Thanks for the information.

As a newcomer, I don't want to stick my nose in too far too early, but in my experience in all sorts of football clubs, basketball clubs, various committees, and my line of work I have found that usually trying to please too many people is often (almost always) counterproductive.

By nature I embrace change and innovation, but in this instance I think that altering the 'tried & true' will actually marginalise/segregate some competitors. It opens up the event to be perceived as 'more hassle than it's worth' or 'Mickey mouse' for many who are only thinking about coming.

I tend to agree with Peter's comments. The idea is not bad, just not suited to a 'Nationals' format, perhaps a '3 day event' outside of the Nats?