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1 Area Map Mitted * Bicolour * Colourpointed (Founded 1987) From M42 The Wilnecote High School Leisure Centre is approximately 2 miles from Junction 10 of the M42 on the South East side of Tamworth. At Junction 10 roundabout take the A5 exit towards Tamworth/Lichfield. Within ½ mile take the first slip road exit signposted B5404 Wilnecote/Fazeley. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit signposted B5404 Wilnecote/Fazeley. After just under one mile turn left onto Hockley Road, then 1st left onto Tinkers Green Road. The school and leisure centre entrance is then approx. 200yds on the right hand side. Note: Sat Navs - directions for B77 5LF will probably continue down Hockley Road, remember the entrance is on Tinkers Green Road. SCHEDULE OF THE 16 th CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW INCLUDING HOUSEHOLD PETS (Held under license & rules of the GCCF) on SATURDAY 21st April 2018 at Wilnecote Leisure Centre, Tinkers Green Road, Wilnecote, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5LF Show Manager: Mrs Margaret Walkden Brookdale, Ledsham Road, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 4QW Assistant Show Managers (for ALL entry enquiries): Miss Lesley Simpson 27 Brackenhill Drive, Hamilton, Scotland, ML3 8AY Tel: (6pm to 9.30pm) lessim2011@hotmail.co.uk Mrs Sonia Scowcroft 26 Spindle Hillock, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs WN4 0PY Tel: (6pm to 9.30pm) soniascowcroft@hotmail.co.uk Hall Manager (Trade & Stall Enquiries): Mr Ray Bradley 45 Otterbeck Way, Hawthorn Grange, Aiskew, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1XL Tel: raybradley20@btinternet.com CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: 8th April 2018 Please post early to avoid disappointment. We may not be able to extend the closing date. 24

2 THE BRITISH RAGDOLL CAT CLUB President: Mrs Margaret Walkden Vice Presidents: Mrs Elaine Culf and Mrs Daphne Butters Chairman: Mrs Anne Bradley SHOW HOTEL The show hotel for this year is Holiday Inn Express, Wall Island, Birmingham Road, Lichfield, WS14 0QP Bookings are taken online. Vice Chairman: Mrs Sonia Scowcroft Honorary Secretary: Miss Margaret Lynch Honorary Treasurer: Miss Lesley Simpson Committee and Show Committee: Lara Armitage, Denise Adams, Jasmine Bauld, Ray Bradley, Sheryl Curran, Phill Hassett, Teresa Hassett, Julie Haworth, Deborah Lancashire, Harriet Langton, Candice Prowting, Jennifer Spence, Judges: Mrs E Culf, Mrs L Fryer, Mrs A Lyall, Mrs P Perkins Non Pedigree & Pedigree Pets: Mrs M Owen, Mrs L Coyne Overall Best In Show Mrs E Culf DUTY VET Mr Richard Stephenson N.B. VETTING IN FROM 8.15 AM Kindly sponsored by Royal Canin We want all our exhibitors and visitors to enjoy their day at the show. The leisure centre has very good facilities and catering all very close to the show hall itself all on one level. Parking is free. This is the fourth time The British Ragdoll Cat Club has held a stand alone show and we want to make this year even better than last! If you are a first time exhibitor and would like some help or a buddy for the day then please contact us and we will help you out. Due to the popularity of our Welfare class last year (toy cat class), we are running this again this year. Don t forget to bring your toy cats to compete again and help raise much needed funds for our welfare funds! If anyone wishes to lend a hand on the day, if only for half an hour then please let us know. Extra hands are always welcome and help the show run smoothly. We are planning to have a seating area in the hall for exhibitors, should space allow, where you can sit and relax. A few newspapers will be provided. We do appreciate that not everyone wants to stay in the hall all day and would like to point out that Twycross Zoo is a very short drive away from the hall (about 20 minutes). You have free access to the cafeteria area that has a glass window viewing area over rare Snow Leopards. The Committee The British Ragdoll Cat Club 2 23

3 PEDIGREE PETS Imperial Grand Master 96 AC Pedigree Pet Grand Master, Male... Mrs L Coyne 97 AC Pedigree Pet Grand Master, Female... Mrs L Coyne Grand Master 98 AC Pedigree Pet Master, Male... Mrs M Owen 99 AC Pedigree Pet Master, Female... Mrs M Owen Open Classes (Cats who have gained no more than 2 qualifying certificates) 100 LH/SLH Self (single colour) Cat with/without white... Mrs L Coyne 101 LH/SLH AP Tabby Cat with/without white... Mrs M Owen 102 LH/SLH AP Red Cat or AC Tabby/Tortie Tabby with/without white... Mrs L Coyne 103 LH/SLH AOC or Pattern Cat, with or without white... Mrs M Owen 104 AC LH/SLH Kitten with/without white... Mrs L Coyne 105 SH Self (single colour) with/without white... Mrs M Owen 106 SH AP Tabby Cat with/without white... Mrs L Coyne 107 SH AP Red Cat or AC Tabby/Tortie Tabby with/without white... Mrs M Owen 108 SH AOC or Pattern Cat with/without white... Mrs L Coyne 109 AC SH Kitten with/without white... Mrs M Owen MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES (Classes open to Adults and Kittens unless otherwise stated) 110 AC Male Adult... Mrs E Culf 111 AC Female Adult... Mrs E Culf 112 Any Debutante Male or Female...Mrs A Lyall 113 Any Maiden, Male or Female... Mrs L Fryer 114 Any Radius Cat/Kitten Male or Female... Mrs P Perkins 115 Any Visitor Cat/Kitten Male or Female... Mrs P Perkins 116 Any Novice Male or Female...Mrs A Lyall 117 The Best Groomed LH/SLH... Mrs L Coyne 118 The Prettiest Female... Mrs L Coyne 119 The Most Handsome Male... Mrs L Fryer 120 