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2021 Competitions Welcome from the President

Our competitions have been showcasing the very best of since the first Royal Queensland Show () in 1876.

Competitions are the heart of the Show, rewarding and recognising our exhibitors, and highlighting the vital role agriculture plays in our everyday lives.

As you know, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we made the decision last year to cancel the 2020 Ekka.

Remarkably, we were able to run eight of our competition sections in a modified format during the worldwide pandemic.

More than 3,300 competition entries were received, which was pleasing to see during such an uncertain and challenging year.

Our Young Judges, Digital Photography and Bush Poetry competitions were moved online, introducing a new audience to our much-loved Ekka traditions.

The Digital Photography Competition was hugely successful, attracting 1,850 entries - up an incredible 2,000 per cent on 2019.

We are planning for the gates to open this August and are delighted all 42 of our competition sections will return for Ekka 2021.

Our virtual competitions will also stay, as we continue to embrace the digital age to expand the growth and reach of our traditions.

In 2021, the Show will open on a Saturday (August 7), running for nine days instead of 10, maintaining two full weekends and the Ekka public holiday.

We remain committed to showcasing our wonderful agricultural traditions and look forward to bringing our exhibitors back together again to celebrate what makes Queensland great.

Good luck with your entries and we look forward to seeing you at our fantastic comeback 2021 Royal Queensland Show.

David Thomas RNA President 143rd ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW

SATURDAY 7 – SUNDAY 15 AUGUST 2021

ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION

PRESENTED BY BLACK HAWK Conducted under the standards of the Australian Cat Federation Inc.

Council Steward Mr Lionel J Blumel

Honorary Council Steward Mr Robbie Walker

APPLICATIONS TO ENTER CLOSE Friday 25 June 2021 at 5.00pm

JUDGING COMMENCES FROM 9.30am Shorthair Saturday 7 August 2021 Longhair Kittens Sunday 8 August 2021 Companions Sunday 8 August 2021 Shorthair Cats Monday 9 August 2021 Longhair Cats Tuesday 10 August 2021 Group Specials & Supremes Saturday 14 August 2021 Show Sunday 15 August 2021 Desexed Sunday 15 August 2021 ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE OF EXHIBITS All cats to be benched by 8.30am daily and remain on exhibition to 5.00pm ENTRY FEES Cat Show Saturday 7 – Tuesday 10 August 2021

CLASS ENTRY FEES 2K to 4D; RNA Member $20 per exhibit 1C to 2C (General Classes) Non RNA Member $25 per exhibit

Kitten and Desexed Cat Show Sunday 15 August 2021

CLASS ENTRY FEES 5K (Entry Class); RNA Member $20 per exhibit 5D (Entry Class) Non RNA Member $25 per exhibit

Hire Cage/s $12.00 per cage per competition

** NOTE TO ALL EXHIBITORS **

1. Clear photocopies of each animal’s registration certificate is to be attached to the Application to Enter Form. The class number entered is to be written on the photocopy.

2. Vaccination Certificates for each kitten are to be attached to the Application to Enter Form. See regulations for more information.

1 SUPPORTED BY

The RNA wishes to thank the following supporters who have contributed towards the CAT Competition

Abysrok Abyssinians Amjance Aussieposhpaws Bengals Birchfield British Shorthairs Cat Fanciers Club of Queensland Inc. & Feline Friends Inc. Capalaba Cat Cottage Cat Shows Online Catarama Boarding Cattery Catography Chaynikoty Siberian Cats Duart Scottish Folds Feline Control Council of Queensland Inc. Flash Felines Inc. Gold Coast Cat Club Inc. Kenloch Persians an d Exotic Shorthairs Manis Sphynx Miakoschka Siberians Nibbel Tonkinese Prideshill Siberians Queensland Feline Association Inc Reshky British Shorthairs Shawtop Persians Vans & Bi-Colours Stenmah Birmans Tipasheena Ragdolls

If you are interested in becoming a supporter of the Cat Competition, please contact Dimity Vowles | E: [email protected] | T: 07 3253 3993

2 2021 ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP CAT COMPETITION JUDGES

Diane Davidson (New Zealand) NZCF All Breeds Judge

Judging: Shorthair Kittens Saturday 7 August 2021 Longhair Kittens Sunday 8 August 2021 Companions Sunday 8 August 2021 Shorthair Cats Monday 9 August 2021 Longhair Cats Tuesday 10 August 2021

Diane registered her prefix “Askari” with the New Zealand Cat Fancy Inc (NZCF Inc.). In 1980 Persians were her love then, a few years later her love for breeding Exotics started and she has had great success taking away many National Awards as well as the well sort after NZCF Inc. “Breeders Awards of Merit”.

