it does seem like too much weight. what is your suggested solution?

both boys travel, weight in, collect medal and then go home?

i would think that as BLT stated that most tournament directors would be open to suggestions, but if they refuse there really isn't anything you can do.

maybe a good practice would be to call before making the trip, make sure they have someone there within your parameters, before you leave the house.

and yes it does stink because it's just because they are big. that isn't always a bad thing though. i still remember my first tournament, it was in OK, i was in the 7th grade 12u, weighed 135 (that was hwt in those days), my first opponent had a slight mustache, and the mark on his arm said 210!! my dad said we didn't come all this way to turn around and drive home, give it your best shot. i hung for 2 1/2 periods, then the difference was too much and i crumbled. my sophmore year i wrestled the same kid i weighed 195 (there wasn't a 215 class then) and this dude weighed 274, i was stronger, smarter, and definitley a better wrestler. i couldn't pin the big boy, but i used my speed, OR rather his complete lack there of, and won 9-2.

use YOUR better judgement then tell your wrestler, that you believe in him/her win/lose/ or "no contest".