Just a little insight to another state. Three years ago my son wrestled in Pa where they run a top 100 type of series. This is the top 100 kids regardless of age or weight in the state. I was distorted into thinking that this was some kind of incredible achievment until I realized that the top 100 were the top 100 families with the best jobs.
I was initially for a series in Kansas but just cannnot seem to find something positive that it will bring. If bringing false feelings of greatness to mediocre kids is what we are looking for than I say forge ahead!!!! I don't ever want to put down the hopes and dreams of any child great good mediocre or poor, but I also do not believe in false hope or false awards.
Too many awards are already being given out in Kansas Wrestling.
Top 3 at weekend tournaments and top 6 at state and nationals is plenty. I have left awards at tournaments as a result of not winning any matches, if you don't win you can't EARN an award.
