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Kiev - Ukraine

WCF SHOW LICENSING

Date: March 07 - 08, 2020

Issue 2: Gelsenkirchen, 2019-04-21

Issue 1: Gelsenkirchen, 2019-04-13

1st application: 2019-04-10

License L# 204013 - EUROPE CONTINENT SHOW - UKA-020

C16554, C16555, D16606

On Sunday double judgement with permission

to: Felinologicheskij Alians Ukrainy FAU (FAU)

Att.: Alexandr Melnikov

Dear President(s),

this license is to give you the right to hold the show listed below once it is licensed under WCF Show Rules

and regulations.

No other rings, for whatever purpose, are allowed in WCF shows, only WCF-rings.

See approved rules for that purpose.

Responsible club: FAU (UA-0163)

WCF-Rings Adult & Kitten/Junior

Breed Shows: PER/EXO, BRI, SFS/SFS71/SFL/SFL71, SPH, MCO, BEN

WCF Fun Shows: Safari show, Forest show, Golden and silver color, with white, tabby, solid, SH, SLH, LH, Whiskey Eyed, PansyEyed, tortie, red, all Sphynx, cats from Scotland

Judges:

Tatyana Diatschuk, Ukraine (AB, WCF)

Aija Nuke, Latvia (AB, WCF)

Olga Rohachyova-Kuzako, Belarus (AB, WCF)

Two certificates on Sunday

Note:

It is not allowed to add any judge, not listed in this license, and no other judge, for whatever purpose, is allowed

to judge on this exhibition.

Monobreed rings are generally not permitted, any wins will not be recognized.

You may organize special breed shows (at least 15 cats). These special breed shows are not permitted to be called "ring" or to be performed as ring.

The only rings, which you are permitted to perform, are the 3 WCF-rings as defined in the Show Rules.

All other rings need the permission of the office.

You can make a separate Best in Show for specific breeds, which must be made according to the rules for the BIS.

The winners of the BIS for the 5 categories and the winners of the BIS of special breed shows are allowed to participate in the Best of Best. A cat can only participate in one BIS per show.

Please remember to place on stage a large WCF symbol and print this license on one of the first pages of the

show catalogue.

Only exhibitions with licenses printed in the show catalogues prove they are really licensed and valid for WCF awards.

ALL SHOWS MUST BE LICENSED and licenses must be printed in the show catalogues. Each show catalogue must include a page for the WCF, including the names and addresses of the actual Board-members.

In all World and International Shows with foreign judges or exhibitors, all announcements and cat calls during the show and Best in Show ceremonies, MUST BE made also in English, not only in the native language of the country.

In WCF exhibitions cats cannot be judged more than once per day even in combined exhibitions with two or more WCF-clubs, under penalty of rules.

An electronically copy of this show catalogue and all results must be sent to the Chairman of the Show commission to the mail address show.results@wcf-online.de, latest 10 days after the date of exhibition.

The club will face disciplinary actions, and at least a fine of Euro 200.- will apply if the club does not comply with these resolutions.

In addition, we want to remind you of the following important points:

International shows can only be recognized, if an amount of minimum 80 cats are registered in the catalogue on each showday.

A change of the place or the date requires new license numbers.

If you need to invite other judges please send the amended show-application at least 6 weeks before the date of

the exhibition.

If you have to cancel the exhibition it is necessary to inform the license manager before the planned date.

This license will become invalid with suspension or expulsion of the requesting club. Likewise, it loses its validity for non prolongation of patronage. There is no claim for reimbursement of the license fees.

All WCF clubs are welcome to participate in the Best Cat of WCF. All questions about participating please send to support@wcfbestcat.com

We from the Board wish you all the best for this upcoming show.

Best regards

WCF show licensing management

Gisela Danisch

*According to § 28 and § 29 BDSG (Federal Data Protection Act) passing on of all WCF exhibition data including show results to third parties for non-WCF purposes is prohibited.

WCF is a registered trademark of World Cat Federation. Its use by non-members will result in prosecution.

