Each district takes 4 kids in each weight and age group to state. Yes this does hurt some districts. But, on the other hand how far does district 1 have to drive to enter into a tournament that has tough competition. Not very far, unlike district 4. With all of the down sides of where you live there is always an upside. One district may be weak and easier to qualifiy for state but this weaker competition doesn't help them when it comes to placing at state.