The concrete is cold and the mats are hard as a rock. My son dislocated his elbow there and he hasn't been back. That year eight wrestlers left in ambulances. The place is not fit to hold a major event. If you don't think there is an increase in injury risk then you are ignoring the facts.

Gross Memorial Coliseum was a great alternative but a scheduling conflict turned out to be a problem this year. Next year I would encourage ALL major Kansas clubs and all others to go to Ft. Hays. Entry fee is reasonable, plenty of hotel rooms, and the venue is awesome.


Will Cokeley
(708)267-6615
willcokeley@gmail.com