In 1985, Diane was accepted onto the NZCF Inc Longhair Judges School, from there went on to become a Longhair Tutor Judge. Having always admired the beauty of the Shorthair breeds, in 1995 she was accepted onto the Shorthair Judges School and become a fully qualified All Breeds Judge and Tutor.

Dianne and her husband had a Motel business in Auckland from 1984 to 2014. Life was rather hectic between breeding cats and looking after the business with a bit of travelling on the side. Now they enjoy retirement life and spent a couple of years renovating their 1930’s home, having had the pleasure of enjoying it for a few years she feels that it’s now time to move on to something a little smaller and easier to look after. Like all breeders they have had the interruption that COVID-9 brought into their lives making them so aware of how precious life is and treasure the freedom they have on this side of the world where they can enjoy getting together and carrying on with the hobby they all so enjoy and cherish.

Diane enjoys the challenge that judging brings especially with the many different breeds on the show bench. As a Judge it is important to keep up with the subtle changes that breeds go through over the years, when it comes to style and type. These days, what we see on the show bench is a more modern version of breeding with the health and nature of each breed being a high priority for the concerned breeder.

Chris Lowe (New Zealand) NZCF International All Breeds Judge Judging: Shorthair Kittens Saturday 7 August 2021 Longhair Kittens Sunday 8 August 2021 Companions Sunday 8 August 2021 Shorthair Cats Monday 9 August 2021 Longhair Cats Tuesday 10 August 2021

Chris fell in love with Persians as a teen and it was not long before she applied for her prefix CHRISTOS to breed these beautiful cats. To be closely followed by Exotics as well as also breeding Siamese and Oriental Shorthairs. She has enjoyed some wonderful show days with her daughter including Supreme Exhibit at a number of National Shows.

Chris was presented with her Life Membership of NZCF in 2010. Her currently role with NZCF are Provisional Registar, Breed Standards Advisory Council Secretary and All Breeds Tutor Judge. Entering the NZCF Judges Training Programme.

She entered the NZCF Judges Training Programme and qualified as a Longhair Judge in 1981 and later extending her license to All Breeds in 1989. Chris is honoured to be listed as a CFA Guest Judge and is working towards becoming a CFA Approved Guest Judge. She thoroughly ehoyes the judging scene, the forward thinking of exhibitors working with improvement of their chosen breeds and the interaction between exhibitors and cat lovers from all walks of life. Chris has judged in , The Netherlands, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, and China.

3 2021 ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP CAT COMPETITION JUDGES

Margaret Harris (New Zealand) NZCF All Breeds Judge

Judging: Group Specials & Supremes Saturday 14 August 2021

Margaret’s love for cats started with her “Teddy Bear” as hers was a real live Siamese and in hindsight must have been from the very first Siamese in Canterbury.

Herself and husband David did not actually apply for the” Iluka or Tartarus” Prefix until the mid-1980’s, by which time had already been showing for several years. Over the years they have bred and shown, Siamese & Orientals, Burmese & Mandalay’s, British & Scottish Folds, with all the associated family groups for these breeds, & Whites, and 3 Exotic Neuters, they have both exported and imported many cats around the world.

Then Margaret became a Shorthair Judge followed up by completing further studies and achieving Senior All Breeds status. Everything went well with assignments all over Australia and NZ. National and Royal shows through to small club shows, all equally enjoyable and memorable.

That was until the 2010/11 Earthquake shook Christchurch. Their Cat breeding days were quite clearly over. Their cats were dispersed far and wide as their home was to need major repairs. It took over 5 years before thier home was rebuilt. During this time Margaret needed to step away from Cats completely, so just under 3 years ago Margaret resigned as a Judge. Now their house and life has been rebuilt, Margaret has been accepted back as an All Breeds by NZCF.

Margaret and Dave have have a Grey Nomad Caravan, two children and six lovely grandchildren. They have one very spoilt and much loved cat, Adeyla, their only remaining Russian Blue from their breeding days.

