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To qualify for each of these titles, the exhibit must gain the following points:
CH, CHA, MS: 150 points from 2 different judges, plus one Final
GRC, GCA, GRM: 500 points with 3 finals/2 different judges, 1 in Top 5 SP or Top 10 AB
DGC, DGCA, DGM: 1000 points plus 1 final in Top 5 SP or Top 10 AB as a GRC/GRCA/GRM
TGC, TGCA, TGM: 1500 points plus 1 final in Top 5 SP or Top 10 AB as a DGC/DGCA/DGM
QGC, QGCA, QGM: 2000 points plus 1 final in Top 5 SP or Top 10 AB as a TGC/TGCA/TGM
SGC, SGCA, SGM: 3000 points plus 1 Best Cat as a QGC/QGCA/QGM
The important difference in TICA is even if you don’t get Best of Colour or Best of Division in every ring, points are still awarded for any placements that you do get. Similarly, all Finals placements (10th Best to Best) earn points towards titles.
These points are less than usual because the UK has “Isolated Area” status within TICA. Points are cumulative, starting from the exhibit’s first show as a novice. So, for example, if a cat enters its first show and gets two finals and earns 375 points, then it has won a Champion title. It only now needs another 125 points and another final to become a Grand Champion. Even if it enters a show and doesn’t final, all the colour and division points awarded are still included in the total number of points when claiming titles.
There is no restriction on the number of titles that can be won during a show, with one exception. For a Best Cat final to count towards the Supreme Grand title, the cat must have earned all the points and finals to qualify as a Quadruple Grand before that show day.
If a cat is altered, it may be confirmed for the next consecutive title (i.e. a Double Grand Champion may be altered and then shown as an alter and confirmed as a Triple Grand Champion Alter, etc. - this cat would hold titles of Champion, Grand Champion, Double Grand Champion, Triple Grand Champion Alter, etc.) OR the cat may start again as a Novice in the Alter Class and earn points toward the titles of Champion Alter, Grand Champion Alter, etc.
Applying for Titles
Titles are confirmed by the TICA Executive Office for TICA-registered cats on receipt of a completed application and fee. This could be done at the same time as registering the cat, since you are allowed to exhibit at one show without being fully registered with TICA. Note that Korats and any New Breeds must be registered with TICA before being shown.
A copy of the application form for the recognition of wins can be downloaded from the TICA site or can be found at the back of the show catalogue.
The fee is currently $5 per title or $10 for a Supreme title. Note that if a novice cat gets enough points in a show to get a Triple Grand (for example), TICA will treat this as confirming 3 separate titles.
Alternatively, you can receive title certificates automatically on payment of a single fee upfront (which means you no longer have to keep track of title points or fill in more forms !). Depending on when you take out the service, it will be one of three fees. Please use this form to see the options and request automatic title confirmations.
Payment for UK exhibitors is easiest via credit card - you should provide your credit card details in a covering letter. You now also need to supply the 3 digit verification number (on the rear of your credit card in the signature strip) whenever paying by credit card.
As an alternative, you can pay via Paypal quoting the address accounting@ticaeo.com, but please let the EO know you have used this route. Please include the cat’s name and registration number in the PayPal transaction information to help the EO do this.
Once the title is confirmed by the EO, they will send you a commemorative certificate. CoonTICA are also offering UK exhibitors commemorative rosettes and/or frames.
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