ANIMAL CONTAINMENT: There are open doorways leading to other parts of the building that cannot be closed off in the advent of a loose cat. Exhibitors should be aware of this fact.

OTHER INFORMATION: This show is held in conjunction with a Pet Fair sponsored by Tower Show Productions, there are other animals in the building, although all efforts are made to keep them out of our area. For information concerning vendor space, household pet entries and Pet Show Information, contact: Tower Show Productions - 1-630-469-4611

KITTEN/CAT SALES: Due to problems involving kitten/cat sales at this show, all exhibitors wishing to sell kittens or cats must complete an information sheet, available at the master clerks’ table and provide the attached informational sheet to the kitten/cat buyer. These forms are an attempt to prevent the prohibition of kitten/cat sales at this show. Noncompliance will be grounds for future denial of entries.

SHOW MANAGERS: Joan Pocica 708-839-5032 & Paul Patton.

FAX Entries: FAX entries will be accepted this year. If you fax an entry be sure that you DO NOT mail an additional form in. Entry fees are expected to arrive prior to the start of the show.

CREDIT CARD ENTRIES: Credit cards of any kind will NOT be accepted for payment this year. Sorry for the inconvenience.

HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY: All facilities in the showhall are handicapped accessible. End of Row fees will be waived for the handicapped, if mentioned on the entry form.

EXHIBITOR TRANSPORTATION: This is a small club with limited capabilities. Exhibitor transportation to or from hotels and/or airport will NOT be provided. O'Hare airport is approximately 25 minutes, barring any traffic problems, from this facility.

INOCULATIONS/TESTS: It is strongly advised that all cats or kittens entered or present in the show hall be inoculated before entry by a licensee veterinarian against feline panleukopenia (formerly known as feline distempter or feline infectious enteritis), feline rhinotracheitis, calici viruses and rabies. It is also strongly recommended that cats and kittens be tested and found negative for FeLV before entry.

CLAWS: All claws of all entries must be clipped prior to benching.

SCORING: All Championship, Premiership, and registered Kitten entries will be scored for CFA National and Regional awards.

CLIMATE CONTROL FACILITIES: The show hall will be heated or air conditioned as necessary.

BENCHING CAGE SIZE/SECURITY CAGES: Individual entries will be provided a 22”x22”x22” benching cage. Exhibitor’s with security cages MUST pay for the double cage space and are requested to indicate their use on their entry form.

SMOKING: Smoking is prohibited in the benching area and the judging area.