October 22nd - 25th
Sparta, Illinois
2025 International Armbruster Zuchtprüfung
LOCATION
World Shooting Complex
1 Main Event Lane
Sparta, Illinois
IMPORTANT INFORMATION & FORMS
Armbruster Pre-Eval/Entry Instructions Form – Deadline September 15th, 2025
Armbruster Advertising Order Form (click here)
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
Lunch will be provided for judges and volunteers
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
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
$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.
$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