July 20-21, 2002
Brookings, South Dakota

ENTRY CLERK
Patricia Day
465 Diedrich Drive
Carver,  MN  55315
Phone: (952) 448-4933
(after 5 p.m. Central Time--sleeping husband)
Email: pattidayclerk@juno.com
Fax upon request

SHOW TIMES: Both Saturday and Sunday - Check in 7:30-8:30 a.m.  Judging begins at 9:00 a.m. Closing time is at the end of the last final or 4:00 p.m., whichever is later.
 
SHOW HOURS FOR THE PUBLIC: Both Saturday and Sunday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m

CLOSING DATE: Registration will close on July 8 or when the 140th entry is received, whichever comes first. If you have not received your confirmation by July 11, 2002, please call the entry clerk for confirmation that your entry was received.

REGISTRATION FORMS: Click here for the Summary Sheet that has prices and other registration details. Click here for a web page with two entry forms. To print these forms on a single page, you may have to turn off printing of headers and footers and reduce the margins for printing from your web browser. If you have difficulty printing the forms you need from your web browser, you can print them easily and accurately from the PDF file on this web site using Adobe Acrobat reader. Click here to open a new browser window that contains the show flyer, including the show summary sheet and entry forms in PDF format (338KB). If you don't have the Adobe Acrobat reader, you can download it free.

FOOD:  People food will be available in the show hall. No food or drink may be brought into the show hall.

RULES: This is a non-vetted show; no veterinary inspection will be required prior to benching. The show will be conducted according to the American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) show rules, which are available for $7.00 from the ACFA Central Office, P.O. Box 1949, Nixa, MO 65714-1949. Phone (417) 725-1530. The rules are also available on the ACFA web site, http://www.acfacat.com.

LIABILITY: Neither the show management, nor any member of the club, nor the Big Sioux Cat Fanciers can be held pecuniary liable for the loss of, or accident to, the cats, carriers or other personal property of any exhibitor or injury to any person, animal or property.  We reserve the right to refuse any admission and to remove any person or animal from the show hall in the best interest of the show and exhibitors.

CHILDREN: This show is for the display and competition of cats. While well-behaved children are welcome, two days at a show can be very boring and tiring for them. If an exhibitor or spectator does bring a disruptive child to the show hall, he or she will be asked to leave. There will be no refund of entry or admission fees.

HEALTH: The club strongly advises that all cats and kittens be immunized against feline enteritis, calici virus, and rhinotracheitis at least three weeks prior to the show. Any animal from a cattery or house where there has been any infectious or contagious illness within 21 days prior to the show will not be allowed in the show hall. Entries must be free of fleas, ear mites, and fungus. The show management will remove any cats that show signs of contagious illness or disease. All claws must be trimmed; if claws are not trimmed, it will be done at the show at the exhibitor's expense.

SUPPLIES: The club will provide litter.  Bring your own food and water dishes, cat food, and litter pans. Single cages (included with entry fee) are 22x22x22. Double cages are 22x22x44.  Grooming spaces are 22x22x44.
Novice exhibitors: Please bring coverings for the top, sides, and bottom of the cage.

AWARDS: The show will be scored for ACFA Inter-American and Regional awards. Cats must be present to receive final wins unless excused by the show manager prior to the closing time of the show. There will be a Best of the Best award for each category.

HOUSEHOLD PETS: Household pets will be judged in all eight rings. They must be altered, and they must be immunized at least three weeks prior to the show. All claws must be trimmed.

TRANSFERS: Transfers for the show on Sunday must be made with the master clerk during the show on Saturday. No transfers will be accepted Sunday unless entered for Sunday only. All championship entries should be registered at the time of the show.
Novice exhibitors: If your cat wins enough points on Saturday, you may need to make a transfer. We're happy to help you.

SHOW HALL:   The Brookings Area Multiplex, 824 32nd Ave., Brookings, SD 57006. The Multiplex is just west of I-29, exit 132. (Click here for a map.) US Hwy 14 also goes to the Multiplex. The nearest commercial airport is in Sioux Falls, SD. For more information: http://www.brookingsareamultiplex.com/. This is a climate-controlled, non-smoking, wheelchair accessible show hall with free parking. No animal may be left in the show hall overnight.

SHOW MOTELS: Blocks of rooms are reserved at the following motels. All rooms will be held until July 3:

Brookings Inn (map) 2500 E 6th St W Brookings, SD 57006 (877) 831-1562 or (605) 692-9471 $62 per night, single or double. No pet deposit.	Quality Inn & Suites (map) 2515 E 6th St W Brookings, SD 57006 (800) 228-5151 (605) 692-9421 $65 per night, single or double. No pet deposit.
Both of the above motels have indoor pools and Jacuzzi, restaurants, bar, and free continental breakfast.

Super 8 (map) 3034 LeFevre Dr. Brookings, SD 57006 (800) 800-8000 or (605) 692-6920; Group ID is CGBCIT $65 per night, single or double. $5 pet deposit. This motel also has pool, Jacuzzi, and free continental breakfast, but no restaurant.

Pheasant Motel (map) 20 miles west of Brookings on Hwy 14 410 Ash Street Arlington, SD 57212 (605) 983-5020 or (605) 983-9927 $18 single or $28 double per night. No pet deposit, but you must mention the Big Sioux Cat Fanciers cat show to be allowed to have cats in the room. These are modest accommodations. No in-room phones. No credit cards.

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