2021 Competitions

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Welcome from the President

Our competitions have been showcasing the very best of Queensland since the first Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) in 1876.

Competitions are the heart of the Show, rewarding and recognising our exhibitors, and highlighting the vital role agriculture plays in our everyday lives.

As you know, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we made the decision last year to cancel the 2020 Ekka.

Remarkably, we were able to run eight of our competition sections in a modified format during the worldwide pandemic.

More than 3,300 competition entries were received, which was pleasing to see during such an uncertain and challenging year.

Our Young Judges, Digital Photography and Bush Poetry competitions were moved online, introducing a new audience to our much-loved Ekka traditions.

The Digital Photography Competition was hugely successful, attracting 1,850 entries - up an incredible 2,000 per cent on 2019.

We are planning for the gates to open this August and are delighted all 42 of our competition sections will return for Ekka 2021.

Our virtual competitions will also stay, as we continue to embrace the digital age to expand the growth and reach of our traditions.

In 2021, the Show will open on a Saturday (August 7), running for nine days instead of 10, maintaining two full weekends and the Ekka public holiday.

We remain committed to showcasing our wonderful agricultural traditions and look forward to bringing our exhibitors back together again to celebrate what makes Queensland great.

Good luck with your entries and we look forward to seeing you at our fantastic comeback 2021 Royal Queensland Show.

David ThomasRNA President

143rd ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW

SATURDAY 7 – SUNDAY 15 AUGUST 2021

ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP CAT COMPETITION

PRESENTED BY BLACK HAWK Conducted under the standards of the Australian Cat Federation Inc.

Council Steward Mr Lionel J Blumel

Honorary Council Steward Mr Robbie Walker

APPLICATIONS TO ENTER CLOSE Friday 25 June 2021 at 5.00pm

JUDGING COMMENCES FROM 9.30am Shorthair Kittens Saturday 7 August 2021 Longhair Kittens Sunday 8 August 2021 Companions Sunday 8 August 2021 Shorthair Cats Monday 9 August 2021 Longhair Cats Tuesday 10 August 2021 Group Specials & Supremes Saturday 14 August 2021 Kitten Show Sunday 15 August 2021 Desexed Cat Show Sunday 15 August 2021

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE OF EXHIBITS All cats to be benched by 8.30am daily and remain on exhibition to 5.00pm

ENTRY FEES Cat Show Saturday 7 – Tuesday 10 August 2021

CLASS ENTRY FEES 2K to 4D; 1C to 2C (General Classes)

RNA Member $20 per exhibit

Non RNA Member $25 per exhibit

Kitten and Desexed Cat Show Sunday 15 August 2021

CLASS ENTRY FEES 5K (Entry Class); 5D (Entry Class)

RNA Member $20 per exhibit Non RNA Member $25 per exhibit

Hire Cage/s $12.00 per cage per competition

** NOTE TO ALL EXHIBITORS **

1. Clear photocopies of each animal’s registration certificate is to be attached to the Application to Enter Form. The classnumber entered is to be written on the photocopy.

2. Vaccination Certificates for each kitten are to be attached to the Application to Enter Form. See regulations for moreinformation.

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The RNA wishes to thank the following supporters who have contributed towards the CAT Competition

Abysrok Abyssinians Amjance Ragdolls

Aussieposhpaws Bengals Birchfield British Shorthairs

Birman Cat Fanciers Club of Queensland Inc. British Shorthair & Feline Friends Inc.

Capalaba Cat Cottage Cat Shows Online

Catarama Boarding Cattery Catography

Chaynikoty Siberian Cats Duart Scottish Folds

Feline Control Council of Queensland Inc. Flash Felines Inc.

Gold Coast Cat Club Inc. Kenloch Persians an d Exotic Shorthairs

Manis Sphynx Miakoschka Siberians

Nibbel Tonkinese Prideshill Siberians

Queensland Feline Association Inc Reshky British Shorthairs

Shawtop Persians Vans & Bi-Colours Stenmah Birmans

Tipasheena Ragdolls

If you are interested in becoming a supporter of the Cat Competition, please contact Dimity Vowles | E: dvowles@royalqueenslandshow.com.au | T: 07 3253 3993

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SUPPORTED BY

Diane Davidson (New Zealand) NZCF All Breeds Judge

Judging: Shorthair Kittens Saturday 7 August 2021

Longhair Kittens Sunday 8 August 2021

Companions Sunday 8 August 2021

Shorthair Cats Monday 9 August 2021

Longhair Cats Tuesday 10 August 2021

Diane registered her prefix “Askari” with the New Zealand Cat Fancy Inc (NZCF Inc.). In 1980 Persians were her love then, a few years later her love for breeding Exotics started and she has had great success taking away many National Awards as well as the well sort after NZCF Inc. “Breeders Awards of Merit”.

