I like a lot of your ideas and do realize that my 6u son is done about the beginning of March and he gets tired of practice and tournaments. When my oldest on was 6u he never got tired of practice. I can see at our practices that it is the 6u and some 8u that get tired of it. My oldest on which is 10u this year cried for an hour because his season ended early with a torn rotator cuff. I don't think that we can keep the season long enough for him. I would love to see a 6u state even if it is with only the 8u and 10u. I can see some problem and that being that if you do a sub and district 2 weeks before what will the 12u-18u we will have two tournaments to go to. I don't know if that would get more participation. That would split our family up and so then either my husband or I would havee to miss my 6u-10u state to participate with the 12u-18u in another tournament. (If Im understanding what you are saying). I do understand that most places can't handle anymore people and Topeka can only handle so much before something has to give. I also understand that things can't stay the same something has to give for growth. I wouldn't want all of your jobs due to the conflict that will happen. Most people will be very angry if you try to promote change. Will, I am glad that you have an open mind to change. I do know that most will not be as open as you to change. A lot of people will have to speak up to get this changed. I think it is great and good luck.