There are two aspects to why people go to events. One is the serious side, the competition. The other is the social side, the fun and cameraderie. If the focus is on the competition, it seems that the event declines in participation. If the focus is on the enjoyment of participation, then the event grows. The trick is in getting a good marriage of the two into a single event.
This is the best summary of what a good contest should be that I have seen here on RCSE. I have skipped the last round at the Nats and at other contests when the CD decided to fly another round after 5 PM and the wife said she was ready for supper. Flying is the most important part of a successful contest but it is not the only part. Leave time for the non-flying stuff.
Chuck Anderson
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