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CATS Competition Schedule 30 August - 8 September 2019 | theshow.com.au
2019 CATS
CATS
CLOSING DATE OF ENTRIES
FRIDAY 21 JUNE 2019 at 5.00 pm CST
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2019 ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW JUDGE
MICHELLE MAGRATH - NEW ZEALAND
LOCATION OF EXHIBITS I live close to Mount Taranaki, minutes
Cats will be exhibited in the Pet Centre in the Stirling Angas Hall on from the beach, in the idyllic coastal
the Showground. town of Oakura, New Plymouth
Taranaki, New Zealand. Breeds owned
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES FOR EVERY DAY and/or bred include: Siamese/Oriental,
Arrival: 7.15 am Bengal, Sphynx, Persian and of course
Judging: 8.30 am the beloved domestic. I have held a
Departure: 5.15 pm number of club positions including
Cats MUST be benched and the pavilion cleared by 8.15 am on the Shorthair Registrar, Breeds Standard
day on which they are to be exhibited. Council and Breed representative,
Exhibitors should ensure they return to the Pet Centre by 5.00 pm to committee member.
prepare to remove their cats at 5.15pm. Judging I Started judging cats in 2007
The Cat section of the Pet Centre will close at 5.15 pm and cats as a shorthair judge, I qualified in May
are not to be removed before 5.15 pm. 2018, as an all breeds judge licensed
There will be no admittance during judging between 8.30 am and with the New Zealand Cat Fancy. I also
11.00 am on all days except the last Saturday and Sunday. judge horses, (for example miniature
On the last Saturday there will be a presentation of all Domestic and horse sections at the Royal Agricultural
Companions Awards at 10.45 am. Show, and the Horse of the Year show). Other Interests I am a
On the last Sunday the pavilion will be closed from 8.30 am to 9.30 committee member of a Sports club, secretary of a Boxing club and of
am and then at 9.30 am there will be a presentation of the Major a Mixed Martial Arts gym. My personal goals of maintaining a strong
Awards, followed by a presentation of Top 15 Awards and Supreme physique and a high level of fitness are of practical use when judging
Exhibit in Show. some of the larger exhibits at the show. Career From Information
Services Manager for a multi-national company, running a Boarding
PENDING REGISTRATION NUMBERS cattery, owning two Veterinary clinics, voluntary work; the circle is
All pending registration numbers must be submitted to Judith complete and I am back to Information technology and business
Russack by Thursday 20 June 2019 either by email administration, life is certainly never dull. I have served on Local
jrussack@adam.com.au, phone 0407 377 266 or posted Royal Advisory committees for Tertiary information technology courses and
Adelaide Show – Cat Upgrades, Fiona Hawkins, 9 Newfield Drive, numerous other voluntary positions with organisations and clubs.
Reynella SA 5161. I look forward to judging at the 2019 Royal Agricultural Show,
although this will not be my first visit to Australia, it is my first visit to
Adelaide.
TITLE UPGRADES (for listing in Catalogue)
To have upgrades in the catalogue they must be submitted to Judith
Russack by Wednesday 7 August 2019
Final Title Upgrades for Judges Slips (changes will not be listed in
Catalogue) by Wednesday 22 August
No further upgrades will be accepted after this date.
ALL UPGRADES MUST BE IN THE CONVENOR'S POSSESION
BY THE ABOVE DATES.
An acknowledgement of upgrade will be sent via return email by the
coordinator by the closing date specified.
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JUDGING TIMETABLE
Friday 30 August Abyssinian, Australian Mist, Egyptian Mau, Russian, Singapura, Somali
Saturday 31 August Birman, Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest Cat, Siberian, Turkish Angora, Turkish Van
Sunday 1 September Bengal, Sphynx, La Perm, Lykoi, Ocicat, Toyger
Monday 2 September Burmese, Bombay, Burmilla, Mandalay, Japanese Bobtail, Korat, Tonkinese
American Curl Longhair, American Curl Shorthair, Cornish Rex, Devon Rex, Selkirk Rex Longhair, Selkirk Rex
Tuesday 3 September
Shorthair
Wednesday 4 September Breeders Promotional Day and Club Promotional Day
American Shorthair, British Shorthair, Cymric, Manx Shorthair, Scottish Fold Longhair, Scottish Fold Shorthair,
Thursday 5 September
Scottish Longhair, Scottish Shorthair Exotic Shorthair, Persian, Ragdoll, Snowshoes
Balinese, Foreign White Longhair, Foreign White Shorthair, Oriental Longhair, Oriental Shorthair, Peterbald,
Friday 6 September
Siamese
Saturday 7 September Domestic, Companion
Sunday 8 September Major Awards. Top 15 Exhibits & Supreme Exhibit
BREED JUDGING DAYS
Abyssinian Friday 30 August Maine Coon Sunday 31 August
American Curl Longhair Tuesday 3 September Mandalay Monday 2 September
American Curl Shorthair Tuesday 3 September Manx Thursday 5 September
