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Ribbons & Rosettes
By Karen Lawrence
Flat ribbons, whether fabric or permanent designations , must be given and must be in the colors determined by CFA in Show Rule 23.03. Permanent designations may be used for all flat ribbons with the exception of the Best Champion ribbons and Winners ribbons, and Merit Awards in Household Pet Class.
CFA Show Rule 23.03
Permanent ribbon designations, ribbons, or rosettes in the color
designated MUST be given for the awards listed below. If more than one type
of memorial is listed, any one of the choices may be given.
| PLACEMENT |
RIBBON TYPE |
RIBBON COLOR |
| First Place |
Permanent Ribbon/Ribbon/Rosette |
Dark Blue |
| Second Place |
Permanent Ribbon/Ribbon/Rosette |
Red |
| Third Place |
Permanent Ribbon/Ribbon/Rosette |
Yellow |
| Best of Color Class |
Permanent Ribbon/Ribbon/Rosette |
Black |
| 2nd Best of Color Class |
Permanent Ribbon/Ribbon/Rosette |
White |
| Championship Winners |
Permanent Ribbon/Ribbon/Rosette |
Red, White & Blue |
| Premiership Winners |
Permanent Ribbon/Ribbon/Rosette |
Red, White & Blue |
| Best of Breed/Division |
Permanent Ribbon/Ribbon/Rosette |
Brown |
| 2nd Best of Breed/Division |
Permanent Ribbon/Ribbon/Rosette |
Orange |
| Best Champ of Breed/Div |
Permanent Ribbon/Ribbon/Rosette |
Purple |
| Best Premier of Breed/Div |
Permanent Ribbon/Ribbon/Rosette |
Purple |
| Household Pet Merit Awrd |
Ribbon/Rosette |
Red & White |
| Best, 2B & 3B Best Champ |
Ribbon/Rosette |
Any Color |
| Best, 2B & 3B LH Champ(AB) |
Ribbon/Rosette |
Any Color |
| Best, 2B & 3B SH Champ(AB) |
Ribbon/Rosette |
Any Color |
| Best & 2nd Best Premier |
Ribbon/Rosette |
Any Color |
| Best & 2B LH Premier(AB) |
Ribbon/Rosette |
Any Color |
| Best & 2B SH Premier(AB) |
Ribbon/Rosette |
Any Color |
| Best-10th Best Cat Championship |
Rosette |
Any Color |
| Best-10th Best Kitten |
Rosette |
Any Color |
| 11th-15th Best Kitten (if applicable) |
Rosette |
Any Color |
| Best-10th Best Premiership |
Rosette |
Any Color |
| Best-5th Best HHP |
Rosette |
Any Color |
Specifications for permanent flats are very specific and can be found in Show Rule 23.06. Personally, I prefer the hard plastic flats with a permanent non-swivel hook on them. They are easier for the judge to hang on a cage, and don't turn sideways so that the clerk may not be able to see them. Those on an "S" swivel hook tend to get all caught together in the piles on the judging table.
CFA Show Rule 23.06
The rules of the association provide for the use of permanent
designations for first, second, third place awards, best and 2nd best of
color class awards, and best of breed/division and 2nd best of
breed/division as follows:
a. A 2-inch x 6-inch x 1/16 inch tag using a 1-inch steel S-hook for
hanging, made from standard 3-ply phenolic engraving stock with color on
both front and back. The CFA insignia must be engraved or affixed using
black and gold-foil adhesive seals. The words "First," "Second," "Third,"
"Best of Color Class," or "Second Best of Color Class" and/or the numerals
"1," "2," or "3" must be engraved. Colors must be as specified in show rule
#23.03.
b. A 2-inch x 8-inch x 1/16 inch tag, heated and folded at a line two
inches from the top to present a face two inches by six inches, with the
fold forming a clip for hanging, made from standard 2-ply phenolic
engraving stock with color on front. The CFA insignia may be engraved or
affixed using black and gold-foil adhesive seals. The words "First,"
"Second," "Third," "Best of Color Class," or "Second Best of Color Class"
and/or the numerals "1," "2," or "3" must be engraved. Colors must be as
specified in show rule #23.03.
c. Fabric flat ribbons currently in use may be laminated between pieces of
heavy (10-mil), clear plastic using a small steel S-hook for hanging. As
required by the Show Rules, the words "First," "Second," "Third," "Best of
Color Class," or "Second Best of Color Class" and/or the numerals "1," "2,"
or "3" and the CFA insignia must appear. Colors must be as specified in
show rule #23.03.
