ABTC 2025 Best of Breed Livestream

Watch the ABTC 2025 Best of Breed Judging Live.

Unlimited access to a private Facebook group where the 2025 Best of Breed judging will be livestreamed and later archived for replay. Catalog pages will also be uploaded to help you follow along by armband number. 

How to Join the Livestream Group After Purchase

1. Purchase Access via the ABTC Shopify Store
   Go to ABTC National Specialty Store and complete your $25 livestream purchase. You will receive an email confirmation—save it for your records.
2. Join the Private Facebook Group
   After purchase, visit the private group page on Facebook:    
   https://www.facebook.com/groups/2025abtclivestream
3. Click the blue  “Join Group” button
4. Answer the Membership Question(s)
   You’ll be prompted to provide your invoice or confirmation number. This helps us verify your access.
5. Approval & Access
   Once your purchase is verified, you’ll be approved to join the group. You’ll then have full access to watch the Best of Breed livestream live on June 7—and come back anytime to rewatch it as often as you’d like.

Important Reminders:

• Group approval is manual, so request to join early—don’t wait until the last minute.
• Only individuals who purchased access will be admitted.
• All access requests must be submitted before ticket sales close at 9:00 PM MDT on Friday, June 6.

If you have trouble accessing the group, please email amerc082397@gmail.com by 7:00am on Saturday, June 7th-- requests for assistance received after that time may not be answered in time.

 Terms & Conditions – Livestream Access
By purchasing access to the ABTC 2025 Best of Breed Livestream, you agree to the following:

1. One Facebook profile per purchase. Access will be granted only to the Facebook account listed at checkout. Access is not transferable or shareable.
2. You must request to join the private Facebook group after your purchase. It is the buyer’s responsibility to complete this step. No reminders will be sent.
3. Your Facebook profile must be visible and accessible to group admins in order to verify your purchase. Please ensure you have not blocked any group admin, which may include Amber Mercier, Andrea Meinhart, or others designated by ABTC. Blocked profiles cannot be approved and may be denied access.
4. You must provide your exact Facebook profile name at checkout. To avoid delays, including your Facebook profile link is strongly recommended.
5. Unauthorized access sharing or login sharing is prohibited. Doing so may result in immediate removal from the group without refund and may be reported to the ABTC Board for disciplinary review.
6. You agree to not record, copy, screen capture, rebroadcast, or distribute the livestream video or archived footage in any form.
7. No refunds will be issued for any reason, including but not limited to:
• Missed or delayed group access due to user error or blocked profiles
• Technical disruptions caused by weather, cellular/internet failures, or Facebook platform issues
• Schedule changes or conflicts with the livestream timing
8. If livestreaming becomes impossible due to technical restrictions imposed by Facebook, ABTC will make reasonable efforts to record and upload the event footage after judging concludes. Live access is not guaranteed.
9. Violations of these terms may result in immediate and permanent removal from the livestream group without refund.
10. This purchase grants you unlimited personal viewing access to the livestream and archived replay. Content is for individual use only and may not be used for public or commercial purposes.

 Livestream Access FAQ
Q: What do I get for my $25?
A: You’ll receive unlimited access to a private Facebook group where the 2025 Best of Breed judging will be livestreamed and later archived for replay. Catalog pages will also be uploaded to help you follow along by armband number.

Q: How do I join the livestream group?
A: After purchase, visit the group and request to join:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2025abtclivestream
We’ll verify your profile against your order and admit you. Join early to avoid delays on show day.

Q: What if my Facebook profile is private or uses a nickname?
A: Please include your exact Facebook profile name at checkout. If your name is different or your profile is private, include a direct link to your profile so we can verify it.

Q: What if I block the admins?
A: If you have blocked Amber Mercier, Andrea Meinhart, or other group admins, we will not be able to see your join request. You will not be admitted until the block is lifted.

Q: Can I share my access with others?
A: No. One purchase = one viewer. Sharing access or screen-recording content is a violation of ABTC policy and may result in removal from the group without refund.

Q: What if something goes wrong with the stream?
A: This is a volunteer-run livestream. While every effort will be made to deliver smooth coverage, ABTC makes no guarantees. There may be issues beyond our control, including poor signal, weather interference, or Facebook platform problems. There are no refunds under any circumstances.

Q: What happens if the stream fails completely?
A: If livestreaming is not possible due to technical failure, ABTC will attempt to record and upload the footage afterward. You will still receive access to the archived video, but live viewing is not guaranteed.

Q: Who do I contact if I have questions?
A: For questions about your order or access, please get in touch with livestream@showcommittee.com. For Facebook group issues, message the group admins directly.