In 1985, Diane was accepted onto the NZCF Inc Longhair Judges School, from there went on to become a Longhair Tutor Judge. Having always admired the beauty of the Shorthair breeds, in 1995 she was accepted onto the Shorthair Judges School and become a fully qualified All Breeds Judge and Tutor.

Dianne and her husband had a Motel business in Auckland from 1984 to 2014. Life was rather hectic between breeding cats and looking after the business with a bit of travelling on the side. Now they enjoy retirement life and spent a couple of years renovating their 1930’s home, having had the pleasure of enjoying it for a few years she feels that it’s now time to move on to something a little smaller and easier to look after. Like all breeders they have had the interruption that COVID-9 brought into their lives making them so aware of how precious life is and treasure the freedom they have on this side of the world where they can enjoy getting together and carrying on with the hobby they all so enjoy and cherish.

Diane enjoys the challenge that judging brings especially with the many different breeds on the show bench. As a Judge it is important to keep up with the subtle changes that breeds go through over the years, when it comes to style and type. These days, what we see on the show bench is a more modern version of breeding with the health and nature of each breed being a high priority for the concerned breeder.

Chris Lowe (New Zealand) NZCF International All Breeds Judge

Judging: Shorthair Kittens Saturday 7 August 2021 Longhair Kittens Sunday 8 August 2021 Companions Sunday 8 August 2021 Shorthair Cats Monday 9 August 2021 Longhair Cats Tuesday 10 August 2021

Chris fell in love with Persians as a teen and it was not long before she applied for her prefix CHRISTOS to breed these beautiful cats. To be closely followed by Exotics as well as also breeding Siamese and Oriental Shorthairs. She has enjoyed some wonderful show days with her daughter including Supreme Exhibit at a number of National Shows.

Chris was presented with her Life Membership of NZCF in 2010. Her currently role with NZCF are Provisional Registar, Breed Standards Advisory Council Secretary and All Breeds Tutor Judge. Entering the NZCF Judges Training Programme.

She entered the NZCF Judges Training Programme and qualified as a Longhair Judge in 1981 and later extending her license to All Breeds in 1989. Chris is honoured to be listed as a CFA Guest Judge and is working towards becoming a CFA Approved Guest Judge. She thoroughly ehoyes the judging scene, the forward thinking of exhibitors working with improvement of their chosen breeds and the interaction between exhibitors and cat lovers from all walks of life. Chris has judged in Australia, The Netherlands, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Thailand and China.

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2021 ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP CAT COMPETITION JUDGES

Margaret Harris (New Zealand) NZCF All Breeds Judge

Judging: Group Specials & Supremes Saturday 14 August 2021

Margaret’s love for cats started with her “Teddy Bear” as hers was a real live Siamese and in hindsight must have been from the very first Siamese in Canterbury.

Herself and husband David did not actually apply for the” Iluka or Tartarus” Prefix until the mid-1980’s, by which time had already been showing Pets for several years. Over the years they have bred and shown, Siamese & Orientals, Burmese & Mandalay’s, British & Scottish Folds, with all the associated family groups for these breeds, Russian Blue & Whites, and 3 Exotic Neuters, they have both exported and imported many cats around the world.

Then Margaret became a Shorthair Judge followed up by completing further studies and achieving Senior All Breeds status. Everything went well with assignments all over Australia and NZ. National and Royal shows through to small club shows, all equally enjoyable and memorable.

That was until the 2010/11 Earthquake shook Christchurch. Their Cat breeding days were quite clearly over. Their cats were dispersed far and wide as their home was to need major repairs. It took over 5 years before thier home was rebuilt. During this time Margaret needed to step away from Cats completely, so just under 3 years ago Margaret resigned as a Judge. Now their house and life has been rebuilt, Margaret has been accepted back as an All Breeds by NZCF.

Margaret and Dave have have a Grey Nomad Caravan, two children and six lovely grandchildren. They have one very spoilt and much loved cat, Adeyla, their only remaining Russian Blue from their breeding days.