American Shorthair Thursday 5 September Norwegian Forest Cat Sunday 31 August
Any Other Breed TBA Ocicat Sunday 1 September
Australian Mist Friday 30 August Oriental Longhair Friday 6 September
Balinese Friday 6 September Oriental Shorthair Friday 6 September
Bengal Sunday 1 September Persian Thursday 5 September
Birman Saturday 31 August Peterbald Friday 6 September
Bombay Monday 2 September Ragdoll Thursday 5 September
Breeders & Club Day Wednesday 4 September Russian Friday 30 August
British Shorthair Thursday 5 September Scottish Fold Longhair Thursday 5 September
Burmese Monday 2 September Scottish Fold Shorthair Thursday 5 September
Burmilla Longhair Monday 2 September Scottish Longhair Thursday 5 September
Burmilla Shorthair Monday 2 September Scottish Shorthair Thursday 5 September
Cornish Rex Tuesday 3 September Selkirk Rex Longhair Tuesday 3 September
Companion Saturday 7 September Selkirk Rex Shorthair Tuesday 3 September
Cymric Thursday 5 September Siamese Friday 6 September
Devon Rex Tuesday 3 September Siberian Saturday 31 August
Domestic Saturday 7 September Singapura Friday 30 August
Egyptian Mau Friday 30 August Snowshoe Thursday 5 September
Exotic Shorthair Thursday 5 September Somali Friday 30 August
Foreign White Longhair Friday 6 September Sphynx Sunday 1 September
Foreign White Shorthair Friday 6 September Tonkinese Monday 2 September
Japanese Bobtail Monday 2 September Toyger Sunday 1 September
Korat Monday 2 September Turkish Angora Saturday 31 August
La Perm Sunday 1 September Turkish Van Saturday 31 August
Lykoi Sunday 1 September
To be conducted under the auspices of the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA Inc, in conjunction with the Governing Council of the Cat
Fancy of SA (GCCFSA). The Show will use the ACF STANDARDS and the ACF BREED LIST.
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CLOSING DATE OF ENTRIES GENERAL REGULATIONS
The following conditions will strictly apply: Exhibitors are reminded that the Society’s General Regulations apply
• All entries must be in the Society’s possession at its to all sections of the Show. A copy of the General Regulations can
Administration Office by 5.00 pm (CST) on Friday 21 June be obtained from the Society’s website at www.theshow.com.au or
2019. from the Society’s Administration Office.
• When sending entry forms and fees by post, the onus is on the Exhibitors should note that the General Regulations contain a number
exhibitor to ensure adequate delivery time. of provisions relevant to competitions and this Schedule including but
• Entry forms by facsimile or email will not be accepted. not limited to, offences, penalties, prohibited drugs. As those
• A late entry option is available under the following conditions: conditions apply in addition to the regulations contained within this
schedule, Exhibitors should familiarise themselves with the General
o Late entries may only be submitted online and will be
Regulations.
accepted for 7 days after the official closing date (by 5.00
pm CST)
SPECIAL REGULATIONS
o An additional fee equivalent to three times the standard
Exhibitors are reminded that the Special Regulations contained within
entry fee is paid.
this Schedule are merely supplementary to and subject to the
Absolutely no exception to the above conditions will be made to
General Regulations.
any exhibitor under any circumstance.
SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ENTRIES
The cats name, registered number, council where registered, date of
Entries submitted online will be acknowledged via email.
birth, sire and dam, breed, colour and breeder must be stated on the
For postal entries, if you require formal acknowledgement that your
entry form.
entry has been received please include a stamped, self-addressed
Specify exact colour, pattern and description of each cat and whether
envelope with your entry form.
longhair or shorthair (e.g. Blue Spotted Tabby Selkirk Rex Shorthair
etc.).
ONLINE ENTRIES
Kittens can only be entered in kitten classes, and side classes.
www.theshow.com.au
Exhibitors must be the registered owner/lessee of the exhibit. If
exhibits are registered in joint names, they must be entered in
ENTRY FEES (GST INCLUDED) joint names. Exhibits entered in Cattery or Business names will
Members of the RA&HS, $8.00 not be accepted.
Non-members of the RA&HS, $10.00 Please Note: As there is a limit to the number of cats that can be
Age and Side classes, $2 each accommodated in the present venue, entries will be determined
Breeders & Promotional Day Cage, $6 per exhibit strictly according to the number of exhibits entered in each breed. If
Club Promotional Display – No Fee numbers are too large, some breeds may be moved to another day.
Catalogue fee, $6. Exhibitors will be notified of any change.
Cheques should be made payable to RA&HS and posted with the Upgrades
completed entry form. Please refer to the beginning of the Competition Schedule.
