amateur contests
Hobbyist skill showdowns
Amateur contests are competitions open to non-professionals—people who participate for enjoyment rather than as their livelihood.
The term covers everything from talent shows and spelling bees to photography competitions and athletic events.
She won the amateur contest at the county fair.
Amateur night at a comedy club features untested performers, which is why calling something "amateur night" suggests incompetence or disorganization.
- talent showAmateur performance contest
- open micUnscreened public performance slot
- open callAudition without invitation
- auditionTrial performance for selection
- tryoutCompetitive evaluation for selection
competition · first timer · novice · beginner · hopeful · showcase · karaoke · county fair · battle · elimination · judges · talent scout · applause · standing ovation · stage fright · nerves · aspiring · homegrown
- art contestsart prizes, design competitions, art competitions, design awards, prizes
amateur contestsprofessional leagues
Organized paid competitive sports
professional sports · world championships · Olympic Games · pro tour · championship series
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