Jenny Weekes (New South Wales) ACF All Breeds Judge

Judging:

Kitten Show Sunday 15 August 2021 Desexed Cat Show Sunday 15 August 2021

Jenny has owned cats her entire life, starting with farm cats as a child. She purchased her first pet Birman in 1990 and her first breeding Birman in 1994 . With her husband Greg they have bred Birmans in Canberra, Townsville, Wellington (NZ) on the Gold Coast and now at Murrumbateman. Her first prefix – Kachin was granted in Canberra in 1994 and her current prefix – Sunsoar was granted in 1997. They have achieved many major awards at specialist and All Breed shows including Birman Cat Fanciers Qld Best Female Kitten 2008 and 2010 and Supreme Exhibit 2010 and 2012.

On the Gold Coast in 2006 she was able to commence training to become a judge and gained my Companion Cat licence in 2007 with QFA, followed by a Group 1 (Longhair) licence in 2009. I became an All Breeds Judge in 2014. While living in New Zealand she developed the quarterly magazine, Flash Cats which she continued to edit for several years after returning to Australia. Prior to moving to Murrumbateman, She has held various positions including the Secretary of QFA Inc., Secretary of the Birman Cat Fanciers of Qld Club and President of the Gold Coast Cat Club.

She and her husband are enjoying their life in Murrumbateman and share their home with their Birmans, and three Alpacas Cherokee, Magic and Warlock. Aside from her cat related activities she enjoys patchwork quilting, web site development, travelling and spending time with the grandchildren.

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2021 ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP CAT COMPETITION JUDGES

Barbara LaRocca (Queensland) ACF All Breeds Judge

Judging: Kitten & Desexed Show Sunday 15 August 2021

Barbara grew up with a black and white domestic cat, which came from a litter of kittens, which her mother had rescued. In the early 1980’s she met and instantly fell in love with the Burmese breed. In 1984, she acquired her first breeding queen and registered her Prefix Riokay.

In 1987, Barbara began her Shorthair judges training with the Queensland Feline Association and while she was studying the different shorthair breeds made the decision to breed Abyssinians.

Barbara has also bred and imported Somalis from Hawaii and bred Burmillas, Tonkinese, and Maine Coons. Barbara completed her training as a Longhair judge in 1991 and was elevated to the All Breeds Judges panel. Under her Riokay prefix, Barbara has won many major awards with her Burmese and Abyssinians as well as Supreme Exhibit.

In past years, Barbara has had numerous Best Kitten & Cats of the Year with QFA and has twice achieved Group 3 Prefix of the Year. Barbara has judged in all States and Territories of Australia and New Zealand on many occasions and has also judged in Kuala Lumpur, Germany and the Netherlands in 2011 and in South Africa in 2013 China 2019 and in Texas 2019 for CFAUSA.

Barbara has held positions within QFA since joining the cat fancy in 1984. First as a club Delegate to QFA then Vice President and then in 2002 was elected as President of the QFA Inc. a position that she held until 2015 when she did not seek re-election. In 2017 Barbara returned as President until 2019. Barbara served as QFA President for a total of 15 years. Currently she is President of the Gold Coast Cat Club and the Burmese Cat Fanciers Club of Qld.

The RNA reserves the right at all times at its absolute discretion without assigning any reason to: (a) substitute a Judge when necessary;(b) re-allocate Judging days for a particular breed.(c) if entries numbers require an extra Judge, appoint an additional Judge if necessary.

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2021 ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP CAT COMPETITION JUDGES

GENERAL REGULATIONS The attention of Exhibitors is drawn to the fact that all entries that are accepted will be subject to the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland Act 1971, as well as to the By-Laws, General Regulations of the Association and any Competition Specific Regulations which appear in this schedule.

Judging will be performed by a panel of Judges appointed by the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland.

No refunds will be made after close of entry. No refunds will be given for entries not presented or not adhering to the schedule regulations.

If COVID-19 recommendations and mandates advised by the Federal and State Governments mean the competition class you entered cannot proceed in 2021, the RNA will issue a full refund of your entry fee.

NOTICE TO INTENDING EXHIBITORS

Entries for EKKA 2021 can ONLY be made online through our Exhibitor Portal. Entries submitted other than on the online portal will be returned to the Exhibitor and, unless all requirements are submitted online by 5.00pm on the Application to Enter closing date, as shown in the Schedule, they will not be considered.

As a condition for acceptance of all entries, all exhibitors/ competitors agree to the following:

• All information submitted as part of my exhibitorprofile is true and correct, including taxation statusand bank account information.

• Neither myself nor my family members will indulge inany social, professional or other interaction with anofficial or judge contracted or sub- contracted by theRNA before or during the Royal Queensland Show.

