The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy of Ireland Schedule of the annual SUPREME SHOW at BALLINTEER COMMUNITY SCHOOL BROADFORD RD BALLINTEER DUBLIN 16. On Sunday 22nd April 2018 (Entries close 23rd March 2018) For Show queries contact For Hall/Stall queries contact SHOW MANAGER HALL MANAGER Mrs V Brooks Mrs G Hehir The Rowan 55 Casimir Rd Fairymount, Crettyard Harolds Cross Co Laois R93A2T8 Dublin 6w Tel: 0564442356 Tel: 01492300 Email:[email protected] [email protected] JOINT ASSISTANT SHOW MANAGERS Mrs G & Miss S Bowles 37 Castle Ave, Muskerry Est, Ballincollig, Co Cork 1 GCCFI OFFICIALS Chairman: Mrs L Taylor Vice Chair: Miss G Goodison Secretary: Mrs L Anderson Treasurer: Miss C Byrne Registrar: Mrs C Wren SUPREME SHOW COMMITTEE Mrs V Brooks, Mrs G Bowles, Miss S Bowles, Mrs G Hehir, Mr N O’Galligan, Mrs K Sluiters, Mrs L Taylor PEDIGREE JUDGES Mr J Hansson, Mrs S Heavens, Mrs P Manseray, Mrs S Roy (CFA), Mrs D Stone, NON PEDIGREE JUDGE Ms H Craig HON VETERINARY SURGEONS Mr Mark Heffernan (South Dublin Vets); Ms Aiofe Caulfield (Just Cats Veterinary Clinic) SHOW MANAGER Mrs V Brooks The Rowan, Fairymount, Crettyard, Co Laois R93A2T8 Tel: 00353 56 444 2356; E Mail: [email protected] HALL MANAGER Mrs G Hehir 55 Casimir Rd, Harolds Cross, Dublin 6w Tel: 01 4922300; E Mail: [email protected] BEST OF VARIETY JUDGES Persian Mrs Heavens SLH Mrs Roy British Mr Hansson Foreign Mrs Manseray Burmese Mrs Stone Oriental Mrs Roy Siamese/Bal Mrs Roy Non-Pedigree Ms Craig 2 SUPREME CAT SHOW 2018 NEW PRESENTATION CLASS This new class gives you the opportunity to bring your cat/kitten up to a Judge and present him or her. Open only to cats/kittens entered in the show (Pedigree and Non Pedigree). This class will be judged with exhibitors handling their own cats and you will be able to speak to the judge. Exhibits will be judged on Presentation, Condition, Temperament and Personality, NOT Standard of Points. We would particularly like to encourage those under 16 years to enter this class. (Judging to take place about 2/3pm; an announcement will be made) Entry fee is €5 per exhibit Enter your exhibit’s details below and return with your completed show entry form and entry fee. Owner’s name ………………………………………………………………….……… Exhibit’s name ………………………………………………………………. Breed/ Non Pedigree ……………………………………………………………….. 3 ADDITIONAL SUPREME SHOW RULES These rules will be strictly adhered to so please read them carefully; they apply to all exhibitors (These Supreme rules override the existing show rules, which may be seen on www.GCCFI.com should they differ in any way) ENTRY FORM The entry form must be completed with exhibits’ details as on registration or transfer document Please make sure you read the declaration before signing Remember to tick the Opt Out boxes if you do not wish your details to be included in the catalogue or on Mailing lists. When completing the entry form please also complete the section regarding qualification and awards already won. If the exhibit does not already possess any title, details of the Show (date and judge) where certificate awarded or kitten win must be provided on the entry form. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THE SHOW ORGANISERS ARE AWARE OF ANY COUNTER SIGNATURES, WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED. Failure to do so may result in lack of a counter signature and hence the loss of title or qualification. Entries accompanied by incorrect fees will not be accepted. There will be no further communication before Show day, so please enclose S.A.E or E Mail address for confirmation of receipt of entry. (Stamp excused for NI and UK) VETTING IN Exhibits will be received at the Show Hall on Sunday 23rd April 2018 between the hours of 8am and 9.15am Please arrive in good time, as it is our intention to commence judging at 9.45am, When you check in you will receive an envelope (which will be your vetting in card and must be signed by the Vet) you will also receive a numbered label for your carrier Please tie the label to your carrier and remove other identifying markings as the carrier may be used to bring your cat to the judging ring. Please make sure this carrier is under your pen; to cause your cat the least amount of distress a top-loading carrier is recommended. Persons accompanying the exhibitor must pay for an entrance ticket, available with entry or at the door on the day. THE DECISION OF THE VET IS FINAL AND IS NOT SUBJECT TO APPEAL NB Veterinary Clearance certificates If your cat was rejected at any previous show (GCCFI or GCCF) a clearance certificate must have been submitted and receipt acknowledged before attending another show. 4 Exhibits are received on condition that the GCCFI shall not be