We hold contests for 1 or 2 meetings per year. Which means we’re never super practised and polished. However, like all meetings, contests are an opportunity to provide an empowering and inclusive event that builds enjoyment in the club and adds variety to the year.

A club should have a system that allows the best possible chance of equitable contests in as professional and un-confusing manner as possible that respects the time and dignity of all members.

• Have at least a few core members who thoroughly understand how to run a contest evening within the rule book as far as practicable

• If you do not have more than 1 of these members, invite someone experienced from your division to help out on the night - start with your Area Director

• The VPE encourages all members to compete

• All members are included on the night of contests, are briefed and where possible newer members are partnered with more experienced members

• Contests are seen and used as an educational opportunity about what contests are, the benefits they have to members and what is to be expected during and after the meeting