Any Junior Cat... Mrs M Owen 121 Any Senior Cat... Mrs M Owen 122 Any Veteran Cat... Mrs M Owen 123 Any Kitten Male/Female... Mrs L Coyne CLUB CLASSES THE BRITISH RAGDOLL CAT CLUB (Open to Members of The British Ragdoll Cat Club Only) 124 Any Male Cat... Mrs M Owen 125 Any Female Cat... Mrs L Coyne 126 Any Male Kitten... Mrs L Coyne 127 Any Female Kitten... Mrs M Owen SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS The show is held under the rules of the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy and is open to all. As a copy of the rules is not included with this schedule, all exhibitors are reminded that they should read section 4 of the show rules, as they will be strictly applied. Ignorance will not be accepted as an excuse for a breach of the rules. (copies of the rules may be obtained from the GCCF offices, 5 King s Castle Business Park, The Drove, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 4AG. REGISTRATION No cat or kitten, entire or neutered, born after 19/10/71 with one or both parents, grandparents or great grand-parents unregistered shall be eligible for the open classes. All pedigree cats, kittens or neuters exhibited at a GCCF show must be registered. All registered exhibits which have changed hands, must have been transferred to their new owner at least 10 days before the show. All registrations and/or transfers must have reached GCCF office at least 10 days before the show. Cats which are not normally resident with their registered owner should be transferred into the ownership of their keeper if they are to be shown. Exhibitors are reminded that in the event of rejection, all exhibits in the same registered ownership may also be rejected and clearance may be required for both households. GENERAL NOTES FOR THE ATTENTION OF ALL The committee reserve to themselves the right to: a) Appoint other judges should those advertised be unable to fulfil their engagement, and to appoint further judges should they be required. b) Fix and limit the number of exhibits at the show. c) To accept or refuse exhibit entry without giving a reason. d) Refuse admission to the hall without giving a reason. e) Cancel, amalgamate or divide classes. f) Publish a catalogue of the show containing information as to the exhibits and names and addresses of exhibitors. g) Retain a percentage of the entry fees to cover essential expenses in the event of the show being cancelled for any reason. h) Make an administration charge for any cheque returned unpaid by the bank. The exhibitors entry will be withdrawn from the show until such time as the entry fee plus an additional administration charge are paid by that exhibitor. No fur their personal cheques will be accepted from that exhibitor. 4i) Exhibitors are responsible for the correct description of the exhibits and entering them in the correct classes. GENERAL GUIDELINES ON ENTERING SHOWS Where possible, always complete your show entry form from your GCCF registration document (i.e. Registration or transfer certificate) for the cat that is to be exhibited, printing the details carefully to avoid any misinterpretation of your handwriting. If the document you have is headed application for the transfer of ownership of registered cats this means that the cat is not registered in your name and you must complete the form and send it back to the GCCF with the transfer fee as soon as possible. It must be received by the GCCF no later than 10 days before the show. If you have not received your registration document at the time of entry, complete the 22 3

4 show entry form with the details from the pedigree, giving the first choice of name if it is a non-prefix registration, and put RAF (registration applied for) or TAF (transfer applied for), or both, in the registration no. Box it is wise to enclose a stamped self-addressed acknowledgement postcard with all registration and transfer applications, particularly for cats entered for shows, so that you know that the application has been received by the GCCF Try to keep a copy of your entry form, then, when you receive registration details and number, check these against the entry form and NOTIFY THE SHOW MANAGER in writing or via of any differences in the details as well as giving the registration number, if applicable. This may not be in time for the printing of the catalogue, but the Show Manager should attach your letter to your entry form which will save unnecessary notification of discrepancies when the Show is checked. All catalogue errors are checked against the original entry form and exhibitor s letters are used for reference. Show managements are permitted to accept corrections at their own discretion, up to the close of the Show (on Show day). Any such correction must not be an addition or substitution of any exhibit for which proof of entry cannot be validated or a change of owner. If you are entering several cats from your household and registered owners (exhibitors) differ within that household/family, check with the Show Managers whether using one entry form is acceptable or not and, if it is, indicate very clearly which exhibitor owns which cat, ensuring all owners sign the entry form. It may be less confusing and more acceptable to the Show Manager for each owner to use separate entry forms, but joint owners of an exhibit(s) should always use the same form and BOTH MUST SIGN. GCCF Rules Section 4 Rule 26 Exhibitors are reminded that the decisions of judges are final. Any attempt to influence such decisions, or to identify a cat or ownership of a cat to a judge at