000 Located in central Perth with many of the city's attractions close by. Short walking distance to the city centre, Northbridge entertainment precinct with bars, restaurants & shops, and access to main bus routes. 1km from East Perth Railway Station and only 11km from Perth Airport. B&B has 6 recently refurbished modern rooms - 2 superior doubles, 3 standard doubles and 1 family room (sleeps 4). 3 of our rooms have private ensuite bathroom and 3 have shared facilities. Rates start from $129/night including breakfast, WiFi and parking. Cats Allowed confined in crates, no free roaming, NO stud cats. A pet bond may be required Above Bored Bed and Breakfast 14 Norham Street, North Perth Western Australia 6006 [email protected] Phone: (08) 9444 5455 / +61 8 9444 5455 Fax: (08) 9444 5459 / +61 8 9444 5459 Mobile: 0419 838 282 / +61 419 838 282 Above Bored Bed and Breakfast offers exclusive, non-intrusive, boutique hotel accommodation in North Perth, Western Australia. Catering equally to the lone traveller looking for an inexpensive home away from home, couples seeking a romantic getaway, or families where the children and pets aren't frowned upon, this charming Bed and Breakfast suits all. Cats Allowed. NO Stud cats. Discuss when booking Midland Tourist Park Ph: (08) 9274 3002 Freecall: 1800 673 457 Email: [email protected] Web: www.midlandtouristpark.com.au Midland Tourist Park, “Midland’s Premier Tourist Accommodation” venue is located on the edge of the beautiful Swan Valley, Perth, Western Australia. We have an extensive range of Midland accommodation options for all guests, including fully self-contained accommodation in our luxury Chalets. Easy access to/from North via Great Northern Highway & East via Great Eastern Highway & South via Roe Highway. Just a short drive to the Swan Valley wine region & some great restaurants, cafes and cellar door wine sales. Bus and train to Perth, Armadale, Fremantle, Joondalup and Mandurah. Midland Gate, a major shopping centre is just a short drive, 20 km to Perth city, 16 km to Crown Casino, 15 minutes to the Airport. A variety of accommodation options are available. Special arrangements have been made to allow cats to be accommodated in crates. NO Stud cats allowed. You must book through Julie Pickens and sign an Accommodation Agreement. All chalets will be inspected prior to vacating and if necessary Cats WA will arrange cleaning prior to the keys being handed in at the exhibitor’s expense. Boarding Facilities Chicas Cattery Group Three Cats Only Ph: 0409 082 395 Email: [email protected] Web: http://chicascats.iinet.net.au/ Purrever Cattery Group One and Two Cats Only 20 Wandeara Crescent, Mundaring WA 6073 Ph (08) 9295 2658 Blu Ice Cattery Ph: 08 9455 4740 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.bluicecatterywa.com.au/ 44 Fraser Road, Canning Vale (Between Clifton and Acourt Road) Blu Ice Cattery will board studs, females, desexed and kittens. We will pick up and drop off from airport and show hall if required. Mention this when booking and also that you are coming to the ACF National Cat Show ACF Functions Welcome Function Friday 5 June 2015 – Perth Ambassador Hotel 7.30pm – 9.00pm $20per person Includes • • • Welcome drink beer wine or soft drink Finger food including platters of seafood, vegetarian, Asian and pastry selections. Bar will be available for the purchase of extra drinks ACF Dinner Dance Sunday 7 June – Perth Ambassador Hotel – 7.30pm-Midnight $70.00 per person Includes • • • • • • • • • • • • • Soup Antipasto Platter Cheese Platter Roast Beef with Burgundy Sauce Grilled Barramundi fillet with prawns & Lemon Butter sauce Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni Garden Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Greek Salad with sweet mustard dressing Caesar Salad with Anchovy Mayonnaise Sweet Petite Cake Medley Chefs Dessert of the day Tea Coffee After dinner chocolates Following dinner and speeches there will be music and dancing. Judges Guild Meeting & Seminar Monday 8 June 2915 – Perth Ambassador Hotel 9.00 am - 4.30pm Day Delegate Package $55.00 per person Includes • • • • Welcome tea coffee Morning Tea – assortment of pastries and mini muffins Lunch – Assorted bread, Soup of the day, Beef and Vegetable Hot pot, roast potatoes, five salads, dessert slices, fresh fruit, cheese platter, orange juice, soft drinks Afternoon Tea – Home baked