I've been fairly active in trying to boost attendance in aerobatics contests in the Denver area the last several years. We've tried quite a few things here, but the only thing that works a bit is individuals taking others under their "wings" and working with them one-on-one as friends. Then...maybe the newcomer will decide to give a contest a try.

I've become dis-interested in excuses people have for not coming to a contest. There are tons of them and they are ALL valid - bottom line is that guys will come if they can and want to. I allow myself one soapbox statement: "If you think that at some point in the future you may want to enter a contest, then you should consider bumping this year's events up on your priority list. Otherwise, the event may not be around when you want it to."

Dan