What happens if no one accepts you into a competition the entire season? Are you basically screwed until prelims?

Chances are slim, but its possible I guess.

Well you can always accept yourself into your own competition. But, if most players are hosting events then everyone should be able to get in to something.

That's if players realize they need to accept applications into their shows. =/ But I guess we kinda started discussing that in another topic...

Maybe an email blast to members who have open shows a day or two before the show to remind them would helpful