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Hosted by NSW Cat Fanciers Association Inc. SATURDAY 20 & SUNDAY 21 JULY 2019 Hills Sports Stadium Fred Caterson Reserve Caterson Drive, Castle Hill, NSW Open to members of registering bodies recognised by CCCA as well as members of Cats NSW and ANCATS with exhibits that have a Verifiable Pedigree. The show will be conducted Australian Bay Style Judging 7 rings Proudly Sponsored By 2019 CCCA NATIONAL CAT SHOW THE CCCA The co-ordinating cat council of Australia Inc. (CCCA) is a national body that was established in the late 1970’s to address a need for unification among several of the largest cat control bodies in Australia. The CCCA Inc. has affiliates in most States and Territories , supporting national uniformity of policies to conduct shows, training and appointment of judges, registration of cats, definition of classes and the awarding of championship titles. This standardisation allows exhibitors and breeders to show cats around Australia. SHOW VENUE Hills Sports Stadium Fred Caterson Reserve Caterson Drive CASTLE HILL NSW 2154 The venue is a large, clear span exhibition area with easy access. It is conveniently located in close proximity to the Parramatta CBD, approximately 20 minutes and approximately 35 – 40 minutes from Sydney’s airport. The venue is easily accessible by car with FREE PARKING. SHOW STYLE The 2019 CCCA National Cat Show will be run as an Australian Bay Style Judging Championship Show with seven rings over two days for both pedigree and companion exhibits. Judging will follow the CCCA Rules and Regulations (see pages 12 – 13) DEFINITION OF CLASSES Kittens will be automatically entered in the appropriate age class and cats in the appropriate class based on the information as supplied on their registration/pedigree certificate. Eligible titled exhibits will compete for CCCA Awards. Entry into the CCCA Class will be automatic based on the information as supplied on their registration/pedigree certificate. ENTRIES FOR ALL PREDIGREED EXHIBITS & REGISTERED COMPANINON EXHIBITS MUST INCLUDE A LEGIBLE, HIGH CONTRAST COPY OF THEIR CERTIFIED REGISTRATION/PEDIGREE! TIMETABLE Day 1 (July 20) Day 2 (July 21) 6:30am – 8:15am Vetting (all exhibits) 6:30am – 8:00am Vetting (all exhibits) 8:30am Welcome & introduction to judges. 8:15am Welcome & introduction to judges. 8:45am Judging commences. 8:30am Judging commences. 10:00am – 4:00pm Show open to public. 10:00am – 4:00pm Show open to public. 10:30am, Meet a cat. Pedigree & companion 3:00pm – 4:30pm All specials judged by a panel 12:00pm, 2:00pm presentations. followed by Supreme Companion & 3:00pm and Supreme Pedigree judging. ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY 14 JUNE 2019! TITLE UPDATES ACCEPTED UNTIL FRIDAY 21 JUNE 2019! pg. 2 2019 CCCA NATIONAL CAT SHOW JUDGING ASSIGNMENTS RING 1 RING 2 RING 3 RING 4 GROUP Kittens DEBBIE PRINCE CAROLYNN DAVIS WENDY HEIDT SANDRA DUKES 1 TICA CQI CFA USA NSWCFA Entire KIT FUNG CHERYLE U’REN DEBBIE PRINCE SHARON HODGE CFA USA FCCV TICA NSWCFA Desexed NICK PUN DOUGLAS MYERS ROD U’REN VALERIE CASHMAN CFA USA CFA USA CFA USA NSWCFA GROUP Kittens NICK PUN CAROLYNN DAVIS WENDY HEIDT MAUREEN NORBERRY 2 CFA USA CQI CFA USA NSWCFA Entire KIT FUNG CAROLYNN DAVIS WENDY HEIDT MAUREEN NORBERRY CFA USA CQI CFA USA NSWCFA Desexed KIT FUNG CAROLYNN DAVIS WENDY HEIDT MAUREEN NORBERRY CFA USA CQI CFA USA NSWCFA GROUP Kittens KIT FUNG DOUGLAS MYERS ROD U’REN NIKKI JAMES 3 CFA USA CFA USA CFA USA NSWCFA Entire NICK PUN CHERYLE U’REN KAREN MOORE PHILLIPA PERKINS CFA USA FCCV FASA NSWCFA Desexed NICK PUN DOUGLAS MYERS WENDY HEIDT MAUREEN NORBERRY CFA USA CFA USA CFA USA NSWCFA COMPANION CATS DEBBIE PRINCE CAROLYNN DAVIS ROD U’REN MARGARET CUMMINGS TICA CQI CFA USA NSWCFA RING 5 RING 6 RING 7 GROUP Kittens DOUGLAS MYERS CHERYLE U’REN CHRISTINE TOMLINSON 1 CFA USA FCCV NSWCFA Entire CAROLYNN DAVIS WENDY HEIDT FIONA MANGAN CQI CFA USA NSWCFA Desexed CHERYLE U’REN DEBBIE PRINCE MAUREEN CAMARSH FCCV TICA NSWCFA GROUP Kittens KIT FUNG ROD U’REN MAUREEN CAMARSH 2 CFA USA CFA USA NSWCFA Entire NICK PUN ROD U’REN MAUREEN CAMARSH CFA USA CFA USA NSWCFA Desexed NICK PUN ROD U’REN SUE THOMAS CFA USA CFA USA NSWCFA GROUP Kittens NICK PUN KAREN MOORE MARGARET SIM 3 CFA USA FASA NSWCFA Entire KIT FUNG DEBBIE PRINCE SOFIA CORDELL-FUDA CFA USA TICA NSWCFA Desexed KIT FUNG ROD U’REN SUE THOMAS CFA USA CFA USA NSWCFA COMPAINION CATS DOUGLAS MYERS CHERYLE U’REN WENDY HEIDT CFA USA FCCV CFA USA EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE: THE SHOW EXECUTIVE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ALTER JUDGING ASSINGMENTS BASED ON CHANGES IN EXPECTED EXHIBIT NUMBERS IN DIFFERENT SECTIONS. pg. 