Halloween Cat Show
and
North Central Regional Banquet
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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 October 18 or when the 200th entry is received, whichever comes first. If you have not received your confirmation by October 21, 2004, please call the entry clerk for confirmation that your entry was received.

REGIONAL BANQUET: If you plan to attend the AFCA North Central Region Annual Banquet, we need your entree choices by October 16, two days before the close of registration. However, you may send your banquet payment with your show payment and entry forms. Click here for more information about the banquet.

REGISTRATION FORMS AND FEES: Refer to 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 the banquet menu choice form in PDF format (366KB). If you don't have the Adobe Acrobat reader, you can download it free.

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.

COSTUME CONTEST: There will be a Feline Halloween Costume Contest on Saturday, October 30. There is no charge for entering the contest, but all participants must also be entered in the show. We have contacted local celebrities about judging the contest.

JUNIOR ACFA RING: We are hoping to have a Junior ACFA ring on Sunday, October 31. More information will be available in September. To inquire about the Junior ACFA ring, contact Camille Rogers at (515) 576-5997 or jracfa@frontiernet.net. The $10 entry fee includes a full cage and only applies to the Junior ACFA ring. If you want your cat entered in the other rings, the fees on the Summary Sheet apply.

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.

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

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.

HOUSEHOLD PETS: Household pets will be judged in all eight rings. They must be immunized at least three weeks prior to the show, and if they are over eight months old, they must be spayed or neutered. Although household pets may be declawed, all remaining 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 AND SHOW MOTEL:  The Oaks Hotel and Convention Center, 3300 W. Russell St., Sioux Falls, SD 57101. (Click here for a map.) This is a climate-controlled, non-smoking, wheelchair accessible show hall with free parking. No animal may be left in the show hall overnight.

The Oaks is just east of I-29 at exit 81, three miles from the Sioux Falls regional airport. The hotel provides a complimentary airport shuttle. For more information, call The Oaks at (800) 326-4656 or (605) 336-9000.

A block of rooms is reserved at The Oaks and will be held until October 15. Please mention Big Sioux Cat Club to get the following special room rates: $66.00 single (one person); $72.00 double (two people); $78.00 triple (3 people); $84.00 quad (4 people). 9% tax is added to these rates.

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