Guidelines for new exhibitors

The show is designed to be a fun day for you where you will learn about what happens at a cat show

First of all, make sure to enter!

Make sure you have entered your cat or kitten. Entries need to be completed and with the entry clerk before the entries close date, found on the Show Schedule.

Before show preparation

Grooming

Groom your cat regularly as this will reduce the cat hair on the day and take out the summer and winter coats.

A couple of days before the show give your cat a good groom, (different breeds require different grooming, if unsure about how to best care for your cat’s coat, please ask.)
Make sure ears, eyes and nose are all clean, wipe your cats bottom, last. (Wipes are easy and less mess to use)
Please clip your cats nails the night before show, all 4 paws.
Make sure your cat is free from fleas
On the morning of the show, give the cat a finial once over, check and wipe eyes.

Your exhibit

Please bring your exhibit in a suitable carry cage (like the one you use when going to the vet). Also bring its vaccination certificate.

The exhibit will be in a show cage while you are at the show so it will need something to sit on (cushion, bed, blanket or towel).

And also, a small litter box in case it needs to go toilet during the day. (HCC will supply the litter).

The cages have wired sides so to make your exhibit feel more secure and relaxed you may like to decorate your cage with curtains (or a towel or fabric pegged or clipped or tied round the top) plus maybe a favourite toy too.

You may like to also bring some water and a small container for it to have a drink, and also a few little treats or cat biscuits in case it gets hungry, ideally it is best to put these in the cage AFTER your exhibit has been judged.

Yourself

You will be able to sit, watch and listen while your exhibit is being judged and it is a great opportunity to learn about this interesting hobby.

There will be food and drink on sale at the venue for when you get hungry and need something to eat, so bring some money for food and raffles.

While you are in the venue it is appreciated if you turn your cellphone to silent, as too much noise can often distract or upset the exhibits.

This is planned to be a fun and interesting day.

If you have any queries or questions, big or small, either on show day or before show day, or about entering please contact the show secretary by phone or email.

We are here to help you.