Presents An... INTERNATIONAL THEME SHOW

Proudly sponsored by our International Cat Club Friends.

This show will be a 3 Ring International Theme Show. Entry Fee will include Main classes and FREE Side Classes to all Royal Thai Cat Club Members . Main Class winners will receive Rosettes and Trophies. All Members side class winners will receive Trophies and Rosettes.

Our sincere thanks go to our Overseas Cat Club Friends who have made this show possible.

UKUKUK—UK ——— Scottish Cat Club, Siamese and All Breeds Cat Club of Ireland, Shropshire Cat Club, Southern Counties Cat Club, Croydon Cat Club, White Club, Breed Cat Club, The Red Point & Tortie Point Club, The Seal & Blue Point Cat Club, Hertfordshire & Middlesex Cat Club, Blue Persian Cat Society, Celtic Longhair and Semi Longhair Cat Society, Ticked TICA Cat Club, Southern & South Western Birman Cat Club, The United Chinchilla Association, The Kentish Cat Society, Three Counties Cat Society,

USAUSA————MysTICAL Moon Cat Club, Midwest TGIF Fanciers, Midwest Persian Tabby Fanciers, Rebel Rousers Cat Club, Lincoln State Cat Club, Greater Lancaster Feline Fanciers, National Siamese Cat Club, Utah Cat Fanciers, Skyway Cat Club, Houston Cat Club, Call of the Wild Cat Fanciers, Garden City Cat Fanciers, Breeders Association. Emerald Cat Club, Wisconsin-Illinois Cat Fanciers, Absolutely Abyssinians Cat Club., Mid South Cat Fanciers, The Oklahoma City Cat Club. BECOME A MEMBER TODAY AND ENJOY RECEIVING YOUR QUARTERLY MAGAZINE This will definitely be a show not to be missed 16th AUGUST 2015

Royal Thai Cat Club Inc. Affiliated with The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy [Aust & Vic] Inc.

ALL BREEDS INTERNATIONAL THEME CAT CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

TROPHY & ROSETTE SHOW - SUNDAY 16TH AUGUST 2015 Open to all members of ACF and CCCA Recognised Governing Bodies Judging Format—Australian Bay Judging

VENUE: Carwatha Secondary College 43 Brown’s Road, Noble Park [Melway Ref: 80 J7] JUDGES RING 1 RING 2 RING 3 GROUP 1 ENTIRE Mrs J Christison [Qld ] Mrs M Harris [NZ] Mrs V Harney [Qld] Mrs J Christison [Qld] Mrs M Harris [NZ] Mrs V Harney [Qld] NEUTERS Mrs J Christison [Qld] Mrs M Harris [NZ] Mrs V Harney [Qld]

GROUP 2 ENTIRE CATS Mrs J Christison [Qld] Mrs M Harris [NZ] Mrs V Harney [Qld] KITTENS Mrs J Christison [Qld] Mrs M Harris [NZ] Mrs V Harney [Qld] NEUTERS Mrs J Christison [Qld] Mrs M Harris [NZ] Mrs V Harney [Qld]

GROUP 3 ENTIRE CATS Mrs J Christison [Qld] Mrs M Harris [NZ] Mrs V Harney [Qld] KITTENS Mrs J Christison [Qld] Mrs M Harris [NZ] Mrs V Harney [Qld] NEUTERS Mrs J Christison [Qld] Mrs M Harris [NZ] Mrs V Harney [Qld]

GROUP 4 Mrs J Christison [Qld] Mrs M Harris [NZ] Mrs V Harney [Qld]

• Specialty Group 2 Ring * Judged by Mrs Margaret Steed [GCCFV] Incorporating Best Siamese (In Memory of Kinaren Charles) With special prizes for Best Oriental and Best Bi-colour

Show Manager :- Miss Janet Overton 6 Cabal Court MULGRAVE 3170 9560 1080 Returning Officer:- Mr Michael Nimmervoll PO Box 8075 Ferntree Gully 3156 0419 105 727

Entry Fees Vetting Status Changes 1 – 3 cats $35.00 each No later than 7th August 2015 to 1—3 cats $30.00 each [Members of 7.45am—8.45am Royal Thai Cat Club] Judging 9.15am SHARP Show Manager 4 or more $30.00 each Open to Public 10.00am—3.00pm No status changes will be done on the day 4 or more $25.00 each [Members of

Royal Thai Cat Club]] GCCFV Representative: Medium or Double Cage $5.00 TBA ENTRIES CLOSE:- [For each owner supplied cage, MONDAY 27TH JULY 2015