PRIVACY STATEMENT

You can be assured that the privacy of your personal information is of the utmost importance to us. The information provided by you in any application for membership or application to enter is used by the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) to offer member services or to organize and conduct competitions at the Royal Queensland Show. By applying for membership or entering such competitions you consent to provide such details as your name, address and exhibit details. Competition information may be made available to the media and included in RNA publications.

The exhibitor irrevocably consents to the RNA publishing or reproducing in any manner whatsoever any particulars or information in relation to their exhibits; the publication or reproduction may be in a printed form or visual image through electronic means and/or on the internet. Your information will not be disclosed without your consent for any other purpose unless required by the law. By providing your email address you are consenting to receive communications from us relating to the Royal Queensland Show. For full privacy details visit https://www.rna.org.au/privacy-policy.aspx

PRIZE MONEY

1. Prize Money stated in the Schedule excludes GST.2. GST will be added to the Prize Money for Exhibitors

who are registered for GST purposes. Prize money willbe paid into your nominated bank account by 31October following the Show.

3. The Association will provide a “Recipient Created TaxInvoice” to Exhibitors who are registered for GST purposes.

4. All cash prizes and trophies must be claimed within sixmonths from the closing date of the Royal Queensland Show.Prizes not claimed and by that date will be considered tohave lapsed, and the amount will become a donation to theAssociation. (RNA By-Laws)

WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY

1. The Brisbane Showgrounds are a designated Workplacewithin the meaning of the Workplace Health and SafetyAct 2011 and exhibitors/competitors are required toensure that they and all persons under their direction orcontrol, including their contractors or sub-contractors,comply with all requirements of the Act and the RNAholds each exhibitor responsible to discharge itsobligations to provide and maintain a safe place andsystem of work during occupation by the exhibitor of anyarea of the Showgrounds.

2. Each exhibitor/competitor will assess the risk tothemselves, staff, volunteers, family, other exhibitors, RNAstaff, show visitors, children and any person foreseeablyaffected by the presentation of their exhibit.

3. Risks identified by exhibitors/competitors will beeliminated or controlled by the exhibitor/competitor andparticular attention will be paid to ensuring public safetyand safety of other exhibitors/competitors.

4. Exhibits will only be held and handled by competent personswhose experience is known to the exhibitor/competitor.

5. A “No Smoking Policy” will be strictly adhered to andpoliced by exhibitors/competitors and all are advised thatthe use of Primus stoves, any heating or lightingappliances of a like character, or any naked light, isstrictly prohibited in the pavilions.

6. Any exhibitors/competitors intending to bring electricalequipment to the Showgrounds will be required to ensurethat such equipment is fitted with residual currentprotection and that all electrical leads, tools andappliances have been inspected by a licensed electricalcontractor and currently tagged. The use of doubleadaptors is prohibited, and all power boards must also betested and tagged.

7. All exhibitors/competitors will comply with the requirementsof the Act and its Regulations and Standards in every otherrespect. This is essential for the safety of all exhibitors/competitors and the general public. The Act imposes verysevere penalties in the event of noncompliance with itsprovisions. Anyone who do not comply will not be allowedto exhibit at the Royal Queensland Show.

8. The Brisbane Showgrounds is subject to a Special FacilityLicense issued under the Liquor Act 1992 and strict lawsrelated to the consumption and possession of liquor acrossthe Brisbane Showgrounds site. The consumption orpossession of liquor outside of the licensed bar areas is notauthorized by the RNA and in many cases may be anoffence for which on the spot fines can be issued by Policeand Liquor Licensing Investigators.

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DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

132. It there is any inconsistency between By-laws 133 -153 and any other By-laws of the Association, By-laws133 - 153 will prevail.

133. The functions of the Disciplinary Committee shall beto hear and determine all complaints, allegations andother matters relating to:

a) prohibited substances, as defined in these By-lawsor Sectional Regulations.

b) any alleged breach of the Rules, By-Laws andRegulations of the Association by an exhibitor andrelating to an exhibit or to a competition, except ifthe alleged breach is of a kind that the Chairmanof a Sectional Committee considers is of a lessserious nature and should properly be dealt withby the Sectional Committee, and

c) any other alleged breach of the Rules, By-Lawsand Regulations of the Association that may bereferred to Disciplinary Committee pursuant to By-Law 137 (a).

147. The Disciplinary Committee may announce itsdecision orally or in writing. A decision that isannounced orally shall have effect in accordancewith its terms.

