SHOW MANAGER

SHOW HALL:  Connecticut Expo Center - 265 Reverend Moody Overpass, Hartford, CT Directions

AREA PET FRIENDLY HOTELS:  LaQuinta - 64 Ella Grasso Turnpike, Windsor Locks, CT Phone: (860) 623-3336
Sheraton Hartford 100 East River Drive, East Hartford, CT
Holiday Inn Express 185 Brainard rd, Hartford, CT phone: 1 888 HOLIDAY (888 465 4329)

AIRPORT: Bradley International (BDL) 11 Schoephoester Road, Windsor Locks, CT 06096 (Distance from Show hall:12.5 mi – about 17 mins )

BENCHING AND SHOW HOURS:  Check in time will be 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM on both days.  Judging begins promptly at 9:30 AM Saturday and Sunday.  All cats must remain in the show hall until the advertised closing time of 5:00PM on Saturday and Sunday.  All claws must be clipped prior to benching. Public admitted to pet show from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM both Saturday and Sunday. No cats may remain in the show hall overnight.

CAGES AND SUPPLIES: Benching cages of standard sizes (approximately 22” X 22” x 22”) will be provided for each entry. Two (2) kittens or one (1) cat are permitted in a single cage. All cages must be covered on the top and three sides. Please bring your own litter pans, food and dishes. Please inform us if you will be using a private cage. 

HOUSEHOLD PETS: Household pet kittens (ages 4 - 7 months) and adults (8 months and older) may be entered. All adult HHP entries must be altered (spay or neutered). If you are unsure of the proper color class for your pet, include a full description or a photo (photo will be returned with confirmation.)

KITTENS: Kittens entered for competition must be at least four months old on the first day of the show. Kittens for sale must be at least three months old on the first day of the show. TICA litter registration must be available upon request of show management. 

SHOW RULES: By entering, all exhibitors agree to abide by the decisions of the judges and the show committee and the TICA show rules. Official show rules may be obtained from TICA, P.O. Box 2964, Harlingen, Texas 78551, (956) 428-8046.

 REGISTRATION: With the exception of Korats, preliminary new breeds, advanced new breeds and new traits entries, registration with TICA is not necessary to compete in a cat’s first show, but is required for the next show and confirmation of titles and TICA Regional/International scoring and awards. 

THIS IS A NON-VETTED SHOW: All cats/kittens entering the show hall should be inoculated against Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis, Rabies and Calici virus and tested negative for Feline Leukemia. Please clip claws (front and back) prior to benching. Any cat/kitten showing signs of contagious illness, ear mites, fleas or fungus will be removed from the show hall, as well as any other cats/kittens exhibiting from the same household. Any cat which is obviously pregnant or lactating will be disqualified. 

SUMMARY SHEET: Please complete the summary sheet and return with entries and fees. Fee totals must accompany entry forms. NO REFUNDS. We will call collect if significant questions arise regarding your entries. A fee of $25.00 plus any bank fees will be charged on all checks returned for any reason. 

CLERKS: Please mark your summary sheet if you are interested in clerking. We need clerks and stewards. Clerks will be paid $30 per day. Stewards will be paid $15 per day. Lunch will also be provided. Please do not deduct clerking fees from your entry fee. 

HOLD HARMLESS POLICY: By entering this show, the exhibitor named on the entry form/summary sheet holds harmless Chowder Chuggers Cat Club, The International Cat Association (TICA), Osborne Jenks and the CT Expo Center of any damages, claims, or theft as a result of any action/conduct related to the operations of this show. The opinions expressed in publication are those of its authors alone and do not reflect the views of The International Cat Association (TICA). The use of its logo in no way implies approval by The International Cat Association (TICA).