cookies Morning Tea only - $15.00 Lunch Only - $30.00 Afternoon Tea only - $15.00 Seminar details will be available on the national show website closer to the show. ACF AGM Tuesday 9 June 2015 – Perth Ambassador Hotel 9.00am Day Delegate Package - $55.00 per person • Morning Tea - Mini Croissants with butter and conserves • Lunch –- Herbed Garlic Bread, Pasta with two sauces, Pizza, Five salads, desert slices, fresh fruit, cheese platter, orange juice, soft drinks. • Afternoon Tea- Home baked cookies Morning Tea only - $15.00 Lunch Only - $30.00 Afternoon Tea only - $15.00 Volunteering for the Show As you can imagine a two day show is a big event and will take a lot of effort from a lot of people to make it run smoothly. If you or members of your family can help in any way we would love to hear from you. Specifically we will need people to help with show logistics including transport, set up and pack up etc. As a bonus if you come to help with show set up you can put up your cages and curtains at the end. Stewards & Scribes With an eight ring show we will need as many stewards and scribes to work with our judges as possible. If you are a qualified steward or you can perform the duties of a judge’s scribe we would love your help over the weekend at the show. Please contact our Show Manager Lucy Nikiforos at [email protected]. Coming to watch the show We are looking forward to having many cat lovers come to the show over the weekend. You can see the cats being judged, talk to breeders and look at all the different breeds. Entry prices for the general public $5 Adults $10 Families Raffle Draws There will be a big raffle table set up at the show with lots of raffle prize draws to choose from. Bring plenty of spare change along and you could win yourself some great prizes. Sponsoring Rosettes With our presentation rosette and placing tags we have a great opportunity for you to sponsor placings at the show at a very reasonable cost. To view our rosette sponsorship form please visit our website at www.acf2015.breedsite.com and click on the info menu (top right) Cage Sizes and Curtains Great news. You can bring your own show cages to the show as long as they are standard show cages. A small should be no wider than 65cm and no deeper than 50cm. A large should be no wider than 85cm and no deeper than 50cm. You must make sure your cages have solid sides attached to prevent cats coming into contact with each other. These can be made from corflute or other solid material and must not be see through or fabric. At this show we will have cages for hire in the following sizes • Single cages 65cm x 45cm or 50cm x 50cm • Large Cages 85cm x 45cm or 75cm x 50cm Because the cages do differ it would be a good idea to use adjustable curtains for this show. Curtains may be any colour but without any other decoration in the cage and no distinguishing marking such as names etc. Stalls and Catalogue Advertising Would you like to be part of the show and showcase your products or services to our exhibitors and to the cat loving public? At one of our stalls you can sell products or promote your business. There is more information about having a stall at the show on the show website at www.acf2015.breedsite.com/docs/ACF_National_Cat_Show_Stall_Holder_2015.pdf Advertising in the catalogue is also available. We are accepting business card sized adverts at $15.00 each. You can include the card with your entry and we will scan it or email an electronic copy to the Show Secretary. A full page advert is $35 and a half page is $20. Please contact the show secretary to discuss other catalogue advert sizes. Important Things You Need To Know Before the show • All non CatsWA exhibitors - Please make sure you include a copy of each cats registration certificate/certified pedigree with your entry. These can be photocopied for your paper entry or uploaded for your online entry. • If your cat has a title you must put it on the entry form and for non-CatsWA exhibits supply evidence for the title (registration, certificates).These can be photocopied for your paper entry or uploaded for your online entry. • Not every exhibit can cope with a show of this size. It is eight rings over two days so your cat will have a lot of travelling to and from the show as well as being handled in and out of its show cage. Please take a moment to consider your cat’s temperament when entering the