a show before that judge s engagement has been completed may render the offender liable to disciplinary action. DEFINITIONS BREED CLASS Open to all of the specified breed who do not hold a Title. CATS Not less than 9 calendar months on the day of the Show. KITTENS Not less than 14 weeks and under 9 calendar months on Show day. NEUTERS Neutered cats, male or female, must be registered. Neuters may enter only neuter classes and may not compete with entire cats or kittens except in Club Classes which are scheduled to include neuters. Where Best in Show is held, the best Neuter shall be considered against the Best Entire Adult and Kitten for Best Exhibit in Show. BREEDERS Exhibits bred by exhibitor/s cats originally registered in the Breeder s joint ownership but changed to single ownership of one of the Breeders can still be entered in this class. Cats originally registered in the Breed er s single ownership and changed to joint ownership with the Breeder should be entered in the Non-Breeder s Class. DEBUTANTE Exhibits that have never been shown at a show held under GCCF Rules. (If Debutante Adult and Neuter classes are offered at a show, entry as a Debutante Kitten does not count when the exhibit is shown as an adult or neuter and entry as a Debutante Adult or Kitten does not count when the exhibits neutered and shown). MAIDEN Exhibits that have not won a First, Second or Third prize in any class at Household Pet Classes Definitions Pet names only should be given on entry forms - a maximum of two words, no prefix or pedigree names. Non-Pedigree pet shall mean any cat who's breeding background is completely unknown. The cat shall not be ticked, tipped, smoke, pointed or shaded, etc. It must resemble a 'traditional moggie' in appearance and not resemble any other breed, hybrid, mix or combination of breeds. HOUSEHOLD PET SECTION Open classes will be split Male and Female if both sexes enter Olympian 82 AC Non-Pedigree or Pedigree Pet Imperial Grand Master, Male...Mrs P Perkins 83 AC Non-Pedigree or Pedigree Pet Imperial Grand Master, Female... Mrs M Owen NON-PEDIGREE PETS Imperial Grand Master 84 AC Non-Pedigree Grand Master, Male... Mrs M Owen 85 AC Non-Pedigree Grand Master, Female... Mrs M Owen Grand Master 86 AC Non-Pedigree Master Cat, Male... Mrs L Coyne 87 AC Non-Pedigree Master Cat, Female... Mrs L Coyne Open Classes (cats who have gained no more than 2 qualifying certificates) 88 LH/SLH Self (single colour) Cat with/without white... Mrs M Owen 89 LH/SLH AP Tabby Cat (except Ginger or Tortie) with/without white... Mrs L Coyne 90 LH/SLH AP Ginger Cat or AC Tabby/Tortie Tabby with/without white... Mrs M Owen 91 AC LH/SLH Kitten, with/without white... Mrs M Owen 92 SH Self (single colour) Cat with/without white... Mrs L Coyne 93 SH AP Tabby Cat (except Ginger or Tortie) with/without white... Mrs M Owen 94 SH AP Ginger Cat or AC Tabby/Tortie Tabby with/without white... Mrs L Coyne 95 AC SH Kitten with/without white... Mrs L Coyne 4 21

5 CLASS SPONSORSHIP I/we would like to sponsor the following class/classes at The British Ragdoll Cat Club Championship Show. How you may sponsor - Please feel free to sponsor any class or individual rosettes e.g one or all BIS rosettes. One Open Class of 4 rosettes. BIS Sash. Or you can make a general donation of any amount. Please contact the Assistant Show Managers with any enquiries. Please complete the following details and send with your entry, or separately if you would like to sponsor but are unable to attend. Include who you would like the acknowledgement made to e.g your name, prefix or business. 1st choice 2nd choice 3rd choice NAME ADDRESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: a show held under GCCF Rules. NOVICE Exhibits that have not won a First Prize in any class at a show held un der GCCF Rules. LIMIT Exhibits that have not won more than four First Prizes in any class at a show held under GCCF Rules. RADIUS Exhibits living within a 50 mile radius of the show hall. VISITORS Exhibits NOT living within a 50 mile radius of the show hall. JUNIOR Exhibits between 9 calendar months and 2 years on Show day. SENIOR Exhibits between 2 years and 7 years on Show day. VETERAN Exhibits 7 years and over on show day. ARISTOCRAT Exhibits with one or two Challenge or Premier Certificates but not Full Champions or Premiers. EXHIBITION Cat, Kittens or Neuters attending the Show for Exhibition only and not entered into any competitive classes. The status of the exhibit for entering restricted classes (i.e. Maiden, Limit etc.) shall be the cat s status on the day of entry, except where Section 2 Rule 15e applies. Wins as a kitten do not count when the exhibit is shown as an Adult or Neuter; wins as an Adult do not count when the exhibit is neutered and shown. Merit Awards do not count as wins for entering restricted classes. TITLES Please see the Rules, Section 4, Rule 4i & 4j : a) The title must have been claimed before the higher class is entered. b) Overseas titles do not qualify cats for higher classes and may not be used in front of the cat s name but may be placed in brackets after the name in the catalogue. c) Cats registered with both the GCCF and GCCF of Ireland and gain the same title at shows organised by both organisations may use the title International once it has been verified by both parties. Breed Classes: Open to all untitled Cats/Neuters of the specified breed (must be GCCF Registered). Challenge or Premier Certificates will be awarded to winners. Grand Classes: Cats with the title of Champion/Premier must enter in this