Yes, the District tourney was crowded and some mats sizes were small (but larger than the State required minimums). As was suggested, we welcome any help and your attendance at the October meeting.

At that meeting in 2001, everyone was reluctant to volunteer their facility to host the Districts. Ottawa reluctantly offered themselves to by sacrificed as did Jackson County. Ottawa has hosted Districts, several times in the past and everyone was fully aware of the limitations that their facility has. But apparently, the clubs of the District were willing to accept them, all for a shorter drive.

What do we do about the problem? Granted the 6 year olds add to the already congested gyms. Do we move to a 2-day tournament? Do we eliminate some weight classes? Do we vote for a facility that can manage the logistics in spite of where it is in the District? Whatever your answers are to these questions ... let your club directors know.

The WRESTLING was exceptional! We try to do the best we can, with what we have to work with! Or more precisely to the point, we do the best with what the District VOTES for.

Ottawa ... should be applauded in their effort to step forward when very few would.

Randy Hinderliter