Keeping track of points can be a very frustrating experience for the novice. Well the answer is simple. While we all have differing reasons for enjoying the shows, the common thread is trying to advance our cats toward the title of Grand Champion and maybe even attempting a regional or national win along the way. I will start the discussion with a disclaimer.
Lets start with a brief definition of the different types of points.
There are two distinctly different points that you can and will accumulate at a show. Both types of points are calculated using totally different formulas and are mutually exclusive. After the definitions, I will present the formulas and a few brief examples. Show points are used to calculate the overall standing for both national and regional awards. The easiest way to remember how to calculate show points is as follows.