I pose this question because if you are a BPA member or if you have been in the past, you know my position with regard to the female students wearing skirts. (Sorry guys, you're not included in this post.)
I maintain my position when it comes to being dressed professionally, especially for judged events. You can never have another chance to make a first impression. When young people take the time to look as professional as they can, the judges can sometimes overlook small imperfections in the presentation itself. But when a teen enters a judged event looking mediocre (just like everyone else) you've done nothing to set yourself apart.
I've said this before. I think of myself as your "coach". A coach is hired because of their expertise on the subject and I do consider myself pretty darn close to an expert on this subject. Players on teams listen to their coaches so they have the best chance for the big prize. Coaches also take the heat if their teams consistently lose. So my professional advice is for the girls to wear skirts and give yourself the best possible advantage over the mediocre students. Set yourselves apart and after the competition, when you go back to your room, you can dress anyway you want. Well, kind of. :)
What do you think?
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I wore skirts to my competitions! I agree with you Mrs. Sylvia! Some people just aren't comfortable in skirts though, and I understand that.
Agreed. :)
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