held responsible in any way for loss or damage to persons, cats or possessions ********************************* THE GCCFI FORBIDS THE SALE OF CATS AND KITTENS AT SHOWS. However sale arrangements may be made provided a quarantine period of 7 days after show date has elapsed before collection. This is for the welfare of the cat/kitten and protects the interest of the breeder and new owner. All applications for registration and transfer must have been received 10 days prior to closing date for entries ********************************* LITTER WILL NOT BE SUPPLIED AND YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO REMOVE LITTER AT THE END OF THE SHOW. ENTRY FEES and PRICES One free admission ticket will be given to each exhibitor. Additional tickets for those accompanying exhibitor should be purchased with the entry at €5.00. Tickets will cost €6.00 on showday Cheques made payable to GCCFI PEDIGREE & NON PEDIGREE (Inc Pedigree Pets) ADULT/NEUTER KITTEN/NONPED/PED PET €30.00 First Entry €25.00 €25.00 Subsequent Entries €20.00 PRESENTATION CLASS €5.00 Double Pens if available €10.00 extra EXTRA ENTRY TICKETS With Entries Show Day Adult €5.00 €6.00 Juniors/Seniors €3.00 €4.00 NON-COMPETITIVE DOUBLE EXHIBITON PENS (Max 2 adults or 3 kittens per pen) €25.00 Class sponsorship €10-00 ADVERTS, Full page only Exhibitors €15-00 Non Trade €20-00 Trade €30-00 STANDS (per 6ft space – tables available) For larger spaces please enquire Trade €50.00 Others €25.00 5 TITLE CLAIMS When a cat has been awarded four Hibernian or a third Challenge, Premier, Grand Challenge, Grand Premier certificate the owner should complete an application form (available from WWW.GCCFI.com) and enclose photocopy of the certificates. An acknowledgement will be sent QUALIFICATION FOR ENTRY N.B. Only awards received at GCCFI Championship Shows qualify. ******PLEASE NOTE THE NEW KITTEN QUALIFICATIONS ****** CHAMPIONSHIP BREEDS GR.CH./HIB CLASS Grand Champion or Hibernian on closing date CHAMPION CLASS Champion but not Grand on closing date PRE-CH CLASS Adult on day of show, but not Champion on closing date. Qualifies by 1) winning 1 or more CC’s in any show season 2) Having won first prize in a kitten open class at a Championship Show in any show season GR.PR/HIB.CLASS Grand Premier or Hibernian on closing date PREMIER CLASS Premier but not Grand on closing date PRE-PR CLASS Adult Neuter on day of show, but not Premier on closing date. Qualifies by 1) Winning 1 or more PC’s in any show season 2) Winning one or more CC’s before being neutered 3) Having won First Prize in a Kitten Open class at a Championship Show in any show season KITTEN Kitten/Kitten Neuter born between 22 July 2018 and 14 January 2018 Qualifies by 1) Shown in a GCCFI Show 2) Under 4 months on 11h February 2018 (Too young to qualify at Midland Show) PRELIMINARY STATUS BREEDS (Do not compete against Champion status breeds) ADULT or NEUTER on day of Show Qualifies by 1) having won a Merit Certificate as an Adult or an Adult Neuter in any Show 2) Having won a Merit Certificate as a kitten at a Championship show in any show season KITTEN Still a kitten/kitten neuter and aged between 4 and nine months on show day Qualifies by 1) Having been shown at a Championship Show in previous show season 2) Under four months on 11th February 2018 (too young to qualify at Midland Show) Note: “Certificate” includes Merit Certificates. 6 PROGRESS DURING THE SHOW PEDIGREE SECTION Stage 1 – BREED CLASSES Please note – A counter signature will be required if the judge has already awarded a relevant certificate to the exhibit – please notify Show Manager with entry if this is needed. All classes will be split is both sexes entered. GRAND CHAMPION/PREMIER/HIBERNIAN CLASSES – (open to Adults/Neuters who hold these titles) The Certificate awarded will be a Tara Grand Challenge/Grand Premier Cert. Two Tara Grand Challenge/Grand Premier Certificates under two different judges will earn the cat the title of Tara Grand Champion/Premier CHAMPION/PREMIER CLASSES (Open to Adults/Neuters who hold these titles) The Certificate awarded will be a Supreme Grand Challenge/Grand Premier Certificate and will count as an ordinary Grand Challenge/Premier Certificate. All cats will be placed. Three Grand Challenge/Grand Premier Certificates under three different judges will earn the cat the title of Grand Champion/Premier. PRE-CHAMPION/PRE-PREMIER CLASSES (Open to Adults/Neuters who do not yet hold a title) The certificate awarded will be a Supreme Challenge/Premier Certificate and will count as an ordinary Challenge/Premier Certificate. All cats will be placed Three Challenge/Premier certificates under three different judges will earn the cat the title of Champion/Premier.