No one is saying cut "NOVICE" out all together. But parents and coaches have to relize potential. If your kid continues to place in every novice tourney, then they need to try an open; above a "D" wrestler to see how they can fair.

Too many parents don't want their kids to get beat by an advanced wrestler, but until you try it how will you know.

IMO
In larger clubs kids say "I took 1st." Now what bracket where you in in? Open or "C" "D" it makes a difference.

At some point all "novice" need to try an open, just to give them an idea of how tough this sport really is. If they fair well then it should not be an issue.