Jazzy Cats Presents
Mardi Gras Madness
January 9^th, 10th, & 11^th 2009
Lodi, CA -- Lodi Grape Festival Fairgrounds
17 Rings!

Click here for the Online Show Entry Form ( or Summary Form)

Junior Exhibitor Ring on Sunday

Super Early Bird Deadline: November 3^rd, 2008
Early Bird Deadline: December 8^th, 2008
Entry Deadline: January 6^th, 2009
 

Pot luck Saturday and Sunday

See you at the show!!!  

SHOW HOURS/CHECK IN:
Friday - Check in from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. Judging begins at 4:00pm.

Saturday - Check in from 9:00am to 9:45am. Judging begins at 10:00am.
Sunday - Judging begins at 9:00am.
Late arrivals must check in with the Master Clerk and each ring clerk to ensure their entries are marked present. No cat may leave the show hall unless permission is obtained from the show manager. No cats may remain in the show hall overnight.

JUNIOR EXHIBITOR RING: The Junior Exhibitor Ring will be held Sunday afternoon during the lunch break.  All Juniors who wish to participate in the session must pre-register on the Summary Sheet – cats entered and receiving the Junior Exhibitor price must be owned and shown by the exhibitor.

AIRPORTS: Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is about 45 minutes from the show hall. Oakland International Airport (OAK) is about 1-1/2 hours from the show hall.

SHOW HALL: Lodi Grape Festival Fairgrounds. (Enter at the corner of  E. Lockeford St. & N. Calaveras St. Show hall is 1st building on right. Enter through doors on south side of building.)

 
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HOTELS:

• LaQuinta. 2710 W. March Ln., Stockton, CA 95219. 209-952-7800. 2 double beds: $62.10; 1 king bed: $71.10. Mention Jazzy Cats. Prices good until December 19th and you must call to get these rates. (Coffee maker, free local calls, free high-speed wireless Internet, continental breakfast) (Map)

• Motel 6: I-5 at West Benjamin Holt Drive, 6717 Plymouth Road, Stockton. 209-951-8120 (10 miles from Lodi). (Map)

• Motel 6: I-5 at SR 4/West Charter Way, 817 Navy Drive, Stockton. 209-946-0923 (13 miles from Lodi). (Map)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: An official entry form or facsimile must be used for each entry and a completed summary sheet and full payment (US funds) must accompany these entries. Email or fax entries will be accepted, but will only be officially entered when payment is received. If payment is not received within 10 days of entry, entry will become null and void. The only exception to this will be for overseas exhibitors where payment will be expected upon check-in in US funds. Show management reserves the right to make any changes to the slate of judges. All fees must be paid in US funds, no post dated checks please. Fees must be paid in advance. Cats will not be benched unless fees are paid. Substitution charge is $10. Returned check charge is $20.

PRELIMINARY NEW BREEDS AND ADVANCED NEW BREEDS: According to TICA Show Rule 203.19, all Preliminary New Breeds (PNB) and Advanced New Breeds (ANB) must have a TICA registration number prior to any TICA show. No Preliminary New Breed or Advanced New Breed may enter a show with a "registration pending"

HEALTH RULES: This is a non-vetted show. All cats must be fully immunized and tested negative for FeLV. All entries must be free of fungus, fleas, and ear mites. It is advised that all cats be bathed and groomed prior to benching. ALL CLAWS MUST BE CLIPPED PRIOR TO BENCHING

EXHIBITION/FOR SALE CATS: "Exhibition/For Sale" Cages will be available to exhibitors only. Kittens MUST be 3 months old to enter the show hall. NO KITTENS or CATS may be confined to carriers, either displayed or under bench, during show hours.

SHOW RULES/AWARDS: All exhibitors agree by entry to abide by and uphold the show rules of TICA. Show rules and registration information may be obtained from TICA Executive Office, PO Box 2684, Harlingen, TX 78551. Cost is $7.

SUPPLIES: Litter will be provided. Please bring your own litter pans, food and water dishes. Cage curtains are required - cages are 22"x22"x22" for a single, double cages are 22"x22"x45". Please bring your own cage covers - sides, top and back of cages must be covered. If you are bringing you own double cage, you must purchase the extra ½ cage. Please bring plastic liners for male cages.

RING CLERKS: Please indicate on your Summary Form if you will be available to clerk. Clerks will receive $40 a day plus lunch. Please do not deduct clerking fees from entry fees - you will be paid at the end of the show. Preference will be give to TICA licensed clerks. It is advisable to have your cats agented.

STEWARDS: Will be paid $20 a day plus lunch. Please let us know if you are interested.

NEW EXHIBITORS: We welcome you to the Jazzy Cats Sacramento show! Please indicate on your Summary Sheet that this is your first show. For help in filling out the summary or entry sheet, please call show committee member Gloria Mahan at (209) 745-6302 or the entry clerk (see above).