South Central Region

Welcome to the TICA South Central Junior Exhibitors page! Do you know a youth ready to have fun showing their purebred or household pet cat?  The junior program is a warm and welcoming way for him/her to become familiar with cat show exhibition and its many facets. TICA's motto "Fabulous felines...fun...friendships" is a very telling description that applies to the cores and goals of the junior program.

There are three junior levels and three senior levels for exhibitors ages eight to seventeen to accomplish and advance in. Younger children are welcome to be evaluated and admitted into the program at the discretion of the regional program leader. Everything from general feline care, preparing their cat/kitten for showing, participation in various aspects of producing a cat show, as well as many other things are covered throughout the six levels.

Confidence is gained as the junior exhibitors achieve new goals and knowledge. Parents or guardians and mentors assist in the progress of this program. Mentors are experienced cat show exhibitors and/or cat breeders who guide the junior in a fun, positive, and goal oriented manner.

Friendships are formed between the juniors as they work towards the accomplishment of similar goals. Good sportsmanship is nurtured and encouraged when special junior exhibitor rings are presented at participating shows.