Registrations/Age Qualification
PAYMENT OF FEES Kittens over five months and cats/kittens within three months of
When paying fees by cheque or credit card, exhibitors must ensure transfer from interstate must be registered with FASA or GCCFSA.
that sufficient funds are available at the time of entry. Failure to do so All kittens must be litter registered.
may result in non-acceptance of entries. Interstate exhibits must be registered within their own State of
domicile with a council recognised by ACF or CCCA.
REFUNDS Registration numbers please refer to inside front cover.
No refund of entry fees will be made after the closing date of The age of all cats will be the actual age on the first day of the Royal
entries. Adelaide Show. (month refers to calendar month)
MEMBERSHIP CAR PARKING
Exhibitors need not be members of the Royal Agricultural & A limited number of car parks will be available to purchase when
Horticultural Society of SA Inc, but members are entitled to a reduced submitting your entries online.
entry fee.
Membership fees: Adults $170, Juniors $58 (under 18). Membership ENTRY PASSES
of other Royal Show Societies does not entitle exhibitors to a reduced Exhibitors entering 1-2 exhibits will receive one day entry pass.
rate of entry fees. Three or more exhibits will receive 2 day entry passes.
One additional day pass only will be issued by the Supervisor to
CONTACT US exhibitors returning for judging on Sunday 8 September.
Post RA&HS - Cat Section Additional passes can be purchased at a reduced rate at the time of
PO Box 108, GOODWOOD, SA 5034 submitting your entries.
Email entries@adelaideshowground.com.au
Phone (08) 8210 5211 Between 9.00 am - 5.00 pm WITHDRAWALS/FAILURE TO EXHIBIT
Monday to Friday Every cat entered must be exhibited unless a certificate signed by the
Show Convenor Judith Russack 0407 344 266 or exhibitor or his authorised agent is lodged with the Convenor before
jrussack@adam.com.au the day of exhibition stating that the animal is unable to compete for
GCCFSA Coordinator Fiona Hawkins, 0413 598 108 or one of the following reasons:
fiona@myenyarussians.com 1. The cat has died;
Website www.theshow.com.au 2. The cat is unfit for exhibition due to injury or disease (confirmed
by veterinary surgeon’s certificate);
YOUR PRIVACY 3. The cat has become ineligible for the class entered;
If you do not want your details to be made available to other parties, 4. The cat is 28 days or more pregnant;
please tick the box on the entry form supplied by the RA&HS. Your 5. Some other cause which the Society considers reasonable.
personal information will then only be used by the RA&HS to maintain
contact with you and allow us to manage your entries. The RA&HS
reserves the right to inform prize sponsors of the details of recipients
to enable distribution of their voucher/product prizes. Please note:
by ticking the box to suppress your details, your name will
appear in the Catalogue (if applicable) but your address will not.
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Exhibitors must notify the GCCFSA Coordinator of any cats or PAYMENT OF PRIZE MONEY
kittens that will not be exhibited at least 24 hours before the day All prize money won during the Royal Adelaide Show will be paid by
of exhibition. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) only.
Please Contact: Fiona Hawkins, 0413 598 108 or PRIZE MONEY WILL BE PAID AT THE END OF OCTOBER.
fiona@myenyarussians.com Any trophy, prize or prize money not claimed by 11 December of the
Failure to comply with this rule will render the exhibitor liable to a fine current year. shall be deemed forfeited by the exhibitor and the
of $15 for each cat not exhibited. Non-payment of these fines may RA&HS shall no longer be liable to pay or provide the prize.
debar such persons from exhibiting at future Royal Adelaide Shows.
PRIZE MONEY AND GST
PRIZES & AWARDS Prize money as stated in the Prize Schedule does not include GST.
Rosettes will be awarded to the following: The prize money which we pay to successful exhibitors depends on
Breed Awards information provided to us. If you confirm that you are GST registered
Top Fifteen Exhibits in Show and provide your Australian Business Number (ABN), we will pay the
Judge’s Encouragement Award (to be awarded each breed judging appropriate prize money plus 10% GST. We will provide you with a
day) Recipient Created Tax Invoice which you will need to submit to the
Breeder Supreme Exhibit Australian Taxation Office.
Sashes will be awarded to the following: If you confirm you are registered for GST, in entering the competition,
Best Domestic Exhibit in Show you acknowledge your agreement to the following:
Reserve Domestic Exhibit in Show • You will not issue a tax invoice to the RA&HS in respect to prize
Best Companion Exhibit in Show money received;
Reserve Companion Exhibit in Show • You will notify the RA&HS if you cease to be registered for GST.
Best Club Display (1st, 2nd, 3rd) If you provide your Australian Business Number but are not registered
Ribbons will be awarded to the following: for GST, we will pay the prize money as detailed in the Prize
1st, 2nd and 3rd in Side Classes Schedule without reference to the GST.
Prize Cards If you confirm you are entering as part of a private recreational pursuit
or hobby, we will pay the prize money as detailed in the Prize
Domestic Classes Schedule without reference to GST.