Executive committee: The Board

– Show classes of the WCF

Class 1: World Champion – Prize of Honour - P.H. In this class cats compete for the title „Best Variety“ and/or „Best in Show”. They may receive the Prize of Honour.

Class 2: World Premior – Prize of Honour - P.H. In this class cats compete for the title „Best Variety Alter“ and/or „Best in Show Alter”. They may receive the Prize of

Class 3: GR. European Champion resp. GR. Continental Champion (GR. = Grand) - CACM In this class cats compete for the title „World Champion“. They must receive CACM in 3 international exhibitions of the WCF in 3 different countries from 3 different judges, where one country must be in another continent. They must receive 98 points according to the standard. Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They compete also for the title “Best Variety” and/or „Best in Show“.

Class 4: GR. European Premior resp. GR. Continental Premior (GR. = Grand) - CAPM In this class cats compete for the title „World Premior“. They must receive CAPM in 3 international exhibitions of the WCF in 3 different countries from 3 different judges, where one country must be in another continent. They must receive 98 points according to the standard. Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They compete also for the title “Best Variety Alter” and/or „Best in Show Alter“.

Class 5: European Champion resp. Continental Champion - GCACE In this class cats compete for the title „GR. European Champion“ resp. „GR: Continental Champion“. GR. = Grand They must receive GCACE in 3 international exhibitions of the WCF in 3 different countries from 3 different judges. They must receive 97 points according to the standard. Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They compete also for the title „Best Variety“ and/or „Best in Show“.

Class 6: European Premior resp. Continental Premior - GCAPE In this class cats compete for the title „GR. European Premior“ resp. „GR: Continental Premior“. GR. = Grand They must receive GCAPE in 3 international exhibitions of the WCF in 3 different countries from 3 different judges. They must receive 97 points according to the standard. Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They compete also for the title „Best Variety Alter“ and/or „Best in Show Alter“.

Class 7: Grand International Champion - CACE In this class cats compete for the title „European Champion“ resp. „Continental Champion“. They must receive CACE in 3 international exhibitions of the WCF in 3 different countries from 3 different judges. They must receive 97 points according to the standard. Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They compete also for the title „Best Variety“ and/or „Best in Show“.

Class 8: Grand International Premior - CAPE In this class cats compete for the title „European Premior“ resp. „Continental Premior“. They must receive CAPE in 3 international exhibitions of the WCF in 3 different countries from 3 different judges. They must receive 97 points according to the standard. Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They compete also for the title „Best Variety Alter“ and/or „Best in Show Alter“.

Class 9: International Champion - CAGCIB In this class cats compete for the title „Grand International Champion“. They must receive CAGCIB in 3 international exhibitions of the WCF in 2 different countries from 3 different judges. They must receive 97 points according to the standard. Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They compete also for the title „Best Variety“ and/or „Best in Show“.

Class 10: International Premior - CAGPIB In this class cats compete for the title „Grand International Premior“. They must receive CAGPIB in 3 international exhibitions of the WCF in 2 different countries from 3 different judges. They must receive 97 points according to the standard. Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They compete also for the title „Best Variety Alter“ and/or „Best in Show Alter“.

Class 11: Champion -CACIB In this class cats compete for the title „International Champion“. They must receive CACIB in 3 international exhibitions of the WCF in 2 different countries from 3 different judges. They must receive 95 points according to the standard. Cats are separated by

breed, colour and sex. They compete also for the title „Best Variety“ and/or „Best in Show“.

Class 12: Premior - CAPIB In this class cats compete for the title „International Premior“. They must receive CAPIB in 3 international exhibitions of the WCF in 2 different countries from 3 different judges. They must receive 95 points according to the standard. Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They compete also for the title „Best Variety Alter“ and/or „Best in Show Alter“.

Class 13: Open class, starting with 10 months - CAC In this class cats compete for the title „Champion“. They must receive CAC in 3 international or national exhibitions of the WCF from 3 different judges. They must receive 93 points according to the standard. Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They compete also for the title „Best Variety“ and/or „Best in Show“.

