The final bit of help I can give you is what to expect when the event actually happens. Expect things to go wrong. Expect EVERYTHING to go wrong. Expect angry kids who think they should have won. Expect angrier adults. Expect the sound system to have issues, and the MC to show up with a hangover.
Will all of that happen? No. But there's a great chance that some of it will. And when it does, relax. Don't worry. There might be confusion, there will be angry people, but in the end it's a simple skateboarding competition. Everyone actually WANTS it to be fun - they're really on YOUR side. Some of them just might not know it!
If the sound system dies, just keep going. Have the MC talk loud. If people get mad, tell them to try again next year. If judges don't show up, you might be stepping in and judging! The point is, if you have enough people to help and support you, and do the best you can setting up before the event, then the only thing you have left to do is be flexible and relax!
You're doing something big for your community - if no one there says it, let me make sure I tell you thanks. Local skate contests are a great way for skaters to push themselves, see what they can do under pressure, meet people, and have their skills and efforts validated (hopefully in front of friends and family). Plus, it should be fun! You're doing a great thing for your community. Thanks!!