148. If the opinion of the Disciplinary Committee is notunanimous, the decision of the majority shall prevail. Ifthe Disciplinary Committee are equally divided on anyquestion concerning the guilt or innocence of a person,the question shall be resolved in that person’s favour.

149. If the Disciplinary Committee considers that there hasbeen a breach of the rules, By-laws or regulations ofthe Association, it may impose such a penalty as itconsiders to be appropriate, including withoutlimitation:

a) a reprimand.b) a monetary fine (payable at such time/s as the

Disciplinary Committee may determine) c) withdrawal or withholding of any award or

ribbon.d) disqualification in respect of any class.e) expulsion from the Showground.f) where the person concerned is a member,

a suspension or termination of thatmembership.

g) a ban.h) exclusion.i) prohibiting a Person from exhibiting or

competing at the current Show or at any futureShow.

j) a direction that an Exhibit be removedfrom the Showground.

k) any other mandatory requirement; andl) any other penalty provided for in

other regulations of theAssociation.

150. There shall be no appeal from any decision ofthe Disciplinary Committee.

INSURANCE

161. The RNA may (but is not obliged to) take out a policy ofinsurance in respect of the legal liability on the part ofan Exhibitor for loss or damage suffered by a third partycaused by any act or omission of an Exhibit or theExhibitor.

162. The RNA, RNA Staff Members and Officials of the RNAare not liable to any Exhibitor if the RNA fails to take outa policy of insurance effectively protecting any Exhibitoror Exhibit, or if any such policy does not operate toindemnify the Exhibitor in respect of the loss or damagein question.

REGULATIONS & BY-LAWS

All Entries and Exhibitors are subject to RNA Regulations and By- Laws set out in this schedule as well as other By-Laws that may pertain to this competition.

The RNA always reserves the right at its absolute discretion without assigning any reason to: a) substitute a Judge when necessary.b) re-allocate Judging days for a particular breed.c) if entries numbers require an extra Judge,

appoint an additional Judge if necessary.

Full copies of the RNA By-Laws may be obtained upon application to the Competitions Department.

If you are unsure of any of the rules stated in this schedule or your eligibility to enter the competition, please contact the entries department at entries@royalqueenslandshow.com.au

GOODS AND SERVICES TAX

The RNA’s ABN is 41 417 513 726

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CAT COMPETITION REGULATIONS

1. Judging will commence at 9.30am.

2. All Cats are to be benched by 8:30am each day and remainon exhibit to 5:00pm.

3. Only the owner or their representative may remove theexhibit at the end of the day.

4. If the exhibitor arrives after the stipulated benching time,and judging has commenced, then the exhibitor will forfeitbeing judged in that Ring and must wait until the judge hascompleted judging before benching their exhibit.

5. Any cat entered for competition and present at the Showmay not be withdrawn from competition without theconsent of the Councillor in Charge.

6. Prize Cards and Ribbons won at the current RoyalQueensland Show may be displayed once judging iscompleted. Any Ribbons won outside of this Show cannotbe displayed.

7. Should any question arise for which no specific guidance isprovided; the matter shall be referred to the Councillor incharge whose decision on the matter shall be final.

8. It is an offence for any person to remove or alter thelocation of any exhibit from the cages allocated. Failure toobserve this requirement may result in withdrawal of theexhibits. You are required to seek prior approval from theCouncillor in Charge before any changes are made.

9. Any exhibit, if found to be entered in the wrong class, willbe transferred to the correct class.

10. No kitten under the age of twelve (12) weeks is permitted tobe shown.

11. All exhibits (except Companion Cats) must be registered,and registration numbers listed on the application to enter.

12. A photocopy of each exhibit’s registration certificate mustbe uploaded as part of each application.

13. Entries for exhibits registered with any other Australian bodyother than ACF or CCCA affiliates must be accompanied bya 4-generation pedigree. Entries must be received insufficient time to allow the registrar to verify that the exhibitspedigree conforms to ACF breeding guidelines.

14. Registration pending will not be accepted.

15. No Exhibit will be reclassified for colour or pattern at theShow.

16. Any exhibit found to have colouring matter or powder willbe disqualified. No grooming is to be done on JudgingTables.

17. All exhibits must have claws clipped (front and back).

18. All exhibits must be entered in Show with information(including colour and pattern) as detailed on theirregistration certificate. Exhibits must be judged accordingto this information. Adult exhibits (9 months and over)CANNOT be reclassified for colour or pattern.Kittens may be reclassified before judging or during the firstring of judging with the owner’s consent on theunderstanding that the kitten cannot be changed again forthe duration of the show.