show. Your entry fee is for all eight rings regardless of your cat being withdrawn from any ring. • All exhibits must have front and rear claws clipped. • Please take care completing your entry. If you are entering online your entry will not be able to be submitted with missing information. Both paper and online entries will receive an entry confirmation. Check it carefully and reply with any changes as errors will result in your cat being disqualified or outclassed in all rings. • Desexed and entire kittens will be shown in the same class at this show. • As per show rule 12 only one exhibitor pass will be given per owner so if you will be accompanied by other friends or family you may need to purchase another pass with your entry. • Do not send original pedigree copies as these will not be returned. • Entries will not be accepted for breeds or colours/patterns that are not accepted by ACF At the show • All exhibits must remain in their cages until the show closes. • Please be aware of the closing time of the show. Any exhibit left in the hall unattended at the close of show on either day will be removed and taken to one of the boarding catteries listed above overnight at the owner’s expense. • Cat litter must be disposed of ONLY in the marked bins. Please don’t use the judges bins as the odour is unpleasant and will upset other exhibits. • No powders or sprays are to be used within the show hall unless in a designated grooming area. Show Rules AUSTRALIAN CAT FEDERATION (INC.) BY-LAWS PART 6.2 - NATIONAL SHOW RULE 1. All exhibits, local and interstate, excepting unpedigreed, must be registered and issued with an approved registration number by a recognised controlling body or be eligible under By-laws 1.3 and 1.4 2. All litters must be recorded with the recognised controlling body and must be a minimum of 12 weeks of age on the day of the show. 3. Kittens will not be eligible for individual kitten classes below the age of 12 weeks on the day of the show. 4. Litter is all living progeny of one birth. The number of kittens in each litter must be stated on the entry form. The show secretary must be notified prior to the show date if any kitten(s) included in the litter has died since the entry. 5.All cats and kittens must be vaccinated as per current veterinary protocols. 6.All adult cats entered for competition, including titled cats, must compete in their appropriate Open class (whether entire or desexed). Kittens must be entered in their individual age classes (under 5, 7 and 9 months) unless entered as a litter only (under 4 months). 7.No cat obviously pregnant may be exhibited. No cat obviously nursing a litter may be exhibited without her litter. No vasectomised cat may be exhibited. No female cat desexed by tubal ligation may be exhibited. 8.Entries must be made on the appropriate entry form and must be in the hands of the show committee by the stated closing time. All entry fees must accompany the entry form. Entry fees will not be refunded under any circumstances. 9.The show committee reserves the right to refuse or return any entry or entries. Exhibitors whose entries are refused are to be notified in writing by registered mail within seven (7) days of close of entries. Copy of such letter is to be forwarded at the same time to the Secretary of the ACF (Inc.) 10. The age of all exhibits shall be computed from the day of their birth to the first day of the show: (a)Kittens - exhibits under nine months of age; and (b) Cats - exhibits nine months of age and over on the day of the show. 11.An exhibits must be the bona fide registered property of the owner or lessee in whose name it is entered. If owned by more than one person, the names of all part-owners must be shown on the entry form. 12.One free pass will be issued to the exhibitor. These passes are not transferable. Where the exhibitor is a partnership, whether owner or lessee, additional free passes may be issued, at the discretion of the Show Manager/Show Secretary. 13.While ACF (Inc.) takes every care of animals entered in a show, all exhibits are entered /exhibited at the owner’s/lessee’s risk. It must be strictly understood by all exhibitors, and all other persons, that ACF will not accept responsibility for the loss of or damage to any exhibit or property, whether arising from accident or other causes by its officers, agents or any other person. All personal property left in the hall is the owner’s responsibility. 