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SCHEDULE 2018
ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW
CAT CHAMPIONSHIP
2018 SCHEDULE
The Royal Melbourne Show Cat Championship is conducted under the auspices of The Royal
Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV), in conjunction with The Governing Council of the Cat
Fancy Australia & Victoria Inc. (GCCFV) ), a member body of the Australian Cat Federation.
The Royal Melbourne Show Cat Championship is open to all members of The Australian Cat
Federation (ACF) and Co-ordinating Cat Council of Australia affiliates, and The Australian
National Cats Inc. Only breeds recognised by ACF may be exhibited.
2018 KEY DATES
Entries open: 1 July
Entried close: Friday 7 September
Judging at the Royal Melbourne Show: Monday 1 October – Tuesday 2 October
VENUE
Nicholas Pavilion (Pavilion 18 – Dog Pavilion)
Melbourne Showgrounds
Epsom Rd
Ascot Vale VIC 3032
(Melways: 28 F11)
JUDGES
Ring 1 Ring 2 Ring 3 Ring 4 Ring 5
DOUGLAS MYERS NICK TRICARICO LESLEY MORGAN IAN RIVETT MERYLE FRAME
(CFA) (QFA) (CAT) (GCCFV) (FCCV)
Monday 1 October Tuesday 2 October
Rings 1, 2 & 5 = Group 1 Rings 3 & 4 = Group 1
Rings 3 & 4 = Groups 2, 3 & 4 Rings 1, 2 & 5 – Group 2, 3 & 4
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Vetting occurs at the Nicholas Pavilion (Pavilion 18 – Dog Pavilion) at 7.00am – 8.30 am on each
day of the event. The veterinarian will be an RASV appointee.
GCCFV Show representative: Wendy Mieglitz
GCCFV reserves the right to alter judging assignments without notice.
ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW
CAT CHAMPIONSHIP
FEES
1 to 3 cats - $40 per cat.
4 or more cats - $35 per cat.
ENTRY IN ALL RINGS IS COMPULSORY.
PAYMENT
GCCFV accepts direct deposit or cheque.
Cheques
Please make cheques payable to GCCFV.
Direct deposit payment
BSB 083-125
Acc 81-042-7508
Proof of Payment or monies MUST accompany entries.
Entries must be on an official GCCFV entry form.
GCCFV reserve the right to refuse any entry.
NON-GCCFV MEMBERS MUST SUPPLY A COPY OF A CERTIFIED PEDIGREE FOR EACH CAT
ENTERED SHOWING REGISTERED NUMBER ISSUED BY THE CONTROLLING BODY OF
WHICH THE EXHIBITOR IS A FINANCIAL MEMBER .
Show Manager and returning officer
Linda Kitson
PO Box 429 Craigieburn Vic 3064
Ph 0408300392
Email lkitson1992@gmail.com
ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW
CAT CHAMPIONSHIP
MEET THE JUDGES
Douglas Myers - Cat Fanciers Association
Originally from North Carolina, Douglas is an All Breed judge
with long-standing experience within the Cat Fancy. Douglas
has contributed extensively on a volunteer-basis to the United
States Cat Fancier Association. Douglas is the former
President of Phoenix Feline Fanciers, and co-founder of The
Crafty Cat Club, North Carolina
Douglas began judging in 1993 and obtained All Breed status
with the Cat Fancier Association in 1998. He has judged
competitions all over the United States and the world. Douglas presently lives in Thailand.
Nick Tricarico - Queensland Feline Association
Nick is an All Breed judge with the Queensland Feline Association,
which is currently affiliated with the Australian Cat Federation. Nick
began judging in 1999 and obtained All Breed status in 2008.
Nick has experience in the Cat Fancy across Australia and New
Zealand, having judged in the Coordinating Cat Council of
Australia (CCCA) National Shows in Brisbane in 2004 and in
Melbourne in 2007, the World Cat Congress Show in Melbourne in
2010, and the New Zealand National Show in 2008.
Lesley Morgan - Cat Association of Tasmania
Throughout her career, Lesley has held various positions in
the Cat Fancy including head tutor judge, Tasmania; all
positions but Treasurer with the Cat Association of Tasmania;
and Acting President of The Australian Cat Federation (ACF).
Lesley has also managed multiple shows for the ACF.
Lesley has undertaken judging assignments in Australia and
around the world, including in Asia, Europe and the United
States.ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW
CAT CHAMPIONSHIP
Ian Rivett – The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy Victoria
& Australia
Ian is an All Breed judge, and experienced Siamese breeder.
Ian stumbled into the Cat Fancy almost forty years ago
through breeding a couple of Cats of the Year and Best in
Show winners. Since becoming an All Breed judge, Ian has
judged numerous competitions across Australia and in New
Zealand.
