2010 2010 - HS 2009 2009 - 16 North 1 569 109 468 70 South 1 632 102 597 98 North 2 557 136 460 70 South 2 454 60 448 49 East 3 418 64 368 41 West 3 460 59 433 48 North 4 428 58 372 56 South 4 469 58 426 34 3987 646 3572 466
In 2010 we saw an increase of 415 wrestlers at the subdistrict tournaments. 180 of the 415 were in the HS division over the previous year's 16U competitors.
I think the HS division offers and opportunity for kids who were not on varsity, who didn't make it to HS state, or who just want to extend their season a few weeks. A large number of the elite level competitors will attend NHSCA Nationals and begin preparing for FS/GR season.
I believe someone stated that changing the 16U to HS was not a successful change. Almost a 39% increase. I don't know about most of you but I would take a 39% increase in my business ANY year!