Where: Harper College
Sport/Wellness Center, Building M
1200 W Algonquin Rd
Palatine, IL
847-925-6467

Limit: 225
Format: 7 AB - 1 SP

Map to Show Hall

Vendor Manager: Barbara Sheahan, lsccvendor@gmail.com

Breed Booths: Our breed booths are very popular with the gate and we do get a large gate. For breed booth information contact Beverly Frenzel, injoi_osh@verizon.net.

Entries - No post dated checks - Waive signature on express deliveries. All fees must accompany entries. The entry clerk will phone COLLECT to clarify questionable entries. US Funds ONLY. Checks payable to LINCOLN STATE CAT CLUB, INC. $50 Returned Check Charge. No refunds for failure to bench. There will be a $10 substitution fee. The entry clerk will phone COLLECT to clarify questionable entries. Confirmation of entries will be sent to the exhibitor after receipt of the entry forms by the entry clerk. All mailed, faxed and online entries must be paid in full within 10 days of receipt or prior to start of the show, whichever is first; therefore, if you enter online, fees are due 10 days after you enter. Confirmation will be sent by email unless otherwise requested. A map of the area will be included with confirmation.

Information - Entries are limited to 225 cats. All championship, premiership and registered kitten entries will be scored for CFA National and Regional awards. All entries must be registered with CFA except kittens. No kittens under the age of four months will be allowed in the show hall. The show is licensed by the Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc. All CFA Show Rules will be strictly enforced. To obtain a copy of the current Show Rules, send your request with $5 to CFA, PO Box 1005, Manasquan, NJ 08736-1005. This is a non-vetted show. You are advised to have your entries inoculated by a licensed veterinarian against feline enteritis, feline rhinotracheitis, calici virus, rabies and be FeLV tested before entering. All claws of all entries must be clipped prior to benching. Litter will be provided. Please bring litter pans, water/food dishes and cat food. Cage size is 21" x 21" x 21". All cats must be brought into the show hall in a carrier.

Lincoln State Cat Club will take reasonable care to safeguard the property of exhibitors. Neither the club, its members, CFA or the Harper College will be liable for any loss or damage. All cats must be removed from the show hall at the close of the show Saturday night.

Show Hall - Our new 30,000 sq foot facility, Harper College Sports & Wellness Center, is located on the college campus at 1200 W Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL. 1.4 miles north of I-90 at Roselle Rd.
Exhibitor entrance will be off of Roselle Road, just north of Algonquin Road.
This is a lovely suburban campus with ample FREE PARKING and back door loading access. The show hall has central heating and is handicapped accessible. There are show hall loading doors with traffic assistance to ease entry and check-in. Directions and unloading information will be sent with your confirmation.

Airport - O'Hare Airport is located 20 minutes from the show hall. While the club cannot provide transportation to and from the show hall, cabs are accessible and many of the area hotels offer shuttle service.

Hotels - There are dozens of hotels and motels, in every price range, available within minutes of the show hall, in Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights and Palatine. We will post a list on our website: www.lscats.org

Dining - As with accommodations, there is an endless choice of dining. Everything from fast food, The Cheesecake Factory, to a Brazilian Steakhouse and everything in between is available. A list will be posted on our website. www.lscats.org

Shopping - Besides our great variety of vendors, you'll be minutes away from Woodfield Mall and other outstanding shopping venues. February is a great sale time in the Chicago area.

Household Pets - HHP will be judged in 8 rings. Lovely awards will be given to the winners. All household pets 8 months and over MUST BE NEUTERED OR SPAYED. The Show Committee may require proof of altering. Altered HHP kittens (4 through 7 months) as well as unaltered HHP kittens may be shown in accordance with CFA show rules. De-clawed cats cannot be shown in conformation classes per CFA show rules. For more information about HHPs, contact Beverly Frenzel at injoi_osh@verizon.net

Novice Exhibitors - Bring a towel or rug for the cage floor and material for the sides and top, with clips to fasten the material. You will also want to bring a small water bowl, food dish, food and litter pan.

The CFA NEW BEE Program exists just the new exhibitor. http://www.cfanewbee.org
There you will bind articles on how to prepare for a cat show and what to expect once you get to the show hall.

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