Meryle Frame – Feline Control Council of Victoria
Meryl became a Co-ordinating Cat Council of Australia
group 2 judge in 1993, group 1 in 2004 and group 3 in 2016
and is now a Feline Control Council of Victoria All Breed
judge. Meryl has judged in most states of Australia and
overseas in New Zealand, and has been involved with running
many shows.
Meryle was founding President of the Sunshine Cat Club and
has also served on a number of committees of several clubs.GCCFV SHOW ENTRY FORM
NAME OF EXHIBITOR: TELEPHONE:
______________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:
_____________________________________________________________P Code ____________________
Email address
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Monday 1 & Tuesday 2 OCTOBER 2018 No Cost Total
ENTRY IN ALL RINGS IS COMPULSORY
MAIN CLASS 1-3 exhibits $40.00 each $
4 or MORE $35.00 each $
CAGE HIRE (medium only) $10.00 $
CATALOGUE (ordered with entries) $10.00 $
ADVERTISING (FULL PAGE) $10.00 $
ADVERTISING (1/2 PAGE) $6.00 $
ADVERTISING (BUSINESS CARD) $4.00 $
TROPHY DONATION $
POSTAGE (SHOW PASSES) ($1.50 if not including a reply paid envelope with your entry) $
Where an email address is supplied and either no postage is paid or reply paid envelope
received, an electronic entry pass will be provided to your email address
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $
Please make cheques & money orders payable to GCCFV.
Direct Deposit details - BSB: 083-125; Account No. 81-042-7508; In description box insert
your name & RASV. If paying by Direct Deposit please include a copy of your payment
receipt with your entry
ENTRIES CLOSE Friday 7 September 2018. GCCFV reserves the right to refuse any entry.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Amount Received $__________ Date____/___/18 Signed_______________________________
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VETTING SLIP
NAME OF EXHIBITOR: ______________________________________________________
CAGE NAME OF EXHIBIT SEX CAT/KITTEN VET
NO. (Please use registered name)
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the details on the entry forms submitted by me are correct and
that I have read and understand the rules of the show as set out on the show schedule.
Signed: ______________________________ Date: ___________ CATALOGUE: YES / NOGCCFV SHOW ENTRY FORM
Please fill in all sections so that the show paperwork can be
done correctly
Breed: EMS Code:: Rego No:
Title (if any) Class Entered:
Name of Cat: Date of Birth:
Colour: Sex:
Sire:
Dam:
Breeder:
Owner: Member No:
Cage Size (please circle) Own Medium Own Double Medium Tall
I hereby certify, as the bona fide owner/lessee, that the particulars of the above cat are true
& correct and that I am entering this show at my own risk.
Signed …………………………………………………………………..……… Date……/……/……
GCCFV SHOW ENTRY FORM
Please fill in all sections so that the show paperwork can be
done correctly
Breed: EMS Code:: Rego No:
Title (if any) Class Entered:
Name of Cat: Date of Birth:
Colour: Sex:
Sire:
Dam:
Breeder:
Owner: Member No:
Cage Size (please circle) Own Medium Own Double Medium Tall
I hereby certify, as the bona fide owner/lessee, that the particulars of the above cat are true
& correct and that I am entering this show at my own risk.
Signed …………………………………………………………………..……… Date……/……/……GCCFV SHOW ENTRY FORM
Please fill in all sections so that the show paperwork can be
done correctly
Breed: EMS Code:: Rego No:
Title (if any) Class Entered:
Name of Cat: Date of Birth:
Colour: Sex:
Sire:
Dam:
Breeder:
Owner: Member No:
Cage Size (please circle) Own Medium Own Double Medium
I hereby certify, as the bona fide owner/lessee, that the particulars of the above cat are true
& correct and that I am entering this show at my own risk.
Signed …………………………………………………………………..……… Date……/……/……
GCCFV SHOW ENTRY FORM
Please fill in all sections so that the show paperwork can be
done correctly
Breed: EMS Code:: Rego No:
Title (if any) Class Entered:
Name of Cat: Date of Birth:
Colour: Sex:
Sire:
Dam:
Breeder:
Owner: Member No:
Cage Size (please circle) Own Medium Own Double Medium
I hereby certify, as the bona fide owner/lessee, that the particulars of the above cat are true
& correct and that I am entering this show at my own risk.
Signed …………………………………………………………………..……… Date……/……/……GCCFV SHOW RULES (Abbreviated) Updated Dec 2016
GROUPING OF BREEDS
All Cats & Kittens over 5 months old, including Companion Pets, must
Exhibits are judged according to ACF breed standard and divided into 4
be individually registered with a recognised Control Body before the
closing date for entries. (With exception of Companion cats on groups, which are:
2–show trial.)
