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26-817: The WCF allows the breeders of affiliated clubs to register their kennel names internationally. They create standards for the 68 pedigreed breeds of cats recognized by the club. The WCF trains judges for exhibitions and organizes the examinations. Generally, the WCF is designed to promote international contacts of the cat clubs affiliated. The WCF comprises over 10,000 breeders/catteries registered (not all are active members); 66 national organisations (plus 64 provisional); 370 clubs (over 500 counting sub-clubs) total pedigrees unknown (handled by clubs, not centralised); average of over 500 shows per year; 111 breeds listed as recognised or accepted (as of 2020); describes itself as "an international association of cat clubs ... successfully working on

52-734: A "twilight ticket' was introduced, giving showgoers a budget friendly opportunity to come to the show for a discounted price after 4pm. Tickets for the show could be purchased on-line via Ticketmaster and from Woolworths Supermarkets where the pass included travel. Tickets were previously available at railway stations and on some buses; however since 2015 this option has been discontinued. In 2015 showbags were priced from $ 1 to $ 30. Tickets are only available for purchase on-line for specific days. Annual memberships can be purchased for $ 172 for city residents, $ 124 for country residents, $ 98 for people aged 18-25. With only limited parking available, most people arrive by passenger transport. The event

78-503: A showbag pavilion and exhibits, a horticultural display, and stage and arena shows. It also even hosts a breed based conformation dog show and cat show , which are nationally accredited. The Sydney Royal Easter Show is the largest ticketed event held in Australia and one of the largest in the world. The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales (formed a year before the event) held its first Show in 1823. Its initial purpose

104-515: A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death at 8:00pm in the adult carnival area of the show whilst working at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. That night, a 16-year-old was also stabbed and suffered a leg injury. It was subsequently revealed that police had arrested the people who were involved in this incident. On-line early bird ticket prices (tickets bought before midnight the first day of Show) have been frozen since 2016. In 2016

130-541: A Monobreed Show and prizes were bestowed for Best in Show Special Prize, Best Kitten, Best Junior, Best Adult, and Best Neuter Category including, "Best of Best" overall champion, "Best General". Cat show A cat show is a judged event where the owners of cats compete to win titles in various cat registering organizations by entering their cats to be judged after a breed standard. Both pedigreed and companion (or moggy) cats are admissible, although

156-408: Is often combined with ring style judging, so a cat show may consist of several rings plus traditional judging. With traditional judging, each cat is assigned to a judge, who gives a written report to the owner. Each judge may nominate a cat to the final judging, when all judges examine the finalists, and the final rewards are given by voting of the judges. The Supreme Cat Show is held each October at

182-621: Is the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats and the predominant pedigreed cat registering association in North America. While no two shows are identical, CFA cat shows follow certain procedures and guidelines: A CFA cat show actually consists of a number of simultaneous cat shows running at the same time within the same place. Depending on the size of the show, there are anywhere from 4 to 12 "rings" (or miniature shows) which generally run one to two days in length. Each "ring" has its own judge who independently scores cats and awards

208-581: The COVID-19 pandemic ). As per the event's namesake, it starts on the Friday before Easter and ends on the Tuesday following Easter (with closures on Sundays and Good Friday ). During that Thursday, it becomes a Children's Day , when goods such as discounted showbags are on sale. Yielding to pressure from the public, the show was later to be opened on Sundays and Good Friday. With the move to Homebush Bay,

234-452: The Easter period. First held in 1823, it comprises an agricultural show , an amusement park and a fair and combines the elements of each, showcasing the judging of livestock and produce . The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales is responsible for the event. Queen Victoria awarded the society and its show the right to use the word "Royal" in its name. The main purpose of

260-491: The Great Depression and the COVID-19 pandemic — over its almost 200-year history. On 10 April 2022, the organisers of the show closed one of the rides after the operator failed to secure the four-year-old boy who was on one of the rides on Sunday. It was found via social media that the children on the ride were restrained except for the boy. The ride is permanently closed. The next night on 11 April 2022,

286-592: The National Exhibition Centre , Birmingham, England. In the US, each judge has a separate ring with cages. The cats are brought up to the judge, who removes each cat in turn and then replaces them when they are done. Spectators, including the owners of the cats, are present and in the audience. The cats' owners are given a number for each cat and are responsible for getting them to the ring when they are called. The US Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

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312-564: The 26 times. Today it regards the event as the Rolls-Royce of international cat shows, being the largest exhibition of its type in the United States. In Australia, the shows can be either "closed style" or "open style" judging. In closed shows, the cats are placed in undecorated cages with white curtains and a bed. The owners must then leave the hall. The judges for each ring will examine each animal in turn and decide on awards. Then

338-586: The Crystal Palace . His visit to London accompanied the birth of the cat fancy . In 1895, the cat show in the United States became the first event to be held at Madison Square Garden in New York City , featuring more than 160 cats of selective breeding types. The CFA International Cat Show held its first cat show competition in 1994, and since that time, tomcats have won the "Best in Show" 17 of