A challenge certificate may be awarded to the winning entry in the
domestic neuter male and neuter female classes if recommended by IMPORTANT
the judge. It is important that you either:
Companion Classes • Confirm you are entering as part of a private recreational pursuit
A challenge certificate may be awarded to the winning entry in the or hobby, or
companion neuter male and neuter female classes if recommended • Confirm you are entering as a GST registered business and
by the judge. supply your ABN
Pedigree Classes Failure to do either of the above will require the RA&HS to withhold
A challenge certificate may be awarded to the winning entries in the tax at the maximum tax rate from your prize money in accordance
Open, Champion, Grand Champion, Double Grand Champion, with Australian tax legislation.
Bronze Double Grand Champion, Silver Double Grand Champion and The RA&HS is not a tax consultant and therefore assumes no
Gold Double Grand Champion classes of each breed (except in any liability for actions taken as a result of these guidelines. In any
other variety or provisional breeds) if recommended by the judge. instances where an entrant or sponsor is uncertain of the tax
A challenge certificate may be awarded to the winning entries in the implications of their involvement, they should consult their own
Open Neuter, Premier Neuter, Grand Premier Neuter, Double Grand accountant or tax advisor.
Premier Neuter, Bronze Double Grand Premier Neuter, Silver Double The Society makes every endeavour to ensure all prizes listed are
Grand Premier Neuter and Gold Double Grand Premier Neuter accurate at the time of printing. Should a prize (cash, voucher,
classes of each breed (except in any other variety or provisional product, trophy) be withdrawn by a sponsor subsequent to printing,
breeds) if recommended by the judge. the Society will pay prize money as stated above. It is the
Major Award Winners responsibility of the prize winner to follow-up with the Society any
Cats winning major awards may be invited by the Judge to be sponsored prize (cash, voucher, product, trophy) they believe they
exhibited on the last day. Exhibitors must bring their original slip for are entitled to prior to 11 December 2019. The Society will not follow-
vetting-in. Failure to attend will result in forfeiture of awards. Interstate up prize sponsors after this date.
and far distant South Australian exhibits can apply for exemption from
returning on the last day. Arrangements for exemption must be made
with the Convenor prior to the last day.
No prize will be awarded unless the exhibit is, in the opinion of the
judge, worthy.
Prize Cards will be awarded. Special awards will be allotted to
classes where entries warrant it.
Breeders Display
Prizes for Best Breeder Display, Best Celebrity Choice, Best
Decorated Cage and Best Temperament will be awarded on Breeders
Day.
Club Promotional Display
Sashes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd for Best Club Display
Prizes 1st - $200; 2nd - $100 and 3rd $50
SPONSORSHIP OF AWARDS
Trophy donations and prizes from Clubs and Individuals will be
acknowledged in the Catalogue. Please complete the Expression of
Interest Form if you are interested in sponsoring any awards.
It would be appreciated if all trophies were delivered to the
Administration Office at the Showground or to the Section
Convenor at least 10 days prior to the opening day of the Show.
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EXHIBITING INFORMATION Unattended exhibits
Cages If an exhibit is to be left unattended whilst on show Stewards &
The cages will be GCCFSA CAGES GC 610mm x 610mm x 610mm Officials must be made aware. Stewards and Officials may tend to
(24" x 24" x 24") or Owner Cages. Exhibitors are permitted to bring unattended exhibits as deemed necessary.
their own exhibition cages which meet the guidelines published by
GCCFSA. Owner Cages are OC24 MAX 625mm x 455mm x 520mm PRESENTATION OF EXHIBITION AREA
(24.5" x 18" x 20.5") or OC30 MAX 765mm x 480mm x 535mm (30" x In an effort to improve the presentation and image of the Cat Section
19" x 21"). PLEASE INDICATE THE CAGE SIZE FOR EVERY the Royal Adelaide Show, the RA&HS will provide chairs for
EXHIBIT WHEN ENTERING ONLINE OR ON ENTRY exhibitors use when sitting with cats they have on
FORM. Double cages will not be available. Prior to judging, there exhibition. Exhibitors will not be permitted to supply their own
shall be no interior or exterior distinguishing objects. Plain white or chairs for use behind the barricades, as the chairs supplied by
coloured curtains and blankets are permissible. Litter trays will be the RA&HS have been chosen to maximise the visibility for the
allowed in cages for kittens during judging. Trays must be public to view the cats on exhibition. Card tables and trolleys
unidentifiable will not be permitted behind the barricades to showcase cats or
catteries (with exception of Breeders & Club Display
Exhibits Day). Exhibitors should utilise the Exhibitor Area provided for
No cat shall be removed between the hours of 7.15 am and 5.15 pm this purpose. AN EXHIBITOR AREA will be provided where
unless a veterinary certificate is produced stating that the cat is not fit exhibitors can spend time talking to the public, promote their cats,
to remain on the Showground. Removal of cats before the stipulated discuss individual arrangements for sales of kittens etc. Chairs and
time of departure will render the owners and cats liable for tables will be made available for the comfort of exhibitors and their
disqualification. All exhibits must have all claws clipped. Domestic guests. Exhibitors should be mindful that this is a shared area and
cats must be neutered by the age of six months. No cat or kitten shall discretion should be used when having lengthy conversations with
be removed during the time it is on exhibition for any purpose members of the public or allowing crowds to pat cats.
whatsoever without the authority of the convenor. The Society will
under no circumstances hold itself responsible for any loss or NO FOR SALE SIGNS PERMITTED
misdelivery of exhibits, or any injury thereto.