14.No cat or other animal, other than exhibits, shall be allowed within the precincts of the exhibition for the duration of the show. 15.All exhibits must be brought to the hall in suitable carry-boxes or containers. No exhibits will be accepted if on leads, wrapped in towels, etc. 16.No exhibit or exhibitor (other than veterinary professionals) may enter the hall if, at any time during the period of 30 days immediately preceding the day of the show, they have been in contact with or affected by a disease infectious to cats. 17.All inspected exhibits must pass the veterinary inspection. (a)A duly qualified veterinary surgeon may examine each cat, whether entered for competition or exhibition only; or (b)A veterinary surgeon shall be present at the show from 7:00 am until midday, inspecting animals of his/her selection during that period. Entry to bays during judging is not permitted except at the Show Manager's request. The veterinary surgeon shall order any cat to be removed from the show if, in his/her opinion, it is suffering from any infectious or contagious disease or has external parasites. Their decision in this regard will be final. Should the veterinarian reject one of an exhibitor’s cats or kittens all the exhibitor’s entries may be rejected. 18.If an adult male cat entered as an entire male is found to be monorchid or cryptorchid it will be disqualified. 19.If, during the course of the show, an exhibit should be found to be ailing or distressed through any cause, the Show Manager may at his/her discretion request that the exhibit be removed from the hall. 20.Exhibitor Owned Cages: 20aCurtains (if used) and a towel or blanket must be in cages prior to the commencement of judging. No other objects are allowed until judging is completed, except for devices used for warmth. Nothing in cages shall identify owner. 21.No foodstuffs are allowed in cages prior to and/or during judging but drinking water may be provided. 22. Litter trays may be provided by exhibitors. 23. Grooming of exhibits benched may be continued until exhibitors are requested to leave the judging area prior to judging. No sprays or powders used to groom exhibits are to be used in the show hall. Transgression will result in the disqualification of the exhibit. 24. Carry-boxes, etc. must be placed out of sight after the exhibit is benched. 25.Late arrivals will only be accepted at the discretion of the Show Manager but exhibits not in their cages when the judges are called to the floor will automatically be disqualified from that ring. 26. No cat or kitten may be removed from the vicinity of its cage without the permission of the Show Manager. 27. No exhibit may be removed from the hall before completion of prize-giving without the permission of the Show Manager. 28. The Show Committee reserves the right to amend prize lists and to alter judging assignments if necessary. 29. All exhibits at ACF (Inc.) shows are judged according to the Standards of the ACF (Inc.). All breeds and colours and patterns will be fully written. 30. The ACF (Inc.) show will contain the following sections for competition: GROUP 1: Birman, Exotic, Birman, Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest Cat, Persian, Ragdoll, Siberian, Turkish Van GROUP 2: Balinese, Foreign White, Foreign White Longhair, Oriental Shorthair, Oriental Longhair, Peterbald, Siamese GROUP 3: Other Shorthairs and, Cymric, LaPerm Longhair, Pixiebob Longhair, Scottish Fold Longhair, Scottish Longhair, Selkirk Rex Longhair, Somali and other breeds as listed in ACF Standards. GROUP 4: Companion cats EXPERIMENTAL/ASSESSMENT All new and developing breeds/varieties. 31.Desexed exhibits shall not compete against entire exhibits except where special regulations apply as in side classes such as eye colour, etc. or for Supreme Exhibit. For Top 5/10 Kittens, desexed and entire kittens will compete together. 32. Challenge and Award of Merit certificates will be awarded for Best Male, Best Female, Best Neuter and Best Spay in each colour (A.O.C. and non-pedigreed exhibits excepted or where special regulations apply – see Rule 42) irrespective of the number of entries, provided the exhibits reach the required standard. Challenge and Award of Merit certificates awarded to Supplementary Register exhibits must be marked with the letters “S.R.”