SCHEDULE 2018 ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW CAT CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 SCHEDULE The Royal Melbourne Show Cat Championship is conducted under the auspices of The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV), in conjunction with The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy Australia & Victoria Inc. (GCCFV) ), a member body of the Australian Cat Federation. The Royal Melbourne Show Cat Championship is open to all members of The Australian Cat Federation (ACF) and Co-ordinating Cat Council of Australia affiliates, and The Australian National Cats Inc. Only breeds recognised by ACF may be exhibited. 2018 KEY DATES Entries open: 1 July Entried close: Friday 7 September Judging at the Royal Melbourne Show: Monday 1 October – Tuesday 2 October VENUE Nicholas Pavilion (Pavilion 18 – Dog Pavilion) Melbourne Showgrounds Epsom Rd Ascot Vale VIC 3032 (Melways: 28 F11) JUDGES Ring 1 Ring 2 Ring 3 Ring 4 Ring 5 DOUGLAS MYERS NICK TRICARICO LESLEY MORGAN IAN RIVETT MERYLE FRAME (CFA) (QFA) (CAT) (GCCFV) (FCCV) Monday 1 October Tuesday 2 October Rings 1, 2 & 5 = Group 1 Rings 3 & 4 = Group 1 Rings 3 & 4 = Groups 2, 3 & 4 Rings 1, 2 & 5 – Group 2, 3 & 4 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Vetting occurs at the Nicholas Pavilion (Pavilion 18 – Dog Pavilion) at 7.00am – 8.30 am on each day of the event. The veterinarian will be an RASV appointee. GCCFV Show representative: Wendy Mieglitz GCCFV reserves the right to alter judging assignments without notice. ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW CAT CHAMPIONSHIP FEES 1 to 3 cats - $40 per cat. 4 or more cats - $35 per cat. ENTRY IN ALL RINGS IS COMPULSORY. PAYMENT GCCFV accepts direct deposit or cheque. Cheques Please make cheques payable to GCCFV. Direct deposit payment BSB 083-125 Acc 81-042-7508 Proof of Payment or monies MUST accompany entries. Entries must be on an official GCCFV entry form. GCCFV reserve the right to refuse any entry. NON-GCCFV MEMBERS MUST SUPPLY A COPY OF A CERTIFIED PEDIGREE FOR EACH CAT ENTERED SHOWING REGISTERED NUMBER ISSUED BY THE CONTROLLING BODY OF WHICH THE EXHIBITOR IS A FINANCIAL MEMBER . Show Manager and returning officer Linda Kitson PO Box 429 Craigieburn Vic 3064 Ph 0408300392 Email [email protected] ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW CAT CHAMPIONSHIP MEET THE JUDGES Douglas Myers - Cat Fanciers Association Originally from North Carolina, Douglas is an All Breed judge with long-standing experience within the Cat Fancy. Douglas has contributed extensively on a volunteer-basis to the United States Cat Fancier Association. Douglas is the former President of Phoenix Feline Fanciers, and co-founder of The Crafty Cat Club, North Carolina Douglas began judging in 1993 and obtained All Breed status with the Cat Fancier Association in 1998. He has judged competitions all over the United States and the world. Douglas presently lives in Thailand. Nick Tricarico - Queensland Feline Association Nick is an All Breed judge with the Queensland Feline Association, which is currently affiliated with the Australian Cat Federation. Nick began judging in 1999 and obtained All Breed status in 2008. Nick has experience in the Cat Fancy across Australia and New Zealand, having judged in the Coordinating Cat Council of Australia (CCCA) National Shows in Brisbane in 2004 and in Melbourne in 2007, the World Cat Congress Show in Melbourne in 2010, and the New Zealand National Show in 2008. Lesley Morgan - Cat Association of Tasmania Throughout her career, Lesley has held various positions in the Cat Fancy including head tutor judge, Tasmania; all positions but Treasurer with the Cat Association of Tasmania; and Acting President of The Australian Cat Federation (ACF). Lesley has also managed multiple shows for the ACF. Lesley has undertaken judging assignments in Australia and around the world, including in Asia, Europe and the United States. ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW CAT CHAMPIONSHIP Ian Rivett – The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy Victoria & Australia Ian is an All Breed judge, and experienced Siamese breeder. Ian stumbled into the Cat Fancy almost forty years ago through breeding a couple of Cats of the Year and Best in Show winners. Since becoming an All Breed judge, Ian has judged numerous competitions across Australia and in New Zealand. Meryle Frame – Feline Control Council of Victoria Meryl became a Co-ordinating Cat Council of Australia group 2 judge in 1993, group 1 in 2004 and group 3 in 2016 and is now a Feline Control Council of Victoria All Breed judge. Meryl has judged in most states of Australia and overseas in New Zealand, and has been involved with running many shows. Meryle was founding President of the Sunshine Cat Club and has also served on a number of committees of several clubs. GCCFV SHOW ENTRY FORM NAME OF EXHIBITOR: TELEPHONE: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________P Code ____________________ Email address _______________________________________________________________________________________ Monday 1 & Tuesday 2 OCTOBER 2018 No Cost Total ENTRY IN ALL RINGS IS COMPULSORY MAIN CLASS 1-3 exhibits $40.00 each $ 4 or MORE $35.00 each $ CAGE HIRE (medium only) $10.00 $ CATALOGUE (ordered with entries) $10.00 $ ADVERTISING (FULL PAGE) $10.00 $ ADVERTISING (1/2 PAGE) $6.00 $ ADVERTISING (BUSINESS CARD) $4.00 $ TROPHY DONATION $ POSTAGE (SHOW PASSES) ($1.50 if not including a reply paid envelope with your entry) $ Where an email address is supplied and either no postage is paid or reply paid envelope received, an electronic entry pass will be provided to your email address TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ Please make cheques & money orders payable to GCCFV. Direct Deposit details - BSB: 083-125; Account No. 81-042-7508; In description box insert your name & RASV. If paying by Direct Deposit please include a copy of your payment receipt with your entry ENTRIES CLOSE Friday 7 September 2018. GCCFV reserves the right to refuse any entry. OFFICE USE ONLY Amount Received $__________ Date____/___/18 Signed_______________________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VETTING SLIP NAME OF EXHIBITOR: ______________________________________________________ CAGE NAME OF EXHIBIT SEX CAT/KITTEN VET NO. (Please use registered name) I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the details on the entry forms submitted by me are correct and that I have read and understand the rules of the show as set out on the show schedule. Signed: ______________________________ Date: ___________ CATALOGUE: YES / NO GCCFV SHOW ENTRY FORM Please fill in all sections so that the show paperwork can be done correctly Breed: EMS Code:: Rego No: Title (if any) Class Entered: Name of Cat: Date of Birth: Colour: Sex: Sire: Dam: Breeder: Owner: Member No: Cage Size (please circle) Own Medium Own Double Medium Tall I hereby certify, as the bona fide owner/lessee, that the particulars of the above cat are true & correct and that I am entering this show at my own risk. Signed …………………………………………………………………..……… Date……/……/…… GCCFV SHOW ENTRY FORM Please fill in all sections so that the show paperwork can be done correctly Breed: EMS Code:: Rego No: Title (if any) Class Entered: Name of Cat: Date of Birth: Colour: Sex: Sire: Dam: Breeder: Owner: Member No: Cage Size (please circle) Own Medium Own Double Medium Tall I hereby certify, as the bona fide owner/lessee, that the particulars of the above cat are true & correct and that I am entering this show at my own risk. Signed …………………………………………………………………..……… Date……/……/…… GCCFV SHOW ENTRY FORM Please fill in all sections so that the show paperwork can be done correctly Breed: EMS Code:: Rego No: Title (if any) Class Entered: Name of Cat: Date of Birth: Colour: Sex: Sire: Dam: Breeder: Owner: Member No: Cage Size (please circle) Own Medium Own Double Medium I hereby certify, as the bona fide owner/lessee, that the particulars of the above cat are true & correct and that I am entering this show at my own risk. Signed …………………………………………………………………..……… Date……/……/…… GCCFV SHOW ENTRY FORM Please fill in all sections so that the show paperwork can be done correctly Breed: EMS Code:: Rego No: Title (if any) Class Entered: Name of Cat: Date of Birth: Colour: Sex: Sire: Dam: Breeder: Owner: Member No: Cage Size (please circle) Own Medium Own Double Medium I hereby certify, as the bona fide owner/lessee, that the particulars of the above cat are true & correct and that I am entering this show at my own risk. Signed …………………………………………………………………..……… Date……/……/…… GCCFV SHOW RULES (Abbreviated) Updated Dec 2016 GROUPING OF BREEDS All Cats & Kittens over 5 months old, including Companion Pets, must Exhibits are judged according to ACF breed standard and divided into 4 be individually registered with a recognised Control Body before the closing date for entries. (With exception of Companion cats on groups, which are: 2–show trial.) Group 1: Aphrodite (LH & SH), Birman, Exotic, Maine Coon, Norwegian All Kittens must be litter-registered and be at least 12 WEEKS old on Forest Cat, Persian, Ragdoll, Siberian & Turkish Van. the day of the show. Exhibitors must provide an F3 Vaccination Certificate for ALL Group 2: Balinese, Foreign White, Foreign White Longhair, Oriental, EXHIBITS. Kittens must have followed a recommended Oriental Longhair, Peterbald & Siamese. vaccination regime (first vaccination at least 10 days prior to the show) and all adults must have been vaccinated within the Group 3: Abyssinian, American Burmese, American Curl, American SH, previous 2 YEARS. The 1st adult vaccination must be given as Australian Mist, Bengal, Bombay, British SH, Burmese, Burmilla, (SH & closely as possible to 12 months after the final kitten LH), Cornish Rex, Cymric, Devon Rex, Egyptian Mau, Japanese Bobtail vaccination. (SH & LH),Korat, LaPerm (SH & LH,) Mandalay, Russian, Scottish (SH & All Companion Pets over 5 months old must be neutered LH), Scottish Fold (SH & LH), Selkirk Rex (SH & LH), Somali, Sphynx, Lactating Queens may not be shown. Tonkinese, Manx, Ocicat, Pixiebob, Singapura & Snowshoe Queens that are more than 4 weeks, or obviously, pregnant may not be shown.