I think it might help to establish why those who didn't attend, decided not to. Was it:

- Felt the course would be too hard
- Didn't want to be out of their depth with so many good shooters there
- Didn't like the Chrono(!)
- It was fathers day

Or indeed any other reason please be honest!!!! Anyone running a National event incurs a lot of effort and expenditure and understanding what keeps people away might help others when organising their rounds.

I was a reluctant starter as I felt I would be out of my depth, but went along anyway!