Free club-internal seminars do not have to be requested.
These seminars can also be carried out by external persons, for example Vetereniarians or sponsors.
The WCF logo may NOT be used.
Ony certificates of participation may be issued by the organizing club, no steward- or student judge certificates.
The WCF does not accept any liability for these seminar contennts.
Certificates must include number of the concession, WFC membership number and WCF Logo
Request up to 3 months prior to the seminar: Fee 100 Euro for each part of the seminar
Request less than 3 months before the seminar (but no later than 4 weeks in advance): Fee 130 Euro for each part of the seminar
The official WCF Seminars Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 for the certification "Breeder of Excellence" can be claimed by any WCF club. It can be requested at wcf.seminars@gmx.de. You can find the application in our download area. The leading judges receive in advance the topics to be covered in the seminar parts. The drafting of the seminar part is up to the judges. An allowance for the judges / experts to be agreed by the performing WCF club separately. Participation fees that the club charges are freely negotiated by the association.
At least one WCF judge with the quality mark "judge of trust" must be invited to each of the seminar parts. The "judges of trust" are marked in the list of judges with a diamond.
Judges of trust
Tatjana Cernova, Latvia
Anneliese Hackmann, Germany
Cornelia Hungerecker, Germany
Wojciech-Albert Kurkowski, Poland
Marion Meister, Germany
Olga Mironova, Russia
Irina Sadovnikova, Russia
Klaas van der Wijk, Netherlands
The following topics are treated in the 3 parts of the seminar complex "Breeder of Excellence."
Part 1, min. 9 hours:
Part 2, min. 8 hours
Part 3, min. 8 hours
In each of the seminar part for participating student judge candidates a pre-test is offered for to be held under the rules of the WCF. In addition participating student-judges and student-judge-1candidates (stewards) can apply for a short language test which will be taken by one of the judges holding the seminar.
A language certificate will be issued. Student judges will receive 2 certificates per seminar part. Stewards will receive 2 certificates per seminar part.
The seminar can be carried out either with presence of participants or online (webinar).
The seminar must last at least 4 hours.
At least two moderators per seminar, one of whom must be a member of the WCF.
Certificates of participation possible, other certificates NOT allowed.
The WCF logo may be used.
Application up to 4 weeks before the start of the seminar: Fee 25 Euro per seminar day including publication on our website
Appliction later than 4 weeks before the start of the seminar: Fee 35 Euro per seminar day incl. publication on our website
Content (variable):
Introduction to the WCF rules
Cattery names
Information about stud cat search
Vaccinations
Breed standards
Preparation for births
Information on breed-specific diseases
Delivery ritual
Sales, support for salespeople
Ccontracts
keeping stud cats
Climate in different breeds
Genetics
Special breeds and selection
Code of Ethics
Accommodation and furniture for cats
Discovery of breeding and show cats
The seminar can be carried out either with presence of participants or online (webinar).
The seminar must last at least 4 hours.
At least two moderators per seminar, one of whom must be a member of the WCF.
Certificates of participation and steward certificates possible.
The WCF logo may be used.
Application up to 4 weeks before the start of the seminar: Fee 25 Euro per seminar day including publication on our website
Appliction later than 4 weeks before the start of the seminar: Fee 35 Euro per seminar day incl. publication on our website
Content (variable):
Introduction to the WCF rules
Difference between pet owners and breeders of cats
Search for show dates, showcalendar
Information about local law regarding shows
(breed-specific, veterinary office)
Inscription process
Transport preparation in detail, possible breed
specific preparations
Vaccination
Grooming and care of the cats (bathing, combing, etc.)
Cage decoration and accessories, use of personnel
cages
Breed standards
Rules for titles and show classes
Information on the course of the exhibition
Show rules
Differences in judging (traditional judging, ring
judging)
Competition WCF Best Cat
The seminar can be carried out either with presence of participants or online (webinar).
The seminar must last at least 4 hours.
At least two moderators per seminar, one of whom must be a member of the WCF.
Certificates of participation possible, other certificates NOT allowed.
The WCF logo may be used.
Application up to 4 weeks before the start of the seminar: Fee 25 Euro per seminar day including publication on our website
Appliction later than 4 weeks before the start of the seminar: Fee 35 Euro per seminar day incl. publication on our website
Content (variable):
Looking for a cat
Information about special breeds and needs
Prices
Reputable breeders
Making contracts
Information on raising the cat
Useful information on keeping
Information on vaccinations and tests
Caring for the cat
Playing behavior of the cat
Cat accessories
Grooming of the different breeds
The seminar can be carried out either with presence of participants or online (webinar).
For all interested parties, primarily for student
judges and judges.
The seminar must last at least 4 hours.
At least two moderators per seminar, one of whom must be a member of the WCF.
Steward- and student judges' certificates may be issued (only one seminar per hair category is recognized for student judges)
The WCF logo may be used.
Application up to 4 weeks before the start of the seminar: Fee 50 Euro per seminar day including publication on our website
Appliction later than 4 weeks before the start of the seminar: Fee 60 Euro per seminar day incl. publication on our website
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hungerecker wcf.seminars@gmx.de