If using permanent designations, it must be so stated on the introductory page of your show catalog. you must also have a supply of fabric ribbons to be available to those exhibitors who are entitled to them and who request them.
A general rule of thumb is to order the following permanent flats per ring:
- 10 First
- 5 Second
- 3 Third
- 10 Winners
- 10 Best of Color
- 5 Second Best of Color
- 10 Best of Breed
- 5 Second Best of Breed
- 10 Best Champion/Premier of Breed/Division
You will also need to order the following flat fabric ribbons per ring - if not using recently approved permanent flats:
- 30 Champion Ribbons
- 50 Winners Ribbons
- 30 Merit Awards (if needed for Household Pet entries)
- A sufficient supply of fabric flats (about 100 of each) the same as the permanent ones, so that if an exhibitor who is awarded a permanent flat wants a fabric ribbon, one is available.
You will find that most exhibitors will leave the fabric ribbons behind when removing their cats from the cage in the judging ring, but you will still have to have this many at the show just in case everyone takes them. You'd rather have too many, than not enough, and ribbons left behind can be stored for use at the next show.
According to CFA Show Rule 23.03, all Cats winning Best through 10th Best awards must be given a rosette. These rosettes may be of any color of the clubs choosing, but MUST carry the name of the sponsoring club, the CFA Logo and the award. A full listing of rosettes to be awarded by a judge can be found in Show Rules 28.20. Some expense can be saved, if you wish, by using large flat ribbons for the Champion and Premier awards..
TO: (Name of Rosette Company)
CLUB NAME : ___________________________________
CLUB CONTACT: _________________________________
**** SHIP TO ADDRESS: _________________________
______________________________
BILLING ADDRESS: ______________________________
_______________________________
PHONE NUMBER: (____) ____________
SHOW DATE: ____________________________________
DELIVERY REQUIRED BY: _________________________
CENTER STREAMER TO READ:
Club Name
CFA Logo
Award
ROSETTES REQUIRED FOR AN ALLBREED RING
Rosette Rosette
Style # Style #
____ Best Cat ____ Best Cat in Premiership
____ 2nd Best Cat ____ 2nd Best Cat in Premiership
____ 3rd Best Cat ____ 3rd Best Cat in Premiership
____ 4th Best Cat ____ 4th Best Cat in Premiership
____ 5th Best Cat ____ 5th Best Cat in Premiership
____ 6th Best Cat ____ 6th Best Cat in Premiership
____ 7th Best Cat ____ 7th Best Cat in Premiership
____ 8th Best Cat ____ 8th Best Cat in Premiership
____ 9th Best Cat ____ 9th Best Cat in Premiership
____ 10th Best Cat ____ 10th Best Cat in Premiership
____ Best Champion Allbreed
____ 2nd Best Champion Allbreed
____ 3rd Best Champion Allbreed
____ Best Premier Allbreed
____ 2nd Best Premier Allbreed
____ Best Longhair Champion
____ 2nd Best Longhair Champion
____ 3rd Best Longhair Champion
____ Best Longhair Premier
____ 2nd Best Longhair Premier
____ Best Shorthair Champion
____ 2nd Best Shorthair Champion
____ 3rd Best Shorthair Champion
____ Best Shorthair Premier
____ 2nd Best Shorthair Premier
____ Best Kitten
____ 2nd Best Kitten
____ 3rd Best Kitten
____ 4th Best Kitten
____ 5th Best Kitten
____ 6th Best Kitten
____ 7th Best Kitten
____ 8th Best Kitten
____ 9th Best Kitten
____ 10th Best Kitten
and , if over 100 kittens entries received:
