ALCOHOL:     NO alcoholic beverages in or around the show hall.  PLEASE respect this ruling.

AWARDS:     Top 10 format descending to Top 5, according to TICA Rules.  Dependent on number of cats competing.  This
show will be scored for Regional and International Awards.

BENCHING:     Every effort will be made to comply with benching requests; however, the Club cant's make any guarantees.

CAGES:     LARGE SINGLE CAGES!! Size:  21" deep, 27" tall, 36" wide  (one door, no divider); cages MUST be covered
on all three sides as well as the top and bottom.  Please note on the Summary Sheet if you will be bringing your own cage(s)
and the dimensions.  Keep in mind that it must fit into the space indicated above.  Absolutely NO exceptions!  If your single
enty cage is wider than 36" you will be charged for "oversized cage".

CAT SUPPLIES:     Litter will be provided.  Bring your own litter trays and food.

CLERKS:     If you would like to Clerk please indicate on Summary Sheet.  Clerks will be paid $25/day plus lunch.  DO NOT
deduct clerking fees from your entry fees.  Make sure you have someone reliable to run your cat to the rings for you.  The
Club reserves the right to make the final decision on all clerking assignments for the show.

CLOSING DATES:     ALL CLOSING DATES GIVEN ARE FINAL - ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS! All fees MUST accompany entries and all entries MUST be paid in advance.  NO entry fees will be accepted at the door.  Fees must accompany entries to qualify for all rates.

COURTESIES:     All Exhibitors are respectfully requested to observe the common courtesies of being a guest at the show,
and to keep their immediate areas clean and the aisle ways as clear as possible so that everyone can go to and from the rings in a timely manner.  Be a good sports at all times while in the show hall and applaud your competitors in the show ring.  Have a great show and good luck to all.

EXHIBITION/FOR SALE/GROOM SPACES:     (available only to Exhibitors w/competing entries)
Exhibition and For Sales must be given numbers so you must fill our an Entry form for each one wheter named or not.  Be prepared to show proof of age on kittens as the MUST be 3 calendar months old to be in the show hall.  The Club reserves the right to cancel any of the above to make froom for competing entries.  All of the above is on a first come first serve basis.  NO vending from groom spaces.

HEALTH:     This is a non-vetter show.  All cats in the show hall MUST be in good health, free from dirt, fungus, fleas or other
parasites and current on vaccinations.  Exhibitors of cats suspected to be ill or pregnant (as determined by the Show Manager) will be asked to leave the show hall with all their entries with NO refunds being made.  Cats should be clean and claws must be clipped on all four feet.

LIABILITY:     All participants of this show agree to hold Kat Knappers, TICA, Masonic Center harmless from injury, loss, or damage to cats, exhibitors, or property of exhibitors or vendors, or other such persons in attendance.

MISCELLANEOUS:     ABSOLUTELY no kittens/cats may be confined to carriers, either displayed or under bench during show hours.  All cats in the show hall MUST be in the catalog.  If you are found to have a kitten/cats that is not in the catalog you'll be asked to remove it.  All HHP Adults in compeition MUST be spayed/neutered per TICA Show Rules.  For the safety of our Exhibitors, their cats, and Spectators NO kittens/cats may be allowed "on leash" in or around the show hall at any time (this includes Vending areas).  Per TICA Show Rules - Article 10 Responsibilites of Exhibitors (210.3) Exhibitors shall not sit in the ring holding their cats prior to or during judging except with the explicit permission of the Judge (210.9) When transporting a cat through the show hall, an exhibitor shall carry the cat in one or both hands or in a carrier.  PLEASE no cats wrapped around necks or sitting on shoulders etc!  These rules will be STRICTLY enforced!  TICA Show Rules will apply at all times.

PARKING:     Make sure that your car is locked up and nothing is left out to tempt a passerby.  The Club, TICA, and the Masonic Enter is not responsible for any theft or damages that may occur while you are at the show.

PEOPLE FOOD:     Fred and the Masonic ladies will be cookin' up grub for everyone at the show.

REGISTRATION:     Per TICA rules, cat do not have to be registered to be shown in one show, however, unregistered cats do not earn points or titles.  All kittens in competition must be at least 4 calendar months of age to be show.  Kittens under the age of 3 calendar months are not permitted in the show hall.  Be prepared to show proof of ages if asked.

SHOW HALL:     The Masonic Center is located at 50 West Duarte Road - Arcadia, CA.  If traveling East or West on the 210 freeway exit Santa Anita and go south apx 2 miles to Duarte Rd then turn right.  Almost immediately you'll turn left into the parking lot.  Be careful of oncoming East bound traffic as they have the right-of-way.

SHOW HOTEL:     Oak Tree Inn - 788 W. Huntington Dr - Monrovia, CA 91016  626-358-8981 - "mention the CAT SHOW" for special rates.  ExtendedStay America - 401 East Santa Clara Street - Arcadia, CA 91006 (626-446-6422) Fax (626-446-6533)   arc@extendedstay.com .  We would like to use this hotels again so please be especially careful to keep rooms neat.  Sweep up litter from floor, bag used litter, etc.  Please confine whole males to the bathroom.  We want to continue to be welcome back for all our future shows.  There will be no housekeeping on the weekend, fresh towels will be available upon request.

SHOW HOURS:     Check in on Saturday is 8:00 - 8:45am.  Judging will begin PROMPTLY at 9:00 am both days.  Any cat not present by the start of judging will be marked absent until they arrive.  Advertised show hours for the public are 9am to 5pm on Saturday and 9am to 4pm on Sunday.  All cats must be present during the advertised show hours unless granted special permission to leave by the Club.

SHOW RULES:     TICA Show Rules will apply at all times during the show.  A copy is available from the TICA Executive Office - PO Box 2684 - Harlingen, TX 78551 (956-428-8046)   Fax (965-428-8047).  ALL decisions of the Club are final.  The Club, TICA shall be held harmless from damages, claims or losses of/to the Exhibitors.

SMOKING:     There is NO smoking in the show hall.  Areas will be designated for our Exhibitors who smoke.

VENDORS:    For vending information please contact Jean Wagner at:  951-774-3113  (leave message).  NO VENDING FROM GROOM SPACES OR CAGE TOPS!!