19. Any exhibit showing fractious or aggressive behaviour tobeing handled in any ring will be disqualified from all rings.

20. Exhibitors with their exhibits must enter and exit theshowgrounds via Gate 2 before and after show. Detailspertaining to drop off and collection procedures will beadvised to exhibitors closer to show.

21. All Exhibits will only be allowed onto the Showgrounds if ina carriage container.

22. All Exhibitors must supply their own coloured cage curtainsand provide own cage or hire cage available.

Approved show cage measurements for people purchasingtheir own cages are:Small: 62.5cm Wide x 46.0cm Deep x 52.0cm HighLarge: 78.9cm Wide x 48.3cm Deep x 56.0cm High

23. The cages must be lined on both sides and the back with asolid material (e.g. polyflute) to prevent cats from havingcontact with other cats. Exhibitors may place this linerinside the cage or affix it securely to the outside.

24. Cage hire available at a cost of $12.00 per cage.

25. Any complaint must be in writing and must beaccompanied by a fee of $50.00 and must be lodged withinseven (7) days of the last day of Show.

HOW TO ENTER

Entries for 2021 must be made online at the Online Entries Portal

Entry submissions must include all requirements as shown in the Schedule before being submitted to the competition. Entries that do not include all the correct information after the Entries Close date are liable to be disqualified from the competition with no refund of entry fees.

PASS ALLOCATION

Competitor Entry Passes will be allocated to Exhibitors on the following basis for each day of exhibiting: 1 to 4 entries – 2 passes 5 to 6 entries – 4 passes 7 or more entries – 6 passes

These passes will be sent out in the weeks leading up to the Show.

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VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

A report of outstanding vaccination certificates should be given to Council Steward to ensure the exhibitor meets this requirement.

Every kitten entered into the show must provide with the entry form a copy of its current F3 (or equivalent) vaccination certificate or documentation.

First vaccination must have been given at least14 days prior to the show. The certificate or documentation must be signed by the person who administered the vaccine and include the vaccine sticker label with date given and the kitten's breed, colour, sex and DOB. If on exhibition the certificate needs to be provided to the Honorary Council Steward on arrival.

DEFINITION OF GROUPS

Longhair: Aphrodite Longhair, Aphrodite Shorthair, Birman, Exotic Shorthair, Maine Coon, Nebelung, Neva Masquerade, Norwegian Forest Cat, Persian, Ragdoll, Siberian, Turkish Angora, Turkish Van

Shorthair: Abyssinian, American Curl, American Shorthair, Bombay, Australian Mist, Balinese, Bengal, British Shorthair, Burmese, Burmilla, Burmilla Longhair, Cornish Rex, Cymric, Cymric Stumpy, Devon Rex, Egyptian Mau, Foreign White, Foreign White Longhair, Japanese Bobtail, Korat, La Perm, LaPerm Longhair, Lykoi, Mandalay, Manx, Manx Stumpy, Munchkin, Ocicat, Oriental, Oriental Longhair, Peterbald, Pixiebob, Russian, Scottish Fold, Scottish Fold Longhair, Scottish Shorthair, Scottish Longhair, Selkirk Rex, Selkirk Rex Longhair, Siamese, Singapura, Snowshoe, Somali, Sphynx, Tonkinese, Toyger

AGE

The age of all Exhibits will be the actual age as at the first day of the Show.

Kittens must be atleast twelve (12) weeks and under nine (9) months of age. Kittens must be born between 6 November 2020 to 15 May 2021, with these dates inclusive. NO ENTRIES UNDER 12 WEEKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Cats must be nine (9) months of age and over, born on or before 7 November 2020.

PARKING

For more information on applicable entry gates and parking maps please visit: www.ekka.com.au/competitions/categories/animals/cats

No refunds (entry or car parking) will be made after close of entry.

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ROYAL QUEENSLAND CHAMPIONSHIP

CAT COMPETITION Presented by BLACK HAWK

Exhibits will be judged under the standard of the Australian Cat Federation Inc.

