I have a question since I was not able to attend either of these tournaments. Are the criticisms primarily regarding the East Kansas Open or were both tournaments overcrowded? Just curious if the topic should be split if the problems are primarily related to one of the two days.
i think both tourneys were crowded, but i think they did the best with what they had. schools just don't build gyms for wrestling tournaments. i haven't been to a single tournament that i didn't feel was crowded, ever (over 25 years). you don't know until you try, they will correct it. i'm sure it's not the only tournament where there are problems, i know the club will work to correct any and all "suggestions" on how to improve. competition was great.
yes they paid the refs, yes it's their job, it was an inside joke between mr. cokeley and myself. as far as refs go you are right some are good some are bad, same with wrestlers (1 ejection), coaches (1 ejection) , and parents. i know they will correct the problems with officials too.
