cats Schedule 2021 Competitions Welcome from the President Our competitions have been showcasing the very best of Queensland since the first Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) 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 CAT 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 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 Group Specials & Supremes Saturday 14 August 2021 Kitten Show Sunday 15 August 2021 Desexed Cat Show 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 Ragdolls Aussieposhpaws Bengals Birchfield British Shorthairs Birman Cat Fanciers Club of Queensland Inc. British Shorthair & 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 Australia, The Netherlands, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Thailand 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 Pets 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, Russian Blue & 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 pet 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.