Jenny Weekes (New South Wales) ACF All Breeds Judge

Judging:

Kitten Show Sunday 15 August 2021 Desexed Cat Show Sunday 15 August 2021

Jenny has owned cats her entire life, starting with farm cats as a child. She purchased her first Birman in 1990 and her first breeding Birman in 1994 . With her husband Greg they have bred Birmans in Canberra, Townsville, Wellington (NZ) on the Gold Coast and now at Murrumbateman. Her first prefix – Kachin was granted in Canberra in 1994 and her current prefix – Sunsoar was granted in 1997. They have achieved many major awards at specialist and All Breed shows including Birman Cat Fanciers Qld Best Female Kitten 2008 and 2010 and Supreme Exhibit 2010 and 2012.

On the Gold Coast in 2006 she was able to commence training to become a judge and gained my Companion Cat licence in 2007 with QFA, followed by a Group 1 (Longhair) licence in 2009. I became an All Breeds Judge in 2014. While living in New Zealand she developed the quarterly magazine, Flash Cats which she continued to edit for several years after returning to Australia. Prior to moving to Murrumbateman, She has held various positions including the Secretary of QFA Inc., Secretary of the Birman Cat Fanciers of Qld Club and President of the Gold Coast Cat Club.

She and her husband are enjoying their life in Murrumbateman and share their home with their Birmans, and three Alpacas Cherokee, Magic and Warlock. Aside from her cat related activities she enjoys patchwork quilting, web site development, travelling and spending time with the grandchildren.

4 2021 ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP CAT COMPETITION JUDGES

Barbara LaRocca (Queensland) ACF All Breeds Judge Judging: Kitten & Desexed Show Sunday 15 August 2021

Barbara grew up with a black and white domestic cat, which came from a litter of kittens, which her mother had rescued. In the early 1980’s she met and instantly fell in love with the Burmese breed. In 1984, she acquired her first breeding queen and registered her Prefix Riokay.

In 1987, Barbara began her Shorthair judges training with the Queensland Feline Association and while she was studying the different shorthair breeds made the decision to breed Abyssinians.

Barbara has also bred and imported Somalis from Hawaii and bred , Tonkinese, and Maine Coons. Barbara completed her training as a Longhair judge in 1991 and was elevated to the All Breeds Judges panel. Under her Riokay prefix, Barbara has won many major awards with her Burmese and Abyssinians as well as Supreme Exhibit.

In past years, Barbara has had numerous Best Kitten & Cats of the Year with QFA and has twice achieved Group 3 Prefix of the Year. Barbara has judged in all States and Territories of Australia and New Zealand on many occasions and has also judged in Kuala Lumpur, Germany and the Netherlands in 2011 and in South Africa in 2013 China 2019 and in Texas 2019 for CFAUSA.

Barbara has held positions within QFA since joining the cat fancy in 1984. First as a club Delegate to QFA then Vice President and then in 2002 was elected as President of the QFA Inc. a position that she held until 2015 when she did not seek re-election. In 2017 Barbara returned as President until 2019. Barbara served as QFA President for a total of 15 years. Currently she is President of the Gold Coast Cat Club and the Fanciers Club of Qld.

The RNA reserves the right at all times at its absolute discretion without assigning any reason to: (a) substitute a Judge when necessary; (b) re-allocate Judging days for a particular breed. (c) if entries numbers require an extra Judge, appoint an additional Judge if necessary.