. However, Sub-register status will not be indicated on the judges’ slips. Companion Merit Awards will be allowed for Best Neuter and Best Spay Companion Cat. 33. A judge’s decision on the merit of an exhibit shall be final unless such decision is contrary to the rules under which the show is conducted. Judges shall be empowered and instructed not to award any prize, Challenge or Award of Merit Certificate or Companion Merit Award to any exhibit which they consider is not of sufficient merit. The judge may award a second place and may withhold a prize altogether where the exhibits are not, in his opinion, of sufficient merit. 34. Any exhibit which is unable to be handled by the judge will not be judged. Any exhibit found to be sedated will be disqualified. If an exhibit behaves in an aggressive manner, or injures a handler, it will be marked UTH (Unable to be Handled) and disqualified from further competition in the show.If an exhibit is less aggressive but is unable to be taken from the cage to the judging table or be handled sufficiently to be effectively judged/assessed, it will be marked UTJ (unable to be judged) for that ring. 35.Officiating judges may enter exhibits in competition, but not judge their own exhibits. Such judges are excluded from conferring with judges of cats in sections in which they are exhibiting and from sitting on any panel including for Supreme Exhibit in the event that any exhibit owned by such judges should be presented to such panels. 36.Panel judging may be used at the discretion of the Show Committee. Panel should be of an odd number. 37.In the event of a split decision during panel judging, the panel will be instructed to determine between two of the exhibits, and then between the winner and a third exhibit and so on until and overall winner is established. 38. Any complaint regarding the management of the show must be made in writing to the ACF (Inc.) Secretary together with a fee determined by ACF (Inc,), within two days of the show. The fee will be refunded if the protest is upheld. 39. No cards or ribbons, other than those won at the show, may be displayed. 40. Supplementary register exhibits shall compete against full register exhibits in their appropriate classes if they are, or have been, part of an approved program aimed at producing cats of an established breed/variety and standard in the Open Classes where Challenges and Award of Merit certificates are awarded. Exhibits of an unrecognised variety (colour, marking, or coat quality) of an established breed shall compete in Open Classes for AOC/AOV exhibits. The proposed standard of points must be forwarded with the entry. Supplementary Register exhibits are eligible for Best of Breed/Variety and Best in Show Awards. 41. All cats entered for competition shall have all claws clipped. 42. Judges are instructed to ignore tattoo marks and other similar forms of identification (e.g. reaction to microchip insert) in show cats. 43. A list of all past Supreme Exhibit winners will be recorded in each national show catalogue. 44.It is the responsibility of exhibitors to ensure exhibits’ certification is correct before the show. 45.If a judge is of the opinion that colour or pattern is incorrect, and entry form is checked and error is confirmed to be by exhibitor, then that judge will withhold. September 2013 Entering the show We are very pleased to offer you two ways to enter this show. You can enter online or with a paper entry. To enter the show online visit the show website at www.acf2015.breedsite.com/ and click on the Online Entry button. You will need an electronic copy of your exhibits pedigree and any title upgrades (PDF or Image). Entry Form Show Name: 43rd Australian Cat Federation National Championship Cat Show Show Date: 6th & 7th June 2015, Claremont Showground, Claremont WA Name: Address: Post Code: Telephone: Number of Exhibits: Registration Body: Membership Number: Email (for entry confirmation): Please tick here if you do not want your contact information to be printed in the catalogue No. Details Entry per exhibit Price Total $80.00 Early bird Discount per exhibit if your entry is received by 1/4/2015 -$10.00 Single Hire Cage Fee $5.00 Double Hire Cage Fee $10.00 Catalogue $20.00 Please read and sign below to show your acceptance of these terms Judges Guild Meeting & Seminar I hereby certify that all particulars above, and on the entry forms herewith, are true