C.F.C.C.Q. INC. SHOW RULES
All shows are conducted
under the Rules and Regulations of C.F.C.C.Q. Inc.
1. Entry fees must accompany
the entry form. Entries not shown MUST be paid for. No refunds will
be made. Cheques, etc. MUST be drawn in favour of the club or body
conducting the show.
2. The club reserves the
right to refuse any entry without stating a reason.
3. The club reserves the
right to replace contracted judges, or appoint additional judges if required,
for any reason.
4. All pedigreed exhibits,
including kittens aged four months or older, MUST be registered, and the registration
number listed on the entry form. All exhibits domiciled in
5. All exhibits MUST be
entered in the show with information (including colour and pattern) as detailed
on their registration certificate. Exhibits must be judged according to
this information. Exhibits CANNOT be reclassified for colour or pattern
prior to judging on the day or during judging BUT ONLY AFTER all the judging is
completed. Reclassification may then be made after examination and agreement
by three qualified judges. A pedigree must be provided when reclassification is
sought.
6. All exhibits must have front
and back claws clipped. It will be at the judge’s discretion whether any
exhibit in breach of this rule will be penalised.
7. All exhibits must be brought
to the show in a suitable carry cage, not on leashes or carried in arms.
8. The age of each exhibit
will be calculated to be the actual age on the day of the show and shown on
judges slips.
9. No kitten under the age of 10 weeks is permitted to be shown.
10. Registration ‘pending’ WILL
NOT be accepted for exhibits over four months of age.
11. Companion exhibits over
the age of six months MUST be altered (neutered or speyed).
12. Altered (neutered/speyed)
kittens under the age of nine months will compete with entire kittens in age
classes and for Best in Show Awards.
13. Companion kittens will
compete with companion adults for best-in-show awards.
14. When benching time is
listed on the schedule, exhibits MUST be benched by advertised time. If an
exhibitor arrives after stipulated time, and judging has commenced, the exhibitor
must forfeit being judged in that ring and wait until the judge has completed
the finals in that particular ring, before benching their exhibit/s.
15. No cat is to be entered in shows
if it has a history of fractious behaviour. It is the exhibitor’s duty
of care not to expose any judge or official to injury by any
exhibit. Judges are not required to restrain or judge any exhibit showing
any signs of aggression.
16. When a schedule states that
there will be no vetting at the show, a Show Committee may reserve the right to
refuse entry to or judging of any exhibit it considers NOT IN SHOW CONDITION. When
schedule states vetting, then the vet’s decision will be final.
17. Female cats obviously in
kitten and lactating queens without their Litters MUST NOT BE SHOWN.
18. Unilateral or bilateral
cryptorchids over the age of nine months may not be shown. Any person who
knowingly contravenes this Rule may have their exhibit disqualified and all
entry fees forfeited.
19. All adult cats, with the
exception of platinum double grand champions and companions, compete together
for one challenge in the Open Class for each breed/colour (male, female, neuter,
spey). All platinum double grand champion cats, both entire and altered, in a
group (i.e. group one, two or three) will compete together for one award. Platinum
DGC who receive 20 awards may apply for the title of
20. CCC of A Certificates may
only be awarded to the best male, female, neuter, spey of each in Group
(i.e. G1, G2 andG3) if they are placed in the final Top 5.
21. In the event of a withheld challenge
in an open class or first place declined in a kitten class, no Best in Section
or Best of Breed will be awarded if that exhibit is the sole entry in its breed/colour
section, nor can it be placed in the Top 10.
22. The judge’s decision as to
the quality of the exhibit is final. The judge is empowered to withhold
any award in any class or special award if, in the judge’s opinion, the exhibit
does not possess sufficient merit.
23. No exhibit can be removed
from the show or from its designated cage, to another without the consent of
the show manager. EXHIBITS CANNOT LEAVE THEIR SHOW CAGES UNTIL ALL JUDGING
IS FINALISED. Challenges may be held and distributed at the end of each show.
24. All complaints regarding
the show must be in writing, accompanied by a fee of $40.00, and in the hands
of the show manager within seven days of the show. Fees are refundable if
upheld. No complaint against the running of the show will be considered by
C.F.C.C.Q. Inc. unless lodged in accordance with this Rule and accompanied by
the full fee.
25. All reasonable care will be
taken of exhibits. C.F.C.C.Q. Inc. and organising clubs, their officials
and members accept NO responsibility for any loss or damage to any person,
feline or property.
26. An exhibit which is unable
to be judged/assessed will receive a UTJ and will be disqualified from that
ring only. This
only applies to the ring in which it was applied. It does not have a cumulative
effect towards disqualification. A yellow UTJ card should be
affixed to the front of the cage as a warning to following judges, one copy is
to be made available to the owner and one given to the Show Rep.