class and compete for a Grand Certificate. Imperial Classes: Cats with a Grand title must enter this class and compete for an Imperial Certificate. Olympian Classes: Cats with an Imperial title must enter this class and compete for an Olympian Certificate*. *The title of Olympian Imperial Grand Champion/Premier will be granted to a cat winning five Olympian Imperial Grand Certificates at five all breed shows under five different judges (one certificate awarded at a single or multi breed show can count towards title). Only one prize with a Reserve in case of disqualification will be awarded. Awards will be given of Bronze/Silver/Gold, requiring 5 certificates to progress to each level. All breeds from all pedigree sections will compete against each other for one male and female certificate in the Entire and Neuter categories. It will be judged by judges who are Full Judges in (not across) 3 sections and eligible to judge at least 2 Imperial Classes in different sections. 20 5

6 SHOW WITHDRAWALS AND ALTERATIONS The last date for withdrawal of a cat from a show is the advertised closing date for entries at that show. After this date the cat/s concerned may not be withdrawn from the catalogue of the show and the 13 day Rule about entering 2 shows within 13 days will apply. There will be no refund of entry fees if the cat is not present at the show and the entry in the catalogue must not be withdrawn. This ruling does not prevent Show Managers from returning entries after the closing date of the show if they are unable to accept them into the show because the show is full. ALL WITHDRAWALS, ALTERATIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS TO ENTRY FORMS, MUST BE MADE IN WRITING TO THE SHOW MANAGER/S. No telephone alterations and/or deletions will be accepted but corrections to your entry form can be made on show day PLEASE NOTE: If a Cat/kitten is entered as an Entire and then Neutered before the Show you MUST notify the Show Manager ASAP. CORRESPONDENCE All correspondence must be accompanied by a S.A.E. if a reply is required. Any complaint related to the show must be forwarded to the Show Manager within seven days of the show. NOTICE OF CHANGE An announcement on GCCF/Club website of any alterations or additions made to this schedule or in these regulations shall be deemed sufficient notice. JUDGING AND JUDGES Judging will commence at am and Exhibitors will be requested to clear the hall until 12.30pm, while the Title and Breed Classes are being judged. Judges are empowered to withhold any prize, award or certificate, in any class, if the exhibits do not, in their opinion, possess sufficient merit. Prizes will be awarded from the Judge s award slip and not from any catalogue or prize card. A Judge s decision is final. An exhibitor may not approach a Judge, nor enter into conversation with a Judge, until that Judge s engagement is complete. COUNTERSIGNATURES In the event of a change of Judge of an Breed/Open Class occurring after the closing date of the show, providing the exhibitor informs the Show Manager prior to Judging, that a certificate has previously been awarded by the replacement Judge, the Show Managers shall appoint one other Judge who shall Judge the cat, and if the cat is considered worthy, countersign the certificate which shall then count towards Champion/Premier status. If the replacement Judge at the first show has also previously been booked for a subsequent show, the closing date of which is before the date of the first show and where the actual entry has been made and received before the date of the first show, then at the subsequent show this Judge can be regarded as a replacement Judge for the purpose of requesting a counter-signature. ABBREVIATIONS AC - Any Colour; AOC - Any other Colour; Self - One Colour; Non-Self - More than One Colour; AV - Any Variety; LH - Long Hair; SH - Short hair, THE BRITISH RAGDOLL CAT CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL 2018 Name: (Please list all names if joint/family membership and state age if under 16) Address: Telephone Number: Do you own a Ragdoll? Do you breed Ragdolls? Do you show your cat(s)? My prefix is: MEMBERSHIP FEES (Annual subscriptions are due on 1st January each year) Single Subscription (*) Joint/Family Subscription (*) Senior Citizen (*) *Please note that the above subscriptions include a one-off Joining Fee of 5.00 Membership RENEWALS are 16 single, joint/family & 11 senior citizen. REGISTERED BREEDER RENEWAL: Single 33.50, Joint 36, Senior Citizen Cheques should be made payable to THE BRITISH RAGDOLL CAT CLUB Please send this form and the appropriate fee with your entry thereby accepting the following declarations. If my/our membership application is accepted, I/we agree to be bound by the rules of The British Ragdoll Cat Club. In accordance with the Data Protection Act 1984, I/we hereby give permission for the information contained on this form to be held on computer record. All new applications received with show entries will considered by committee in the usual way. The Committee reserve the right to refuse membership without giving reasons. Signature(s): (Both must sign if joint members) 6 19

