You should look around at the other states and gather some facts. As SF02 stated, no one is against 16U. The consideration is supported by the numbers. Look how few 16's wrestle vs. 6's. If anything, the funds paid during the year by the 6's should give them the "right" to have a real state tournament. Back in the 70's and 80's there wasn't a 16U division. Given the constraints on funds and space the prudent decision would be to have a seperate tournament or no tournament for them. They wouldn't even have to have a qualifier if they were independent. You could use 32 man brackets and have a one day event. Just an idea. I support ALL wrestling but I feel there is room for some improvement for the kids not yet in high school.
