Ya pays yer monies and ya takes yer chances...
OK. Constructive help aside
Welcome to the forum. A bit over a year ago, I went out to the Pulte event on the Friday night, just to see what went on. This year, I took the CBJ class, and I've attended 5 competitions so far; though only 2 as a cbj. Mike always has things going on that require extra bodies.
If you're looking to cook in the comps, first realize that it's completely different than cooking for family and friends!
What part of the Basin of the Sun is home, and what is your preferred vessel of smoke?