27. If an exhibit is marked UTH
in any ring in a multi-ring show, it is automatically disqualified from
subsequent rings on the same day, so this constitutes one UTH report
only. The judge will place a RED CARD on the exhibit’s cage so following
judges or personnel will not attempt to handle the exhibit. A second copy of
the RED CARD will be handed to the exhibit’s owner. A third copy of the RED
CARD showing all details of the exhibit will be handed to the show manager, who
in turn will advise the C.F.C.C.Q. Inc. Management Committee with regard to the
issuing of the RED CARD. Please
be aware that any exhibit that receives 2 UTH cards is disqualified from
entering any more C.F.C.C.Q shows.
28. Any person/s, who by their
actions or words intimidate, harass or abuse any judge or show official are
liable to disciplinary action.
29. The behaviour of all
Exhibitors and Show Personnel is expected to be acceptable at all times, with
good sportsmanship in evidence.
30. Smoking is not permitted
inside the show hall
31. No ribbons, rosettes. prize
cards, certificates, business cards, brochures, etc are to be displayed on show
cages during judging. All awards placed on cages are the responsibility of the exhibitor
and should be removed after each ring is completed.
32. Cages must be kept clean by
exhibitors prior to and after judging. Food and water may be given to
exhibits but must be removed from the cage prior to each ring being judged.
33. No powder, aerosol sprays. methylated
spirits, or scented herbs, etc. are allowed in the vicinity of the cages.
Exhibitors or handlers must not use talcum powder or other like substances on
an exhibit while it is caged or in vicinity of other cages.
34. Judges shall be instructed
to disqualify an exhibit on which there is colouring matter or excessive powder
or evidence of the exhibit having been dyed.
35. Ear tattoos (on altered exhibits
only) or microchips under the skin will not penalise an exhibit. An exhibit that has been shaved for the
purpose of PKD testing or blood testing may be shown, if a veterinary surgeon’s
letter stating that was the purpose is provided.
36. Litter trays may be left in
cages for litters or young kittens during judging. “Breeders Choice” litter is
the preferred litter for use in the show hall.
37. Litters will automatically
receive a double cage at no extra cost. If the dam of such litter is
being exhibited, she will be allocated a separate cage in her group and the
judges slips will note that she has a litter entered in the show. She may
be placed in with her litter only after judging or between Rings.
37. The
name of the C.F.C.C.Q. Inc. representative will be listed in the catalogue. The
Show Representative will notify Council of any UTH cards awarded and shall be
responsible for notifying Council of any noteworthy practices or problems
identified.
38. The following awards MUST
be noted on judges slips at C.F.C.C.Q. shows in each Group:
BEST, RESERVE and THIRD
BEST CATS, KITTENS and ALTERS. Reserve CCCA winners should also be noted.
39. A
judge may not judge an exhibit bred by her/him unless a period of three months
has elapsed since the exhibit has left the judge’s residence.
40. Any judge who is judging at
the show on the day, may exhibit in any section or ring other than the one in
which she/he is judging. Judges may act as stewards at shows at which
they are not officiating in their capacity as a judge.
41. The entry form must contain
an Exhibitor’s Declaration that states:
"I hereby declare
that the particulars contained herein are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief, and enter exhibit/s at my own risk. I declare that
I am the bona fide owner or lessee, and agree to abide by the Rules of
C.F.C.C.Q Inc. under which this show is conducted. My exhibit/s have not
been in contact with an infectious/contagious disease within 30 days prior to
this show”.
42. Mobile
phones MUST be in "silent mode" inside the show venue during judging.
No judge or exhibitor may answer or converse on a mobile phone in the show ring
while judging is in progress.
43. No exhibitor may enter a
ring while judging is in progress to attend to an exhibit, unless asked to do
so by either the judge or the steward.
Additional information
for exhibitors who show at
(i) A well-stocked first-aid
kit will be provided at every show. The show manager will know its location and
should be approached by any exhibitor, official or judge requiring first-aid
materials.
(ii) A laminated copy of the
Show Rules and Regulations will be displayed in a conspicuous position at every
C.F.C.C.Q. Inc. show
(iii) A fully-marked and
accurate catalogue will given to both the L/H & S/H Registrars (or, if the
Registrars are not present, to the C.F.C.C.Q. Inc. representative) at the
completion of every show. If that is not possible, a fully-marked copy will be
forwarded to the Registrars within seven days of the show.
(iv) A fully-marked
catalogue will be kept by the Secretary of every C.F.C.C.Q. Inc.‑affiliated
club for a minimum of 12 months following the holding of a show by that
C.F.C.C.Q. Inc.‑affiliated club.
(v) One set
of Judge’s slips from each show to be sent, with an UNMARKED CATALOGUE, to the
Council Secretary within seven days of the show.
(vi) At CFCCQ Inc, we are committed to providing the best possible learning opportunities for our training and probationary judges. At our shows, you are likely to see judges in training "shadowing" visiting judges and learning as much as possible from these differing opinions. While we do not want to slow judging down, please be aware that some discussion may take place about features of a breed and/or a specific exhibit. This will be an open discussion and should not be seen as anything more than a training opportunity. You will be made aware, prior to judging, that shadowing is occurring in the ring. We thank you for your understanding.