Originally posted by Nigel Isom:
I think some of the "standard" guidelines are good rules to follow. One in particular that reads something like "If wrestler has EVER placed in an Open tournament" Then they may not enter a novice tournament. Im really not concerned if every since then they are getting beat out every weekend, if they placed at an open they are no longer a novice. Often times when I am at novice tournaments I see 1st year kids who totally walk through the tourny because they are so much better.
Even then, "ever placing" in an Open is broadbrushing an issue that has exceptions. Plenty of kids back into placing at Opens with scratches, injuries etc. Also, getting beat out every weekend and not scoring a point at the Opens are two different things.