and correct, that all exhibits are owned or leased by me and are eligible for classes entered, and are entered at my own risk. I agree to abide by the Show Rules and Regulations of the Australian Cat Federation Inc and to accept Show Officials' decisions. My exhibits have not been in contact with infectious/contagious diseases within 30 days prior to this show. Day Delegate Package- $55.00 Morning Tea only - $15.00 Lunch Only - $30.00 Afternoon Tea only - $15.00 Signed (both required for joint entries, parent or guardian for exhibitors under 18 years) Catalogue Advertising Full Page $35, Half Page $20, Bus Card $15 Additional Exhibitor Pass $2.00 Welcome Function $20.00 ACF Dinner Dance $70 ACF AGM Day Delegate Package- $55.00 Morning Tea only - $15.00 Lunch Only - $30.00 Afternoon Tea only - $15.00 Total ACF Year Book $12.00 Donation to Trophy Fund $....... $ Date Payment method You can pay for your entry using one of our three payment methods Cheque/money order payable to ACF National Show 2015 sent to PO Box 7047 Applecross Nth WA 6153 Using Credit Card via PAYPAL. You can make a payment with a credit card by visiting the show website at www.acf2015.breedsite.com and selecting payments. Please note, there are fees payable for credit card transactions so you must manually add 2.6% to your total when you put in the amount you wish to pay. Direct Deposit you must use your first initial and last name as the description for the deposit. We will not be able to track payments without descriptions in this format. Date Payment_____________________________________________________________________ Description Used_____________________________________________________________________ BSB: 036224 Acc Number: 386584 Acc Name: ACF National Show 2015 Bank: Westpac Please note if your registration certificate does not state specific pattern on a tabby cat please add the information to your copied certificate. i.e. For tabby cats please put “spotted tabby” “classic tabby” “marbled tabby”, “mackerel tabby” or “ticked tabby”. Remember th Saturday 25 of April (Anzac Day) is the very last day to enter the show. Pedigree Exhibits Entry Cat/Kitten Name: Breed: Sex: Male Female Neuter Spey Reg No: Date of Birth: Colour & Pattern: Sire Name: Breed: Colour & Pattern: Dam Name: Breed: Colour & Pattern : Cage: Hire Large Hire Small Own Large Own Small Breeder: Width of own cage(s) in cm ____________ Pedigree Exhibits Entry Cat/Kitten Name: Breed: Sex: Male Female Neuter Spey Reg No: Date of Birth: Colour & Pattern: Sire Name: Breed: Colour & Pattern: Dam Name: Breed: Colour & Pattern : Cage: Hire Large Hire Small Own Large Own Small Breeder: Width of own cage(s) in cm ____________ of Pedigree Exhibits Entry Cat/Kitten Name: Breed: Sex: Male Female Neuter Spey Reg No: Date of Birth: Colour & Pattern: Sire Name: Breed: Colour & Pattern: Dam Name: Breed: Colour & Pattern : Cage: Hire Large Hire Small Own Large Own Small Width of own cage(s) in cm ____________ Breeder: Group Four Companion Pet Entry Cat/Kitten Name: Hair Length: Long/Semi long Short Sex: Neuter Spey Colour/Pattern: Reg No (if applicable): Cage: Hire Large Hire Small Own Large Own Small Date of Birth (estimate if unknown): Width of own cage(s) in cm ____________ Group Four Companion Pet Entry Cat/Kitten Name: Hair Length: Long/Semi long Short Sex: Neuter Spey Colour/Pattern: Reg No (if applicable): Cage: Hire Large Hire Small Own Large Own Small Date of Birth (estimate if unknown): Width of own cage(s) in cm ____________ Non CatsWA Members - Please remember to attach registration certificate/pedigree as per show rules. Classes are automatically assigned based on breed, sex, colour, pattern and DOB Copy these pages for additional entries Volunteer Registration We will need lots of help for the smooth running of this event. The more people willing to lend a hand the less we all have to do and the more time everyone will get to see their cats judged and enjoy the show. I (or a family member or friend) can assist with Stewarding – I am a qualified steward Judges Scribe Catering/Kitchen Duties Exhibitor Support – Accommodation, collecting from airport etc Transport - mini bus driver, have large vehicle or truck to help move equipment Set up before show or pull down after show Any other area you think you could assist ______________________________
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