Actually, my son weighed in the night before. We got there at 8:15 and did not get his medal until 6:30pm. Ok, I guess it was 10 and 1/4 hours NOT 10 and 1/2. In any case, it was a LONG time. I agree with your suggestions! Hopefully Winfield and others will follow them. I'm sure they read the forum or someone has told them about the complaints!