NC States 2015

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@edhaponik

i ran nc states for 4 years (took off one year to compete). i thought it was always a pretty fun contest. the issue for me was that i felt like i was banging my head against a wall to try and build a scene that steadfastly refused to grow. every year, nc states would draw around 30-40 competitors across the divisions, but only 5-10 of those would be from nc, and they would almost completely turn over each year. running the contest was a lot of work, and with 3 kids i’ve got less time than ever. if no one else steps up to do it, i’ll try to run one in 2015. (there was talk of kitty hawk kites taking over the contest, and connor vranizan also mentioned wanting to do it). if it falls to me, though, i can’t promise it’ll be much of a spectacle!

basically, whoever wants to run it needs to set a date, start a website, find a venue, request sponsors, find judges, determine a schedule, allocate prizes, organize registration, communicate with the NYYL, and find someone to run the music and mc. the actual running of the contest on the day of is NOTHING compared to the work that goes into it ahead of time. age is less of a factor than you’d assume if you’ve got the time to put into it.

-Okay, I get what you’re saying. I know of 3 (including me) that will definitely come if there is a NC Yoyo Contest. One of them is much better than I am.
-What is the term “they would almost completely turn over”

-Things that me/alecto/amplified/anyone else interested can possibly do:

1. Set a date (yes)
2. Make a website (yes)
3. Request sponsors (see A below)
   –3. Find a venue (find it, probably yes; getting it is a different story)
   –7. Allocate prizes (with money, see A below)
   –8. Organize registration (see B below)
4. Find judges (with help from people who know judges like you, probably yes)
5. Determine a schedule (yes/most likely)
6. Communicate with the NYYL (see B below)
7. Music/MC Person (yes if with connections)

A. Money Wise
Numbers 3, 7, 8, and 10 usually involve money, do they not? Either by cost to rent/borrow or to buy supplies. Where can we find this money from, the sponsors?

B. Things I am not sure we can do are:
4. Request Sponsors. This is one of my biggest ifs because if I were a potential sponsor and a 16 year old kid asked me to give him money for this “proposed” STATE contest I’d be a little iffy. With the right connections we can make this happen though, so maybe if you are able to help with this.

8. Organize Registrations. I’m not too sure about this one, as this one involves money and all the technicalities and stuff, not sure a 16 year old is allowed to deal with this part of it. I can help organize it, but probably not control this part of it.

9. Communicate with the NYYL. Again, not sure a person who is not an adult will be taken seriously, but we can try.

C. Other people willing to take over. I’m perfectly fine with anyone (as long as NC States can get back running again) taking over, such as you said Kitty Hawk Kites and Connor. I don’t know them/him personally but I can try to get in touch with them to see how they want to do it.

D. Age stuff, you said it’s less of a factor though

That’s it for now, I probably missed some things I wanted to ask.

All this is hypothetical by the way. I was just curious how much this would take, so thank you in advance for your answers. I’m asking so many questions because I’m really excited about this getting back up. :