____ 11th Best Kitten
____ 12th Best Kitten
____ 13th Best Kitten
____ 14th Best Kitten
____ 15th Best Kitten
ROSETTES REQUIRED FOR A SINGLE SPECIALTY RING
Rosette Rosette
Style # Style #
____ Best Cat ____ Best Cat in Premiership
____ 2nd Best Cat ____ 2nd Best Cat in Premiership
____ 3rd Best Cat ____ 3rd Best Cat in Premiership
____ 4th Best Cat ____ 4th Best Cat in Premiership
____ 5th Best Cat ____ 5th Best Cat in Premiership
____ 6th Best Cat ____ 6th Best Cat in Premiership
____ 7th Best Cat ____ 7th Best Cat in Premiership
____ 8th Best Cat ____ 8th Best Cat in Premiership
____ 9th Best Cat ____ 9th Best Cat in Premiership
____ 10th Best Cat ____ 10th Best Cat in Premiership
____ Best Champion
____ 2nd Best Champion
____ 3rd Best Champion
____ Best Premier
____ 2nd Best Premier
____ Best Kitten
____ 2nd Best Kitten
____ 3rd Best Kitten
____ 4th Best Kitten
____ 5th Best Kitten
____ 6th Best Kitten
____ 7th Best Kitten
____ 8th Best Kitten
____ 9th Best Kitten
____ 10th Best Kitten
and , if over 100 (LH or SH) kittens entries received:
____ 11th Best Kitten
____ 12th Best Kitten
____ 13th Best Kitten
____ 14th Best Kitten
____ 15th Best Kitten
Andy Andruscavage
ADR Enterprises, Inc.
1487 Clover Hill Road
Dayton, VA 22821
Phone (540) 867-5733
Fax (540) 867-0138
E-mail adrent@worldnet.att.net
FRS Industries
64 North 4th Street
PO Box 2128
Fargo, ND 58107
Contact: Jennifer
Tel: 701-235-5347 or 800-747-4795
Fax: 701-235-0753 or 800-728-7709
Email: info@frsind.com
Web Site: www.frsind.com
Pat's Blue Ribbons
2110 James Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Tel: 360-676-8292
Fax: 360-671-2363
Ribbon Lane
31341 S. Walton Rd.
Colton, OR 97017
Tel: 503-824-6116
Centaur Ribbon World (formerly Ribbon World International)
#38 936 Peace Portal Drive
Blaine WA 98230
Phone/Fax 1-800-665-2771
Web site www.centaurribbonworld.com
E-mail sburrows@intergate.ca
R. B. Powers Awards
118 West High Street
Ashley, OH 43003-0360
Tel: 614-747-2121
Fax: 614-747-2122
Best In Show Awards
27 Winona Drive
Stouffville, Ont
L4A 3A1
Tel: 905-642-1161
Fax: 905-642-1162
Email: judy@bisa-awards.com
Web site: http://www.bisa-awards.com
Black
216 MacFarlane St
Fredricton NB
E3A 1V6
Tel: 506 458 9777
Centaur Ribbon World (Formerly Ribbon World International)
#701 20381 62nd Avenue
Langley, BC.
Phone 604-533-0171
Fax 604-533-1677
Phone/Fax 1-800-665-2771
Web Site www.centaurribbonworld.com
E-mail sburrows@intergate.ca
Impressions L-M ent
3663 Mountainview
St Hubert Que
J3Y 5N7
Tel: 514-676 1932
Lee Craft
109 Ottawa St S
Kitchener Ont
Tel: 519-744 1241
Nothers Awards
323 Horton St
London, Ont
N6B 1L5
Tel: 1-800-265-1554
Ribbons and More
D597 Communication Road,
R.R.#4
Moncton, NB
E1C 8J8
Tel: 506-383-1592
Fax: 506-384-5097
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