BREEDER AND CLUB DISPLAY DAY
Veterinary inspection Closing Date Friday 21 June at 5.00pm
All cats must arrive by 7.15 am everyday for examination by the Code for entry: BCD
Society’s veterinary surgeon. If approved, cats must be benched at Wednesday 4th September
once. No person, except the owner or his representatives, will be All judging on the Wednesday by a Guest Judge nominated by the
allowed in the pavilion until after the cats have been examined and RA&HS.
benched. Any cat which shows symptoms of any disease, is lice All Cats must arrive by 7.15am for examination by the Society's
infested and/or dirty, must be removed from the Showground veterinary surgeon. Cats MUST be benched and the pavilion cleared
immediately. by 8.15am.
If any exhibit is rejected on the grounds of infectious or contagious
disease, then no other exhibits from that cattery may be shown. The BREEDER DISPLAY
vets decision is final. Exhibitor must indicate number of cats on display and the cage
size required for each exhibit on the entry form. (Full details including
registration number of each exhibit must be provided.)
Cattery name, and award ribbons may be displayed.
After vetting and judging cats may be handled by their owner.
Entries for Breeders Day Cages will be determined strictly according
to receipt date of entry form.
CLUB PROMOTIONAL DISPLAY
All affiliated clubs and GCCFSA are invited to promote their clubs and
organisations on Wednesday 4 September,
• Judging criteria will include overall display, breed information,
information for the public (ie) leaflets etc.
• The Society will supply 6 ft plastic table, a black tablecloth and
clubs are permitted to use space behind which would fit 3 cages.
• There will be no charge for the table and space for each club.
• Clubs to nominate two (2) representatives to set up and stay
with the stall and will be supplied with Show entry passes.
• Clubs may combine their display with another club but must
indicate this when completing their entry.
• Clubs are required to complete an official entry form and return
to the Society by the advertised closing date.
• No selling of materials.
• No balloons or noisy displays that may frighten the cats.
• Any material to be given away not to be branded with names
other than Royal Adelaide Show sponsors.
• No access by cars on morning and table to be set up by 9.00 am
on Wednesday 4 September.
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DEFINITIONS VETERAN
MONTH Exhibit over seven years on first day of The Royal Adelaide Show.
Refers to a calendar month.
DOMESTIC
KITTEN A cat or kitten from non-pedigreed parents.
Entire or neutered exhibit over three months and under nine months
on first day of The Royal Adelaide Show. COMPANION
Entire and Neuter Kittens compete together. A cat or kitten that does not meet the standard for showing in the
pedigree classes for breeds recognised by GCCFSA.
CAT
Entire exhibit nine months and over on first day of The Royal PEDIGREE BREED CLASSES
Adelaide Show. COMPULSORY CLASSES
KITTENS
OPEN M5/F5 – For Kittens born between 31/3/19 and 30/5/19
All cats except champions, grand champions and double grand M7/F7 – For Kittens born between 31/1/19 and 30/3/19
champions. M9/F9 – For Kittens born between 30/11/18 and 31/1/19
CHAMPION CATS (9 months and over) – CHALLENGE CLASSES
A cat that has qualified for the title of champion. OM/OF – For Open cats born on or before 30/11/18
CHM/CHF – For Champion cats born on or before 30/11/18
GRAND CHAMPION GCHM/GCHF– For Grand Champion cats born on or before 30/11/18
A cat that has qualified for the title of grand champion. DGCHM/DGCHF – For Double Grand Champion cats born on or
before 30/11/18
DOUBLE GRAND CHAMPION BDGCHM/BDGCHF – For Bronze Double Grand Champion cats born
A cat that has qualified for the title of Double Grand Champion. on or before 30/11/18
SDGCHM/SDGCHF – For Silver Double Grand Champion cats born
BRONZE DOUBLE GRAND CHAMPION on or before 30/11/18
A cat that has qualified for the title of Bronze Double Grand GDGCHM/GDGCHF – For Gold Double Grand Champion cats and
Champion. above born on or before 30/11/18
NMC/NFC – For Neuter Male and Female cats born on or before
30/11/18
SILVER DOUBLE GRAND CHAMPION
PRNM/PRNF – For Premier Neuter cats born on or before 30/11/18
A cat that has qualified for the title of Silver Double Grand Champion.
