SHOW HALL: Our show hall is the Holshauser Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Parking is free. Showhall is heated. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the Fairgrounds property. A concession services will be available during show hours.

RV OVERNIGHT PARKING: The North Carolina State Fairgrounds allows RVs to stay on the property for a fee. For information on RV access, see http://www.ncstatefair.org/facilities/rvaccess.htm or call (919) 612-6767 or (919) 821-7400.

SHOW HOTEL: Our show hotel is the Holiday Inn, Crabtree Valley, 4100 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612. The hotel is located approximately 5 miles from the showhall and provides free shuttle service to and from the airport between 7:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. The Holiday Inn has offered us the rate of $69 a night plus tax (single, double, triple, or quad). They have a full service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as a full service bar. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Reservations must be made by calling (919) 782-8600 or I-800-HOLIDAY. Mention the group name First in Flight Cat Club when making reservations. Reservations must be made by December 16, 2011 to guarantee this special rate.

The hotel has waived all pet deposits, but you will be required to sign a release at check-in stating that you will be responsible for any damages to the room caused by your cats. Please give a good impression of our TICA family by leaving your room as though no cats were ever in it. IMPORTANT: Only rooms booked in the block will have the pet fee waived. If you book outside our block, or thorough some other service to obtain a different rate, you will be charged any pet deposit in effect at the hotel at the time.

ACCESSIBILITY: The Holshauser Building and Holiday Inn meet ADA requirements for accessibility.

SHOW HOURS: Friday check-in will be 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. with show hours 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday check-in will be 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Judging will start promptly at 9:00 a.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Advertised show hours Saturday are until 5:00 p.m. and Sunday are until 4:30 p.m. In consideration of our paying spectators, no cats may be removed from the show hall before the end of advertised show hours without show manager’s permission. No cats may be left in the show hall overnight.

TRANSPORTATION: Raleigh/Durham International Airport (RDU) is the most accessible airport. The airport is approximately 5 miles from the show hotel and approximately 12 miles from the show hall. RDU is serviced by most major airlines including American, United, Delta, US Air, Continental, AirTran, Southwest, Air Canada, and Jet Blue. Located in the heart of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC is also easily accessible from I-95, I-85 or I-40.

IMPORTANT: See the show hotel information above for the hours the free shuttle runs to and from the airport. No free transportation is available to or from the showhall. The hotel is contracted to provide transportation for our judges. Exhibitors trying to “catch a ride” with the judges’ shuttle can affect our judges getting to the show on time which can affect the show schedule for everyone. If you are flying into the show we strongly suggest arranging to carpool with other exhibitors or obtain a rental car. Taxi service is also available.

SHOW RULES: TICA Show Rules will be strictly enforced. By entering all exhibitors agree to abide by the decisions of the judges and show committee. Official Show Rules can be obtain for $7.00 from TICA, P.O. Box 2684, Harlingen, TX 78551 or online at http://tica.org/members/publications/shw_rules.pdf.

BENCHING AND SUPPLIES: A single cage (22x22x22) is provided for each cat entered. Two (2) kittens or one (1) cat are permitted in a single cage. Double cages (22x22x45) are available upon request for an additional fee of $25. Since single width “wire” cages are unavailable, if you are bringing your own cage, even if only a single width cage, you must purchase a double cage space. A grooming space is the same size as a double cage space. Special benching requests will be honored to the best of our ability. For your cat’s comfort, the top, sides, and bottom of the cages must be covered. Vending from the benching area is prohibited unless prearranged with the club. Litter will be provided, but please bring your own litter box.

CATS FOR SALE: Kittens must be three (3) calendar months of age. Proof of age must be provided on request. No kittens or cats may be confined to carriers during show hours. Any person disregarding these rules will be asked to leave the showhall.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: This is a non-vetted show. Cats showing signs of ear mites, fleas, fungus, or any other illness will not be permitted in the showhall. All entries should be immunized against feline rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and feline enteritis, and should test negative for feline leukemia and feline AIDS. Any cat or kitten from a house or cattery where there has been fungus or any infectious or contagious illness within 21 days prior to the opening date of the show is ineligible for entry and/or exhibition. Any cat which is obviously pregnant or lactating will be disqualified. All claws (front and back) must be clipped prior to judging. Declawed cats are eligible for competition, although this practice is not sanctioned.

REGISTRATION: With the exception cats competing in the Preliminary New Breed, Advanced New Breed, and New Traits classes, registration with TICA is not necessary to compete in the cat’s first show, but is required for confirmation of titles and scoring for TICA Regional and International Awards after the cat’s first TICA show.

