11–12 April 2026
Organized by Uudenmaan Rotukissayhdistys ry
Our show theme is Circus. We hope the theme will be reflected in exhibitors’ outfits and cage decorations.
Show venue
Keravan ja Sipoon Energia-areena
Keinukalliontie 2 B, 04220 Kerava
Show Schedule
Veterinary check and registration
Sat 8:00–9:30
Sun 8:00–8:45
Judging starts
Sat 10:00
Sun 9:15
Open to visitors
Sat 10:00–14:30
Sun 9:30–13:30
Show ends
Both days by 17:00 at the latest
Main sponsor
Biofarm
Confirmed Judges
Dorte Kaae (DK), AB
Sabine Mösch (CH), AB
Pia Nyman (FI), AB
Ad de Bruijn (NL), 1, 3, 4
Arja Martikainen (FI), 2, 3, 4
Martin Šanda (CZ), 1, 2, 4
Mirosław Skotarczyk (PL), 1, 2, 4
Hannah Jensen (SE), 1, 2, 3
Zvezdan Memedov (SE), 1, 2
Annukka Rintakumpu (FI), 1, 2
Mats Stark (SE), 1, 2
Susanna Piispanen (FI), 2, 4
Saturday only: Marjatta Koskenkangas (FI), 1, 2, 4
More judges will be invited if needed. The organizers reserve the right to make changes.
Registration and Fees
Registration is open from Monday 26 January 2026 until Monday 16 March 2026, or until the show is full.
Fees
- URK members: 39 €
- Members of other FIFe clubs: 43 €
- Non-FIFe cats: 55 €
- Show catalogue: 5 € for both days
The show fee also includes prizes such as certificate and title rosettes.
Registration should primarily be made through the Omakissa system:
https://omakissa.kissaliitto.fi
Please note that you must first register as a user. For help with the Omakissa system, please see the Omakissa support page.
Entries must be paid at the time of registration using the payment details provided in Omakissa. Unpaid entries will be deleted.
If you are unable to register through Omakissa, you may send the entry form by email to show@urk.fi. Please complete a separate entry form for each day and make sure it reaches the show secretary before the registration deadline.
Entries must be paid to URK’s bank account:
FI27 5092 0920 5147 57
BIC: OKOYFIHH
Reference number: 1300
URK members’ reference number: 2600
Please attach a copy of the payment receipt to the entry form.
A maximum of 450 cats per day will be accepted. If the show becomes overbooked, elimination will be based on category and payment date.
For corrections and class changes, please contact show secretary Erika Aaltonen at show@urk.fi. After 16 March 2026, only changes to colour and class are permitted.
Show Catalogues
Show catalogues will be available to exhibitors online.
If you would like a printed copy, please purchase one during Omakissa registration for 5 €. Printed catalogues will not be sold at the venue.
Other Show Information
Cats must be vaccinated in accordance with the rules of Suomen Kissaliitto and FIFe.
For rules and regulations concerning the import of cats to Finland from other EU countries, please refer to the guidelines of Ruokavirasto.
Pedigrees and vaccination certificates must be presented when entering the show hall. Veterinary checks are carried out on a random basis. Hearing certificates are required for white cats.
Suomen Kissaliitto and FIFe show rules apply. Cats may be presented by their owners.
The show cages measure 65 x 65 x 56 cm. You may bring your own show shelter, provided that its minimum dimensions are 50 x 50 x 50 cm.
A welfare officer will be making rounds throughout the weekend to ensure that minimum requirements are met.
Show Personnel
Show Secretary
Erika Aaltonen — show@urk.fi
Show Manager
Milla Kuusisto-Jauhiainen — milla@urk.fi
Chief Steward
Päivi Kilpeläinen — paivi@urk.fi
Vendors
Milla Kuusisto-Jauhiainen — milla@urk.fi
Treasurer
Linnea Keltanen — rahastonhoitaja@urk.fi
Show Mentor
Piritta Lohela — piritta@urk.fi
Welfare Officer
Anne Kontula — anne@urk.fi
Further Information
Please contact the club through our Facebook page or by email:
puheenjohtaja@urk.fi
Hotels
Hotelli Pilotti
- Single room: 88 € / night, including breakfast
- Double room: 101 € / night, including breakfast
- Pet fee: 20 € / room
Reservations: sales@airporthotelshelsinki.fi
Please remember to mention that you are attending the URK cat show.
Other hotels
https://www.booking.com/