Kyle,

How about this suggestion for "Grand State" and to those detractors, I already know there are problems in this plan. Be proactive and offer real solutions.

What if you were able to open the kids division to include 18 and unders with the sept. 1 birthday deadline. I'm sure we could work on suggestions to allow those that are 19 the opportunity to wrestle for the Grand State.

Make the tournament sanctioned by USA Kids. It would be an invitational that invites the top two placers from the KS State tournaments (each of the 4 classes). This would be an 8 man bracket. You could allow 3rd and 4th place finishers to wrestle in the place of injuries or those unwilling to participate. You could add this to the festivities at the Wichita Classic or you could host it at the Kids State tournament. If you wanted a 16 man bracket, just add the top four placers and allow 5th and 6th as fill ins. 8 man bracket = 1 day of action. Allow 5-8 pounds of growth for each weight class. I know its extra time added to an already hectic event. You could also host it at a different venue unaffiliated with another event. I think this would step on the toes of the Senior Classic, however.