October 22nd - 25th
Sparta, Illinois
2025 International Armbruster Zuchtprüfung
LOCATION
World Shooting Complex
1 Main Event Lane
Sparta, Illinois
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION & FORMS
Armbruster Pre-Eval/Entry Instructions Form – Deadline September 15th, 2025
Armbruster Advertising Order Form (click here)
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Armbruster Donation Form (click here)
Online Payment for Armbruster Entry Fee (click here)
Wednesday, October 22nd
All events will be at the Shell House at the Shooting Complex
1:00 - 4:00pm
Handler, Judge and Guest Registration
4:30 - 5:30pm
Judge and Apprentice Meeting, Field Marshal Meeting
5:30 - 6:30pm
Social Hour
6:00pm
Opening Ceremony & Dinner
Thursday, October 23rd
7:00am - TBD
7:00pm
First Day of Testing and Breed Show
Field, Water & Breed Show Groups: Meet at the parking lot adjacent to the Shell House
Lunch will be provided for judges and volunteers
Dinner on your own
Friday, October 24th
7:00am - TBD
5:00pm
Field, Water & Breed Show Groups: Meet at the parking lot adjacent to the Shell House
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Lunch will be provided for judges and volunteers
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Traditional German food (sponsored by Jim Halleran and the Heartland Chapter) & Social Hour, with live music from Tim Burg and the Kurtz Family Band at 5:30pm
Saturday, October 25th
9:00 - 11:00am
Parade of dogs (Cafe Lawn)
11:00 - 12:30pm
Lunch on your own
1:00 - 4:00pm
Judge and Apprentice Continuing Education Seminar (Main Event Center)
5:30pm
Closing Ceremony and Awards Banquet - formal attire requested (Main Event Banquet Hall)
Lodging
Holiday Inn of Sparta
1301 North Market Street
Sparta, Illinois
618.443.6020
Block code: VDD-GNA Armbruster
Briarwood Inn
1755 North Market Street
Sparta, Illinois
618.443.4526
Block code: VDD-GNA Armbruster
CAMPING:
100 spots have been secured at the World Shooting Complex. RV rental available on request
Contact Amy Halleran for details: 618.530.5373
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Donations / Ads / Underwriting
Partner Level
$5000+
• Full-page advertisement in the event program.
• Logo featured prominently on all event materials and main event location (banners, programs, apparel, website, and signage).
• Social media promotion across all event platforms, including Instagram and Facebook.
• Special mention in all press releases and media coverage.
• Booth space at the event to interact with attendees.
• Opportunity to distribute branded materials to participants and spectators.
• Strategic product placement opportunities
• Recognition during opening and closing ceremonies and throughout the event.
• Complimentary VIP tickets to the event
• Half-page advertisement in the organization’s quarterly newsletter for a year
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$2000 - $4999
• Full-page advertisement in the event program.
• Exclusive sponsorship of a key event site (water, field, or parade)
• Logo placement on event banners, programs, and signage.
• Social media shout-out across event platforms.
• Booth space at the event for direct interaction with attendees.
• Product placement opportunities.
• Recognition during the event.
• Complimentary VIP tickets to the event.
$1000 – $1999
• Substantial visibility with a half-page program advertisement
• Logo placement on event banners, materials and signage.
• Dedicated social media mentions
• Product placement opportunities
• Recognition during the banquet
• Complimentary VIP tickets to the event.
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$500 – $999
• Logo on event materials and signage.
• Social media spotlight
• Product placement at the event.
• Acknowledgment in the event program.
Breeder Ad
o Full page ad in program
o Advertisement sign at field/water events and parade of dogs
o 1 challenge coin/entry in sweepstakes
o 2 tickets to Saturday banquet meal
o Sponsored table at Saturday banquet with commemorative breeder placard
o Breeder ad in slide show during Saturday events
$200 contribution
o Half page ad in event program
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