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This page answers some questions on Isolated and Non-Isolated Status
When did the change happen ?
On 1 May 2009 - this was the start of the TICA 2009/2010 show season.
Who’s affected ?
Only cats (including Kittens, Alters and HHPs) being shown that are owned by exhibitors who live in England. Cats owned by exhibitors living elsewhere in the EW region will still earn their titles under the “isolated area” rules.
What happens to my cat’s current title ?
Cats will keep any title that they have gained by 30 April 2009 under “isolated status” rules. After that date, further titles need to be earned under the non-isolated rules. So instead of needing 1,000 points (and enough Finals) to get a Double Grand Champion, your cat would need 2,000 points (and enough Finals).
Why did this have to happen ?
There is a TICA rule that states if an area has enough shows and rings that it is within the range of shows and rings in the North American regions, then it should not remain “isolated”. England has been within that range for both of the last 2 show years (2007/8 and 2008/9).
If I show in Scotland does that mean I need less points for a title?
If you live in England, then “No” is the answer. It is where the owner lives that matters, not where the show is held. So Scottish exhibitors can also show in England and still calculate their title points under isolated status rules.
Who made this change?
The Board of Directors at the Winter Board Meeting in January 2009.
Did my Regional Director bring this change in, is it his fault?
If anything, this change should have happened on 1 May 2008. It was Martin’s arguments (on behalf of UK exhibitors) against a change that persuaded the Board in February 2008 to delay the change a year, to allow further development of TICA in the UK.
If we have less TICA shows in future can we go back to isolated status?
That’s possible if the number of shows really drops – the Board would review whether non-Isolated status for England should still apply. Any change can only take place at the start of a TICA show year (1 May).
Why haven’t Wales and Scotland got it?
The Board felt that keeping these areas as “isolated” would help encourage more exhibitors from these areas to try TICA, especially as only 1 TICA show has been held in Scotland so far, and none in Wales.
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