"King of the Hill"

This is already a bit worrying.

That's exactly what I'm talking about. By the time it's your turn, you'll have already forgotten that you registered, the enthusiasm will fade, and there won't be much incentive to keep trying. But if you implement the system I suggested, no one will get bored – they'll have to keep submitting applications, and the intrigue will always be there. But of course, this is just empty talk; I'm sure the organizers have thought about it, but they decided to implement their own idea, which is closer to their hearts.