The Coporate Board is taking bids for the State Tournament. As of the Executive Council's last meeting (SuperBowl Sunday) there were only 1 or 2 bids submitted.
There is no push by anyone to hold it a certain place, but should be a push to get clubs to bid on it. I did make the comment at the meeting that it would be nice to have it in Hays for the convenience of the wrestlers and their families who do participate in Southern Plains to check in following competition at the State tournament. I do not know if the facility is even available June 6th. If this is construed as a "push", I will always "push" to provide our athletes with more accessible opportunities.
As this is my 2nd year as camp director, I am not sure why there is this love/hate idea of the Southern Plains camp. I will strive to make this a place for beginners to our experienced Kansas wrestlers to come together, learn, and promote the Olympic styles of wrestling. This camp has helped keep expenses down for Schoolboy Dual team, and Kids National team, provided a place for Juniors to be evaluated and nurture the Team Kansas aspect of Freestyle and Greco. It is my goal for the Southern Plains Camp and Kansas State tournament to be well attended by our Kansas Youth.
I will gladly take comments, suggestions, and critique on the Southern Plains Camp and tournament, and yes I am also "pushing" to keep the Southern Plains tournament in Hays.
I would also agree with you Mike that we need to hold it in a location that is conducive to greater attendance, but also a facility that can handle the event, and club or district workers willing to run it. I also like the idea that the State tournament is THE ARENA to make a State Dual Team.
Will and Mike are great assets to the FS/GR sport in our State and your input is always appreciated. Let's hear from others in the wrestling community and let your District know you are concerned or willing to host this event. I would love to see more than 500 wrestlers at this State Tournament.