Great Lakes Regional 2008
Reach for the Stars

Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
5700 28^th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 957-1770

• $87/night double/single
• No pet deposit
• MUST make reservation under CAT SHOW or you will not be allowed to check in
• We will be using the TICA Hotel Room Inspection Policy
• Free Hotel Shuttle to/from the airport (GRR)
• Cat Show Rate using Group Booking Code CAN
• Click here for online reservations under the Cat Show Rate
• Directions

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Entry Fees & Specials:

Awards: Rosettes will be provided for all entries. Award plaques will be given to the finalists in each ring. Top 3 Best of the Best kittens, cats, alters, HHPK & HHP will receive food awards from our sponsor - Royal Canin.

Supplies: Litter will be provided in the show hall ONLY. Please bring your own litter trays. No cat food will be provided.

Cages: Cages are 22"x22"x22" for a single cage (1/2 cage) and 22"x44"x22" for a double (whole cage). Grooming space is 22"x44". The top, sides and back MUST be covered. Exhibitors wishing END OF AISLE - Please be aware that you MAY NOT place your grooming tables, coolers, etc. at the end of the aisle BECAUSE OF FIRE LAWS, the layout design and traffic flow. Those wishing end of aisle must follow this rule. We suggest those needing additional space request a grooming space on the Summary Sheet.

Benching: All exhibitors will have assigned benching. Benching requests MUST be clearly indicated on the Summary Sheet and we will TRY to accommodate all requests. Otherwise we will bench by breed. No one many change their benching without permission of Show Management. No one may leave before the advertised show hours without permission of the Show Management.

For Sale: Cats and Kittens for sale will be permitted. Cages are restricted to one cat or two kittens per 1/2 cage for the weekend. Cats and kittens may NOT be stored in kennels or carriers under the bench. Kittens must be 3 months of age and have evidence of litter registration in TICA to be present in the show hall.

Health Rules: This is a non-vetted cat show. It is recommended that all entries be up to date on all immunizations. Michigan law requires that all cats over 12 weeks of age be vaccinated for rabies. You must be able to produce rabies certificate for all entries and cats for sale. Any cats showing evidence of fungus, ear mites, fleas or a contagious disease will be removed from the show hall as well as any other cats from the same household. A Veterinarian will be on call to examine such animals at the owner's expense. HHP adults MUST be neutered/spayed. All claws, front and back, on all entries must be clipped prior to benching.

Registration: With the exception of all Korats, Preliminary New Breed, and Advanced New Breed entries, pedigreed cats and household pets may be shown in TICA with a pending registration number. Points may be claimed after the registration number is assigned, but only for the first show where the cat didn't have a registration number in the catalog. Subsequent shows without a registration number will not be scored.

Show Rules: This show is sanctioned by The International Cat Association and is subject to their Show Rules and Breed Standards available from the TICA Executive Office, PO Box 2684, Harlingen, TX 78551. Be entering, all exhibitors agree to abide by the decisions of the Show Committee and Judges. Buckeye oHIo Rollers, TICA and the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center will be held harmless for any damages, claims, losses, etc. of/to the exhibitor and his/her entries.

Airport: The closest airport is GRR (Gerald R Ford Airport in Grand Rapids, MI). The hotel does offer a FREE HOTEL SHUTTLE!

E-mail & Payment: Emailed entries will be accepted, however payment must be mailed within 24 hours. We also accept credit cards and e-checks via PayPal. PayPal is free - to sign up visit www.paypal.com

Clerks: Clerks are needed and will be compensated at the conclusion of the weekend.