7 CLUB CLASSES (Open to Members of The British Ragdoll Cat Club Only) THE BRITISH RAGDOLL CAT CLUB 76 Any Ragdoll Adult, Male...Mrs A Lyall 77 Any Ragdoll Adult, Female... Mrs E Culf 78 Any Ragdoll Kitten, Male... Mrs L Fryer 79 Any Ragdoll Kitten, Female... Mrs P Perkins 80 Any Ragdoll Neuter, Male... Mrs P Perkins 81 Any Ragdoll Neuter, Female...Mrs A Lyall Support YOUR Show! All shows rely on Exhibitors to keep the shows running year after year. If a show isn t financially viable, it may not be possible for clubs to continue holding them. We have seen shows cancelled, and even clubs folding over the last 12 months, so your support is even more important than ever! Even if you aren t able to enter, there are other ways to support our show! Offer a special prize for the cat/s of your choice. This could be anything from a small toy for each Best of Breed kittens, or a bottle of bubbly for Overall Best In Show Buy a ticket for our raffle! We have been lucky to have all kinds of fantastic gifts donated! Sponsor a class! Anyone can sponsor one of our classes. Breeders, individuals, and businesses have sponsored us in the past. Why not sponsor a class in memory of a much loved Ragdoll who is no longer with us. Most of all, if you are unable to exhibit in this years show, we would love to see you come and visit us and see the Raggies on exhibition and in competition. Our show is the largest Ragdoll breed show in the UK. It is a show not to be missed! SLH - Semi Longhair; M - Male; F Female; MN - Male Neuter; FN - Female Neuter STATUS OF ERRORS - WHAT TO EXPECT MINOR ERRORS These warrant a notification for your reference if the error occurs more than once and it is apparent that registration details were available at the time of entry or before the date of the Show. Continuous repetition of the same error after notification will be referred to the Executive Committee. Examples of minor errors include:- a) Spelling errors. b) Separation of cat s names that should be one word and vice versa. c) Administrative/breeder s prefix omitted from, or partially incorrect name given for, exhibit. d) Overseas title preceding the name of an exhibit, sire or dam etc. e) Full breed number known but not given. f) Sire and Dam reversed or named incorrectly. g) Breeder joint when single, and vice versa. INCORRECT DATE OF BIRTH This is usually classed as a minor error unless it affects an entry into classes based on age groups when it could warrant disqualification of the exhibit from such classes, but if the incorrect date of birth affects the age suitability as a whole, then the exhibit will be disqualified from the Show. N.B. AGE LIMITS Kittens - not less than 14 weeks and under 9 calendar months on the date of Show. Adults - not less than 9 calendar months on date of Show. INCORRECT NAME OF EXHIBIT/OWNER/BREEDER If registration/transfer details were obviously available at the time of entry or before the date of the Show, disqualification is inevitable. The following discrepancies are those which usually arise: EXHIBIT Totally incorrect name. REGISTERED OWNER/S Joint when they should be single and vice versa. (EXHIBITOR). Declaration not signed by registered owner(s). N.B. The Exhibitor(s) must be the registered owner(s) of the cat and not necessarily the person who actually takes the cat to the Show. BREEDER. Totally incorrect name or names. N.B. the breeder of a cat is always the registered owner of the Dam on the date of the cat s birth. REGISTRATION/TRANSFER NOT RECEIVED BY GCCF 10 DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE SHOW These entries will be disqualified. Remember the effective date of all registrations and transfers is the first date of valid receipt by the GCCF, and if you enclose you own stamped addressed acknowledgement card with your application form this will be stamped with the GCCF Office date of receipt. TRANSFER OF EXHIBIT FROM EXHIBITOR TO A NEW OWNER RECEIVED MORE THAN 10 DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE SHOW These entries will also be disqualified as the exhibitor s entry form becomes invalid. 18 7

8 INCORRECT OR INELIGIBILITY OF CLASS ENTRY These will be disqualified from the class concerned so always check wit5 the Show Manager if in doubt about which class to enter. If a breed number is changed officially it is important that you notify the Show Manager immediately. Exhibits entered in the Grand class must have qualified on or before the published closing date of the show. CATS REGISTERED ON THE REFERENCE REGISTER No cat registered on this Register is eligible to be shown and therefore these entries will be disqualified. The only exception to this is when a new breed becomes recognised; and then, cats of the breed may be shown, even if they are registered on the Reference Register, as long as this was the only reason for the Reference Registration. Exhibitors may appeal against any disqualification resulting from show checking, giving their reasons. The appeal will be referred to the Board of Directors if considered valid and, if not, a letter of explanation will be sent to the exhibitor(s). The above advice, however, is aimed to keep your show entries trouble-free, not to mention Show Checking. VETERINARY CLEARANCE CERTIFICATES Exhibitors whose cats have been rejected at Shows please note the following points: 1. When sending your Clearance Certificate to the Veterinary Officer please include your copy of the rejection slip. 2. Please DO NOT send these certificates by recorded delivery as this can cause considerable delays in the receipt of your certificates. If you wish to satisfy yourself that your letter has reached the Veterinary Officer please enclose a stamped, selfaddressed postcard for acknowledgement of receipt, and this will be signed and returned to you. 3. Exhibitors should not attend Shows until they have received a letter from the Secretary confirming clearance. It is recommended that this letter be taken to