I think there sould be a more flexible definition for novice wrestlers. WE have a kid in our club that has been wrestling for 5 years and has only won 2 matches. He keeps coming back but he gets destroyed at open tournaments. I think it would be nice if everyone would be honest when they sign their kids up for the tournaments and put them in tournaments that they can compete at- not walk out their and win every time or get beat everytime! WE definitly need to do away with 1st or 2nd year only and rely more on the clubs coaches to determine if the kids are ready for open or novice.