3 STEPS TO ENTER YOUR CAT(S) IN THE SHOW:

(1) FILL OUT SUMMARY SHEET AT THIS LINK

(2) ENTER YOUR CAT ON TOES HERE

(3) PAY FOR YOUR ENTRIES

 

Show/Entry Pricing

All entries must be processed from TOES and payments must be sent within 24 hours of entering the show. All payments for each pricing level must be received by the expiration date or the next pricing level will be in effect.

Payment: Payment can be made via Check/Money Order made out to Cat Lovers of New England and mailed to Christian Cherau, 25 Morrissey Blvd #1337, Boston, MA, 02125, or PayPal to catloversofnewengland@gmail.com. Payment at door in cash only with approval from entry clerk. All Canadian and New Exhibitor Entries are 20% off ENTRY FEES ONLY (not show services) as a courtesy for the USD/CAD exchange rate. By entering the show, you agree to pay all fees whether you attend the show or not. Please note your payment obligations when submitting your entry form. Regardless of the date of entry, ALL fees must be received no later than the closing date of July 27, 2026. No cash will be accepted at check-in unless approved in advance by show management. Show Committee may, at its discretion, refuse to accept any entry for the following reasons (see 23.6.1 through 23.6.7.1). NECCO will pursue any debt owed to us to the extent of TICA show rules.

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Early Bird Rate (Must be received and paid by June 29, 2026 at 11:59PM Eastern):
Two Day Entries:
$110 for one cat in one double space
$200 for 2 cats in one double space
$280 for 3 cats in 2 double spaces
Additional entries for both days (each benched in a half cage) $60
One Day Entries:
$65 for one cat in one double space
$50 for each additional one day entry

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Regular Rate (Must be received and paid by July 20, 2026 at 11:59PM Eastern):
Two Day Entries:
$130 for one cat in one double space
$220 for 2 cats in one double space
$300 for 3 cats in 2 double spaces
Additional entries for both days (each benched in a half cage) $70
One Day Entries:
$70 for one cat in one double space
$55 for each additional one day entry

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Tardy Turtle Rate (Must be received and paid by July 27, 2026 at 7PM Eastern):
Two Day Entries:
$150 for one cat in one double space
$240 for 2 cats in one double space
$320 for 3 cats in 2 double spaces
Additional entries for both days (each benched in a half cage) $80
One Day Entries:
$75 for one cat in one double space
$60 for each additional one day entry

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Show Services:

Grooming Space $50
End-of-Aisle $20 (Free for handicap)
Advertisement on Catalog (Business card $15, quarter-page $25, half-page $40, full-page $57)
Printed Catalog $10
Marked catalog with all show results (sent by e-mail after the show) $15
Return check Fee $25

Sponsorship/Donation: Ring Sponsor (Silver $50, Gold $75, Platinum $100 - Sponsors' names in all rings)
 

Benching & Supplies: Double wire cages (22” x 22” x 44”) are available upon request if you are not bringing your personal cage. We must know who will be providing their own cages in order to set up the benching area properly. A single cage space (22” x 22”) is provided for each cat entered. Two (2) kittens or one (1) cat are permitted in a single cage. No kitten under 3 months of age will be allowed in the show hall (be prepared to show proof of age.) If you are bringing your own cage, even if only a single-width cage, you must purchase the extra ½ (double) cage space. A grooming space is the same size as a double cage space: 22” x 44”. All cages must be covered on the top, sides, back, and bottom. Everyone is expected to supply their own litter and litter boxes; however, we will have a limited amount of litter and disposable cardboard litter boxes as a courtesy to our exhibitors who fly in to exhibit at our show. Special benching requests will be honored to the best of our ability. Only one benching request may be submitted. Agent requests take priority over benching requests. Clerks will be benched first. Vending from the benching area is prohibited.

Health Requirements: This is a non–vetted show. Any cat showing signs of illness, parasites, or fungus will be escorted from the show hall, along with any cats owned, housed or agented by the same exhibitor. All entries should be vaccinated against feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and feline enteritis, and should test negative for feline leukemia and feline AIDS. Any cat or kitten from a house or cattery where there has been fungus or any infectious or contagious illness within 21 days before the opening date of the show is ineligible for entry and/or exhibition. Any cat that is pregnant or lactating will be disqualified. Massachusetts law requires any animal over the age of 4 months to be vaccinated against rabies (be prepared to show proof)! TICA show rules require all claws, front and back, to be clipped before benching.