Class 14: Alter class, starting with 10 months - CAP In this class cats compete for the title „Premior“. They must receive CAP in 3 international or national exhibitions of the WCF from 3 different judges. They must receive 93 points according to the standard. Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They compete also for the title „Best Variety Alter“ and/or „Best in Show Alter“.

Class 15: Kittens, 6 – 10 months – CACJ Cats exhibited in this class may not be younger than 6 months on the first day of the exhibition and not older than 10 months and must be registered in the LO or RIEX register of a recognized club. In this class cats compete for the title „Junior Champion“. They must receive CACJ in 3 international or national exhibitions of the WCF from 3 different judges. They must receive 90 points according to the standard . Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They are ranked and compete also for the title „Best Variety Kitten 6 – 10 months“ (or “Best Variety Adult, if applicable) and/or „Best in Show Kitten 6 – 10 months“.

Class 15a: Neutered kittens, 6 – 10 months – CAPJ Cats exhibited in this class may not be younger than 6 months on the first day of the exhibition and not older than 10 months and must be registered in the LO or RIEX register of a recognized club. In this class cats compete for the title „Junior Premior“. They must receive CAP in 3 international or national exhibitions of the WCF from 3 different judges with at least 90 points according to the standard .The cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They are ranked and compete also for the title „Best Variety Kitten Neuter 6 10 months“ (or “Best Variety Adult/Neuter, if applicable) and/or „Best in Show Kitten Neuter 6 – 10 months“. Junior neuters can participate in an own Best in Show or in the Best in Show for neuters, this can be decided by the organizing club

Class 16: Kittens, 3 – 6 months – CACP Cats exhibited in this class may not be younger than 3 months on the first day of the exhibition and not older than 10 months and must be registered in the LO or RIEX register of a recognized club. In this class cats compete for the title „Kitten Champion“. They must receive CACP in 3 international or national exhibitions of the WCF from 3 different judges. They must receive 90 points according to the standard . Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They are ranked and compete also for the title „Best Variety Kitten 3 – 6 months“(or “Best Variety Adult, if applicable) and/or „Best in Show Kitten 3 – 6 months“.

Class 16a: Neutered kittens, 3 – 6 months – CAPP Cats exhibited in this class may not be younger than 3 months on the first day of the exhibition and not older than 6 months and must be registered in the LO or RIEX register of a recognized club. In this class cats compete for the title „Kitten Premior“. They must receive CAPP in 3 international or national exhibitions of the WCF from 3 different judges. They must receive 90 points according to the standard. The cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They are ranked and compete also for the title „Best Variety Kitten Neuter 3 6 months“ (or “Best Variety Adult/Neuter, if applicable) and/or „Best in Show Kitten Neuter 3 months“. Kitten neuters can participate in an own Best in Show or in the Best in Show for neuters, this can be decided by the organizing club.

Class 17: Novice class The clubs are allowed to evaluate cats for the novice class. A novice may be exhibited only starting with an age of 6 months in his own organization supervised by the national breeding committee. The judge must be informed about the reason, why the cat is

exhibited in this class. A cat may only be exhibited once in the Novice class. The signatures of two judges are required.

Class 18: Colour determination class (Determination class) Kittens starting with an age of 3 months may be exhibited to determine their colour. They may receive a qualification without a classification.

Class 19: Household pets In this class altered cats, which do not correspond to a recognized breed according to their phenotype, may be exhibited. They are ranked and may be nominated for “Best Household Pet of the Show”.

Class 20: Litter class, 3 – 6 months A litter shall be judged according to the standard of the corresponding breed and according to its development. The more excellent traits are in the litter, the better the litter. Cats exhibited in this class may not be younger than 3 months on the first day of the show and not older than 6 months. They may be also nominated for “Best in Show Litter”.

Class 21: Veteran class In this class only pedigreed cats older than 8 years may be exhibited. They receive the qualification “Excellent”. They may not receive less than 95 points. Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They compete also for the title „Best Variety Veteran“ and/or „Best in Show Veteran“.

