Reimbursement for Exotic Generation USA 2022
The Issue
We are participants (competitors and spectators) who had a number of concerns with the Exotic Generation 2022 competition that took place on 7/30/22 in San Diego, California.
Some of the many concerns are listed below:
1. When we registered, the event was supposed to be held at an actual theater. It was changed to a wedding venue over a month after registration and no pictures were given of how it would look like.
2. Spectators were not directly informed of the venue change. The new address was on the ticket--but there was a different address when first purchased.
3. There was no stage.
4. We were also told that there would be stage poles in the dressing room, but there were none.
5. All of the lights were turned on. No visible attempt was made to alter the lighting or background.
6. Our pictures and videos, which we paid almost 100 USD for, will have a bright wall, plants, and an exit sign behind us.
7. The new face division began 1 hour late.
8. One of the speakers broke and took 2 hours to replace.
9. Therefore, the professional division began 3 hours late.
10. The pole switched between static and spin during some performances. This could have been a safety hazard.
11. Only beverages were given as compensation for inconveniences.
12. The flyers and email name have obvious spelling mistakes.
13. The prize includes a certificate, in which the organizer did not write the winner’s name on.
14. The organizer has not made a public apology.
15. Competitors who did not receive score cards day of were told they would receive them via email the next day. It has been 3 days since the event and (still) not all competitors received score cards. There is usually a delay in announcements or updates in general.
16. The scoring is the same across all categories. There is no differentiation between the scoring for flow and hard style.
17. The organizer documented that the parking fee would be waived for competitors. Competitors had to pay for parking.
As competitors and spectators, we would like to receive some form of reimbursement (other than beverages) for our time and money spent on this event. We are also requesting that someone else hosts future Exotic Generation events in the USA.
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More grievances after the petition has been posted:
18. A competitor reported that the organization played the wrong song cut. When they were confronted about it, they were defensive.
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The Issue
We are participants (competitors and spectators) who had a number of concerns with the Exotic Generation 2022 competition that took place on 7/30/22 in San Diego, California.
Some of the many concerns are listed below:
1. When we registered, the event was supposed to be held at an actual theater. It was changed to a wedding venue over a month after registration and no pictures were given of how it would look like.
2. Spectators were not directly informed of the venue change. The new address was on the ticket--but there was a different address when first purchased.
3. There was no stage.
4. We were also told that there would be stage poles in the dressing room, but there were none.
5. All of the lights were turned on. No visible attempt was made to alter the lighting or background.
6. Our pictures and videos, which we paid almost 100 USD for, will have a bright wall, plants, and an exit sign behind us.
7. The new face division began 1 hour late.
8. One of the speakers broke and took 2 hours to replace.
9. Therefore, the professional division began 3 hours late.
10. The pole switched between static and spin during some performances. This could have been a safety hazard.
11. Only beverages were given as compensation for inconveniences.
12. The flyers and email name have obvious spelling mistakes.
13. The prize includes a certificate, in which the organizer did not write the winner’s name on.
14. The organizer has not made a public apology.
15. Competitors who did not receive score cards day of were told they would receive them via email the next day. It has been 3 days since the event and (still) not all competitors received score cards. There is usually a delay in announcements or updates in general.
16. The scoring is the same across all categories. There is no differentiation between the scoring for flow and hard style.
17. The organizer documented that the parking fee would be waived for competitors. Competitors had to pay for parking.
As competitors and spectators, we would like to receive some form of reimbursement (other than beverages) for our time and money spent on this event. We are also requesting that someone else hosts future Exotic Generation events in the USA.
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More grievances after the petition has been posted:
18. A competitor reported that the organization played the wrong song cut. When they were confronted about it, they were defensive.
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Petition created on August 2, 2022