St. Patrick's Celebration

Allbreed Championship & HHP Show Presented By

Alabama Paws & Claws

March 15-17, 2019

Anniston Meeting Center, Anniston, AL

 


Friday Saturday Sunday
Barbara Ray - AB
Al Walbrun - AB
Debbie Lopeman - AB
Chris Unangst - AB
Stephanie Smith - AB
Ellen Crockett - SP
Joe Edwards - AB
Robin Higgins - AB
Lynne Sherer - AB
Barbara Kissinger - AB
Rene Knapp - AB
Clint Knapp - AB
Jamie Christian - SP
Ellen Crockett - AB
Robby Whyte - AB
Francine Hicks - AB
Rob Seliskar - AB
Laurie Patton - AB
Jamie Christian - AB
Angela Sherzer - SP

Ring sponsorships are being sought
$50 (Limerick sponsors - listed in ring, catalog, and on award bars if received by March 9, 2019)
$25 (Shamrock sponsors - listed in ring and in catalog)
contact Honey Gilmore for information.

PLEASE - no calls before 9:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. EASTERN time.
Please be respectful of these times as all involved have early work days during the week.

Show Managers

Honey Gilmore
205-833-0834
alabamapawsclaws@gmail.com

Barbara Ray
205-991-7424
barbara.ray@willowplace.com

Vendors, Transportation, Sponsorships & Other Logistics

Honey Gilmore
205-833-0834
alabamapawsclaws@gmail.com

General (Local) Information

Barbara Ray
205-991-7424
barbara.ray@willowplace.com


Entry Clerk

Vanadis Crawford
209 Hillstone Drive
Raleigh, NC 27615
919-426-5250

vanadis_ec@nc.rr.com

Show Hall:  Anniston Meeting Center, 1615 Noble Street, Anniston, AL  36202.  There is no onsite concession so please feel free to bring your own food (but not (open) alcohol).  There are numerous food options nearby.   Please put ALL trash in appropriate receptacles, not under cages.  

Area Hotels:  Due to the Wyndham/LaQuinta merger, we were unable to secure a block, but are instead listing area hotels.  There are other pet friendlies in the area.  Feel free to use travel sites to look for them as well.
LaQuinta – 100 Colonial Drive, Oxford, AL  36203.  800-753-3757 or 256-241-0950.   Book online at lq.com.  TICA code 1NCATASC
Red Roof – 138 Elm Street, Oxford, AL  36203.  937-328-4236 or 256-831-0860.  Online at redroof.com TICA code 615673
Motel 6 – 210 Grace Street, Oxford, AL  36203.  256-831-5463.  Online at Motel6.com.
There are other pet friendly hotels in the area.  Feel free to shop about if you prefer.

Airport Transportation:  Fly into Birmingham International Airport (BHM) or Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL).  We will make every effort to pick up exhibitors that fly into BHM and will be staying at the show hotel.  Feel free to compare ATL fares (rental needed if using ATL). If you are flying into BHM and would like transportation, please reach out to Honey Gilmore BEFORE booking and we will see if we have any known judge pickups at that time.  If flying into BHM, please try to book return flights at or after 6 pm Sunday.  We STRONGLY recommend 8pm (Eastern) or later for ATL

Show Hours: Check-in will be from 2:00-2:45 Friday, Show starting at 3:00 PM (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC). Check-in will be from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Saturday, 8:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Sunday.  Judging will begin promptly at 9:30 AM on Saturday and 9:00 AM on Sunday.  Advertised show hours for the public are 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM each day.  Permission from show management must be obtained to leave earlier.


Junior Exhibitor Ring:  A JE Ring judged by (TBA) will be held on Saturday afternoon.

Registration: Preliminary & Advanced New Breeds and New Traits must be registered to enter and compete.  While it is not necessary for cats, kittens, alters or household pets to be registered with TICA to compete, registration is necessary for your entry to be scored for titles, regional and international awards.  To obtain information about registration with TICA call 956-428-8046, e-mail to registration@tica.org, or write to the TICA Executive Office at P.O. Box 2684, Harlingen, TX 78551.