Shows within a month of the issue of the clearance letter. Please note that any person whose cats have been rejected under Sections C or D must not officiate as a judge or steward or in any capacity which requires the handling of cats at shows until a clearance certificate, as required by the GCCF, has been obtained. PENNING OF EXHIBITS Every exhibit must be provided with a white sanitary tray, and clean plain white or near- We have many positive comments on our show every year from our exhibitors, Judges and visitors Kittens 47 AC or Pattern Breeders Kitten, Male or Female... Mrs A Lyall 48 AC or Pattern Non-Breeders Kitten, Male or Female... Mrs A Lyall 49 AC or Pattern Debutante Kitten, Male or Female... Mrs E Culf 50 AC or Pattern Novice Kitten, Male or Female... Mrs E Culf 51 AC or Pattern Maiden Kitten, Male or Female... Mrs P Perkins 52 AC or Pattern Limit Kitten, Male or Female... Mrs P Perkins 53 AC or Pattern Radius Kitten, Male or Female... Mrs L Fryer 54 AC or Pattern Visitors Kitten, Male or Female... Mrs L Fryer 55 AC or Pattern Tabby Kitten, Male or Female... Mrs E Culf 56 Any Pattern Red Series Kitten, Male or Female... Mrs A Lyall 57 Any Pattern Seal/Blue Kitten (excl. Tabby & Tortie), Male or Female... Mrs E Culf 58 Any Pattern Chocolate/Lilac Kitten (excl. Tabby), Male or Female... Mrs P Perkins Neuters 59 AC or Pattern Breeders Neuter, Male or Female... Mrs E Culf 60 AC or Pattern Non-Breeders Neuter, Male or Female... Mrs E Culf 61 AC or Pattern Debutante Neuter, Male or Female... Mrs A Lyall 62 AC or Pattern Novice Neuter, Male or Female... Mrs E Culf 63 AC or Pattern Maiden Neuter, Male or Female... Mrs P Perkins 64 AC or Pattern Limit Neuter, Male or Female... Mrs A Lyall 65 AC or Pattern Radius Neuter, Male or Female... Mrs L Fryer 66 AC or Pattern Visitors Neuter, Male or Female... Mrs P Perkins 67 AC or Pattern Adolescent Neuter, Male or Female... Mrs L Fryer 68 AC or Pattern Junior Neuter, Male or Female... Mrs L Fryer 69 AC or Pattern Senior Neuter, Male or Female... Mrs E Culf 70 AC or Pattern Veteran Neuter, Male or Female... Mrs P Perkins 71 AC or Pattern Aristocrat Neuter, Male or Female... Mrs P Perkins 72 AC or Pattern Tabby Neuter, Male or Female... Mrs A Lyall 73 Any Pattern Red Series Neuter, Male or Female... Mrs A Lyall 74 Any Pattern Seal/Blue Neuter (excl. Tabby & Tortie), Male or Female... Mrs L Fryer 75 Any Pattern Chocolate/Lilac Neuter (excl. Tabby), Male or Female... Mrs L Fryer Why not offer to help sponsor us? Anyone can sponsor a class - an individual, cattery, or business! If you are interested in sponsoring classes please complete the enclosed form and return it to the show manager, you may sponsor even if you are unable to attend the show. YES Scheme 128 AC or Pattern Breeders Neuter, Male or Female... Mrs A Lyall 129 AC or Pattern Non-Breeders Neuter, Male or Female... Mrs A Lyall 130 AC or Pattern Debutante Neuter, Male or Female... Mrs A Lyall Sponsors are acknowledged in the Show Catalogue. 8 17

9 NEUTERS Olympian 17 AC or Pattern Imperial Grand Premier, Male... Mrs E Culf 18 AC or Pattern Imperial Grand Premier, Female... Mrs P Perkins Imperial Grand Premier 19 AC or Pattern Grand Premier, Male...Mrs A Lyall 20 AC or Pattern Grand Premier Female... Mrs L Fryer Grand Premier 21 AC Bi-Colour Premier, Male... Mrs L Fryer 22 AC Bi-Colour Premier, Female... Mrs L Fryer 23 AC Colourpointed Premier, Male... Mrs E Culf 24 AC Colourpointed Premier, Female... Mrs E Culf 25 AC Mitted Premier, Male...Mrs A Lyall 26 AC Mitted Premier, Female...Mrs A Lyall Pre Premier Classes Open classes will be split Male and Female if both sexes enter (Cats who have won no more than 2 qualifying certificates) 27AC Bi-Colour Neuter... Mrs P Perkins 28 AC Colourpointed Neuter,...Mrs A Lyall 29 AC Mitted Neuter... Mrs E Culf MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES Adults 30 AC or Pattern Breeders Adult, Male or Female... Mrs L Fryer 31 AC or Pattern Non-Breeders Adult, Male or Female... Mrs L Fryer 32 AC or Pattern Debutante Adult, Male or Female... Mrs P Perkins 33 AC or Pattern Novice Adult, Male or Female... Mrs P Perkins 34 AC or Pattern Maiden Adult, Male or Female... Mrs L Fryer 35 AC or Pattern Limit Adult, Male or Female... Mrs E Culf 36 AC or Pattern Radius Adult, Male or Female...Mrs A Lyall 37 AC or Pattern Visitors Adult, Male or Female...Mrs A Lyall 38 AC or Pattern Adolescent Adult, Male or Female... Mrs P Perkins 39 AC or Pattern Junior Adult, Male or Female... Mrs E Culf 40 AC or Pattern Senior Adult, Male or Female... Mrs E Culf 41 AC or Pattern Veteran Adult, Male or Female... Mrs L Fryer 42 AC or Pattern Aristocrat Adult, Male or Female... Mrs P Perkins 43 AC or Pattern Tabby Adult, Male or Female...Mrs A Lyall 44 Any Pattern Red Series Adult, Male or Female... Mrs L Fryer 45 Any Pattern Seal/Blue Adult (excl. Tabby & Tortie), Male or Female...Mrs A Lyall 46 Any Pattern Chocolate/Lilac Adult (excl. Tabby), Male or Female... Mrs E Culf white blanket or blankets without distinctive marking or edging, which may be arranged in such a manner as to assist the comfort of the cat. Cellular blankets are not allowed, but white Vet-bed or like material may be used if preferred. A hot water bottle or heat reflecting material or a cool pack may be used, provided they are covered by a blanket, in accordance with GCCF rules. Any other form of heating will lead to disqualification. All exhibits must have water, but food containers must be removed before judging commences at 10 am, and may not be returned until 1.00 pm. One small toy may