URK 78. and 79. International Cat Shows

Uudenmaan Rotukissayhdistys ry
78. and 79. International Cat Shows 18.–19.10.2025

Our show theme is MEDIEVAL FAIRE! We hope that our theme is visible in exhibitor's outfits​ and in cage decorations.

On Saturday we have Cornish Rex BREED BIS organized with Cornish rex ry.

Venue: Cocks Areena, Hj. Elomaan katu 4, 11130 Riihimäki


SHOW SCHEDULE

  • Veterinary control and registration    
    • Sat 8.00–9.30 am, Sun 8.00–9.00 am  
  • Judging starts Sat 9.45 am, Sun 9.00 am  
  • The show ends at 17.00 pm the latest on both days 
  • Open to visitors Sat 10.00 am–14.30 pm, Sun 9.30 am–13.30 pm  

Main sponsors Grandorf and Dibaq Sense. 
 

CONFIRMED JUDGES

  • Anna Wilczek, PL (AB)
  • Thea Friškovec-Keller, CH (AB)
  • Donatella Mastrangelo, IT (AB)
  • Olga Komissarova, EE (AB)
  • Carin Sahlberg, FI (AB)
  • Marcin Biernaczyk, PL (2, 3, 4)
  • Carla Rotini, IT (1, 2, 3)
  • Harri Saari, SE (4)
  • Student Annukka Rintakumpu, FI (4)
  • Student Anne-Marie Michaelsen, DK (4)

Rights to changes reserved.  
 

REGISTRATION AND FEES


Registration is open from 15 July to 14 September 2025 or until the show is full.

  • URK members 38 €  
  • Other FIFe club members 42 €  
  • Non-FIFe cats 55 €  
  • Cornish rex ry members 5 € discount / cat's show fee
  • Show catalogue (in Finnish) 5 € (both days included)

Our show fee also covers prizes such as certificate and title rosettes.   

Registration preferably through the Omakissa system at https://omakissa.kissaliitto.fi. Please note you must register as a user first. For assistance with the Omakissa system, please refer to the Omakissa support page. Entries are to be paid upon registration using the payment information provided in Omakissa. Unpaid registrations will be deleted.

If you are unable to register using the Omakissa system, you can send the entry form by email to show@urk.fi. Please fill in a separate entry form for both days and make sure the entry makes it to show secretary within the registration period. Entries must be paid to URK's bank account FI27 5092 0920 5147 57 (BIC: OKOYFIHH), reference number 1300, URK members reference 2600. Please enclose a copy of payment receipt with the entry form.    

A maximum of 420 cats per day. If too many cats are entered, elimination will be done based on categories and payment date.  

For corrections and changes to show classes please contact show secretary Erika Aaltonen at show@urk.fi. Only changes to classes and colours are permitted after 30 September 2025.



SHOW CATALOGUES
 

Show catalogues will be available to exhibitors online. In case you want a physical copy, please purchase a copy during the Omakissa registration process (5 €). No physical copies will be available for sale at the venue. 

 

OTHER SHOW INFORMATION
 

Cats must be vaccinated according to Suomen Kissaliitto and FIFe rules. For rules and regulations regarding the import of cats to Finland from other EU countries, please refer to Ruokavirasto guidelines. Pedigrees and vaccination certificates must be presented upon entry to the show hall. Veterinary control is done by random sample. Hearing certificates are required for white cats. Suomen Kissaliitto and FIFe show rules apply. Cats can be presented by their owners. The size of show cages in 65 x 65 x 56 cm. You are allowed to bring your own show shelter as long as the minimum dimensions are 50 x 50 x 50 cm. A welfare officer will be making rounds during the show weekend to make sure minimum requirements are followed.   

Show is euro style so cages / curtains must have open view for visitors.
 

SHOW PERSONNEL
 

  • Show secretary   
    • Erika Aaltonen show@urk.fi  
  • Show managers
    • Milla Kuusisto-Jauhiainen milla.kuusisto@luukku.com  
    • Riku Kaunisto riku.kaunisto@finnair.com  
  • Chief steward
    • Pasi Urpiola pasi.urpiola@gmail.com 
  • Vendors 
    • Sanna-Leena Santapakka puheenjohtaja@urk.fi  
  • Finance
    • Riikka Tuomi rahastonhoitaja@urk.fi  
  • Show mentor
    • Päivi Kilpeläinen paivi@urk.fi  
  • Welfare officer
    • Anne Kontula anne@urk.fi  
       

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION   
 

Contact the club through our Facebook page or email our club president Sanna-Leena Santapakka at puheenjohtaja@urk.fi.  

  

HOTELS
 

Teatterihotelli Riihimäki's offer for exhibitors:

Single 100 € / night
Double 120 € / night
Pets 35 € / stay

Prices include breakfast and VAT.

Reservation code: KISSAT 2025

Reservations: myynti@teatterihotelli.fi or by phone +3581007721.

 

Other hotels

https://www.booking.com/


 

Welcome!