GPNM/GPNF – For Grand Premier cats born on or before 30/11/18
DGPNM/DGPNF – For Double Grand Premier cats born on or before
GOLD DOUBLE GRAND CHAMPION 30/11/18
A cat that has qualified for the title of Gold Double Grand Champion BDGPNM/BDGPNF – For Bronze Double Grand Premier cats born
or above. on or before 30/11/18
SDGPNM/SDGPNF – For Silver Double Grand Premier cats born on
NEUTER or before 30/11/18
A cat that is not entire e.g. de-sexed. GDGPNM/GDGPNF – For Gold Double Grand Premier cats and
above born on or before 30/11/18
NEUTER MALE OR FEMALE CATS
All Neuters except Premier or Champions, Grand Premier or Grand AGE CLASSES (OPTIONAL) for pedigree breed cats (9 months
Champions and Double Grand Premier or Double Grand Champions. and over)
JM/JF – For Junior Cats born on or between 30/2/18 and 30/17/18
PREMIER NEUTER SM/SF – For Senior Cats born on or between 30/8/12 and 30/2/18
A neuter that has qualified for the title of premier neuter or champion VM/VF – For Veteran Cats born on or before 30/8/12
neuter. JNM/JNF – For Junior Neuter Exhibits born on or between
30/2/18 and 30/11/18
GRAND PREMIER NEUTER SNM/SNF – For Senior Neuter Exhibits born on or between
A premier neuter that has qualified for the title of grand premier 30/8/12 and 30/2/18
neuter or grand champion neuter. VNM/VNF – For Veteran Neuter Exhibits born on or before 30/8/12
DOUBLE GRAND PREMIER NEUTER SIDE CLASSES (OPTIONAL)
A cat that has qualified for the title of Double Grand Premier Neuter or BR Owner Breeder
above. TM Temperament
CC Coat colour and texture
BRONZE DOUBLE GRAND PREMIER NEUTER HT Head type
A cat that has qualified for the title of Bronze Double Grand Premier GR Groomed
Neuter.
SILVER DOUBLE GRAND PREMIER NEUTER
A cat that has qualified for the title of Silver Double Grand Premier
Neuter.
GOLD DOUBLE GRAND PREMIER NEUTER
A cat that has qualified for the title of Gold Double Grand Premier
Neuter or above.
JUNIOR
Exhibit over nine months and under eighteen months on first day of
The Royal Adelaide Show.
SENIOR
Exhibit over eighteen months and under seven years on first day of
The Royal Adelaide Show.
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DOMESTIC CLASSES
COMPULSORY CLASSES
DOMESTIC
Domestic Kittens must be neutered at 6 months of age but may still
be shown in kitten classes until the age of 9 months.
DMK/DFK - For Kittens born between 30/11/18 and 30/5/19
DNMC/DNFC - For neuter cats born on or before 30/11/18
COMPANIONS
COMPULSORY CLASSES
Companion Kittens must be neutered at 6 months of age but may still
be shown in kitten classes until the age of 9 months.
CMK/CFK - For Kittens born between 30/11/18 and 30/5/19
CNMC/CNFC - For neuter cats born on or before 30/11/18
SIDE CLASSES (OPTIONAL)
GR Groomed
EC Eye Colour
CN Condition
PU Purrsonality
CCT Coat Colour and Texture
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COMPETITIVE EXHIBITOR – ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
COMPETITIVE EXHIBITOR – ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
HAZARD REPORTING LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY
Competitors must notify the Area/Pavilion Supervisor or the 1. Release
Venue Management Office immediately of any hazards Entry to and remaining on the Showground is entirely at
detected. Hazards are any situation which has the potential the risk of the Exhibitor and to the maximum extent
to cause: permitted by law, the Exhibitor releases the Society
1. Injury, illness or death to people or animals either (which term includes in this clause the Society’s
immediately or in the future officers, employees, members and agents), from all
2. Damage or destruction to property claims and demands of every kind resulting from any
accident, damage or injury occurring at the
INCIDENT REPORTING Showground, and without limitation, the Exhibitor
Competitors must notify the Area/Pavilion Supervisor or the acknowledges:
Venue Management Office immediately an incident occurs a) the Society has no responsibility or liability for
which has resulted in: any loss, damage or injury to or caused by any
1. The injury, illness or death of any person or animal Exhibit;
2. The damage, destruction or loss of property b) the Society has no responsibility or liability for
3. A near miss incident that could have resulted in the any loss, damage or injury to or caused by any
consequences listed in 1 and 2 Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees and Agents;
c) the Society has no responsibility or liability for
WASTE DISPOSAL any loss, damage or injury to a Motor Vehicle
All waste including liquids must be disposed of responsibly or any of its contents whilst it is located on the
and placed in the appropriate bin or receptacle. Storm drains Showground; and
must not be used for the disposal of any waste. d) without limiting Regulations 1 (a) and 1 (b)
above, the Society has no responsibility or
HAZARD MINIMISATION liability for any loss, damage or injury resulting
All areas must be kept in a clean and tidy order with clearly from the sale, treatment, failure to treat,
defined and available access and exit routes at all times. destruction, disposal or other dealing with any
Build-up of combustible waste must be avoided. Exhibit, or for loss, damage or injury to any
Care must be taken to minimise trip hazards and obstacles personal belongings, equipment or property
that people may walk into. brought onto the Showground.
