Learning from lessons pt. 2
Running two competition platforms side by side created a whole host of challenges I’d not had to consider before in managing a weightlifting event. I needed double the amount of warm up and competition gear, officials, and electronics to support the competition management system. I had space and capacity restrictions to contend with. I had a ticket scam incident. It was wild. Let me tell you what I learnt….
I thought I could stay across all of it myself. This was a lie.
I struggle to ask people for favours; I feel like I am being an imposition. Ironically the flip side of this is not being able to deliver what you said you would and surprise surprise, that’s worse.
Me trying to stay nice while drowning in cortisol and panicking unfortunately came out as kind words delivered aggressively, rushing around at extreme speed at all times, and generally looking ready to incite violence. Despite my efforts, I was not pleasant to be around.
Understanding the power plug, internet and temperature situation of an event venue before you go there is a good idea
Overall, and the biggest one I need to remember; getting it done in a way you’re not happy with is still better than not getting it done.
It was the biggest domestic event WNZ had ever had. We transported almost our whole North Island community to Feilding (why?!). Over 90 national records were broken. We did it (I did it) in the midst of extreme uncertainty with spicy cough threatening to ruin it through regional gathering restrictions right up until the week of.
Even bigger deal, I competed. And I competed well. My highest competition total to date at a Championship level event. How I managed that after the days proceeding it. Strange things.
While there was and is a lot about 2021 to be proud of, 2022 was always going to be about demonstrating that I had paid attention and learnt from the mistakes.