Saturday 7 August 2021, Sunday 8 August 2021 Monday 9 August 2021, Tuesday 10 August 2021

Saturday 14 August 2021 and Sunday 15 August 2021

JUDGES: Ring 1 & 2 Diane Davidson (New Zealand) Chris Lowe (New Zealand)

Group Specials and Supremes Margaret Harris (New Zealand)

Kitten and Desexed Cat Show Jenny Weekes (New South Wales) Barbara LaRocca (Queensland)

JUDGING ORDER: Saturday 7 August 2021 Shorthair Kittens

Sunday 8 August 2021 Longhair Kittens Companions

Monday 9 August 2021 Shorthair Entire & Desexed Cats

Tuesday 10 August 2021 Longhair Entire & Desexed Cats

Saturday 14 August 2021 Group Specials & Supremes

All Best in Group Kitten, Entire Cat, Desexed Cat and Best Champion from each ring for all Groups will be required for Supreme Judging on Saturday 14 August 2021. Exhibitors are required to collect entry passes from the Honorary Council Steward.

Sunday 15 August 2021 Kitten and Desexed Cat Show

Best in Show Awards per Ring

CLASSES: All kitten classes include entire and desexed kittens

Class 2K Kitten, 12 weeks and under 9 months Class 3E Entire, 9 months & over Class 4D Desexed, 9 months & over

Companions Companion exhibits must be desexed if over 6 months of age

Class 1C Companion Kitten, 12 weeks and under 9 months Class 2C Companion Desexed Cat, 9 months & over

Challenge Certificates will be distributed following the completion of the Judging on each day.

BEST OF BREED

RING ONE AND RING TWO

Best of Breed Product contributed by Black Hawk and Oz-Pet

Will be awarded to Kittens, Entire Cats and Desexed Cats on each day of judging. Overall Best of Breed will be awarded for Longhair Monday 9 August 2021 and Shorthair Tuesday 10 August 2021.

TOP 5

RING ONE and RING TWO Product contributed by Black Hawk and Oz-Pet

SHORTHAIR KITTENS Rosettes contributed by Manis Sphynx will be awarded for: Best in Show Reserve in Show Third Top 5 Fourth Top 5 Fifth Top 5

SHORTHAIR ENTIRE CATS Rosettes contributed by British Shorthair & Feline Friends Inc. will be awarded for: Best in Show Reserve in Show Third Top 5 Fourth Top 5 Fifth Top 5

SHORTHAIR DESEXED CATS Rosettes contributed by Flash Felines Inc. and Aussieposhpaws Bengals will be awarded for: Best in Show Reserve in Show Third Top 5 Fourth Top 5 Fifth Top 5

LONGHAIR KITTENS Rosettes contributed by Prideshill Siberians and Chaynikoty Siberians will be awarded for: Best in Show Reserve in Show Third Top 5 Fourth Top 5 Fifth Top 5

LONGHAIR ENTIRE CATS Rosettes contributed by Miakoschka Siberians and Birman Cat Fanciers Club of Queensland Inc. will be awarded for: Best in Show Reserve in Show Third Top 5 Fourth Top 5 Fifth Top 5

LONGHAIR DESEXED CATS Rosettes contributed by Flash Felines Inc. and Birman Cat Fanciers Club of Queensland Inc. will be awarded for: Best in Show Reserve in Show Third Top 5 Fourth Top 5 Fifth Top 5

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Companion Exhibits must be desexed if over 6 months of age

COMPANIONS Rosettes contributed by Capalaba Cat Cottage and Catography will be awarded for: Best in Show Reserve in Show Third Top 5 Fourth Top 5 Fifth Top 5

GROUP AWARDS

SHORTHAIR

Product contributed by Black Hawk & Oz-Pet will be awarded for: Best in Group Kitten Best in Group Entire Cat Best in Group Desexed Cat

Prize money contributed by Birchfield British Shorthairs will be awarded for: Best in Group Kitten ........................ $50

Prize money contributed by Duart Scottish Folds will be awarded for: Best in Group Entire Cat .................. $50 Best in Group Desexed Cat ............. $50

Trophy contributed by Manis Sphynx will be awarded for: Best in Group Kitten

Trophy contributed by Reshky British Shorthairs will be awarded for: Best in Group Entire Cat

Trophy contributed by Abysrok Abyssinians will be awarded for: Best in Group Desexed Cat

LONGHAIR

Product contributed by Black Hawk & Oz-Pet will be awarded for: Best in Group Kitten Best in Group Entire Cat Best in Group Desexed Cat

Trophy contributed by Amjance Ragdolls will be awarded for: Best in Group Kitten

Trophy contributed by Stenmah Birmans will be awarded for: Best in Group Entire Cat

Trophy contributed by Catarama Boarding Cattery will be awarded for: Best in Group Desexed Cat

SUPREME AWARDS

SUPREME ALL BREEDS CAT OF SHOW $200 and Sash Product contributed by Black Hawk $200 Oz-Pet Voucher $100 and Trophy contributed by the Queensland Feline Association Inc.