5 GENERAL REGULATIONS PRIZE MONEY 1. Prize Money stated in the Schedule excludes GST. The attention of Exhibitors is drawn to the fact that all entries 2. GST will be added to the Prize Money for Exhibitors that are accepted will be subject to the Royal National who are registered for GST purposes. Prize money will Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland Act be paid into your nominated bank account by 31 1971, as well as to the By-Laws, General Regulations of the October following the Show. Association and any Competition Specific Regulations which 3. The Association will provide a “Recipient Created Tax appear in this schedule. Invoice” to Exhibitors who are registered for GST purposes. 4. All cash prizes and trophies must be claimed within six Judging will be performed by a panel of Judges appointed by months from the closing date of the Royal Queensland Show. the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Prizes not claimed and by that date will be considered to Queensland. have lapsed, and the amount will become a donation to the Association. (RNA By-Laws) No refunds will be made after close of entry. No refunds will be given for entries not presented or not adhering to the schedule WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY regulations. 1. The Showgrounds are a designated Workplace If COVID-19 recommendations and mandates advised by the Federal and State Governments mean the competition class within the meaning of the Workplace Health and Safety you entered cannot proceed in 2021, the RNA will issue a full Act 2011 and exhibitors/competitors are required to refund of your entry fee. ensure that they and all persons under their direction or control, including their contractors or sub-contractors, NOTICE TO INTENDING EXHIBITORS comply with all requirements of the Act and the RNA holds each exhibitor responsible to discharge its Entries for EKKA 2021 can ONLY be made online through our obligations to provide and maintain a safe place and Exhibitor Portal. Entries submitted other than on the online system of work during occupation by the exhibitor of any portal will be returned to the Exhibitor and, unless all area of the Showgrounds. requirements are submitted online by 5.00pm on the 2. Each exhibitor/competitor will assess the risk to Application to Enter closing date, as shown in the Schedule, themselves, staff, volunteers, family, other exhibitors, RNA they will not be considered. staff, show visitors, children and any person foreseeably affected by the presentation of their exhibit. As a condition for acceptance of all entries, all exhibitors/ 3. Risks identified by exhibitors/competitors will be competitors agree to the following: eliminated or controlled by the exhibitor/competitor and • All information submitted as part of my exhibitor particular attention will be paid to ensuring public safety profile is true and correct, including taxation status and safety of other exhibitors/competitors. and bank account information. 4. Exhibits will only be held and handled by competent persons • Neither myself nor my family members will indulge in whose experience is known to the exhibitor/competitor. any social, professional or other interaction with an 5. A “No Smoking Policy” will be strictly adhered to and official or judge contracted or sub- contracted by the policed by exhibitors/competitors and all are advised that RNA before or during the Royal Queensland Show. the use of Primus stoves, any heating or lighting appliances of a like character, or any naked light, is PRIVACY STATEMENT strictly prohibited in the pavilions. 6. Any exhibitors/competitors intending to bring electrical equipment to the Showgrounds will be required to ensure You can be assured that the privacy of your personal information that such equipment is fitted with residual current is of the utmost importance to us. The information provided by protection and that all electrical leads, tools and you in any application for membership or application to enter is appliances have been inspected by a licensed electrical used by the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association contractor and currently tagged. The use of double of Queensland (RNA) to offer member services or to organize adaptors is prohibited, and all power boards must also be and conduct competitions at the Royal Queensland Show. By tested and tagged. applying for membership or entering such competitions you 7. All exhibitors/competitors will comply with the requirements consent to provide such details as your name, address and of the Act and its Regulations and Standards in every other exhibit details. Competition information may be made available respect. This is essential for the safety of all exhibitors/ to the media and included in RNA publications. competitors and the general public. The Act imposes very severe penalties in the event of noncompliance with its The exhibitor irrevocably consents to the RNA publishing or provisions. Anyone who do not comply will not be allowed reproducing in any manner whatsoever any particulars or to exhibit at the Royal Queensland Show. information in relation to their exhibits; the publication or 8. The is subject to a Special Facility reproduction may be in a printed form or visual image through License issued under the Liquor Act 1992 and strict laws electronic means and/or on the internet. Your information will related to the consumption and possession of liquor across not be disclosed without your consent for any other purpose the Brisbane Showgrounds site. The consumption or unless required by the law. By providing your email address possession of liquor outside of the licensed bar areas is not you are consenting to receive communications from us relating authorized by the RNA and in many cases may be an to the Royal Queensland Show. For full privacy details visit offence for which on the spot fines can be issued by Police https://www.rna.org.au/privacy-policy.aspx and Liquor Licensing Investigators.