HOUSEHOLD PETS: HHPs over the age of 7 months of age must be spayed or neutered. If you are unsure of your cat’s color, please send a color photo of your cat along with your entry. Your photo will be returned at check-in.

KITTENS: Kittens entered in the show must be at least 4 months, but less than 8 months, of age on the day of the show. Altered kittens are eligible for entry.

VENDORS & CLERKS: Those interested in vending or clerking the show should contact the entry clerk/show manager.

JUNIOR EXHIBITORS: We will have a Junior Exhibitor's ring at the end of the day on Saturday. Anyone interested in finding out more about this ring should contact Bonnie Charvat at shetari@yahoo.com.

CELEBRATION CAKE: Have your found yourself in “sugar shock” after eating numerous pieces of Supreme cake at a show? Have you wanted to celebrate your special win at a show but couldn’t because you were flying or didn’t have room in your car for a cake? For the first time First in Flight is offering everyone a chance to celebrate by participating in a cake to be shared with the entire show. Nothing to bring, nothing to buy, just fun for all! Your cat’s name will be on the cake. Your award winner will also be featured in our show catalog. The cake will be from one of Raleigh’s finest bakeries. All for only $15 for each cat you want to honor!

BEST OF THE BEST: Top-three best of the best cats, kittens, alters, HHPs, and HHP kittens will be recognized at the conclusion of the show. Additional special awards will be offered.

SHOW THEME: Our show theme is “Meowing in the New Year”. The best three cages exemplifying the show theme will be recognized with special awards.

NEW YEARS : On Saturday night, December 31, 2011, we will have a get-together at the Holiday Inn Traviana room starting around 10:00 p.m. to welcome the New Year. The club will provide soft drinks, wine, beer, munchies, and champagne to toast 2012 with our cat fancy family. By contract with the hotel only items provided by the club can be served. However, cash donations in support of the party will be greatly appreciated! Please indicate on your summary sheet if you will be joining us for New Year’s.

SPONSORSHIPS: Be a show sponsor! All sponsorships will be acknowledged in our catalog, on a sign in the showhall, and on our web site. If desired, a link to your web site can be included on our web site. Ring sponsors will be acknowledged with a sign in the ring, on the ring awards, and will be announced when we introduce our judges. Available sponsorship levels are: Ring sponsor: $50, Gold sponsor $40, Silver sponsor $30, Bronze sponsor $20. All donations are greatly appreciated.

LIABILITY: First in Flight Cat Club, the Holiday Inn, and the North Carolina State Fairgrounds will not be held liable for injury, loss, or damage to cats, exhibitors, or property of exhibitors or vendors, or other such persons or property attending.

PRICES:

Super Early Bird - RECEIVED & PAID by September 30, 2011

3 cats/3 days - includes catalog and extra 1/2 cage - $293
individual cats/3 days - first entry includes catalog - $95

Early Bird - RECEIVED & PAID by October 31, 2011

3 cats/3 days - includes catalog and extra 1/2 cage - $310
First entry/3 days - includes catalog - $106
Additional entries/3 days - $99
First entry/Saturday & Sunday only - includes catalog - $80
Additional entries/Saturday & Sunday only - $75

Regular Entries - RECEIVED by December 17, 2010 or when 250 entries received

3 cats/3 days - includes catalog and extra 1/2 cage - $325
First entry/3 days - includes catalog - $115
Additional entries/3 days - $105
First entry/Saturday & Sunday only - includes catalog - $85
Additional entries/Saturday & Sunday only - $80

Show Services

Additional catalog - $10
Marked catalog - $20
End of row - $15 (no charge for handicapped)
Extra 1/2 cage - $25
Grooming space/Double sales cage - $50 (limited availability)

Advertising

Full page show flyer ad - $10
Full page non-show ad - $45
Half page ad - $25
Quarter page ad - $15
Business card ad - $10

Participation in our Celebration Cake

Per cat - $15

Sponsorships

Ring - $50
Gold - $40
Silver - $30
Bronze - $20

Ring sponsorships will be recognized on the ring awards, on a sign in the ring, in the catalog, on a poster in the showhall, and when the judges are announced.

Other sponsorships are recognized in the catalog and on a poster in the show hall.

All sponsorships will be listed on our Web site and can optionally include a link to your Web site.

Click here for a printable version of this flyer

All entries sent via this web site agree to the following:

I hereby enter the my cats at my own risk, subject to the conditions in the Show Rules of THE INTERNATIONAL CAT ASSOCIATION and agree to abide by the rulings of the Show Committee. I understand that transmission of this e-mail constitutes an agreement to pay for my entries even if I fail to bench.

Paypal, check, or money order are accepted for payment.