SUPREME COMPANION EXHIBIT Trophy

Voucher and Product contributed by Oz-Pet will be awarded for: Supreme Kitten of Show ..................$100 Supreme Entire Cat of Show ............$100 Supreme Desexed Cat of Show .......$100 Supreme Companion Exhibit ............$50

Product conttibuted by Black Hawk will be awarded for: Supreme Kitten of Show Supreme Entire Cat of Show Supreme Desexed Cat of Show Supreme Companion Exhibit

Trophies contributed by the Gold Coast Cat Club will be awarded for: Supreme Kitten of Show Supreme Entire Cat of Show Supreme Desexed Cat of Show

KITTEN and DESEXED CAT SHOW

Sunday 15 August 2021

Jenny Weekes (New South Wales) Barbara LaRocca (Queensland)

Class 5K Kitten 12 weeks and under 9 months Class 5D Desexed

RING ONE and RING TWO

Product contributed Black Hawk and Oz-Pet

SHORTHAIR KITTENS Rosettes contributed by Reshky British Shorthairs and Nibbel Tonkinese will be awarded for: Best in Show Reserve in Show Third Top 5 Fourth Top 5 Fifth Top 5

SHORTHAIR DESEXED CATS Rosettes contributed Feline Control Council of Queensland Inc. and Duart Scottish Folds will be awarded for: Best in Show Reserve in Show Third Top 5 Fourth Top 5 Fifth Top 5

LONGHAIR KITTENS Rosette contributed by Birman Cat Fanciers snd Tipasheena Ragdolls will be awarded for: Best in Show Reserve in Show Third Top 5 Fourth Top 5 Fifth Top 5

LONGHAIR DESEXED CATS Rosettes contributed by Feline Control Council of Queensland Inc. and Chaynikoty Siberians will be awarded for: Best in Show Reserve in Show Third Top 5 Fourth Top 5 Fifth Top 5

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BEST EXHIBITS IN SHOW

Ring One

Product contributed by Oz-Pet will be awarded for: Best Kitten in Show Best Desexed Cat in Show

Trophy contributed by Shawtop Persians Vans & Bi-Colours will be awarded for: Best Kitten In Show

Trophy contributed by Cat Shows Online will be awarded for: Best Desexed Cat In Show

Voucher and Product contributed by Oz-Pet will be awarded for: Best All Breeds Exhibit

Trophy contributed by Kenloch Persians and Exotic Shorthairs will be awarded for: Best All Breeds Exhibit

Ring Two

Product contributed by Black Hawk will be awarded for: Best Kitten in Show Best Desexed Cat in Show

Trophy contributed by Shawtop Persians Vans & Bi-Colours will be awarded for: Best Kitten In Show

Trophy contributed by Cat Shows Online will be awarded for: Best Desexed Cat in Show

Product contributed by Black Hawk will be awarded for: Best All Breeds Exhibit

Trophy contributed by Shawtop Persians Vans & Bi-Colours will be awarded for: Best All Breeds Exhibit

CAT BREED SHOWCASE

11, 12 & 13 August 2021

Breeders, Exhibitors and Breed Clubs are invited to participate in a Breed Display which will be over three (3) days of the Ekka. This will be an exceptional opportunity to promote your breed direct to a large visiting public each day.

The Breed Showcase will provide an informative, educational and interactive display for visitors to the Ekka. Breed talks for the public are held on each of the breed display days at 10.00am, 12.00pm, 2.00pm and 4.00pm.

As part of the Breed Showcase, the “Pat a Cat or Kitten” concept will excite visitors of all ages when exhibitors take cats from their cages during the day.

Participating exhibits will need to be on display from 9.00am to 4.30pm on the day of their display. Free entry to the Showgrounds on the day of their display will be provided to all participants in the Cat Breed Showcase.

Please advise MR. ROBBIE WALKER of your participation.

For further information on the Breed Showcase contact: Mr. Robbie Walker E: walker.robbie56@gmail.com P: 0429 422 131

PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD

A People’s Choice awardee will be announced on Saturday 14 August 2021. The Best of Show awardees from the main Championship Show Saturday 7 August to Tuesday 10 August in each ring will form the nominees for the public to vote for on Ekka Social Media.

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