2. Indemnity
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Exhibitor
The RA&HS are to be advised of all hazardous materials that must indemnify and keep indemnified the Society and
are brought onto the Showground. Appropriate warning signs its officers, employees, members and agents from and
and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) will need to be provided against all actions, claims, demands, losses, damages,
before allowing these materials on site. SDS are to be costs, expenses and liabilities including without
available onsite and provided immediately upon request by limitation, consequential loss and loss of profits for
an RA&HS Representative. which the Society is or may be or become liable in
respect of or arising from:
MEDIA COMMENTS a) loss, damage or injury to any person in
Any public comment on emergencies, incidents or other connection with the Exhibit or the relevant
venue matters should only come from the RA&HS. The key Event;
media spokesperson for the RA&HS is the Marketing b) without limiting Regulation 2(a), loss, damage
Manager. or injury to any other Exhibit or Exhibitor, his or
her family, invitees, Agents, or to the property
DUTY OF CARE of the Society, or its members, or to the general
It is important to ensure your own safety and that of all public, caused or contributed to or by any act or
other site personnel, visitors and general public at the omission of an Exhibit of the Exhibitor or by the
Adelaide Showground. Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees or Agents;
and
All competitors have a “Duty of Care” to avoid exposing c) without limiting Regulation 2(a), loss, damage
themselves or other people to situations which could lead to or injury to the Exhibit, or the Exhibitor, his or
injury. This “Duty of Care” extends to the prevention of her family, invitees, or Agents caused or
damage to property. contributed by an act or omission of an Exhibit
of the Exhibitor or by the transportation, feeding
or housing of an Exhibit of the Exhibitor.
Updated May 2018
COMPETITIVE EXHIBITOR – ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
3. Removal from Showground TRAFFIC CONTROL
Without prejudice to any other provision in these The RA&HS Traffic Control Policy imposes speed restrictions
Regulations, where the Society, its officers, employees, within the Showground. For the duration of the Royal
members or agents removes an Exhibit, or causes an Adelaide Show the speed limit is 10 kph on the grounds and
Exhibit to be removed from the Showground, the 8 kph inside buildings
Exhibit is removed or caused to be removed entirely at The use of vehicles inside the Showground is closely
the risk of the Exhibitor. The person or persons managed during the Royal Adelaide Show. Conditions of
removing the Exhibit will be deemed to be the agent of entry will be provided with the issue of Vehicle Entry Permits.
the Exhibitor, and his or her acts and omissions will be
deemed to be the acts and omissions of the Exhibitor. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
4. Insurance 1. All extension cords and electrical appliances should be
The Society will arrange Animal Exhibitors Public tested and tagged in accordance with current legislation
Liability insurance cover for all Exhibitors of Exhibits as per Australian Standards 3760.
being animals. The Exhibitor is bound by the terms and 2. Removal of all untagged electrical equipment will be
conditions of this insurance and by Statutory Duties as required or costs levied to exhibitors regarding any
defined under the Insurance Contracts Act (1984). equipment without a current inspection tag.
Details of the Animal Exhibitors Public Liability 3. Power boards with overload protection can only be
insurance are set out in the Relevant Schedule. The used at the discretion of the Venue Manager.
Society does not insure first party loss, damage or 4. The use of double adaptors is strictly prohibited.
injury to Exhibits, and Exhibitors should consider 5. Appliances and power cables must not be used or laid
purchasing insurance if required. through any area that may become wet.
5. Personal effects 6. Power cables must not be laid across walkways, paths,
The Society has no responsibility or liability for any loss roads or any area where damage could occur to the
or damage caused to personal belongings, equipment cable.
or property which is brought onto the Showground by 7. Bar (resistance) heaters are strictly prohibited.
an Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees or Agents. 8. Light sockets must not be used for any other purpose
9. In external areas only, extension leads that are Heavy
EMERGENCY INFORMATION Duty Rated may be used.
Emergency information and Emergency Assembly
Points for the various animal pavilions and stables will
be included with Exhibitor Entry Detail Returns and
Notice to Exhibitor notifications. Competitors should be
familiar with these plans.
FIRST AID
During the Royal Adelaide Show, St John provides First Aid
Services but it is suggested that competitors have a basic
First Aid kit for minor injuries. St John is not in attendance
after public hours. For emergency contact details, check
Notice Boards for onsite assistance or dial 000 for a medical
emergency.