be placed in the pen after the time announced for the admission of the public. Judges are instructed to pass any pen that is distinguished in any way, other than official notices or award cards. No written or printed matter may be placed on competitive pens - For Sale signs are NOT permitted! Exhibition pens only, may be decorated and may carry printed matter relating to the exhibit. Exhibits actually received into the Show Hall cannot be removed without the sanction of the Show Managers. They are only received on condition that the club shall not be held responsible for any loss or damage to exhibits, boxes or baskets or in any other way. Please Note that it is the Exhibitors responsibility to ensure that their cat s pen is safe and secure before leaving the hall. ADVICE TO EXHIBITORS PLEASE DO TAKE NOTE a. You are advised against purchasing any shampoo s that change a cat's coat colour or the use of Stress Remedies including Scullcap or Valerian which change a cat s normal appearance or physical reaction as this will lead to disqualification under Section 4 Rule 14. b. Any person whose cats have been rejected under sections C or D must not officiate as a judge or steward, or in any other capacity which requires the handling of cats at shows, until a clearance certificate as required by the GCCF has been obtained. c. The use of small battery driven fans in pens can be dangerous, and could also be considered a distinguishing feature. d. The use of any kind of spray in the hall is strictly forbidden. e. Please note that in addition to the classes you have entered, your cat may also be handled. for the purpose of assessing candidates in the GCCF appointment scheme. f. Queens who have kittened within 12 weeks of the date of the show may not be shown. g. Owners Liability: Please note that Exhibitors (owners) are responsible for the cost of any veterinary treatment required by their cat/s during the Exhibitors (owners) absence from the show hall. h. Advertisements: Be aware that advertising the future attendance of your cat at a GCCF show could lead to disciplinary action take care when advertising in magazines, newspapers, newsletters or on the Internet. i. GCCF Veterinary Sub Committee wish to remind Exhibitors that cats should not be left in cars. NEW RULES Any cat which cannot be handled safely for examination will be rejected. NB. Exhibitors must to trim their cat's claws, if necessary, prior to the show. Section 5: rule 4e e. Cats which show obvious signs of lack of attention to hygiene, have sharp untrimmed claws, or in the opinion of the veterinary surgeons are in an unfit condition for show, must be rejected under Section A of the Veterinary Rejection form. 16 9

10 Note: Exhibitors should be allowed the opportunity to trim claws prior to a rejection, but should not expect the veterinary surgeon to do this for them at vettingin. (Amended ) Any cat biting or inflicting injury by deliberately scratching a judge, veterinary surgeon, steward or other show official, or displaying extremely threatening behaviour that indicates this could happen, must be reported to the show manager. The show manager must withdraw the cat from all remaining classes at the show and shall inform the owner of the cat in writing, sending a copy to the GCCF Office. Awards made prior to the disqualification will not be forfeited. If, in the opinion of the person reporting the injury or behaviour, the cat was defending itself in and/or there were exceptional and frightening circumstances, that information, provided by the person reporting the incident, should be given to the GCCF Office for consideration by the Board of Directors. If the cat is reporting at any subsequent show for biting or deliberately scratching, it shall be disqualified from all future shows unless the Board of Directors rules otherwise. If more than one report of threatening behaviour is submitted then the Board of Directors may at its discretion fix a term of exclusion from showing. If there is any further report of injury or behaviour subsequent to a fixed term of exclusion there will be disqualification from all future shows, unless the Board of Directors who should consider extenuating circumstances and set a further term of exclusion. Section 5 VETERINARY SURGEONS rule 3. 1 a) All cats exhibited at shows held under GCCF rules must have a current certificate of vaccination against Feline Calicivirus (FCV), Feline Herpes Virus (FHV) and Feline Panleukopenia * (FPV). 2) The full primary course (first set of vaccinations) in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations, must have been completed more than seven days before the show. 3 b) Booster vaccinations against FCV, FHV and FPV must be given at the manufacturer's recommended intervals. Where a variable interval of 1-3 years for FCV and FHV is recommended the minimum interval applies. i.e. all cats attending shows MUST receive annual booster vaccination against FCV and FHV. For Boosters only note: Exhibitors are advised to leave at least a week between a booster vaccination and show attendance to allow the vaccine to take effect and in case of any adverse reaction. * Previously termed Feline Infectious Enteritis VETERINARY REJECTIONS Exhibitors whose cats have been rejected at shows should note the following: a. When sending your clearance certificate to the GCCF Veterinary Officer please include your copy of the rejection slip. b. Do not send certificates by recorded delivery as this can cause delays in receipt. If acknowledgement is required please enclose a stamped