Why don’t events always run on time?
Many years ago, competitors in most events reported to a holding room, and then waited for their turn to compete – sometimes for hours. As HOSA grew larger, space for holding rooms became scarce, and competitors complained about the long wait. In response to the needs of HOSA competitors, appointment times are now used for most events. The appointment times are a “best guess” based on the event starting on time, with no interruptions. Sometimes, events run exactly as planned. Other times, it takes a little longer than planned to assure that the event runs as it should. Competitors should know that their appointment time is meant to be an estimate of when they will compete. Short waiting periods are normal, and should be anticipated.
