I on the other hand have not been to Hays, however we have been to lots of other big tourneys(Salina, Tulsa Nationals ect.)!My son loved Tulsa but, Wichita is definately one of our favorites. The break leading in to the finals is definately my son's favorite part! The introduction of the finalists and the light show is fun for him. The break gives him a little while to prepare mentally and rest up before finals! In Salina there was no light show and my son only had ten matches before the final match! It is all what is important to you personally! To us it is not as much about seating and being in a horsebarn as good competition and my son having fun! I probably will not be going to Hays anytime soon! Not because there is anything wrong with Hays but we have always went to Wichita and why fix something that aint broke!:)