Top Tips to Hit the National Stage
Whether this is your first national show or fifth, here are my top tips to hit the national stage. After competing for years, these are the things I see most often being forgotten or some competitor throwing a fit over. photo BY JM Manion for NPC News Online Budget Competing is not cheap. Let me say that again- COMPETING IS NOT CHEAP! Entry fees, hotel, flight, spray tan, suit, make-up, food, supplements . . . the list goes on. By the time you get your 15 seconds of glory, you will have likely spent thousands to get there. I would not suggest cutting corners in this sport, but here are some tips to help save some money. · Stay at the host hotel: When a promoter releases the host hotel, they usually have a competitor rate. Saving on average $30 per night. Most of these rooms have a 24-hour before arrival cancellation policy and a credit card will hold the room (but not be charged until your arrival). These rooms also go quick, so even if you are