URK 80. ja 81. International Cat Shows
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Uudenmaan Rotukissayhdistys ry
80. ja 81. International Cat Shows 11-12 April 2026
Our show theme is Circus! We hope that our theme will be visible in exhibitors' outfits and cage decorations!
Show venue address: Keravan ja Sipoon Energia-areena, Keinukalliontie 2 B, 04220 Kerava
SHOW SCHEDULE
- Veterinary control and registration:
- Sat 8.00 to 9.30 am
- Sun 8.00 to 8.45 am
- Judging starts
- Sat 10.00 am
- Sun 9.15 am
- Show ends at 17.00 pm the latest on both days
- Open to visitors
- Sat 10.00 am to 14.30 pm
- Sun 9.30 am to 13.30 pm
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
More judges will be invited as needed. Rights to changes reserved.
REGISTRATION AND FEES
Registration is open from Monday 26 January 2026 to Tuesday 10 March 2026, or until the show is full.
- URK members 39 €
- Other FIFe club members 43 €
- Non-FIFe cats 55 €
- Show catalogue 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 450 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 10 March 2026.
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.
NÄYTTELYN 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
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact the club through our Facebook page or email our club president Sanna-Leena Santapakka at puheenjohtaja@urk.fi.
HOTELS
Hotelli Pilotti
Single room 88 eur / night incl. breakfast
Double room 101 eur / night incl. breakfast
Pet fee 20 euros per room.
Reservations sales@airporthotelshelsinki.fi / Remember to mention that you are coming to the URK cat show.
Other hotels:
Welcome!