The Short Area is for entries that do not challenge the leaders boards. If you have a (ex.) 12" perch and 3rd place in the leaders board is 12 15/16" then you should post it in the short area.
I've spent the past 3 hrs working on the boards. I haven't even checked measurements yet. I've removed and PM'd at least 2 dozen entries that either don't qualify or should have been in the short area. I found entries where the entrants weren't even signed up for the tourney.
Also entries in the short area still have to adhere to the rules.
I'll re open after checking the entries and updating the leaders board.
