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The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy’s Young Exhibitors’ SchemeTHE YES! PROGRAMME - YES! PRESENTATIONS AT SHOWSThe YES! Presentations form the core of this programme. They require the support of show managers, judges, exhibitors, parents/guardians and of the candidates. It will be by capturing and engaging the interest and enthusiasm of young people for showing with GCCF that we can ensure a viable future for our hobby. PROCEDURE AT CAT PRESENTATIONS The scheme requires space at a participating show for a table where candidates may present their cat. YOUNG EXHIBITORS PRESENTING THEIR CATS Young Exhibitors should be clean, neat and well-groomed as they present their cats. They should wear clothing that is comfortable and appropriate and that will not distract the cat nor hinder or limit the judge’s view of the presentation. The cat must have been entered in the show; it will have been vetted-in and therefore in excellent show condition. JUDGING THE CANDIDATESJudges will assess Young Exhibitors for their handling skills; their presentation of the cat as a whole; their response to questions from the Judge and the Judge’s Overall Impression of the Candidate and his/her Presentation. A list of sample questions is available for judges and candidates, covering the areas required at the appropriate level. It is not expected that every candidate will be asked every question; they provide an opportunity for the judge give a fair critique on the candidate's performance in each section of the Assessment Form. THE REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AT EACH LEVEL The expectations at each level will be higher as the candidate’s knowledge and experience grows. At Novice Level, the candidates will not compete against their peers; they will be given a report from the judge identifying their strengths and outlining the areas where progress could be made. Each candidate at Novice Level will receive a rosette in recognition of their participation. At Intermediate and Advanced Levels, the first three candidates will be placed and all candidates will receive a critique of their presentation. If a candidate’s presentation, at any level, is exceptional, the judge may make a Special Merit Award which will be indicated on the critique and claimed from the administrators. POINTS TO REMEMBER!It should be remembered by the judge, the young exhibitor and their parents/guardian it is the CANDIDATE that is being judged rather than the cat. The focus is upon the manner in which the candidate presents their cat to the audience and their attitude to and knowledge of the cat they are presenting. Candidates will be aware from joining each level of the type of questions they will be asked, giving them the opportunity to present their cat and speak about it with poise and confidence. Each presentation should be with a different judge if at all possible. YES PRESENTATIONS AT NOVICE LEVEL
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