September 8 & 9, 2007 Dulles Expo & ConferenceCenter Chantilly, Virginia 450 cats! 5 AB & 3 SP Rings! HHPs Welcome! Feline Agility! Jr. Showmanship! Breed Showcase!
Entry Fees:
Pedigreed, HHP, Agility, and Junior Showmanship Entries: All mailed entries must be submitted on official CFA entry forms (photocopies are acceptable). The official CFA entry form is available on-line at www.cfa.org/forms/entry-form.pdf. Online entries may be made via either the Southern Region Web site or Cat Shows US!!. Per CFA show rules, fees for entries submitted electronically (online) must be made WITHIN TEN DAYS or entry or at check-in, whichever comes first Make checks payable to National Capital Cat Show. The returned check fee is $75. It is the exhibitors’ responsibility to verify before the closing date that the entries were received. Entry clerk will call collect to obtain additional information on any illegible entries. Kittens & Kittens For Sale: “Kitten For Sale” cages will be available only if you have an entry in the show. Please keep in mind the show rule which limits two kittens per single cage. No kitten under 4 months of age is permitted in the show hall. No kittens may be kept in carriers under the cage or in your car. All kittens being sold at this show must be sold from a Sales Cage which you purchased for that purpose. There is a fee of $20 per single cage. You must have proof of age for all kittens being sold; i.e., a CFA Blue Slip & a Rabies certificate. A Rabies certificate is required by Virginia state law for all kittens that are 4 months of age. Health: All cats and kittens entered or present in the show hall should be inoculated against feline enteritis, feline rhinotracheitis, calici viruses, and rabies (required by Virginia state law - bring proof of vaccination), and tested negative for FeLV. All cats should be free from fleas, fungus, or other health problems. Any cat suspected of being ill, of having fleas, etc., is subject to removal from the show hall in accordance with CFA show rules. All claws must be clipped prior to benching. General: CFA rules will be strictly enforced. A copy of the Show Rules may be obtained for $5.00 from CFA, PO Box 1005, Manasquan, NJ 08736 or ordered online at www.cfainc.org/catalog/index.html. All Championship, Premiership, and registered Kitten entries will be scored for CFA National and Regional awards. Registration numbers must be printed in the catalog. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to check entry confirmation and notify entry clerk of any errors. Parade of Breeds: Parade of Breeds presentations will be on Saturday and Sunday. If you are able to bring a cat for the presentation, please contact our coordinator, Deb Curtis at TheDarkSideCat@aol.com or via phone at 703-421-7250. Supplies and Miscellaneous: Litter will be provided at the show hall. You should bring litter boxes, food, bowls, and any other supplies needed by your feline friend. Is This Your First show? Please indicate on your entries! We will try to bench you with someone experienced. Agility Entries: Agility entries are open to entered exhibitors for their entered cats or cats brought specifically for agility. You may pre-enter your agility cat using the special form on the National Capital Web site or enter at the show. If the cat is not entered in the show and you pre-enter you will get one cage (single opening) with the entry. If you are not pre-entering and will need extra cages, be sure to order them with your show entry. If cat IS entered in the show, it is an additional $10 to participate in agility with the cat and an extra opening is not provided. Check-In and Hours: Check-in on Saturday is from 8-9:30 AM at the show hall. Judging will start at 10 AM Saturday and 9:30 AM Sunday. Advertised show hours are 9:30 - 5:00 Saturday and 9:30 - 4:00 Sunday. No entries, with the exception of kittens, may leave the show hall before the end of the advertised show hours without the permission of the Show Manager. Single cage size is 22" x 22" x 22". National Capital reserves the right to substitute judges in case of emergency. Show Hall: The Dulles Expo & Conference Center (formerly the Capital Expo Center) is located on Rt. 28 at Willard Road in Chantilly, Virginia. The phone number is 703-378-0910. THIS IS A NON-SMOKING FACILITY. The show hall is air conditioned and wheelcharir accessible. People food is provided and there is plenty of free parking. Junior Showmanship: Junior Showmanship Ring will be on Sunday-only. Junior Showmanship is for youngsters 8 - 15 years old who want to learn about cat care and showing. For more information, visit cfa.org/shows/jr-showmanship.html. Breed Booths: Breed Booths are welcomed and encouraged. If you would like to bring a breed booth to showcase your breed, please contact our booth coordinator Laurie Coughlan via email at lecoughlan@aol.com. You will be provided two double cage spaces free of charge to set up your booth. If you want a 6’ table, there is a charge of $20. If you are bringing the breed booth you must indicate this on the entry form for appropriate benching and indicated if you need a table. Vendors: This show is noted for having some of the best vendors available. If you want to join the show as a vendor, contact Dawn M. Shiley- Danzeisen or Frank Danzeisen at skogeier@erols.com or phone 703-489-0698. Show Hotel: The Holiday Inn Select , Chantilly-Dulles Expo Center, is located within walking distance of the show hall. National Capital has secured a room rate of $99 singe/double. The hotel provides transportation to and from the airport. To make a reservation and be included in the National Capital Block, please call 703-815-6060 and reference the “National Capital Cat Show.” The room block will be held until Aug. 16, 2007. For additional Information, go to the Club's Web Site www.nationalcapitalcatshow.com Show Flyer (PDF) Directions Alternate Hotels Entry Forms Back to |