Money is the key driving force, for why the performers sleep on the floor of a gym, rather than an expensive or cheap hotel.

Many local people, have to work at 2 or 3 jobs, just to survive.

If their daughter or son wants to compete, at the yearly Merrie Monarch, everyone makes sacrifices.

Parents spend all of their disposable income, for the child to compete.  The kids don't mind the temporary floor accommodations.

Not everyone, can sell enough food, goods, and services to live in an expensive or cheap hotel.