addressed postcard for signature. c. Exhibitors should not attend shows until they have received a letter accepting and confirming clearance from the Veterinary Officer. Breed / Open Classes Rosettes for First to Fourth places. Olympian / Imperial / Grand Classes AWARDS 10 PEDIGREE RAGDOLL CLASSES ADULTS Olympian 1 AC or Pattern Imperial Grand Champion, Male... Mrs L Fryer 2 AC or Pattern Imperial Grand Champion Female... Mrs A Lyall Imperial 3AC or Pattern Grand Champion, Male... Mrs P Perkins 4 AC or Pattern Grand Champion, Female... Mrs E Culf Grand Champion 5 AC Bi-Colour Champion, Male... Mrs A Lyall 6 AC Bi-Colour Champion, Female... Mrs A Lyall 7 AC Colourpointed Champion, Male... Mrs L Fryer 8 AC Colourpointed Champion, Female... Mrs L Fryer 9 AC Mitted Champion, Male... Mrs E Culf 10 AC Mitted Champion, Female... Mrs E Culf Pre Champion Classes Open classes will be split Male and Female if both sexes enter (Cats who have won no more than 2 qualifying certificates) 11 AC Bi-Colour... Mrs E Culf 12 AC Colourpointed Adult... Mrs P Perkins 13 AC Mitted Adult... Mrs L Fryer KITTENS (including Neutered Kittens) 14a AC Bi-Colour Kitten, 14 weeks 6 months Male... Mrs P Perkins 14b AC Bi-Colour Kitten, 14 weeks - 6 months Female... Mrs P Perkins 14c AC Bi-Colour Kitten. 6 months - 9 months Male... Mrs P Perkins 14d AC Bi-Colour Kitten, 6 months - 9 months Female... Mrs P Perkins 15a AC Colourpointed Kitten, 14 weeks - 6 months Male... Mrs L Fryer 15b AC Colourpointed Kitten, 14 weeks - 6 months Female... Mrs L Fryer 15c AC Colourpointed Kitten, 6 months - 9 months Male... Mrs L Fryer 15d AC Colourpointed Kitten, 6 months - 9 months Female... Mrs L Fryer 16a AC Mitted Kitten, 14 weeks - 6 months Male... Mrs A Lyall 16b AC Mitted Kitten, 14 weeks - 6 months Female... Mrs A Lyall 16c AC Mitted Kitten, 6 months - 9 months Male... Mrs A Lyall 16d AC Mitted Kitten, 6 months 9 months Female... Mrs A Lyall The BoB winners in Bi-Colour, Colourpointed & Mitted Kitten classes will be judged against each other. One overall winner of each pattern will go forward to BIS 15

11 Why not take this opportunity to advertise in our Catalogue? Prices for a full page: Members Non-Members Adverts should be copy ready All enquiries/adverts to: Assistant Show Managers: Miss Lesley Simpson & Mrs Sonia Scowcroft (Contact details on the front cover of the schedule) TBRCC SHOW TROPHY RETURN DATE If you are unable to attend the 16th Championship show on 21st April 2018 please return your trophies by 1st class recorded delivery to the Hon. Secretary by 5th April 2018 Margaret Lynch, 44 Talbot Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6TB GCCF will take disciplinary action for failure to return trophies. Rosette for Winner and Reserve (if certificates are awarded) Best of Breed / Best In Class Rosettes and commemorative trophy to BOB/BIC Winners. All winners will be considered for Best In Show. Miscellaneous Classes and Club Classes Prize cards for First to Third places. Best In Show Trophy and Rosettes to BIS Adult, Kitten & Neuter. Trophy & Sash to Overall BIS Ragdoll Rosettes for BIS Non Pedigree & Pedigree Pet. Sash to Overall BIS Household Pet. Following the submission and checking of the show returns by the GCCF, the Office will issue an additional certificate at the level of award they are currently aiming for, or, if they have achieved their current level at that show already, they will receive he first certificate for the next level. Stewards Choice Awarded to the exhibit of the Steward enjoyed handling the most Exhibition Pens Commemorative Rosettes to All Entries. In the event of a disqualification, all awards must be returned on demand to the Show Manager by the recipient. Failure to comply with such a demand renders the exhibitor liable to ONLINE ENTRIES YOU CAN ENTER THIS SHOW VIA YOUR GCCF ONLINE SERVICES ACCOUNT. FOR 2018 TBRCC IS USING THIS QUICK AND EASY SYSTEM. IT IS AVAILABLE FOR THE PEDIGREE AND HOUSEHOLD PET SECTION. IMPORTANT ADVICE ON FILLING IN OUR ENTRY FORM Please PRINT IN BLOCK CAPITALS this reduces the risk of us not being able to read your handwriting. Please use BLACK INK ONLY - your form will be photocopied: blue, red, pink and glitter ink does not photocopy well and can be hard to read. Please ALWAYS put the correct BREED class number in the BREED box. This is especially important for those of you entering the OLYMPIAN, IMPERIAL, or GRAND classes: If you wanted to be considered for BoB only then please TICK the BOB ONLY box. If you do not wish to be considered for BOB then please place a CROSS in the BOB ONLY box. HP Exhibitors please note this now also applies to your entry if you are entering the Olympian, Imperial or Grand Classes, you will need to indicate the correct Breed Class and whether or not you wish to be Considered for BOC or not, also please indicate if you are entering a NP (Non-Pedigree Pet) or PP (Pedigree Pet). Please help us get this right first time to save time and stress for all concerned on Show Day when it is not always possible to correct such problems

12 CHARITY CLASS FOR TOY CATS Due to the popularity of our Ragasox cats we have decided to hold a special class for toy cats in all shapes and sizes. So get your favourite stuffed feline dressed in all their finery and bling and bring them along to the show! A celebrity judge will be there to pick out the winners : AOV Toy Cat Come along and join in the fun! 1.00 entry payable on day Entry open to all Funds from entry charges and all Ragasox Raising funds for the TBRCC Welfare & Rescue account 12 13