SHOW HOTEL: SEE Hotel Flyer here Candlewood Suites 13231 49th Street North, Clearwater, Florida 33762 (727) 573-3344. UseTampa (TPA) or St. Pete/Clearwater (PIE) airports. You must call the hotel direct (group name SKYWAY CAT CLUB) for our special negotiated rate of $73 or upgrade for $83 Or go thru this link No pet fee. The rate is valid until filled
. Show Rule 903.7.1 – 903.7.9: Skyway Cat Club has elected to use the
TICA Hotel Room Inspection Procedures for exhibitors who lodge at Candlewood Suites using the club's group booking. Entry in this show, and lodging at Candlewood Suites using the club's group booking, shall constitute an acknowledgment by and consent of the exhibitor to these procedures.
Alternate show hotels on the beach: Sunburst Inn www.sunburstinn.com 19204 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores, FL 33785 or Sand Glo Villas www.sandglo.com 19326 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores, FL 33785 727.320.9720
ACCESSIBILITY: The show hall is a non-smoking, climate-controlled facility. Both Minnreg Center and the LaQuinta meet ADA requirements for accessibility.
TRANSPORTATION: Super Shuttle (727-572-1111), limos, taxis and car rental agencies. Hotel does not have airport shuttle. Please contact show manager if you are flying in and we will do the best we can to provide a ride. Be prepared with alternate method of transportation
PAYMENT: By entering the show, you agree to pay all fees whether you attend the show or not. Regardless of date of entry, ALL fees must be received or postmarked no later than the show closing date of
August 14, 2017. No cash may be accepted at check-in unless approved in advance by show management and may incur an extra charge of $20. MONEY ORDERs or CHECKs must be made payable to SKYWAY CAT CLUB If paying by PayPal, the only authorized account is:
Skywaycatclub@tampabay.rr.com no other Pay Pal ID will be accepted. Returned checks (for any reason) will be assessed an additional $35 fee--no exceptions. Relevant information will be forwarded to TICA’s Executive Office for appropriate action. Skyway Cat Club will pursue any debt owed us to the extent of TICA show rules and Florida law.
Show Rule 23.6.1 - 23.6.7.1: The Show Committee may, at its discretion, refuse to accept any entry for listed reasons.
Checks must be payable to Skyway Cat Club and sent to: SKYWAY CAT CLUB, c/o T Kempton, 2695 65th Ave South, St Petersburg, FL 33712
SHOW HOURS: Check-in and exhibitor benching will be 7:30–8:30am. The show will begin promptly at 9am. Exhibitor/judging show hours will be 9-4pm on Saturday and 9-4pm on Sunday. Please remain in the show hall during advertised public (9 to 4) hours as we anticipate many visitors. Show Rule 212.7 All cats shall be presented for final awards during advertised show hours, unless special permission to leave has been granted by the Show Manager.
SHOW SET-UP: Show hall set up begins promptly at 5pm Friday –This is NOT exhibitor set up. Vendors will also be setting up and the traffic areas must be open. If you can come to assist, it would be *greatly* appreciated. The hall will close promptly at 7:30 pm. Exhibitors can bench Saturday at check-in 7:30 to 8:30 am. Watch the TICA lists--if you are not on the TICA lists, it is advisable to join for notification of any updates. Skyway Cat Club (SCC) reserves the right to substitute and or add judges, change times, etc. as necessary.
BENCHING & SUPPLIES: Our fees are kept as low as possible to help you, the exhibitor. A single cage space (22” x 22”) is provided for each cat entered. Two (2) kittens or one (1) cat are permitted in a single cage. No kitten under 3 months of age will be allowed in the show hall (be prepared to show proof of age.) Using a wire or single security cage requires you must purchase the extra single space @ $25 if you do not have a second entry and expect a double (22" x 44") space. We place cages according to what is submitted on the summary form. If you answer "Own Cage" with *no* (meaning you are not bringing your own cage), a wire cage sized to your entry payment will be placed and a nominal fee of $5.00 will be assessed. If you took advantage of an Early Bird special, the extra single space may be included with a 3-cat or 1-cat special. We must know who will be providing their own cage--setting-up/removing wire cages unnecessarily may incur an additional service fee. Benching is by
DOUBLE CAGE SPACE ONLY.
A grooming or exhibition-only space is the same size as a double cage space: 22” x 44”. All cages must be covered on the top, sides, back, and bottom. Everyone is expected to supply their own litter and litter boxes; however, we will have a limited amount of litter and disposable cardboard litter boxes as a courtesy to those who fly-in to exhibit at our show. Special benching requests will be honored to the best of our ability. "Handicapped" is a benching request and only one request is considered. Agent request takes priority over benching request. Clerks will be benched first. Vending from the benching area is strictly prohibited.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: This is a non–vetted show:
Standing Rule 205.3 - 205.3.5: Any cat showing signs of illness, parasites or fungus will be escorted from the show hall. All entries should be vaccinated against feline viral 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. Cats obviously pregnant are ineligible for competition. Florida law requires any animal over the age of 4 months be vaccinated against rabies within the last 12 months (be prepared to show proof)! TICA show rules require all claws, front and back, be clipped prior to benching.