Class 22a: Provisionally recognized breeds In this class all provisionally recognized breeds, with recognized colour, with provisionally recognized colour and with not recognized colour are exhibited. They may receive the qualification “Excellent” and are ranked, but do not receive any title certificate. Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They compete also for the title „Best Variety provisionally recognized breed“ and/or „Best in Show provisionally recognized breed“.

Class 22b: Provisionally recognized colours to recognized breeds In this class all provisionally recognized colours for recognized breeds are exhibited. They may receive the qualification “Excellent” and

are ranked, but do not receive any title certificate. Cats are separated by breed, colour and sex. They compete also for the title „Best Variety provisionally recognized colour“, but do not participate in the Best in Show.

Class 23: Breeds in the recognition process In this class all breeds and colo r variations are exhibited that are still in the process of recognition. They can receive an “Excellent” and are placed, but will not receive title certificate. The cats are classified separately according to breed, colour and gender. They do not compete for the Best in Show.

Class 24: Out of competition Class for all cats which are exhibited out of competition

Organization of the WCF-Ring

In all exhibitions of the WCF traditional judging and WCF Rings may be organized simultaneously: A Ring for adult cats, one for alters and one ring for kittens 3-10 months. All cats in the show, who compete with each other, may participate in a WCF-Ring.

That is, every cat present at the show has the right to compete in the WCF rings.

Here are more detailed explanations.

Cats entitled to participate in the Kitten Ring:

 Kittens and juniors from 3 to 10 months

 Kittens and juniors of unrecognized breeds

 Kittens and juniors of breeds in the process of recognition

 Neutered/spayed kittens and juniors from 3 to 10 months when a separate Alter ring is not possible. In case a separate Alter ring is held, this cat category can participate only in the Alter ring and lose the right to participate in the ring for kittens. So, neutered kittens and juniors have the right to participate only in one ring – either in the Kitten ring OR in the Alter ring if it is held at the show.

 Household pet (HHP) kittens and juniors from 3 to 10 months if they meet the requirements for HHP, that is, if they are neutered/spayed and a separate Alter ring is not possible at the show.

Cats entitled to participate in the Adult Ring:

 Adult cats

 Veterans (except neutered/spayed cats if a separate Alter ring is held)

 Adult cats of unrecognized breeds

 Adult cats of breeds in the process of recognition

 Household pets (HHP) when only an Adult Ring can be organized (if 4 neutered/spayed cats are not present for the Alter ring)

 Altered cats of 10 months and older when only the Adult Ring can be organized (if 4 neutered/spayed cats are not present for the Alter ring).

Cats entitled to participate in the Alter Ring:

 Neutered/spayed cats

 Adult household pets (HHP), because they must be neutered/spayed

 Neutered/spayed veterans

 Neutered/spayed kittens and juniors from 3 to 10 months

 Neutered/spayed cats of unrecognized breeds

 Neutered/spayed cats of breeds in the process of recognition.

We have not had a clearly defined rule on the splitting of the rings, but there is a Rule for the Master-Ring where it is clearly indicated that a Master-Ring can be separated into 3 Master-Rings similar to WCF rings in case of a sufficient number of participants (into the Adult, Alter and Kitten rings).

E.4.8 – Separated Master-Rings

The Master-Ring may be separated into 3 Master-Rings analogously to the WCF-Ring in case of a sufficient number of participants (adults, alters, kittens).There must not be less than 4 participants in each Master-Ring. Otherwise kittens, alters and adult cats will compete together in one Ring.

If the WCF ring is similar to the Master-Ring, it means that 3 WCF rings with a minimum of 4 cats can be organized.

The Adult Ring

The Kitten Ring

The Alter Ring

Likewise, by analogy, if there are not enough participants for 3 separate rings, kittens, juniors, alters and adult cats can compete together in one ring.By decision of the club-organizer of the exhibition, the choice of the best cats can be conducted by the experts collegially, by voting. I do not think it is advisable to choose top ten cats in this manner during conventional WCF rings, but for especially important rings, such as Double Master and Triple Master-Rings, the best cats can be selected by voting of all the AB judges present or those delegated by the club.