Show Rules: TICA show rules and related rules will be strictly enforced.  By entering, exhibitors agree to abide by these rules and the decisions of the judges and show committee.  Official show rules may be obtained from the TICA Executive Office for a fee.  Contact information for the TICA Executive Office can be found in the previous paragraph. You may also print the rules online at https://tica.org/resources/our-association/rules-regulations/file/166-show-rules

Awards:
a) All entries will receive a single rosette and rosette bars will be awarded in the rings for finals in accordance with TICA Show Rules. 
b
) SPECIAL AWARDS –
Acrith Award to the best red or red/white cat, kitten, alter, HHP or HHP Kitten in show.  Any entry in these classes with red in the color description is eligible for the award.
Catalystic Award will be presented to the highest scoring Maine Coon cat, kitten or alter.
Ashpurr Award will be presented to the highest scoring American Shorthair cat, kitten or alter.
April Award will be presented to the highest scoring solid white cat, kitten, alter, HHP or HHP Kitten in show.
Oliver Award will be presented to the cat, kitten, alter, HHP, or HHP kitten in show with the most stunning green eyes.


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 other cats owned, housed, or agented by the same exhibitor.  All entries should be vaccinated against feline viral rhinotracheitis, calici and distemper (panleukopenia), and should test negative for feline leukemia and FIV (feline AIDS).   TICA show rules require all claws, front and back, be clipped prior to judging.


Kittens: All kittens (pedigreed or HHP) entered for competition must be at least 4 months old, but less than 8 months old, on the day of the show.  Kittens in the show hall for sale and/or exhibition must be at least 3 months old.

Household Pets: Household Pet Adults (8 months old and up) must be spayed/neutered.  Household Pet Adults are judged in 32 color/pattern divisions the same as pedigreed cats.  If you are not sure which color and/or pattern class your cat belongs in, please send a color picture of your cat with your entry.  Photos will be returned at check-in.  You will also have an opportunity Saturday morning to have the senior judge make a final determination if the color/pattern is still in question.

Benching & Supplies: Each entry will be provided a single benching cage measuring 22"L x 22"W x 22"H.  Full cage size is 44"L x 22"W x 22"H.  You may pay extra with a single entry to have the full (double) cage for your cat.  All cages must be covered on the sides and top.  You may want to bring a rug, blanket, etc. for the bottom of the cage and other items to help your cat feel more comfortable.  No more than one adult cat or 2 kittens are allowed per single cage.  You will need to bring litter pan(s), food bowls, and food.  Litter will be provided.

For Sale/Exhibition Cages: For sale/exhibition cages are available ONLY for exhibitors with other cats entered for competition.  See Summary Sheet for price.

Clerks & Stewards: ARE NECESSARY FOR THE SHOW TO HAPPEN!  If you would like to clerk, please indicate so on your summary sheet, along with any judge preferences.  Licensed clerks will be given priority and judge requests will be honored to the best of our ability.  Clerks will be compensated $100 for three days or $30 per day (1 or 2 days), plus lunch and a marked catalog.  Stewards may also be needed.  Please let us know if you have someone available.

For the comfort of our exhibitors and spectators: The show hall area will be designated as non-smoking.  Children are always welcome at our shows, but for the enjoyment of all, we request that youngsters be supervised at all times.  Show management reserves the right to ask parents to control or remove disruptive children as well as any other disruptive exhibitors, spectators, etc.

Liability: Neither Alabama Paws & Claws, TICA, Anniston Meeting Center, LaQuinta Inn & Suites or any other hotels can be held liable for loss, theft, accident/injury to animals, personal property, exhibitors, or their guests.



PRICING

WINTER CLEARANCE - Paid by February 11, 2019
3 entries - 3 days - benched in 2 double cages - $290
1 entry - 3 days - benched in a double cage - $110

REGULAR ENTRIES - Paid by March 11, 2019
1 entry - 3 days - benched in a double cage - $135
2 entries -
3 days - benched in a double cagte - $215
3 entries -
3 days - benched in 2 double cages - $330
4 entries -
3 days - benched in 2 double cages - $395
Additional entries - 5 or more -
3 days - each benched in a double cage - $90

Junior Exhibitor entries 
3 days - benched in a double cage - must be registered in Junior's name - $110

2 day entries - benched in a double cage - $105

SHOW SERVICES - Paid by March 11, 2019

Grooming space - equal to a double cage space (may be limited) - $40
Sales cage - equal to a double cage space (may be limited ) - $40
Guaranteed end-of-row (free for handicapped) - $25

Full page show flyer ad - $10
Full page ad - $ 30
1/2 page ad - $20
1/4 page ad - $15
Business card ad - $5

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