The PreGame for Competition

Competition is alot of things but mainly it should be fun. It is an adrenaline frenzy and if you dont have butterflies or some kind of nauseating feeling. You're not getting the full experience.


Alittle pre-game warm up will help.

1. Focus on the end product (yes, it helps). Without looking like you're taking a nap in the prep room, sit with your feet flat and arms relaxed and picture yourself leaving your presentation with a confident smile and a feeling of accomplishment. At this point ( awaiting for your competition time), its too late to be worried if you did all you should have to be the number one competitor. Either you did.... or you didn't.

1.5. Before you head to your event, check yourself out. Literally. Find a mirror and be sure that you're in tip-top shape. These are the details that some forget. You don't want to be taking that piece of breakfast, lunch or dinner to the judges table do you?

2. I religiously ate a banana before competition. I suppose there is some kind of scientific research that I should quote here, but the fact is it has the vitamins to calm the nerves that end up sending mixed messages to your brain.

3. Take a stroll through the convention or conference center the day before to find out exactly where you need to be. Don't waste your energy on getting lost in those big buildings or tricky hotel conference centers instead save it for your victory lap. It is always good form to check-in atleast 15 minutes early for your competition.

Pre-Pre Game.

We all like to have fun while at Delta conferences - but keep in mind that your judges are professional people of your communities that took time out to help you improve your skills. Do me a favor and appreciate their time by being coherant and fully competant when competing!


Just a few things to get started on the winning foot.
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