[AWoL]

Originally Posted by Libby K

What would you have used it for? I agree that '20 minute dance party' might be better spent, but in the spur of the moment, what would your suggested filler be? I can't think of any quick-fix for taking up that amount of time.

If an event is running 20+ minutes ahead of schedule (which, GO WESTTOWN CREW! That's impressive), a lot of the 'little things' on the backstage end of the event get jumbled up. Teams aren't ready for their matches, and if the event is that far ahead of schedule it means the breaks between matches are even shorter due to compressed cycle times. Volunteer rotations can be confusing, and food service/venue staff's schedules get mangled.

On-time is good, 5m ahead is nice, any more than that starts to be as hectic for the event logistics as being behind.
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You guys have a lot to be proud of this season, and I hope that doesn't take away from the win.

Thanks for explaining why events running ahead of schedule need to get put back on schedule; I was wondering why they did that dance party.

And thanks, I'm certainly still proud of the win and how we're doing this season. I'm looking forward to competing with you guys at MAR Champs.