364-618: The Philippines, Inc. (SFEPI) President, Student judge Lio Maclang organized the show with WCF and co-presenters Hard Rock Cafe Manila 's Brian Peck, Island Rescue Organization's Annalyn Aizpuru and Royal Canin CD Sevilla. It is also co-organized by WCF Indonesia, WCF Malaysia, WCF Thailand, WCF Vietnam, and the Chinese Administrative Association of Cat. Chris Christensen Systems Philippines segregated

390-620: The breeds into 4 coat types: Satin, Silky, Full, and Suede. Dr. Joan Lumabiang is the official WCF-SFEPI veterinarian and Student judge. The opening ceremony was led by WCF's officers president Anneliese Hackmann, AB Judge, Germany , Albert Kurkowski, Vice President, AB Judge, Poland , TatJana Cernova, Secretary, AB Judge, Latvia , Cornelia Hungerecker, Allbreed Judge, Treasurer and Mariana Tarasova, WFC Supervisor Group, AB Judge, Ukraine . The WCF Monobreed Show Fun Shows included Kitten, Junior, Adult, Master, Double Master and Triple Master Rings, including Solid Black, Blue and White. WFC featured

416-609: The country and city join together at Sydney Showground , Sydney Olympic Park , for twelve days of agricultural competitions, animal experiences, live entertainment, carnival fun, shopping and more. Attendance levels have continued to grow consistently year on year. Statistically, the busiest day of the show is the last Saturday, often having 39% higher attendance than any other day. The Show has many competitions, including arts and crafts , photography and cookery, as well as tests of strength and skill such as wood chopping . The show also has shopping, restaurants, commercial stands, such as

442-618: The development of animal protection laws in European Parliament in Strasbourg." The historic 'World Cat Federation Philippines World Cat Show 2024', the first ever, was held on June 15-16 at Space at One Ayala in Makati , Philippines . Over 120 cats from 15 countries including non-pedigree 'Puspin' (pusang Pinoy - 'domestic short-haired' ) also competed and won at the 2-day event. The Society of Feline Enthusiasts of

468-577: The next 116 years. In 1998, the event moved to a new showground within the Sydney Olympic Park precinct at Homebush Bay . The former Sydney Showground at Moore Park has since become Fox Studios Australia , with associated development known as The Entertainment Quarter . The show since continued uninterruptedly after 1869, except in 1919 (during the Spanish flu outbreak), the years of 1942 to 1946 (during World War II ) and 2020 (during

494-538: The owner may return. In open style, the owners and other spectators may stay to watch the judging, as the judges talk to them about the cats. Some popular events that hosts cat shows include the annual Sydney Royal Easter Show held at Sydney's Olympic Park , and the Cat Lovers Show, held in Melbourne and Sydney. In Europe, many times the cats are judged in a so-called traditional style. Traditional judging

520-428: The rules differ from organization to organization. Cats are compared to a breed standard, and the owners of those judged to be closest to it are awarded a prize. Moggys are judged based on their temperament. Often, at the end of the year, all of the points accrued at various shows are added up and more national and regional titles are awarded. The first cat show was inaugurated in 1871 by Harrison Weir and took place in

546-464: The show is held outside of school holidays. The 2021 show ran from 1 to 12 April, under some restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia . Attendee numbers were reduced to 60,000 a day to allow maintenance of 1.5 m (4 ft 11.06 in) distancing as well as separate pavilion entries and exits monitored by COVID marshals, maintenance of distancing in queues, and caps on the number of people in arena, pavilions and stands. Venue cleaning

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572-481: The show is specifically to encourage agriculture; although other aspects of the show have developed including competitions, entertainment and commerce, the display of the products of rural industry remain of major importance, the RAS claiming 30,000 rural exhibits in 2007. The Show is a celebration of Australian culture, from rural traditions to modern day lifestyles, providing unique experiences for attendees. Every Easter,

598-575: The show was extended to 16 days. In 2000 it was reduced to 14 days. In 2007, a revised program took into account changes to NSW School Holidays, the show commencing on the Thursday before Good Friday in order to increase the holiday time for families to attend. In 2017 over 922,000 people attended the show, when about 850,000 were expected. The previous record was 964,000 in 2004. In 2018, the show returned to its traditional 12 days. If Easter falls in March

624-492: The top 10 places (or top 15 depending on the size of the show). Rings are of two kinds: Points are awarded to cats based multiple of their placement within each ring combined with the number of cats that the cat has "beaten" in the ring. Sydney Royal Easter Show The Sydney Royal Easter Show , commonly shortened to The Easter Show or The Show , is an annual show held in Sydney , Australia over two weeks around

650-475: Was also increased. Attendance was about 800,000. (Inclusive of ticket holders, agricultural and commercial exhibitors, staff, volunteers and other show workers). No cases of COVID-19 were associated with the show. The 2022 show was held from 8 to 19 April. It was officially opened by the Princess Royal . The Royal Easter Show has been cancelled three times — during the Spanish flu pandemic ,

676-558: Was of encouraging the colony's rural industries. The site was at Parramatta Park , 24 km (14.9 mi) west of the town of Sydney . It initially showcased horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry. In 1869, the event moved from Parramatta to Prince Alfred Park . In 1881, the Government of New South Wales provided land for the Royal Agricultural Society at Moore Park ; the show was held at that venue for

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