Legend 88, I'm sorry that you feel that way, when I started out shooting the National Triple Crown in 1998, I went to Bedford from New York by myself not knowing a soul, felt very awkward, and uncomfortable too! Had a great time shooting and enjoyed all of the vendors and such. Gem City is only a hour from home knew some people from home there. Went to Nelsonville and got put in a group with a bunch of rednecks from Kentucky, they are now my best friends.At a IBO North Coast Challenge shoot got put in a group with a single girl that was there shooting her bow, that girl is now my very special friend!!!! I know that we as an organization have I lot of fires burning when at a National Shoot. Sometimes as shooters we forget what the headaches are to host an event of such magnitude! Believe me, there is not a nicer bunch of people then the IBO Staff and the Board of Directors. Don't let this dampen your experience this year and come back next year and I'll make it a point to make you and your family feel welcome, because you and are your family are very important to the sport of archery!! Sincerely Rudy Abersold, IBO New York State Representive.