6 DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE INSURANCE

132. It there is any inconsistency between By-laws 133 - 161. The RNA may (but is not obliged to) take out a policy of 153 and any other By-laws of the Association, By-laws insurance in respect of the legal liability on the part of 133 - 153 will prevail. an Exhibitor for loss or damage suffered by a third party 133. The functions of the Disciplinary Committee shall be caused by any act or omission of an Exhibit or the to hear and determine all complaints, allegations and Exhibitor. other matters relating to: 162. The RNA, RNA Staff Members and Officials of the RNA a) prohibited substances, as defined in these By-laws are not liable to any Exhibitor if the RNA fails to take out or Sectional Regulations. a policy of insurance effectively protecting any Exhibitor b) any alleged breach of the Rules, By-Laws and or Exhibit, or if any such policy does not operate to Regulations of the Association by an exhibitor and indemnify the Exhibitor in respect of the loss or damage relating to an exhibit or to a competition, except if in question. the alleged breach is of a kind that the Chairman of a Sectional Committee considers is of a less serious nature and should properly be dealt with REGULATIONS & BY-LAWS by the Sectional Committee, and c) any other alleged breach of the Rules, By-Laws All Entries and Exhibitors are subject to RNA Regulations and and Regulations of the Association that may be By- Laws set out in this schedule as well as other By-Laws referred to Disciplinary Committee pursuant to By- that may pertain to this competition. Law 137 (a). The RNA always reserves the right at its absolute 147. The Disciplinary Committee may announce its discretion without assigning any reason to: decision orally or in writing. A decision that is a) substitute a Judge when necessary. announced orally shall have effect in accordance b) re-allocate Judging days for a particular breed. with its terms. c) if entries numbers require an extra Judge, 148. If the opinion of the Disciplinary Committee is not appoint an additional Judge if necessary. unanimous, the decision of the majority shall prevail. If the Disciplinary Committee are equally divided on any Full copies of the RNA By-Laws may be obtained upon question concerning the guilt or innocence of a person, application to the Competitions Department. the question shall be resolved in that person’s favour. 149. If the Disciplinary Committee considers that there has If you are unsure of any of the rules stated in this schedule or been a breach of the rules, By-laws or regulations of your eligibility to enter the competition, please contact the the Association, it may impose such a penalty as it entries department at [email protected] considers to be appropriate, including without limitation: GOODS AND SERVICES TAX a) a reprimand. b) a monetary fine (payable at such time/s as the The RNA’s ABN is 41 417 513 726 Disciplinary Committee may determine) c) withdrawal or withholding of any award or ribbon. d) disqualification in respect of any class. e) expulsion from the Showground. f) where the person concerned is a member, a suspension or termination of that membership. g) a ban. h) exclusion. i) prohibiting a Person from exhibiting or competing at the current Show or at any future Show. j) a direction that an Exhibit be removed from the Showground. k) any other mandatory requirement; and l) any other penalty provided for in other regulations of the Association.

150. There shall be no appeal from any decision of the Disciplinary Committee.

7 18. All exhibits must be entered in Show with information CAT COMPETITION (including colour and pattern) as detailed on their REGULATIONS registration certificate. Exhibits must be judged according to this information. Adult exhibits (9 months and over) CANNOT be reclassified for colour or pattern. 1. Judging will commence at 9.30am. Kittens may be reclassified before judging or during the first ring of judging with the owner’s consent on the 2. All Cats are to be benched by 8:30am each day and remain understanding that the kitten cannot be changed again for on exhibit to 5:00pm. the duration of the show.

3. Only the owner or their representative may remove the 19. Any exhibit showing fractious or aggressive behaviour to exhibit at the end of the day. being handled in any ring will be disqualified from all rings.

4. If the exhibitor arrives after the stipulated benching time, 20. Exhibitors with their exhibits must enter and exit the and judging has commenced, then the exhibitor will forfeit showgrounds via Gate 2 before and after show. Details being judged in that Ring and must wait until the judge has pertaining to drop off and collection procedures will be completed judging before benching their exhibit. advised to exhibitors closer to show.

5. Any cat entered for competition and present at the Show 21. All Exhibits will only be allowed onto the Showgrounds if in may not be withdrawn from competition without the a carriage container. consent of the Councillor in Charge. 22. All Exhibitors must supply their own coloured cage curtains 6. Prize Cards and Ribbons won at the current Royal and provide own cage or hire cage available. Queensland Show may be displayed once judging is completed. Any Ribbons won outside of this Show cannot Approved show cage measurements for people purchasing be displayed. their own cages are: Small: 62.5cm Wide x 46.0cm Deep x 52.0cm High 7. Should any question arise for which no specific guidance is Large: 78.9cm Wide x 48.3cm Deep x 56.0cm High provided; the matter shall be referred to the Councillor in charge whose decision on the matter shall be final. 23. The cages must be lined on both sides and the back with a solid material (e.g. polyflute) to prevent cats from having 8. It is an offence for any person to remove or alter the contact with other cats. Exhibitors may place this liner location of any exhibit from the cages allocated. Failure to inside the cage or affix it securely to the outside. observe this requirement may result in withdrawal of the exhibits. You are required to seek prior approval from the 24. Cage hire available at a cost of $12.00 per cage. Councillor in Charge before any changes are made. 25. Any complaint must be in writing and must be 9. Any exhibit, if found to be entered in the wrong class, will accompanied by a fee of $50.00 and must be lodged within be transferred to the correct class. seven (7) days of the last day of Show.

