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The theme for the 2025 show is African Armor. 

The definition is any armored themed entry serving on the African continent from 1899 to the present. The entry must contain documentation (the documentation should meet the requirements indicated in the judging criteria for the 0.5 research point).

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Pre-Registration for the Contest is now open

Click here to go to the pre-registration page.

There are many benefits to pre-registering:

• You save time when you come to the show, because there is a special line at the registration desk reserved for pre-registered contestants.
• You can bring your entries to the ram rod table on Thursday evening (walk in registration begins Friday morning).
• You can pre-register now and enter your model entry information later - once you've pre-registered, the model entry page is available until the end of the show on Saturday.
• The master form is automatically created for you - no need to enter information twice.
• You can sign up for seminars.
• If you join or renew your membership when you pre-register, you will save $5 on the overall cost.

Registration is required even if you are only bringing for-display models.

If you are not registering for the show, but want to purchase your walk-in admission now, click here.

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AMPS Sponsoring the First 5 Junior Registrants.

Attention Junior modelers!  AMPS is sponsoring the first 5 Juniors who register for the AMPS 2025 show? That’s right, the first 5 Junior members will have their registration fees refunded to them after registering for the AMPS 2025 show.

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New for AMPS 2025 - Digital Registration Forms

For those who choose not to pre-register but still wish to register their models for the contest, we are offering digital registration on site durng the show. Handwritten registration forms will not be accepted for AMPS 2025.

AMPS will have a separate Walk-In Registration area for those who did not pre-register for the show. A laptop and printer will be provided for members to complete the registration process and enter their models. AMPS will also provide Registration Coaches to assist members as needed.

We recommend that you consider pre-registering for the contest to avoid the walk-in registration delays. Pre-Registration is open until Sunday, May 11, 2025, and you can add your models and print out your forms up to Saturday, May 17, 2025. If you need help pre-registering, please contact Neil Stokes, Brian Eberle or Chuck Rothman.

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Category and Best Of Sponsorships Available

Now that the holidays are behind us and AMPS Nationals is in front of us, Frank Froment. the Sponsorship Coordinator, is opening up the Categories and Best of awards for sponsors.

Here is a breakdown of the costs:

• Category Sponsors are $20 per slot (Basic, Intermediate & Advanced) and $60 for the whole category
• Best of Sponsors are $60 each

Click here to see all Categories and Best Of awards. 

Please contact Frank Froment with your requests. When you do, please include your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices. Once you are confirmed, Frank will message you back with payment information.

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Seminar Signup is now open

This year, you need to sign up for a seminar ahead of time to reserve your spot. If you don't sign up before the show, there may not be any room for you on show day.

There are knowledge seminars which are free for paid attendees, and hands-on seminars which have a nomial fee to cover supplies.  All seminars can be viewed by clicking this link. 

Please note - you need to be pre-registered for the show or pre-purchase walk-in admission before you can register for a seminar.

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You Can Book Your Room for the 2025 Convention at the Penn Harris Hotel. 

Use this link to get the special AMPS rate:

http://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hotels/56438?checkInDate=05/14/2025&checkOutDate=05/19/2025&groupCode=051425AMP

Our special AMPS room rate is $149 per night, excluding taxes.  WIFI and parking are included in the room rate. 

If you want to reserve your room by telephone, call 717-763-7117 and quote group code 051425AMP.

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