Question:

How do I host a show? What's involved? When can I do so?

Answer:

You can host a show as soon as you like; there is no minimum membership time in order to do so. First, you must develop a realistic classlist. If you want your show to count for points in a particular association, you will most likely need to contact them and request the use of their classlist and sponsorship. Next, decide on a date. This should not conflict with any shows of the same discipline, but may overlap other shows. Post your classlist, along with any rules, fees, and the entry format on the 'Upcoming Show's section of the forum, and wait for entries!

Note that if you wish to offer prizes, these will have to be financed in some way. Money cannot appear out of thin air. You can either pay out of your own account, use entry fees to cover prizes, or request assistance from the BITS Show Fund.

Once the show date has arrived, you will need to complete results. These must be done using one of the recommended randomizers listed on the Resources page of this website. All show results must be in the appropriate spreadsheet format, and must either be emailed in to the Showrecords Administrator or linked to from the results post on the show results forum.