10. No kitten under the age of twelve (12) weeks is permitted to HOW TO ENTER be shown. Entries for 2021 must be made online at the Online Entries Portal 11. All exhibits (except Companion Cats) must be registered, and registration numbers listed on the application to enter. Entry submissions must include all requirements as shown in the Schedule before being submitted to the competition. Entries 12. A photocopy of each exhibit’s registration certificate must that do not include all the correct information after the Entries be uploaded as part of each application. Close date are liable to be disqualified from the competition with no refund of entry fees. 13. Entries for exhibits registered with any other Australian body other than ACF or CCCA affiliates must be accompanied by PASS ALLOCATION a 4-generation pedigree. Entries must be received in sufficient time to allow the registrar to verify that the exhibits Competitor Entry Passes will be allocated to Exhibitors on the pedigree conforms to ACF breeding guidelines. following basis for ye achof e da xhibiting: 1 to 4 entries – 2 passes 14. Registration pending will not be accepted. 5 to 6 entries – 4 passes 7 or more entries – 6 passes 15. No Exhibit will be reclassified for colour or pattern at the These passes will be sent out in the weeks leading up to the Show. Show.

16. Any exhibit found to have colouring matter or powder will be disqualified. No grooming is to be done on Judging Tables.

17. All exhibits must have claws clipped (front and back).

8 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

A report of outstanding vaccination certificates should be given to Council Steward to ensure the exhibitor meets this requirement.

Every kitten entered into the show must provide with the entry form a copy of its current F3 (or equivalent) vaccination certificate or documentation.

First vaccination must have been given at least14 days prior to the show. The certificate or documentation must be signed by the person who administered the vaccine and include the vaccine sticker label with date given and the kitten's breed, colour, sex and DOB. If on exhibition the certificate needs to be provided to the Honorary Council Steward on arrival.

DEFINITION OF GROUPS

Longhair: Aphrodite Longhair, Aphrodite Shorthair, Birman, , , Nebelung, Neva Masquerade, , Persian, , Siberian, ,

Shorthair: Abyssinian, , , Bombay, , Balinese, Bengal, British Shorthair, Burmese, , Burmilla Longhair, , Cymric, Cymric Stumpy, , , Foreign White, Foreign White Longhair, , , La Perm, LaPerm Longhair, , Mandalay, Manx, Manx Stumpy, Munchkin, , Oriental, , , Pixiebob, Russian, , Scottish Fold Longhair, Scottish Shorthair, Scottish Longhair, , Selkirk Rex Longhair, Siamese, Singapura, Snowshoe, Somali, Sphynx, Tonkinese,

AGE

The age of all Exhibits will be the actual age as at the first day of the Show.

Kittens must be atleast twelve (12) weeks and under nine (9) months of age. Kittens must be born between 6 November 2020 to 15 May 2021, with these dates inclusive. NO ENTRIES UNDER 12 WEEKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Cats must be nine (9) months of age and over, born on or before 7 November 2020.

PARKING

For more information on applicable entry gates and parking maps please visit: www.ekka.com.au/competitions/categories/animals/cats

No refunds (entry or car parking) will be made after close of entry.

9 ROYAL QUEENSLAND BEST OF BREED CHAMPIONSHIP RING ONE AND RING TWO CAT COMPETITION Best of Breed Product contributed by Black Hawk and Oz-Pet Will be awarded to Kittens, Entire Cats and Desexed Cats on each Presented by day of judging. Overall Best of Breed will be awarded for Longhair BLACK HAWK Monday 9 August 2021 and Shorthair Tuesday 10 August 2021. Exhibits will be judged under the standard of the Australian Cat Federation Inc. TOP 5 Saturday 7 August 2021, Sunday 8 August 2021 RING ONE and RING TWO Monday 9 August 2021, Tuesday 10 August 2021 Product contributed by Black Hawk and Oz-Pet Saturday 14 August 2021 and Sunday 15 August 2021 SHORTHAIR KITTENS JUDGES: Rosettes contributed by Manis Sphynx will be awarded for: Ring 1 & 2 Best in Show Diane Davidson (New Zealand) Reserve in Show Chris Lowe (New Zealand) Third Top 5 Fourth Top 5 Group Specials and Supremes Fifth Top 5 Margaret Harris (New Zealand) SHORTHAIR ENTIRE CATS Kitten and Desexed Cat Show Rosettes contributed by British Shorthair & Feline Friends Inc. Jenny Weekes (New South Wales) will be awarded for: Barbara LaRocca (Queensland) Best in Show Reserve in Show JUDGING ORDER: Third Top 5 Saturday 7 August 2021 Fourth Top 5 Shorthair Kittens Fifth Top 5

Sunday 8 August 2021 SHORTHAIR DESEXED CATS Longhair Kittens Rosettes contributed by Flash Felines Inc. and Aussieposhpaws Companions Bengals will be awarded for: Best in Show Monday 9 August 2021 Reserve in Show Shorthair Entire & Desexed Cats Third Top 5 Fourth Top 5 Tuesday 10 August 2021 Fifth Top 5 Longhair Entire & Desexed Cats LONGHAIR KITTENS Saturday 14 August 2021 Rosettes contributed by Prideshill Siberians and Chaynikoty Group Specials & Supremes Siberians will be awarded for: Best in Show All Best in Group Kitten, Entire Cat, Desexed Cat and Best Reserve in Show Champion from each ring for all Groups will be required for Third Top 5 Supreme Judging on Saturday 14 August 2021. Exhibitors are Fourth Top 5 required to collect entry passes from the Honorary Council Fifth Top 5 Steward. LONGHAIR ENTIRE CATS Sunday 15 August 2021 Rosettes contributed by Miakoschka Siberians and Birman Cat Kitten and Desexed Cat Show Fanciers Club of Queensland Inc. will be awarded for: Best in Show Best in Show Awards per Ring Reserve in Show Third Top 5 CLASSES: Fourth Top 5 All kitten classes include entire and desexed kittens Fifth Top 5

Class 2K Kitten, 12 weeks and under 9 months LONGHAIR DESEXED CATS Class 3E Entire, 9 months & over Rosettes contributed by Flash Felines Inc. and Birman Cat Class 4D Desexed, 9 months & over Fanciers Club of Queensland Inc. will be awarded for: Best in Show Companions Reserve in Show Companion exhibits must be desexed if over 6 months of age Third Top 5 Fourth Top 5 Class 1C Companion Kitten, 12 weeks and under 9 months Fifth Top 5 Class 2C Companion Desexed Cat, 9 months & over

Challenge Certificates will be distributed following the completion of the Judging on each day.

10 Companion Exhibits must be desexed if over 6 months of age Voucher and Product contributed by Oz-Pet will be awarded for: Supreme Kitten of Show ...... $100 COMPANIONS Supreme Entire Cat of Show ...... $100 Rosettes contributed by Capalaba Cat Cottage and Supreme Desexed Cat of Show ...... $100 Catography will be awarded for: Supreme Companion Exhibit ...... $50 Best in Show Reserve in Show Product conttibuted by Black Hawk will be awarded for: Third Top 5 Supreme Kitten of Show Fourth Top 5 Supreme Entire Cat of Show Fifth Top 5 Supreme Desexed Cat of Show Supreme Companion Exhibit

GROUP AWARDS Trophies contributed by the Gold Coast Cat Club will be awarded for: SHORTHAIR Supreme Kitten of Show Supreme Entire Cat of Show Product contributed by Black Hawk & Oz-Pet will be awarded for: Supreme Desexed Cat of Show Best in Group Kitten Best in Group Entire Cat Best in Group Desexed Cat KITTEN and DESEXED CAT SHOW

Prize money contributed by Birchfield British Shorthairs will be Sunday 15 August 2021 awarded for: Best in Group Kitten ...... $50 Jenny Weekes (New South Wales) Barbara LaRocca (Queensland)

Prize money contributed by Duart Scottish Folds will be Class 5K Kitten 12 weeks and under 9 months awarded for: Class 5D Desexed Best in Group Entire Cat ...... $50 Best in Group Desexed Cat ...... $50 RING ONE and RING TWO

