well, things turn out really bad...  :-[ :'(

I think this separation on advanced and basic level is stupid. The only category that should be considered as "basic" is juniors, if they don't wont to compete the "older" folks.

Removing top modellers from the contest would make it uninteresting to participate and I totally agree with Rob - I would like to compete against Mig or someone from the top level even knowing that I won't reach the tops...

and regarding different leagues in sport - well, if you start from the bottom and you don't wish to be on top - what was the point of beginning?