Registration Rules: No Kitten, Cat, or Alter may be entered in the show with a "registration pending" unless accompanied by documentation showing the cat is eligible for registration in TICA.  TOES will prompt the exhibitor for this documentation

For Sale: Sales cages will be available to exhibitors ONLY and must be owned by the same/paid exhibitor. Kittens must be three (3) calendar months of age. Proof of age must be provided on request. No kittens/cats may be confined to carriers during show hours. Any person disregarding these rules will be asked to leave the show

Kittens: All kittens entered for competition must be at least four (4) and not more than eight (8) calendar months old on the day of the show. Kittens may be spayed or neutered.

Household Pets: Household pets over 8 months of age MUST be spayed or neutered. If you are not sure of the proper division or color of your cat, check out http://www.seregiontica.org/Colors/intro.htm or send the entry clerk a color photo of your entry. The photo will be returned at check-in. Declawed Household Pets are OK at TICA shows. This is due to the number of HHPs that are declawed rescue cats.

Corporate Sponsors: (Silver $500, Gold $1000, Platinum $1500)

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Show Hall: Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel, One Monarch Place Springfield , Massachusetts , 01144 United States. Discounted $10/day parking fee with the cat show. 

Show Hotel: 
Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Banquet and hotel room all-in-one. King- or 2 Double -rooms at $139/night + tax. Pet fee $65 per stay. Discounted $10/night parking fee in basement garage. Cut-off date on Monday July 6 2026. Follow link: 

Book your group rate for The International Cat Show - NE Region 2026

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Rooms booked online are not eligible for the show rate and may be charged a higher pet and parking fee. Per TICA Rule 903.7.1.1, NECCO has elected to use the TICA Hotel Room Inspection Procedures for exhibitors who lodge at the show hotel(s). Both the show hall and hotels are non-smoking facilities and are climate-controlled and meet ADA requirements for accessibility.

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Regional Banquet: The regional award banquet will be hosted on Saturday night, August 1, 2026 at the Sheraton Springfield.

To register and see more details: TBA

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Show Hours: Check-in will be from 7:30 - 8:30 AM Saturday. The show will begin promptly at 9:00 AM Saturday and 9:00 AM Sunday. Exhibitor/judging show hours on Saturday will be 9:00 AM to 4:30PM and Sunday 9:00  AM to 4:00 PM. Please plan to remain in the show hall during advertised hours as we anticipate many visitors/spectators. Show Rule 212.7 All cats shall be presented for final awards during advertised show hours unless special permission to leave has been granted by the Show Manager.

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Exhibitor Show Set Up: This can only happen after the benching is complete. We will announce this as we get closer to the show date. Please do not expect to set up your personal cages until after the show hall set up has been completed. Vendors will be setting up so the traffic areas must be kept open. Hall will close promptly at 5:00 PM. If you come in to set up before we finish the benching and set up please offer your assistance as it would be greatly appreciated. Watch the TICA lists and social media platforms for updates and if you are not on these platforms, it is advisable to join for notification of any updates. Northeast regional feline fanciers reserve the right to substitute and or add judges, change times, etc. if necessary.

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Transportation: Bradley International Airport (23 minutes) and Boston Logan (92.4 miles) are the closest airports.

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Clerks & Stewards: If interested in clerking/stewarding at the show, please contact the entry clerk. Our clerks will be paid $45/day, provided lunch, and when possible, requests for specific judges will be honored and preferential benching provided. Current Licensed TICA Clerks will be given preference. Trainees/assistants are welcome. Do NOT deduct your clerking fee from your entry! (Stewards $25.00 per ring + free lunch)

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Vendor: Please contact Christian Cherau (christiancherau@cox.net) if interested in vending at this show.

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Show Rules: TICA show rules will be strictly enforced. By entering all exhibitors agree to abide by the decisions of the judges and show committee. Official show rules, registration information, and forms may be obtained from TICA, P.O. Box 2684, Harlingen, TX 78551, or viewed online at help://www.tica.org. Liability / Show Rules 29.1.1.2:

The show management shall take all reasonable care of cats, carriers and other personal property of exhibitors, but it is expressly stipulated that neither the show management nor any member of the club nor the club sponsoring the show can be held pecuniarily liable for the loss of or accident to the cats, carriers or other personal property of any exhibitor. Nauticats or the Springfield Sheraton and its employees nor TICA may be held liable for loss, theft, or damage to animals, personal property, exhibitors or their guests.

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Junior Exhibitor Ring: The Junior Exhibitor ring will be held at lunchtime on Sunday. All exhibitors under the age of 18 are welcome and encouraged to participate! Juniors will present their cat to the judge and the audience, and may be asked some basic animal husbandry questions and questions about their breed.

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Awards: NECCO will be utilizing the plaque system, in accordance with TICA show rules. Rosettes for plaques will be given for each entry at check-in, and awards given in rings may be placed on these rosettes.

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