Big Mouth Phenomenon
Have you heard an exhibitor loudly say something nasty about a cat on the judging table? They have a big mouth... and it`s against the rules.
Have you heard an exhibitor loudly say something nasty about a cat on the judging table? They have a big mouth... and it`s against the rules.
Sportsmanship is defined as behavior conforming to the rules and proper spirit of a sport. Does the cat fancy need an official Code of Sportsmanship?
Etiquette and Sportsmanship are each basically defined by a set of (often unspoken) rules. This article discusses how to be a true winner no matter whether your cat wins a rosette or not.
When we go to ringside at a cat show, we not only want to behave politely, we must consider our behavior in light of the rules of good sportsmanship.
Ten things we can do to make the show hall a happier place to spend the weekend. It starts in your benching area in the show hall.
Do you know what YOU are responsible for when you enter a cat show? Check out the CFA show rules for Exhibitors.
The start of a new show season is a bit like New Year's Day. Regardless of what happened last season, or how you may have behaved, the slate has been wiped clean and you have the opportunity to write a different story. Maybe a better story...
Good Sportsmanship promotes the philosophy that involvement in the cat fancy should be enjoyed for its own sake, with proper consideration for fairness, ethics, respect, and a sense of fellowship with one's competitors.