Exhibitor may have one free] Non GCCFV Members must supply Please make cheques payable to Exhibition Cages $10.00 each a copy of certified pedigree for each Royal Thai Cat Club Inc. Litter Cages Free cat entered Direct Deposits BSB 083-218 Account Catalogue $6.00 No 83387-1724 Please attach receipt with entries. Advertising [$10.00 Full Page, $6.00 Half Page, Business Card $3.00 MEMBERS OF ROYAL THAI CAT CLUB ONLY - PLEASE NOTE

The cost to Royal Thai Cat Club members to enter this show is:-

1 – 3 CATS $30.00 4 OR MORE CATS $25.00

ALL MEMBERS KITTENS, CATS OR NEUTERS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY ENTERED INTO A SIDE- CLASS IN EACH RING. TROPHIES AND ROSETTES WILL BE AWARDED TO WINNERS OF THESE CLASSES.

Sideclasses are only for RTCC Members

SIDE CLASSES

RING 1 RING 2 RING 3

GROUP 1 COAT & COLOUR PURRSONALITY EYE COLOUR ENTIRE GROOMING COAT & COLOUR EYE COLOUR NEUTER PURRSONALITY GROOMING COAT & COLOUR

GROUP 2 KITTEN EYE COLOUR COAT & COLOUR PURRSONALITY ENTIRE COAT & COLOUR EYE COLOUR PURRSONALITY NEUTER PURRSONALITY GROOMING EYE COLOUR

GROUP 3 KITTEN PURRSONALITY COAT & COLOUR EYE COLOUR ENTIRE COAT & COLOUR EYE COLOUR PURRSONALITY NEUTER EYE COLOUR PURRSONALITY COAT & COLOUR

GROUP 4 KITTEN BEST COAT PURRSONALITY EYE COLOUR CAT PURRSONALITY BEST COAT LONGEST WHISKERS Royal Thai Cat Club Inc.

INTERNATIONAL THEME

SUMMARY SHEET

Name of Exhibitor______

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Entries 1—3 Exhibits……………………………………………………………………….$35.00……………………………... Entries 1—3 Exhibits [RTCC Members]………………………………………………….$30.00…………………………….. Entries 4 or more Exhibits ………………………………………………………….. $30.00…………………………….. Entries 4 or more Exhibits [RTCC Members…………………………….. …………….. $25.00……………………………. Cage Hire ………………………………………………………………………………… $ 5.00……………………………... Exhibition Cages…………………………………………………………….. …………….. $10.00……………………………. Catalogue ………………………………………………………………………………… $ 6.00……………………………... Advertising [Full Page]……………………………………………………………………. $10.00…………………………….. Advertising [Half Page]…………………………………………………….. ……………. $ 6.00……………………………... Advertising [Business Card]……………………………………………………………….$ 3.00……………………………...

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ARE YOU ABLE TO HELP WITH THIS SHOW, IF SO PLEASE TICK THE BOXES BELOW:

SET UP…….STEWARDING…...TICKET ROOM…...KITCHEN…...RUNNER…...PULL DOWN…...

SUMMARY OF CATS ENTERED * Please note: Vetting slips will be issued on your arrival at the show.

Your Name Here Please______

NAME OF EXHIBIT [Please use Registered Name] Sex Cat/Kitten

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Catalogue: Yes / No GCCFV SHOW RULES (Abbreviated) Updated Feb 2015

