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Benching. Entry check-in is at 7:30 to 8:30 AM on Saturday
for Salt City Cat Show, and 7:30 - 8:30 AM for Fantastic Felines.
Judging will begin at 9 AM both days. No change of benching shall
be made without the permission of the show manager.
Benching cages are minimum 22"W by 22"D
by 20"H. All benched entries, with the exception of kittens,
must remain in the show hall until the advertised closing of 4
PM unless permission is received by the show manager.
Entries properly completed must be submitted
by exhibitors in the form of an official CFA entry form or facsimile,
or an entry sent online following such entry form, with all information
except signature typed or hand-printed.If Faxing or using the
online entry, please confirm receipt. No phone entries accepted.
The club will not be held responsible for any entries not received
due to transmission errors. Each entry except Faxes or online
entries must be accompanied by the full entry fee. All FAX or
online entries must be paid in full within 10 days of receipt
or prior to the start of the show, whichever is first. Canadian
exhibitors may pay in cash at check-in. Club shall charge $25
for entry fee nonpayment beyond the 10-day limit in CFA Show Rule
11.08a.
Show Hall is handicapped accessible and nonsmoking.
Show management will take all reasonable care to safeguard the
personal property of exhibitors. However, neither the club, its
members, nor the facility shall not be liable for loss or damage
to such property. Judging and benching areas are contained however
special care should be taken to avoid "cat loose" situations.Exhibitor
Information. No litter pans will be provided -- we remind exhibitors
to bring their own. All Championship, Premiership and registered
Kitten entries will be scored for CFA National and Regional awards.
All claws of all entries must be clipped prior to benching. No
declawed entries are permitted.
Advertising copy must be camera ready and received
with payment by closing date. Please send to entry clerk. Rates:
Full Page $50; Half Page $25; Business Cards $10.
Cats or kittens should be clean and free of
fungus, ear mites, and any contagious or infectious illness. There
will be no veterinarian inspection prior to benching. However,
it is strongly advised that all entries be inoculated before entry
by a licensed veterinarian against feline enteritis, feline rhinotracheitis,
calici viruses and rabies, and strongly recommended that entries
be tested and found negative for FeLV before entry. The State
of New York mandates current rabies inoculation for all cats,
it is advisable that you bring your cat's certificate(s). No kitten
under the age of 4 months shall be permitted in the show hall.
Only benched cats or kittens may be present in the show hall --
none may be confined to carriers, either displayed or under cages.
All cats or kittens for sale or lease must be benched in the benching
area, and must be eligible for CFA registration. The person offering
the cat or kitten for sale must have an entry in the show and
must ensure an enclosed, secured carrier is used for the transport
of the cat being sold. Any sales activity is subject to the approval
of the show management. Exhibitors must transport cats into and
out of the show hall in an enclosed, secured carrier. No exhibitor
may leave cats or kittens in the show hall overnight. First-time
exhibitors should contact the show mgr for assistance.
Motels that
accept cats:
Red Roof Inn, 6614 North Thompson Rd., Syr., NY, (315) 437-3309;
Motel 6, Baptist Way, I-90 at Carrier Circle, Exit #35, E Syr,
NY, (315) 433-1300,FX: (315) 437-2094
Clarion Inn in Syracuse 1-800-230-4134, 100 Farrell Rd., Syracuse,
NY 13209
Pet Friendly Policy: We do allow small pets in the hotel. There
is a one time fee of 25.00 per room.
United Inn in Syracuse 1-800-997-5148,1308 Buckley Rd., Syracuse,
NY 13212
Pet Friendly Policy: We are a "Pet Friendly" hotel and
pets stay for free!
Comfort Inn Fairgrounds Syracuse, 1-800-997-5149,7010 Interstate
Island Rd., Syracuse, NY 13209
Pet Friendly Policy: We accept pets! There is a non refundable
$25.00 pet fee per stay
Ramada Limited Hotel, 1-800-997-5148, 6590 Thompson Rd., Syracuse,
NY 13206
Pet Friendly Policy: $20/pet
Comfort Inn & Suites, North Syracuse 1-800-997-5149, 6701
Buckley Rd., North Syracuse, NY 13212 (Airport)
Pet Friendly Policy: $10 per day, max of $50 per stay. Up to 2
pets.
Microtel, 131 Downer St. in Baldwinsville NY, phone # is 315-638-9556
- pet friendly
Show Rules of CFA will
be strictly observed. Any person entering a cat or kitten shall
by such act agree to abide by, and this person and the entry of
this person shall be subject to, these rules. Official CFA show
rules may be obtained for $7 from The Cat Fanciers' Association,
Inc.,260 East Main Street,Alliance, OH 44601
This sketch was done by artist
Lisa
Dockstader, Boston MA for our 2011 cover. Lisa is an
illustrator and can make notecards, etc by request
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