The Rules of Holding a Cat show in the Online Format
Cat show is cultural and educational event main goal which is:
- Increase qualities of recognized breeds within ICF standards and also domestic and experimental breeds; - Propaganda and popularization cat breeds; - Fostering a friendly attitude among the population.
Cat show held in online format which people can watch from any places in the world. Also show is carrying out judging with awarding places, certificates and rank the best of the best in the Show.
Cats from any other cat federations can be shown on ICF online Cat Show.
Cat can be listed on the website as a exhibitor after paid and confirmed application only.
Sign in on the Cat Show
When owner signing in a cat the first time owner need to show proof of lack of defects and limitation their cats which is:
Cats can be signed on the online show only in advance.
Application for the participation have to be paid in 3-5 days with confirmation or application will be canceled.
- Life checking cat in one of the ICF cat Clubs; - Submitting veterinarian certificate if owner can't bring a cat to the ICF cat club; - Submitting Certificate from Cat Show other federations.
Exhibitor can be changed no longer than 10 days before Show starts.
Cancellation of exhibition can be made without refund.
Owner making donation for exhibiting on the Show.
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Change a exhibitor
Show categories
AC
Advertising class. All cats shown without getting titles and certificates.
HPKC and HPAC
Household kittens and adults class. ICF welcomes Household Pet exhibitors. HPs also have a standard which is based on the condition of the cat. HPs are judged primarily on condition, beauty, and show presence. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and colors and patterns.
NBC
New breed class. These class are for new breeds and new colors. These cats are registered with ICF, but have not yet met the requirements for Championship status.
KC
Kitten class. Adapting texts and documents to a brand new market and readership, choosing a suitable writing style.
AC
Alter class. Conversion of speech (from an audio or video source file) into an electronic text document.
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Open class. Transcribing the voice-over and the titles in the video. A synchronization of the subtitles and the video.
Benefits
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Show benefits can be given for ICF club members.
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Audience voting contests are held on the following nominations:
- Charm - Style and beauty - Harmony - Best photo
Rules for recording animals for competitions
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Each cat claimed for the exhibition is guaranteed to have one place in one of the spectator contests. In the application for the exhibition, it is necessary to specify what competition the cat will participate in.
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The winners of the audiences choice will be the nominees at the end of the exhibition for the "BIS" certificate and gifts.
Points for titles
Rating of the point;Point;Count of points
For breeding;Excellent;80 or more
Limit in the breeding;Very good;70 or more
Not for breeding;Good;60 or less
Awarding of points and titles
Name of the certificate;Letter definition;Amount of points;Mandatory amounts of rings to get a certificate
Kitten champion 3-9 month;Ch.;⩾90;3 rings
Champion 9 month or older;Ch.;⩾92;3 rings
International champion ;ICh.;⩾93;4 rings
Grand International Champion;GICh.;⩾95;6 rings
European champion ;ECh.;⩾95;6 rings
Grand European champion;GECh.;⩾97;9 rings
World Champion;WCh.;⩾98;10 rings
The organizers of the exhibition invite and compile a list of experts and determine their format of work in each ring.
Rights and responsibilities of the Cat Show organizers
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The examination is carried out in an online format on the first day of the exhibition, from two to four rings.
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The organizers of the exhibition establish the form of a application sheet, a diploma and Certificate for the title.
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The organizers of the exhibition inform the owners of the animals about the date of the event, posting information on the website of the Online cat show.
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In the event of an error (incorrectly specified by the organizers of the cat Date of birth), the owner has the right to correct them in a timely manner when contacting the organizers of the exhibition. The list of exhibitors of cats on-line is published on the website of exhibitions the day before the event to eliminate possible errors.
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Owners who have declared animals to participate in the cat exhibition in the format of online, are not entitled to claim a refund of the amount for reasons of personal nature. Claims of this kind are not considered by the organizers of the exhibition.
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Special prizes of the exhibition
Special Prizes
Special prizes can be awarded to cat owners, breeders catteries, clubs, systems that paid in advance and information provided after the first day of the show.
President's Gift
The ICF President's Gift can be presented at the awards ceremony! Special prize of judges, approved by the judge, if any.
All exhibitors receive a diploma with the results of the examination and an exhibition certificate.
The awards ceremony
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Winners of competitions receive certificates and gifts from the ICF system.
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The day of the Award Ceremony is appointed by the organizers of the exhibition; the information is posted on the exhibition's website page.
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At the award diplomas, certificates, etc. are sent.
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After the end of the exhibition, the winners receive gifts and negotiate their delivery with the organizers of the exhibition.
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The shelf life of documents from the Online show is six months.
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Conclusion
Visits
All members of the ICF professional cat clubs have the right to visit cat exhibitions online as many as they want.
Video needed
If the owner has recorded the cat for the cat show online, but has not provided a video clip of the cat in due time, the cat is considered absent. The exhibition fee is not refundable.
Cancellation
If the owner of the cat has registered it for the cat show online, but has changed his mind to participate in the event, the owner of the cat loses the right to get a refund as the organizers of the show should not be disrupted.
Replacement
The owner, having recorded the cat on the Online cat show, has the right to replace the animal in coordination with the organizers of the exhibition.
The benefits of online exhibitions
SIMPLICITY
These exhibitions are very convenient for pet owners, as the owners and their pets are home anywhere in the world, and the examination is conducted live online. Now to get the title, to make an exhibition career and get prizes has become convenient, economical and safe.
ADVERTISING
Advertising catteries. These exhibitions can be observed by cat lovers from anywhere in the world, which gives cattery breeders the opportunity to increase commerce and attract the attention of foreign nurseries.
NO STRESS
There is no stress for the animal, and it is also excluded the possibility to earn an infectious disease, which can be obtained, when a large number of animals are accumulated in one enclosed room.
Create video clips
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When creating a video clip, you need to strictly follow the rules of filming to accurately determine the merits and disadvantages of this cat.
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Pay attention to what you need to shoot to ensure a reliable assessment of the judge: - Show the head (face, profile, ear size and location and eye color); - Show the proportions of the animal (body, tail); - Show the color and color of the undercoat if it is available.
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Organizers may ask for a replacement video clip if: -There are strangers in the frame. -The cat is not visible for qualitative evaluation. -The cat's video against the background of a careless interior (repair). -Text and comments.
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Show the temperament of the animal (the cat should not be squeezed or frightened).
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The video clip should be no more than 1 minute without comment and with musical accompaniment.
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The video clip should be sent to us in the mail showing the nickname and exhibition number.