Group 1: Aphrodite (LH & SH), Birman, Exotic, Maine Coon, Norwegian
All Kittens must be litter-registered and be at least 12 WEEKS old on
Forest Cat, Persian, Ragdoll, Siberian & Turkish Van.
the day of the show.
Exhibitors must provide an F3 Vaccination Certificate for ALL Group 2: Balinese, Foreign White, Foreign White Longhair, Oriental,
EXHIBITS. Kittens must have followed a recommended Oriental Longhair, Peterbald & Siamese.
vaccination regime (first vaccination at least 10 days prior to the
show) and all adults must have been vaccinated within the
Group 3: Abyssinian, American Burmese, American Curl, American SH,
previous 2 YEARS. The 1st adult vaccination must be given as
Australian Mist, Bengal, Bombay, British SH, Burmese, Burmilla, (SH &
closely as possible to 12 months after the final kitten
LH), Cornish Rex, Cymric, Devon Rex, Egyptian Mau, Japanese Bobtail
vaccination.
(SH & LH),Korat, LaPerm (SH & LH,) Mandalay, Russian, Scottish (SH &
All Companion Pets over 5 months old must be neutered LH), Scottish Fold (SH & LH), Selkirk Rex (SH & LH), Somali, Sphynx,
Lactating Queens may not be shown. Tonkinese, Manx, Ocicat, Pixiebob, Singapura & Snowshoe
Queens that are more than 4 weeks, or obviously, pregnant may not
be shown. Group 4: Companion Pets – Longhair, Shorthair
All exhibits must have their nails clipped, clean coats, clean ears, no
fleas, and no stitches. MAIN CLASSES AND THEIR
All exhibits must be inspected by the Veterinary Surgeon prior to CODES Group 1, 2 & 3 Adults
entering the hall. Any exhibit showing signs of infectious or
contagious disease or external parasites will be rejected. Title Female Male
Any exhibit that is rejected by the Veterinary Surgeon for infectious or Untitled FO MO
Champion FC MC
contagious disease must be removed from the venue immediately,
Grand Ch FGC MGC
along with all other cats that have travelled to the show with it. The
Double Grand Ch FDGC MDGC
opinion of the Veterinary Surgeon is final. Entry fees will not be Silver Ch FSilverC MSilverC
refunded. The exhibitor must obtain a veterinary clearance before Gold Ch FGoldC MGoldC
attending any further shows. Opal Ch FOpalC MOpalC
After veterinary inspection, each cat must be placed in the correct Sapphire Ch FSaphC MSaphC
cage. Exhibits over the age of 9 months are not permitted to share a Emerald Ch FEmldC MEmldC
cage until judging is completed, except at the discretion of the Show Ruby Ch FRubyC MRubyC
Manager. The exhibitor must provide curtains & a cushion or mat. Diamond Ch FDiamC MDiamC
These may be of any colour. Platinum Ch FPlatC MPlatC
Litter trays, water bowls, toys & covered hot water bottles may be left Group 1, 2 & 3 Neuters
in cages. Title Female Male
An exhibit may be disqualified if either it or its owner is identified to Untitled FN MN
the Judge before judging is finished. No names or identification marks Premier Neuter FPN MPN
are allowed in or on cages. Grand PN FGPN MGPN
CATS THAT SHOW AGGRESSION WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE Double Grand PN FDGPN MDGPN
DECLARED UNABLE TO BE HANDLED (UTH). THE CAT WILL BE Silver PN FSilverPN MSilverPN
SUSPENDED FOR THREE MONTHS. ON A SECOND OFFENCE, IT Gold PN FGoldPN MGoldPN
WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FOR LIFE. Opal PN FOpalPN MOpalPN
Cats that are unable to be safely carried to the table or sufficiently Sapphire PN FSaphPN MSaphPN
Emerald PN FEmldPN MEmldPN
handled for judging may be declared UNABLE TO BE JUDGED
Ruby PN FRubyPN MRubyPN
(UTJ). No cumulative penalty applies. Diamond PN FDiamPN MDiamPN
Any award may be withheld if the judge considers the exhibit has Platinum PN FPlatPN MPlatPN
insufficient merit
No powder, sprays or phenol may be used in the venue, or bleach on Group 1, 2 & 3 Kittens
cages. Age Female Male
All exhibits must travel to and from the venue in a suitable carry-box. Under 4 months FK4 MK4
Under 5 months FK5 MK5
Trophies, ribbons, prize cards etc placed on or under cages, during or
Under 6 months FK6 MK6
after judging, are the responsibility of the exhibitor and will not be Under 7 months FK7 MK7
replaced. Under 8 months FK8 MK8
Exhibitors may provide their own cages, as long as they conform to Under 9 months FK9 MK9
GCCFV guidelines. Exhibitors providing their own cages will be
eligible for free additional medium or double cage on one free for one Group 4 Companions
provided basis Title Female Male
Exhibitors may request medium, tall medium or double cages, on Kitten FK MK
payment of the fee stated on the schedule and these will be provided Untitled F M
by the show organisers, Star FS MS
Grand Star FG MG
On completion of the show, exhibitors must fold their cages and
Double Grand Star FDG MDG
stack them as directed, and remove all litter
Silver Star FSil MSil
Exhibitors are expected to behave with courtesy at all times and Gold Star FGold MGold
failure to do so may incur suspension from showing. Opal Star FOpal MOpal
Sapphire Star FSaph MSaph
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY Emerald Star FEmld MEmld
Entries are accepted on the condition that the exhibitor: Ruby Star FRuby MRuby
observes the rules and regulations of GCCFV and of the Club Diamond Star FDiam MDiam
accepts as final the decisions of Judges and GCCFV
acknowledges that the cats are entered at the exhibitor’s own Entries to be on GCCFV entry form with EMS code for breed, colours
risk. Whilst every care is taken, GCCFV and the Club shall not be and pattern filled in
held responsible for exhibits or personal property.
