RE: Website video idea
I think the whole thing is a great idea...especially the idea of showing some of the social aspect of contests. The biggest surprise to me in my first three contests has been the brotherhood of it all, the way newcomers are included in everything rather than being left to wander around on their own. The closest thing to it, in my experience, has been running in road races where everyone is doing their best at something very challenging and appreciates everyone's effort. I've never been to another type of contest where large groups of contestants get together for dinner after practice or on Saturday night, and never eaten such great field food, either!