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There's a ton of excellent advise in this entire thread here Nick. If you follow all the above you will be fine. Just remember, it's your first contest and you will be learning some stuff throughout the weekend. Have fun and again, don't be afraid to ask questions.
One more bit of advise I'd give is to scribe for a seasoned judge at your first contest. Scribe a class or two above yours for the first time (too much going on in Adv. and Unl. to learn while scribing). (FYI....a scribe simply sits next to the judge and writes down the scores that the judge whispers to you.....allows the judge to keep his eyes on the pilot the whole time)
Also, get intouch with the CD of the contest you intend to go fly at. Preferably several weeks before the contest (Contest Directors are always listed on the Imac site by region several weeks if not months before the event). He can answer a lot of questions and usually knows most of the regular guys that attend his contest, therefore probably knows someone that flies Imac close to you so might be able to get the two of you together to practice.
.........Mark