E.3 – Ranking and number of participants

E.3.1 – Ranking of the 10 best participants at maximum

At least 4 cats have to participate in a Ring.

Not more than the 10 best participants will be placed.

Amount of participating cats Number of cats in the final

4 2

5 or 6 3

7 or 8 4

9 or 10 5

11or 12 6

13 or 14 7

15 or 16 8

17 or 18 9

19 and more 10

E.3.2 – Split of a WCF-Ring

If the number of participants is less than 39 (inclusive), the Ring may not be split.

If the number of participants is more than 39, the Ring may be split into two part-rings, but not less than 4 participants must be present in the second part-ring.

If the WCF-Ring was split, only the first placed cat of each part-ring can participate in the Master-Ring.

E.4.1 – Participation in the Master-Ring

Cats, which received the 1st and 2nd place in WCF-Rings, are entitled to participate in the annual Master-Ring of the WCF. If a WCF-Ring was split according to E.3.2, only the winner (=1st place) of each part-ring may participate in the Master-Ring.

Similar rules apply for Double and Triple Master-Rings.

At several exhibitions the rules for Master, Double and Triple Master-Rings have been violated. Unfortunately, the clubs did not fulfill the following rule:

E.4.4 – Presentation of the confirmation for the participation required

If cats want to participate in the Master-Ring of WCF, the owners of the cats have to present the original documents or the copies certified by the member-club of the WCF, which confirm the win in a WCF-Ring.

The verification of the documents eliciting the right to participate in those competitions is the direct responsibility of the show organizers who have been authorized to conduct the Master, Double and Triple Master-Rings.

Titles such as the Olympic Master, Iron Master, etc. do not give their owners the right to participate in the Master, Double and Triple Master-Rings.

The highest title in the WCF now is the Diamond Master. The winning of the Diamond Master title somewhat differs from obtaining titles of the other Masters. Only the first placed cat can become the Diamond Master.

E.7 - WCF-Diamond Master-Ring

E.7.1 –Participation in the Diamond Master-Ring

The Diamond Master Ring may only be held once a year in the world. It is usually performed at the Olimpia show.

Only if the organizer of the WCF Cat Olimpia waives the option, can this ring be held at another show. Only cats who have reached the title Triple Master, can enter this ring. At least 4 cats must be present for the ring. Only the first placed cat is given the title Diamond Master. The Diamond Master is the highest attainable Master title in the WCF.

And now a few words about the newsletter that all the clubs have received along with congratulations from Mrs. Hackmann. With some explanations.Fun Shows have been enjoying growing popularity. During those Shows (please do not confuse them with mono-breed shows!) the placement can be made as in the WCF rings with 1, 2, 3, ....Fun Shows do not have to be assessed by judges alone. For non breed-specific Fun Shows, e.g. “The Most Beautiful Eye Color” or “The Thickest Paws”, even a breeder or a student judge can perform the rating and placement. For breed-specific Fun Shows, e.g. “The Best Forest Cat” or “The Best White Cat”, the judge must lead the Fun Show and make the placement. Due to the changes in hair categories, an editorial change has been required for the category SOSH that was renamed to SIA/ORI.

Because of the introduction of the fifth category of "Hairless" (HL) for the Best in Show, some additions to the Rules on the Best in Show have had to be made.

If at an exhibition the Hairless (HL) group consists of less than 15 cats and thus cannot be presented as a separate group at the Best in Show, then the HL and SIA/ORI groups must be summed up to achieve the required amount of 15 cats for a separate group at the Best in Show. In case both groups together do not reach the number of 15 cats, they join the Shorthair group.

And please do not forget that clubs can single out a breed as a separate group for the Best in Show, if the number of cats in this breed is over 15 and, after this allotment, there are at least 15 cats still left in the group.