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Entry Fees: $2.00 per class, per rat

Show Box Fee: $2.00 per box
(Show boxes are where your rat will be placed to be viewed by the judge. These are required. You should order enough for your largest class. Rats cannot be kept in show boxes throughout the day.)

Travel Bin Fee: $5.00 per bin
(We ask that you not bring your rat in wire cages. These increase the possibility of spreading disease. We offer travel bins for your use throughout the show. They have a location for water and are roomy. These can also be pre-purchased in advance and are great for emergencies.)

Lunch: $5.00 per person
(Lunch consists of meal, drink and dessert. You are welcome to bring your own)

Deadline to enter is Wednesday, February 25, 2009 by 11:59 p.m.
Deadline extended to Thursday, February 26, 2009 by 11:59 p.m.
 (You must be registered to show. Late entries will be accepted. Once registered, you can enter additional classes at the show. Your rat must go through health check.)

Quarantine is required. Please be sure to quarantine for three weeks prior to show. See quarantine page for more details. Rats must have been quarantined for a minimum of three weeks prior to the show. Please do not bring rats onto the premises that do not meet these requirements.

Rategories:

Morning Classes

  1. Whitest White

  2. Blackest Black   

  3. Brownest Brown

  4. Bluest Blue    

  5. Prettiest Points    

  6. Best Agouti      

  7. Cream of Crop

  8. Best Pet

  9. Most Unusual Color

  10. Fastest Rat

  11. Costume Contest

  12. Art/Photography

Public -Vote (Lunch) Classes

  1. Mug only a Mother Could Love

  2. Best of Color Classes

Afternoon Classes
 

  1. Rat/Owner Look Alike

  2. Biggest

  3. Best Pet

  4. Most Relaxed

  5. Most Unusual Markings

  6. Friendliest/Most Affectionate

  7. Most Matched Pair

  8. Most Naked

  9. Best Trick/Performance

  10. Art/Photography

  11. Best Dwarf

  12. Interesting Coat

  13. Best Rat

 

 

See when the classes will take place.
Visit the Show Schedule.
Times are subject to change.

Class Descriptions

1. For white rats (i.e., ivory, albino, PEW); judged on pureness of white.
2. For black rats; judged on richness of black.
3. For any brown rats (i.e., chocolate, mocha, faded black, Burmese); judged on trueness of brown.
4. For any blue rats (i.e., American blue, sky blue, Russian silver, Russian Blue); judged for prettiest blue color.
5. For Siamese, Burmese, or Himalayan; based on the best points.
6. For any agouti (i.e., agouti, fawn, blue agouti, cinnamon, Russian blue agouti); judged for quality of ticking and belly contrast.
7. For any cream rat (i.e. beige, champagne); judged for beauty of color.
8. Judged for sweetness, curiosity and cuteness; best pet should display those qualities we love in rats (#1).
9. Judged for the uniqueness of coloration.
10. The fastest rat to get to owner from across table. Not for shy rats.
11. Judged on best costume. Must be worn by rat.
12. Best artwork or photography (#1).
13. Judged for having the kind of face only a mom would love (i.e., funny looking). Audience judges.
14. Winners from each color class will compete for Best of Color. Audience judges.
15. Judged on similarity of rat to owner (e.g., hair color). Please use props, costumes, etc.
16. Judged on size.
17. Judged for sweetness, curiosity and cuteness; best pet should display those qualities we love in rats (#2).
18. Judged for the squishiest and most laid back rat.
19. Judged for the uniqueness of markings.
20. Judged on kissiness and lovability.
21. Judged on pairs of rats that look most similar in any aspect (i.e., ears, color, markings)
22. Class for hairless rats; least fur wins.
23. Just what it says. Bring your own props.
24. Best artwork or photography (#2).
25. Class for dwarf rats; judged for size, dwarf quality and cuteness.
26. Class for Rex, Double Rex, Velveteen, Satin, and Harley; judged on the most interesting coat type.
27. Judged on (1) type, (2) color, and (3) temperament. Winner displays all the qualities that make a rat show and breeding worthy.

Show Registration Form
(Please type requested information and press submit when finished. Please print your submission receipt. If you need more room, send a second page. Please note that you are sending additional entries in the comments section. Thanks.)

Date/Place Acquired
(When and where did you get rat)		 Rat Name
(Please list each rat separately)		 Class Choice
(ctrl + click for multiple classes)

 Entry fees ($2 per rat, per class):
 Total number of classes:  x $2.00 each =

 Show boxes ($2 each, order enough for your biggest class):
 Total number of boxes:     x $2.00 each =

Travel Bins ($5 each to rent, $20 donation to purchase w/water bottle):
 Total number of bins to rent:     x $5.00 each =
 Total number of bins to purchase:     x $20.00 each =

 Lunch will be available for a donation of $5.00 per meal (lunch will include meal, drink, and dessert):
 Lunch preorder (# wanted): x $5.00 each =

 Total amount due (please add light green squares together):

 Will you be bringing any rats for adoption or resale?:   yesno (If yes, we will contact you for info)
 Have you followed proper quarantine procedures for you and your rats?*:   yesno
 Following the show, have you made plans for proper quarantine?*  yesno
 How many people will you be bringing to the show?
  Would you like to volunteer to help out at the show? yesno

 

 Name Phone      Email 
 Address City   State     Zip 

 Comments or questions:

 If you have any questions about entry or problems with this form, please contact careratclub@gmail.com

 All entry fees and show box fees are due even if you decide not to attend the show.

 If you have problems and  cannot attend please let us know ahead of time.

 Substitutions of rats can be done. Please let us know at the registration table.

 Morning health check begins at 8:30 am until 10 am. Afternoon health check begins from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Any registrants present prior to afternoon classes, must take part in the morning check-in. You may not enter if rats are not health checked. Please be on time!!

 * Quarantine is required. If you have recently gotten new rats (after January 23) or your rats have been in contact with outside rats in the last three weeks, please do not bring them to the show. Any signs of illness or disease should be taken seriously. Please do not bring sick rats to the show. Please avoid stopping at pet stores or places with outside rats on the day of the show. *

 I have read and agree to abide by the Rules of this show**:

   

 **By pressing Submit, you indicate that you agree that you have read and will abide to the aforementioned rules.
  Pressing Reset will reset and cancel your registration.

If you need room for more rats, please fill out a second form.