INVITATION TO Uudenmaan rotukissayhdistys r.y.’s
International Cat Shows at

Helsinki 4. & 5.4.2009

Location:                             Helsinki Fair Centre (Helsinki Messukeskus) Messuaukio 1, Helsinki

Veterinary control:             On Saturday 7.30-9.15, on Sunday 7.30-9.00

Judging starts:                    Both days on 9.30

Show closes:                       Both days at 19.00

Open for public:                  Both days 9.00-18.00

All breeds are judged both days, possibility for 2 certificates

Owners can present their cats.

Number of cats is limited to 450, due to the size of the show hall.

Veterinary examination is obligatory for all cats entering the show hall. Pedigrees and vaccination certificates must be presented. Vaccinations required: Feline Parvovirus and Cat Influenza. Rabies vaccination can be taken no later than 21 days before the import date, other vaccinations must be taken no later than 15 days before the show. White cats must have a hearing certificate.

IMPORT TO FINLAND www.evira.fi for travelling with a cat from EU / from outside EU.

FIFE and SRK rules apply.

Invited and confirmed judges:

Maj-Britt Stein (USA)            Allround                               Sara Ojaniemi                                           III,IV 

Minna Krogh (DK)                 II,III                                    Anne Paloluoma-Sundholm   II,III 

Sirpa Lindelöf (S)                 II,III                                     Veikko Saarela                      I,II

Martti Peltonen (S)              III,IV                                    Arja Martikainen                   III                 

Satu Hämäläinen                 Allround                               Pia Nyman                           II

Kristiina Rautio                    I,II,IV                                   Bjarne Wikström                  II                  

-Changes are possible-

Entries: Foreign exhibitors through the local club 15.1.-26.2.2009 to Outi Jalo, Käänteenkuja 4, FI-21350 Ilmarinen, Finland. Fill a separate entry form for both days, no entries by e-mail. Corrections and changes of show class in writing only or by e-mail to outi@urk.fi. Entries are binding.

Show classes 1-14.

Show fees: All cats 32 €/day. Control class 32 €, control and veteran class 10 € if the cat is also entered to classes 1-14, otherwise normal fee.

Show Fee account: Nordea 148730-100481, IBAN account number FI1487 3000 100481 Nordea and SWIFT code NDEAFIHH. Enclose a copy of payment with entry form. Foreign exhibitors can also pay their entry fee at arrival in euros (please notify the show secretary). All cats in the catalogue must be paid for. If too many cats are entered, the basis for screening (by categories) is the day of payment.

Stewards send their applications to the show secretary or to chief steward Sari Kulha sari@zarin.net.

Show cages 65x65x56 cm for regular. Bring your own cage decorations, food & food bowls, litter trays & other sanitary equipment. Overnight staying at the show place is not allowed. 

Prizes and rosettes: please send to Minna Rautiainen Sahatie 1 A 1, FI-47400 Kausala, minna@urk.fi

Advertisements in show catalogue: the contact person is Outi Jalo, Käänteenkuja 4, FI-21350 Ilmarinen, e-mail outi@urk.fi

For further information please contact:

Outi Jalo +358 46  888 6867 (show secretary) outi@urk.fi

                  Jaana Heikanen +358 400 400 450 (show manager), jaana@urk.fi

Päivi Tuokko +358 40 528 6811  (financial matters) paivi@urk.fi

Hotel Reservations:

Helsinki Hotel Centre Tel +358 9 2288 1400, www.hotellimaailma.fi

Public transport: www.ytv.fi/eng , www.vr.fi

Current show events www.urk.fi

WELCOME TO HELSINKI IN APRIL!!