I think this is a great idea but do agree with some I've read, I don't think theres a problem with the rules. Its developing a way to police it properly. I really don't have any ideas on how to do it? I do believe that it falls into the laps of the coaches to determine novice or open. It can't be left to the parents after all no one wants to see thier kids go from winning in novice to lossing in open.

From what I've seen some kids and parents look at it as something that they have to do. It should be thier goal and privledge to be an open wrestler. Thats where they should want to be. If a club has a wrestler thats wrestling novice and has been for a while and is successful and doesn't move up its the club that should be held responsible


Jon Trowbridge
Ive never had the fear of getting beat thats how most people lose.