RA&HS EMERGENCY FACILITIES
Firefighting and other emergency equipment must not be
removed or used for any other purpose. Missing or
unserviceable equipment should be reported to the Venue
Management Office immediately.
SMOKING
Smoking is only permitted in designated locations. The Royal
Adelaide Show is a smoke free event.
Updated May 2018Animal Exhibitors Public Liability Insurance (Explanation )
WHEREAS The Royal and Horticultural Society of South Australia Inc. has agreed to effect a Public Liability insurance
for certain Animal Exhibitors at the 2019 Adelaide Show, the following applies:-
Insured Party Animal and Livestock Exhibitors participating in competitions and events
Period of From seven days prior to the Show until seven days thereafter
Insurance
Insured Activities All activities undertaken whilst within and from the confines of the event venue consistent
with the Insured’s livestock exhibit activity including setting up and removal
Description of Cover Insurance in respect of the Insured Party’s liability to pay costs and compensation in respect
of loss of or damage to third party property and death of or injury to third party persons
caused by and arising out of the Insured activities, all subject to the RAHSSA’s policy terms,
conditions, exclusions and warranties, etc.
Amount of Cover $10,000,000 any one occurrence
Deductible $10,000 any one occurrence
Geographic At and from the event venue
Limits
Claims Payable Worldwide excluding claims made USA and Canada
Insurer(s) Primary – $10,000,000 Lloyds of London
Address London Underwriting Centre, 3 Minster Court, Mincing Lane, London EC3R 7DD
Policy Number PC0232216
Important
Conditions The Insured Party must exercise reasonable care to maintain all premises, fittings and plant
in sound condition.
The Insured Party must take all reasonable precautions to prevent injury and damage to
persons and property.
The Insured Party must give immediate notice of an incident which may give rise to a claim
or of receipt of advice of a claim.
The Insured Party must not make any admission, offer or promise in connection with any
claim and must not any time admit liability.
The Insured Party must made themselves aware of and comply with the following Notices:-
Duty of Disclosure Before you enter into a contract of General insurance with an insurer,
you have a duty, under the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 as amended, to disclose to the
insurer every matter that you know, or could reasonably be expected to know, is relevant to
the insurer's decision whether to accept the risk of the insurance and, if so, on what terms.
You have the same duty to disclose these matters to the insurer before you renew, extend,
vary or reinstate a contract of General insurance.
Your duty however, does not require disclosure of matter:-
•that diminishes the risk to be undertaken by the insurer•that is of common knowledge
•that your insurer knows or, in the ordinary course of his business, ought to know.
Non-Disclosure If you fail to comply with your duty of disclosure, the insurer may be entitled
to reduce his liability under the contract in respect of a claim or may cancel the contract.
If your non-disclosure is fraudulent, the insurer may also have the option of avoiding the
contract from its beginning.
Average Provision The insurer will pay legal expenses in addition to the sum insured, if
however, the total amount of the loss (less legal expenses) ultimately paid to the claimant(s)
exceeds the sum insured then insurers will only pay (in addition to the sum insured) that
proportion of the legal expenses as the sum insured bears to the loss.
Third Party Interests This policy will only provide cover for your interest and does not cover
the interests of any third party (e.g. financiers, lessors, etc) unless the interests of the third
party are noted in the policy.
Waiver of Insurer's Rights You must not enter into any agreement without the written
authority of the insurer whereby any of their rights to which they become entitled as your
insurer after settling or agreeing to settle a claim are prejudiced or limited in any way
otherwise all benefit under the policy will be forfeited.
NOTE 1. All enquiries to be referred to Arthur J Gallagher Insurance Brokers
Tel. no. (02) 9424 1888
2. CLAIMS
(a) No admission of liability or fault may be made in any form to a claimant.
To do so may breach the policy conditions and enable insurers to avoid
settlement.
(b) Any notice of a potential or actual claim must be referred immediately to
Arthur J Gallagher Insurance Brokers
3. Nothing herein shall be construed to alter in any way the scope of insurance
policy, its terms, conditions or exclusions, issued by insurers.
4. RAHSSA is not liable to the Insured Party in the event a claim is not paid or
payable by Insurers unless RAHSSA fails to take reasonable steps to advise that
the cover is or is likely to be cancelled or not renewed.
5. RAHSSA is not an Australian Financial Services (AFS) Licence holder. RAHSSA
is not providing financial product advice, has not considered the particular needs
of the Insured party and no statement is intended to influence a person or
persons making a decision in relation to any insurance cover. You should
consider obtaining your own financial product advice from person holding an AFS
Licence.
6. This insurance only applies to insured parties entering competition in accordance
with the general regulations.
The details listed above are not comprehensive and are provided as an outline of the
policy only. Extracts from the policy are available for inspection on request at RAHSSA’s
Registered Offices during office hours.To find out more, please contact Jackie Marsh, Sponsorship Co-ordinator Phone: 08 8210 5284 or visit theshow.com.au
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