There was a private effort to host a grand state type of event in the early 80's. Getting wrestler's to extend their season was a big problem. If KSHSAA doesn't sanction the event it will not be well represented by the wrestlers. Most of these guys can't wait for their season to be over with. They want time off from watching their weight, going to practice, not seeing their girlfriend, being broke, etc. I personally believe that weight would be the biggest issue. They all want to EAT after their last HS weigh in.

I would love such an event but I just don't think it will work. Survey the wrestlers not the fans.

16U season could be a two week series or one weekend event. Have the qualifier the first Saturday after high school season. Use HS weights plus 3, add a 245 and a 95 to get a few more wrestlers involved. Keep it simple and allow the kids to walk up and enter on the Friday night before not 10 days before. Right now, the 16U entries to subs will be by far the largest group you will scratch entrants from.

Shorten the kids season to end the weekend before HS regionals. The season is FAR TOO LONG.