Trophy contributed by Manis Sphynx will be awarded for: Product contributed Black Hawk and Oz-Pet Best in Group Kitten SHORTHAIR KITTENS Trophy contributed by Reshky British Shorthairs will be Rosettes contributed by Reshky British Shorthairs and Nibbel awarded for: Tonkinese will be awarded for: Best in Group Entire Cat Best in Show Reserve in Show Trophy contributed by Abysrok Abyssinians will be awarded Third Top 5 for: Fourth Top 5 Best in Group Desexed Cat Fifth Top 5

LONGHAIR SHORTHAIR DESEXED CATS Rosettes contributed Feline Control Council of Queensland Inc. Product contributed by Black Hawk & Oz-Pet will be awarded for: and Duart Scottish Folds will be awarded for: Best in Group Kitten Best in Show Best in Group Entire Cat Reserve in Show Best in Group Desexed Cat Third Top 5 Fourth Top 5 Trophy contributed by Amjance Ragdolls will be awarded for: Fifth Top 5 Best in Group Kitten LONGHAIR KITTENS Trophy contributed by Stenmah Birmans will be awarded for: Rosette contributed by Birman Cat Fanciers snd Tipasheena Best in Group Entire Cat Ragdolls will be awarded for: Best in Show Trophy contributed by Catarama Boarding Cattery will be Reserve in Show awarded for: Third Top 5 Best in Group Desexed Cat Fourth Top 5 Fifth Top 5

SUPREME AWARDS LONGHAIR DESEXED CATS Rosettes contributed by Feline Control Council of Queensland SUPREME ALL BREEDS CAT OF SHOW Inc. and Chaynikoty Siberians will be awarded for: $200 and Sash Best in Show Product contributed by Black Hawk Reserve in Show $200 Oz-Pet Voucher Third Top 5 $100 and Trophy contributed by the Queensland Feline Fourth Top 5 Association Inc. Fifth Top 5

SUPREME COMPANION EXHIBIT Trophy

11 BEST EXHIBITS IN SHOW PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD

Ring One A People’s Choice awardee will be announced on Saturday 14 Product contributed by Oz-Pet will be awarded for: August 2021. The Best of Show awardees from the main Best Kitten in Show Championship Show Saturday 7 August to Tuesday 10 August Best Desexed Cat in Show in each ring will form the nominees for the public to vote for on Ekka Social Media. Trophy contributed by Shawtop Persians Vans & Bi-Colours will be awarded for: Best Kitten In Show

Trophy contributed by Cat Shows Online will be awarded for: Best Desexed Cat In Show

Voucher and Product contributed by Oz-Pet will be awarded for: Best All Breeds Exhibit

Trophy contributed by Kenloch Persians and Exotic Shorthairs will be awarded for: Best All Breeds Exhibit

Ring Two

Product contributed by Black Hawk will be awarded for: Best Kitten in Show Best Desexed Cat in Show

Trophy contributed by Shawtop Persians Vans & Bi-Colours will be awarded for: Best Kitten In Show

Trophy contributed by Cat Shows Online will be awarded for: Best Desexed Cat in Show

Product contributed by Black Hawk will be awarded for: Best All Breeds Exhibit

Trophy contributed by Shawtop Persians Vans & Bi-Colours will be awarded for: Best All Breeds Exhibit

CAT BREED SHOWCASE

11, 12 & 13 August 2021 Breeders, Exhibitors and Breed Clubs are invited to participate in a Breed Display which will be over three (3) days of the Ekka. This will be an exceptional opportunity to promote your breed direct to a large visiting public each day.

The Breed Showcase will provide an informative, educational and interactive display for visitors to the Ekka. Breed talks for the public are held on each of the breed display days at 10.00am, 12.00pm, 2.00pm and 4.00pm.

As part of the Breed Showcase, the “Pat a Cat or Kitten” concept will excite visitors of all ages when exhibitors take cats from their cages during the day.

Participating exhibits will need to be on display from 9.00am to 4.30pm on the day of their display. Free entry to the Showgrounds on the day of their display will be provided to all participants in the Cat Breed Showcase.

Please advise MR. ROBBIE WALKER of your participation.

For further information on the Breed Showcase contact: Mr. Robbie Walker E: [email protected] P: 0429 422 131

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