ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN

Entries Close on September 24, 2024 at 12PM EDT

SHOW FORMAT

OCTOBER 12-13, 2024
TWO SHOWS • GOLD SHOW & WHITE SHOW

8 Rings in Each Show (5 Allbreed, 3 Specialty)
500 Entry Limit in Each Show
HHPs (White Show) | Miscellaneous & Provisional (Gold Show Only)
Feline Agility

ENTRY CLERK

NICOLE TURK

13812 York Blvd.
Garfield Heights OH 44125 Phone: 419-606-2021
entry.turk@gmail.com

ENTRIES OPEN
July 8 at 9:00 a.m. EDT

ENTRIES CLOSE
Tuesday, September 24 at Noon EDT

ENTRIES ONLINE ONLY

ENTER YOUR CAT HERE

***No Fax, Email or Mail entries***

Maximum Entries: 1,000 Pedigreed & Non-Pedigreed cats

Pedigreed and Non-Pedigreed cats must be registered with CFA in order to compete.
Non-pedigreed cats can be registered in CFA for $16: https://cfa.org/ccw/

SHOW HALL INFO

IX CENTER
1 I-X Center Drive • Cleveland OH 44135

Handicap Accessible | Non-Smoking Facility
Food: People food available. No outside food permitted.
PARKING: Friday is free
Saturday/Sunday are $10 per day

SHOW MANAGEMENT

CO-SHOW MANAGERS

Linda Murphy
lindakomar@rocketmail.com • 440-223-5316

Noralyn Heisig
velvetkist@yahoo.com • 410-871-2424

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP,  MARKETING & ENTERTAINMENT
Desiree Bobby
dbobby@cfa.org • 810-710-1382

VENDORS
Lisa Highlan
LisaHighlan@gmail.com • 678-859-8502

CATALOG ADVERTISING
Carmen Johnson Lawrence
carmen.johnsonlawrence@gmail.com

Full Page Show Flyer $25
Full Page All Others $40
Half Page $25

ENTRY FEES

ENTRY & PAYMENT INFO

  • Upon submission, exhibitors will receive an on-screen confirmation that the entry has been received. Please allow up to 15 days to receive confirmation from the entry clerk.
  • All entries MUST be paid in full within 10 days of the receipt of entry.
  • Credit card and PayPal payments can be made through the CFA online catalog PAY HERE
  • If paying by check, make check payable to CFA and note “CIS” on the check and send to the entry clerk.
  • By entering exhibitors agree to abide by the decisions of the judges and the show committee and to adhere to CFA Show Rules. Printed copies of CFA Show Rules may be obtained for $7.00 each plus shipping from CFA, 260 East Main Street, Alliance OH 44601; electronic versions are available online HERE.
  • Use of ANY SIZE security cage will require the purchase of a double cage (extra 1/2 double cage for entered cat). The size of a single cage (1/2 cage) is approximately 22” x 22” x 22”.
  • Exhibitors traveling from outside the U.S. requiring a vet inspection before returning to their country. Contact the show manager, Linda Murphy, for details. Inspections will be conducted ONLY on Friday, October 11, at the I-X Center.

ENTRY FAQs

• Can I enter both shows? Yes, but a cat can only be shown in one show and will need to be absenteed from one of the shows during check-in at the event.
 
• Do I receive a refund for the show my cat is absenteed from? No.
 
• Why would I enter both shows if I can only show my cat in one show? Entering both shows is a competitive strategy used by some owners who don’t want to choose the show and judging line-up prior to the first day of the show.
 
• Can I enter one of my cats in the Gold show and another cat in the White show? Yes.
 
• Can I enter one show and transfer to the other show? Yes, as long as the transfer is done before the closing date of September 24.

NEW EXHIBITOR SUPPORT

NEED HELP?

The New Exhibitors Group on Facebook is ready to answer your questions and make sure that you have fun while showing your cat.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/226791871347637

The new exhibitor website is packed with all the info you’ll need to ace your cat’s show debut. Check it out for everything you need!

JUDGES - GOLD SHOW

The Gold Show will have 8 rings – 5 Allbreed and 3 Specialty – in addition to judging all Miscellaneous.

JUDGES - WHITE SHOW

The White Show will have 8 rings – 5 Allbreed and 3 Specialty – in addition to judging all Household Pets.

SCORING INFO

All Cats, registered Kittens* and HHPs scored for National/Regional/Divisional Points.

*Unregistered kittens are included in the kitten count and are eligible for scoring and awards at the show. 

SCORING:

All entries in Championship and Premiership (except Novice), registered Kittens and HHPs will be scored for National/Regional awards. Unreg- istered kittens will be included in the count and will be eligible for scoring and awards only at the show. Owners of unregistered kittens and novices can contact the entry clerk for a temporary registration number. FINALS: Championship, Premiership – Top 15; Kittens – Top 20; HHP – Top 15.

AGILITY: Top ten scores will be awarded

BREED/DIVISION AWARDS: All rings will award up to Top 5 in each breed/division based on entry (1-5 entered = Best & 2nd Best; 6-10 = add 3rd Best, 11-15 = add 4th Best; 16+ = add 5th best). Best, Second Best and Third Best will be awarded for breed(s) in the Miscellaneous Class. Overall Best of Breed/Division Kitten, Championship & Premiership entry will be awarded based on points accumulated at the ring level (i.e. breed/division awards only, no finals included). Best of Breed/Division recognized in the Kitten, Championship and Premiership classes. Breed awards will be scored for CFA regional/na- tional/divisional awards. Additionally, Best-5th Best Champion/Open and Best-3rd Best Premier/Open will be awarded in all rings.

BEST IN SHOW:

the Best Longhair and Shorthair Kitten, Champi- onship Cat and Premiership Cat from each show (12 cats) will be presented and judged by the Best of the Best judges to determine the overall Best Kitten, Best Championship and Best Premiership Cat. These three (3) cats will then be judged by the Best in Show judge who will select the overall Best-In-Show winner, 1st runner up and 2nd runner up. A special presentation of the top 3 HHP and Top 3 Agility will be presented prior to the Best of the Best.

MISCELLANEOUS INFO

  • All claws of all entries must be clipped prior to benching.
  • No declawed entries are permitted.
  • No kittens under 4 months of age are permitted in the show hall or on the show grounds.
  • No cats or kittens may be confined in carriers.
  • No cats or kittens may be left in the show hall overnight.
  • This is a non-vetted show and it is strongly advised that all cats or kittens entered or present in the show hall be inoculated before entry by a licensed veterinarin against feline panleukopenia (formerly known as feline distemper or feline infectious enteri- tis), feline rhinotracheitis, calici viruses and rabies. It is also strongly recommended that cats and kittens be tested and found negative for FeLV before entry. All entries must be free of fungus and parasites.
  • Litter will be provided. Bring your own food & water bowls and litter pans.
  • Show hall is heated and/or air conditioned as appropriate.
  • Show committee and CFA are not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
  • First aid kit available at the CFA booth and first aid personnel on site.
  • In case of emergency at the show hall, contact show management immediately and call 911 if necessary.
  • Airport Info: Cleveland (CLE) is near the show hall and the show hotel, Crowne Plaza Cleveland Airport. The Crowne provides complimentary airport transportation.
  • Hotel: Crowne Plaza Cleveland Airport, 7230 Engle Road, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130, 440-243-4040. The Crown Plaza is now SOLD OUT. 
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