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back to your question.......
I know what you're talking about because I have seen it and experienced it before! Sometimes the committee has to agree if it is such a big deal to let the late dancers slide. I agree with having registration open for a half hour or so depending on how much money is at stake. If the winnings are a couple of hundred dollars and it's a laid-back type of powwow, then sure, why not let them register late? Grand entry is probably going to be on Indian time anyway, plus committees are thankful to see people coming in from far away (small powwow: be hospitable). But if we're talking a $grand (give or take) at a Big powwow for 1st, the competition steps up and timing is everything. You're late - the gate's shut at said time - rules say you may register in the morning - no questions asked. Yes, the committee may hear complaints, but the complaints are always going to flow in no matter what you do or don't do.
Committees can decide to be lenient on some rules (not EVERY rule) at their own discretion depending on the situation and experience of the powwow. If the committee decides to bend a rule a bit, just remember to let everyone know somehow so everyone has the same opportunity.
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