• All Cats & Kittens over 5 months old, including Companion , must be individually registered with a recognised Control Body before the closing date for entries. (With exception of Group 4 cats on 2–show GROUPING OF BREEDS trial.) Exhibits are judged according to ACF breed standard and divided into 4 groups, which are: • All Kittens must be litter-registered and be at least 12 WEEKS old on Group 1 : Persian, Exotic, Birman, , , the day of the show. , & Siberian. • Exhibitors must provide an F3 Vaccination Certificate for ALL Group 2 : Siamese, Foreign White, Oriental, Balinese, Foreign White EXHIBITS. Kittens must have followed a recommended Longhair, Oriental Longhair & . vaccination regime (first vaccination at least 10 days prior to the Group 3 : Abyssinian, Somali, Burmese, American Burmese, Tonkinese, show) and all adults must have been vaccinated within the , (SH & LH), Bombay, , Singapura, , previous 2 YEARS . The 1 st adult vaccination must be given as , , Sphynx, Russian, (SH & closely as possible to 12 months after the final kitten LH), British SH, (SH & LH), (SH & LH), vaccination. • Scottish (SH & LH), Manx, Cymric, , , Bengal, All Companion Pets over 5 months old must be neutered LaPerm (SH & LH,) American SH, , Mandalay, Pixiebob.& • Lactating Queens may not be shown. Snowshoe • Queens that are more than 4 weeks, or obviously, pregnant may not Group 4: Companion Pets – Longhair, Shorthair be shown. • All exhibits must have their nails clipped, clean coats, clean ears, no MAIN CLASSES AND THEIR CODES fleas, and no stitches. Group 1, 2 & 3 Adults • All exhibits must be inspected by the Veterinary Surgeon prior to entering the hall. Any exhibit showing signs of infectious or contagious Title Female Male disease or external parasites will be rejected. Untitled FO MO • Any exhibit that is rejected by the Veterinary Surgeon for infectious or Champion FC MC contagious disease must be removed from the venue immediately, Grand Ch FGC MGC along with all other cats that have travelled to the show with it. The Double Grand Ch FDGC MDGC opinion of the Veterinary Surgeon is final. Entry fees will not be Silver Ch FSilver MSilver refunded. The exhibitor must obtain a veterinary clearance before attending any further shows. Gold Ch FGold MGold • After veterinary inspection, each cat must be placed in the correct Group 1, 2 & 3 Neuters cage. Exhibits over the age of 9 months are not permitted to share a Title Female Male cage until judging is completed, except at the discretion of the Show Manager. The exhibitor must provide curtains & a cushion or mat. Untitled FN MN These may be of any colour. Premier Neuter FPN MPN • Litter trays, water bowls, toys & covered hot water bottles may be left Grand PN FGPN MGPN in cages. Double Grand PN FDGPN MDGPN • An exhibit may be disqualified if either it or its owner is identified to the Silver PN FSilverPN MSilverPN Judge before judging is finished. No names or identification marks are Gold PN FGoldPN MGoldPN allowed in or on cages. • CATS THAT SHOW AGGRESSION WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE Group 1, 2 & 3 Kittens DECLARED UNABLE TO BE HANDLED (UTH). THE CAT WILL BE Age Female Male SUSPENDED FOR THREE MONTHS. ON A SECOND OFFENCE, IT Under 4 months FK4 MK4 WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FOR LIFE. Under 5 months FK5 MK5 • Cats that are unable to be safely carried to the table or sufficiently Under 6 months FK6 MK6 handled for judging may be declared UNABLE TO BE JUDGED Under 7 months FK7 MK7 (UTJ). No cumulative penalty applies. Under 8 months FK8 MK8 • Any award may be withheld if the judge considers the exhibit has insufficient merit Under 9 months FK9 MK9 • No powder, sprays or phenol may be used in the venue, or bleach on Group 4 Companions cages. • All exhibits must travel to and from the venue in a suitable carry-box. Title Female Male • Trophies, ribbons, prize cards etc placed on or under cages, during or Kitten FK MK after judging, are the responsibility of the exhibitor and will not be Untitled F M replaced. Star FS MS • Exhibitors may provide their own cages, as long as they conform to Grand Star FG MG GCCFV guidelines. Exhibitors providing their own cages will be eligible for free additional medium or double cage on one free for one Double Grand Star FDG MDG provided basis Silver Star FSil MSil • Exhibitors may request medium, tall medium or double cages, on Gold Star FGold MGold payment of the fee stated on the schedule and these will be provided Opal Star FOpal MOpal by the show organisers, Sapphire Star FSaph MSaph • On completion of the show, exhibitors must fold their cages and Emerald Star FEmld MEmld stack them as directed, and remove all litter Ruby Star FRuby MRuby • Exhibitors are expected to behave with courtesy at all times and failure to do so may incur suspension from showing. Diamond Star FDiam MDiam

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY Entries are accepted on the condition that the exhibitor: STATUS CHANGES (Title changes) • observes the rules and regulations of GCCFV and of the Club You should notify the Returning Officer as soon as your cat • accepts as final the decisions of Judges and GCCFV qualifies for a new title. This MUST be done by the date on the schedule. • acknowledges that the cats are entered at the exhibitor’s own risk . Whilst every care is taken, GCCFV and the Club shall not be held responsible for exhibits or personal property. If you are unsure of anything, please contact the Returning Officer. • does not exhibit a cat or kitten that has been exposed to any infectious or contagious disease within a period of 21 days prior to the show. The club conducting the show or GCCFV has the right to refuse any entry that contravenes these rules or any exhibitor who does not comply with the Rules of GCCFV or who is guilty of conduct unworthy of an exhibitor.

GCCFV SHOW ENTRY FORM

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Breed: 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) Medium Tall Medium Double 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.

Approved 12/11/2009 Signed …………………………………………………………………..……… Date……/……/……

GCCFV SHOW ENTRY FORM

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Breed: 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) Medium Tall Medium Double 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.

Approved 12/11/2009 Signed …………………………………………………………………..……… Date……/……/……

GCCFV SHOW ENTRY FORM

Please fill in all sections so that the show paperwork can be done correctly

Breed: 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) Medium Tall Medium Double 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……/……/…… Approved 12/11/2009