3 2019 CCCA NATIONAL CAT SHOW SHOW OFFICIALS SHOW SECRETARY Joanne Greentree (NSWCFA President) [email protected] ph: 0409 123 906 SHOW MANAGER Deborah Cameron [email protected] ph: 0246 212 552 FLOOR COORDINATOR Stephanie Richards ENTRY PROCESSOR Julie Fitzhenry CAGE SIZES Show Supplied Cages: SINGLE – A single cage is of front width 61cm DOUBLE – A double cage is of front width 76cm Exhibitor Owned Cages: Exhibitor owned cages are allowed and must comply with the approved standards and sizes as listed below. No other size own cages are allowed. Such cages shall be of a wire mesh type construction with one or two doors. No top opening cages will be permitted. Each own cage must be fitted with suitable waterproof and opaque (non-see through) solid barriers on both sides and back to prevent direct contact between benched cats. Own cages must be of side depth less than 61cm OWN61 – a cage of front Width approx. 61cm or just less OWN69 – a cage of front Width approx. 69cm or just less, but longer than 61cm OWN76 – a cage of front Width approx. 76cm or just less, but longer than 69cm On your entry form please circle the cage you are to use for each of your exhibits. SHOW CURTAINS Plain white or coloured curtains and bases are allowed. There must be no hanging attachments from the top of the cage. Curtains need to have sufficient stretch and particularly to be of ADEQUATE LENGTH To cover all three sides of the cage completely. Curtains must be in cages prior to the commencement of judging. Curtains may be left in cages overnight. PLEASE NOTE Exhibits must be entered on both days of the show and will be entered in all seven rings. There are no litter classes in the show. The latest date of birth of a kitten for it to be eligible to compete in the show is 11 May 2019. An exhibit born on 20 October 2018 or before will be a cat at the show. Any exhibit not in its allocated cage when judges are called to the floor will automatically be disqualified. For NSWCFA member exhibitors, NSWCFA rules will apply for UTH and UTJ. If any judge is unable to undertake an assignment a replacement judge will be assigned. NO SPONSORS’ PRODUCT WON AT THE SHOW MAY BE ON-SOLD AT THE SHOW! pg. 4 2019 CCCA NATIONAL CAT SHOW JUDGES PROFILES Douglas Myers Wendy Heidt (CFA USA) In 1983 after the passing (CFA USA) of my silver tabby Persian Kotchera Cattery specialised in my partner Allen Scruggs Siberians and started when the and I went to a cat show breed was in miscellaneous to find a replacement status with CFA. I felt it was Persian. Instead we found important to assist others in a breed we didn't know, understanding the wonderful Japanese Bobtails, and fell qualities of the breed. CFA in love with a particular cat named McGregor recognized Siberians for who was being shown in premiership. We Championship Status starting in May 2006. Once that bought him and starting showing him and he happened I was proud to have granted the first Grand ended up being 2ND BEST CAT IN Champion and Grand Premier. At the end of the first PREMIERSHIP the next season. We then season my cats had also earned the first Regional wins (in decided we wanted to breed and show these both Championship and Premiership) and National Breed wonderful cats so started a 27 year long win for Siberian. Shortly thereafter, my foundation queen breeding program. We produced 15 national had earned the first Distinguished Merit award for a winners, 17 DM’s, and 105 grand champions Siberian as well. /grand premiers. We also showed a black I have been a member of many show producing clubs in Persian to 2nd best cat in premiership. In 1993 the Northwest region of CFA and been a show secretary I thought it would be fun to become a CAT or show manager for dozens of shows including the 2017 Fanciers Association judge and entered the CFA International show in Portland, OR. I currently hold a judging program and became an Allbreed judge CFA Master Clerk license and serve as a member of the in 1998. I have judged all over the USA and the CFA judging program on a committee. I have been a world. I presently live in Thailand. member of the Siberian Breed Committee and Breed Council since 2005. It has been my pleasure to work with many breeds through my years of exhibiting and judges Debbie Prince training. Besides Siberians, other longhair breeds I have (TICA) worked with include: Turkish Angora (earning a National Win and National Breed Win), Maine Coon, Parti Color My name is Debbie Prince, and Persian, Bi Color Persian, and Exotic. My shorthair I reside in beautiful Northern specialty is Chartreux. I worked with several cats earning California in the United States.
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