Hey Ydnar, and Welcome!
Past (and present) experience makes me tend to agree with Eddie - simplicity is valued.
You'll learn at competition that you'll have a great time, whether your team wins or loses. The best advice I can give you is to have fun.
Hey, look me up in Saint Louis - I'd love to meet you. If there's anything I can do to help you out, or any stories about the past 8 years at competition that I can tell you to brighten your day, just hollar!
Later!
~ The Chippie ~
chippie@tds.net