does not exhibit a cat or kitten that has been exposed to any
infectious or contagious disease within a period of 21 days prior STATUS CHANGES (Title changes)
to the show. You should notify the Returning Officer as soon as your cat
qualifies for a new title. This MUST be done by the date on the
The club conducting the show or GCCFV has the right to refuse any
entry that contravenes these rules or any exhibitor who does not comply schedule.
with the Rules of GCCFV or who is guilty of conduct unworthy of an
exhibitor. If you are unsure of anything, please contact the Returning Officer.ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW
CAT CHAMPIONSHIP
ADDITIONAL EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
Entry Submission
• For each exhibit that is entered ONE free entry ticket is supplied.
• For each exhibit that is entered please ensure that you have specified the exact colour,
pattern and description of that cat/kitten and whether it is longhair or shorthair (e.g. Blue
Spotted Tabby Scottish Longhair).
• Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope so that passes & drop off/pickup information
can be sent to you. Where this is not provided, nor postage paid for, an electronic entry
pass will be sent to your email address as listed on your entry form. Note that the
electronic entry passes are not transferable.
• Non GCCFV registered exhibits must supply a copy of the exhibit’s certified pedigree for
entry to be eligible.
• No refund of entry fees will be made after the closing date of entries.
• Payment of Fees: When paying fees by cheque exhibitors must ensure that sufficient
funds are available at the time of entry. Failure to do so may result in non-acceptance of
entries.
• Title Upgrades must be submitted by Monday 8.00pm 24th September 2018. This must
be emailed to the show manager: lkitson1992@gmail.com and an email receipt will be
sent upon receipt of title upgrade.
• No title upgrades will done on the day of the show.
Arrival and Departure Times
• Entry ticket can be used for drop off, if you have an exhibit in your vehicle.
• Location: Enter via Gate 7 from Leonard Cres.
• Time: drop off via Gate 7 from 6.30am; pick up after 5.00pm.
• Parking: in Flemington Race Course or in the surrounding streets.
• Vetting in: 7.00am to 8.30am
• Judging commences: 9.00am
• Departure: After 5pm. All exhibits must be on show for public viewing until 5pm.
• Cats MUST be benched by 8.45am on each day of judging.
Location of Exhibits
Cats will be exhibited in the Nicholas Pavilion number 18 on the showground map. This venue is
shared with the dog section & has an asphalt floor.
Veterinary Inspection
All cats must arrive by 8.30am on judging days for examination by the nominated veterinary
surgeon.
If approved, cats must be benched at once. No person, except the owner or his representatives,
will be allowed in the benching area until after the cats have been examined and benched.
Any cat which shows symptoms of any disease, is parasite infected and/or dirty, must be removed
from the Showground immediately.ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW
CAT CHAMPIONSHIP
If any exhibit is rejected on the grounds of infectious or contagious disease, then no other exhibits
that have travelled with the rejected exhibit may be shown. The vet’s decision is final.
Exhibitors Please Note
Supreme Exhibits: A points system will determine the Supreme Exhibit & the Supreme
Companion Exhibits. Each judge will decide their Best In Ring winner after they have finished
judging all groups. These exhibits will be individually assessed and placed 1 to 5 by each of the
judges. A points system (eg 5, 4, 3, 2, 1) will be used independently by each judge to place the
exhibits 1 to 5. The cat which receives the highest number of points as allocated by all 5 judges
will be determined as the winner of the Supreme in show.You can also read
