Club Announcements
Please check this page regularly for the latest club announcements.
Here you will find details of forthcoming club events including the Annual General Meeting and club show, when subscriptions are due and when our most recent newsletter was circulated to members.
Important information for breeders and owners will be posted on this page.
Club Information & Notable Dates
Last Newsletter was circulated in August 2024. If you are a member and have not received this edition (96), please email Steve Butters. Next newsletter due out in December 2024.
Annual Membership Subscription Renewal due - 1st January 2025.
If the subscription is not paid by 31st March, then the membership has lapsed.
Club Breeders List Subscription Renewal due - 1st January 2025
Breeders who have not renewed by 31st March 2025 will be removed from the club breeders list.
Maine Coon Cat Club Annual General Meeting - Sunday 2nd March 2025
2025 Maine Coon Cat Club Show - will take place on Saturday 4th October 2025 at Wilnecote High School Leisure Centre, Tinkers Green Road, Wilnecote, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5LF.
Recent Club Announcements
October 2024 -
ADVANCE NOTICE: There will be no kitten list update between 14th-23rd December, due to our kitten list co-ordinator's work commitments. Breeders please note that Sarah is unable to respond to emails during that time. Thank you.
September 2024 -
2025 Maine Coon Cat Club Calendar is now on sale. Visit our Club Calendar page to find out how you can get your paws on one of these beautiful A4 calendars
September 2024 -
Breeding and Registration Policies - Updated September 2024
Updates to GCCF Registration Policy and Breeding Policy Latest Information & FAQ These have both been updated in 2024. Both documents are constantly under review and we ask all breeders, exhibitors and those wishing to import Maine Coons into GCCF to read them carefully.
The updated registration policy is now in operation. Swabs for DNA testing can now be carried out by either a vet or RVN registered vet nurse. See registration policy for more details.
The breeding policy has also been updated. It is strongly advised that all breeders read the updated breeding policy.
Importing into GCCF:Please read the registration policy to see the latest requirements before you apply to GCCF for cat or kitten registrations/transfers to the active register including importation of cats from other cat registering bodies or if you currently have cats registered on the GCCF Active Register. There is now a list of DNA tests which must be completed for any applications to have cats or kittens placed on on the GCCF active breeding register from 1st January 2024. We strongly advise reading the new registration policy and contacting GCCF for the required tesing and a list of organisations which are approved to conduct these tests before you arrange testing to take place. You can find the breeding and registration policies here:
The updated registration policy is now in operation. Swabs for DNA testing can now be carried out by either a vet or RVN registered vet nurse. See registration policy for more details.
The breeding policy has also been updated. It is strongly advised that all breeders read the updated breeding policy.
Importing into GCCF:Please read the registration policy to see the latest requirements before you apply to GCCF for cat or kitten registrations/transfers to the active register including importation of cats from other cat registering bodies or if you currently have cats registered on the GCCF Active Register. There is now a list of DNA tests which must be completed for any applications to have cats or kittens placed on on the GCCF active breeding register from 1st January 2024. We strongly advise reading the new registration policy and contacting GCCF for the required tesing and a list of organisations which are approved to conduct these tests before you arrange testing to take place. You can find the breeding and registration policies here:
Langford Vets Diagnositic Tests DiscountThe Maine Coon Cat Club Member's discount code for genetic testing at Langford Vets Diagnostic Labs changed earlier this year. Members, please email mainecooncc@gmail.com for the code if you have not needed it in 2024.
September 2024
GCCF Showing & Judging Information
The Maine Coon – GCCF Standard – Identifying Correct Type and Breed Faults:
A new document has been produced to help breeders, owners and judges when either evaluating their own cats, buying new cats or judging at shows. It explains why the Maine Coon looks the way it does, shows examples of correct and incorrect features and is a great help to anyone interested in learning more about the breed. View the document here (pdf)
Letter sent to GCCF Judges:A letter was circulated to all GCCF judges who judge Maine Coons. The MCBAC and the club committee felt that this information should be shared with the wider public. If you show with GCCF, or breed and sell kittens for showing with GCCF we strongly advise that you read the circulated document Maine Coon Breed Advisory Committee Letter to Judges (pdf format).
Letter sent to GCCF Judges:A letter was circulated to all GCCF judges who judge Maine Coons. The MCBAC and the club committee felt that this information should be shared with the wider public. If you show with GCCF, or breed and sell kittens for showing with GCCF we strongly advise that you read the circulated document Maine Coon Breed Advisory Committee Letter to Judges (pdf format).
