URK 76. and 77. International Cat Shows
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Uudenmaan Rotukissayhdistys ry
76. and 77. International Cat Shows 24.–25.5.2025
URK FEST - Our show theme is festival!
Venue: Arena Siuntio Sjundeå, Aleksis Kiven tie 3, 02580 Siuntio
SHOW SCHEDULE
- Veterinary control and registration
- Sat 8.15–9.45 am, Sun 8–9 am
- Judging starts Sat 10 am, Sun 9.15 am
- The show ends at 17 pm the latest on both days
- Open to visitors Sat 10 am–14 pm , Sun 9.15 am–13.30 pm
Main sponsors Grandorf and Dibaq Sense.
CONFIRMED JUDGES
- Veikko Saarela, FI (AB)
- Nathalie Smits-Peelen, NL (AB)
- Cristiano Sandon, IT (1, 2)
- Sara Moroni, IT (1, 2, 3)
- Riikka Turpeinen, FI (1, 2, 4)
- Arja Martikainen, FI (2, 3, 4)
- Dominika Halicka, SK (AB)
- Ilona Senderek-Wójcik, PL (2)
- Student Josefiina Huhta-aho (2)
- Student Andrea Valeta Machado, BR (3, 4)
Rights to changes reserved.
REGISTRATION AND FEES
Registration is open from 1 March to 25 April 2025 or until the show is full.
- URK members 36 €
- Other FIFe club members 39 €
- Non-FIFe cats 55 €
- 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 320 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 April 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 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
- 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 Siuntio's offer for exhibitors:
Standard double 110€/night
Standard single 90€/night
Pets 20€/stay
Reservation code: Cat2025
Reservations: myynti@hotellisiuntio.fi or www.hotellisiuntio.fi
Other hotels: