How much was the sanctioning fee?
Do you feel like you got that amount of value or more out of the experience? Did your child receive volunteer coaching and the opportunity to learn about wrestling? Did they have the opportunity to compete on a weekly basis and learn about sportsmanship and how to win and lose with dignity? Did he or she learn to compete and be part of a team?
Everyone gets the value from the sanctioning fee, guaranteed.
The state tournament is self sufficient and gets its money from the entry fees, gate fees, concessions and sponsors. None of the sanction fees go to support it.