I think that the meeting may be better suited for Friday based on the fact that everyone competing on Saturday will be ready to go home after the meet. However, a Friday night meeting may not be the best time because everyone will be thinking about Saturday's event. Yes, I know that I am not making a decision. Ok...I vote for Saturday.
BTW: I plan on competing in the Fall Classic. I figure that I will take a few token lifts just to get used to using equipment again. I just can't decide whether I will be in the 198s or SHW.