Actually, I see both sides of this. We all have our good and bad days, including our kids. Who's to say that a kid didn't just have a bad day at Subs? But, what if a kid placed top 4 at subs and has a bad day at districts? Is this fair? What is the incentive or purpose for subs? This actually happened to my son last year. He had a great day at Subs, placed 2nd! Districts come the following week and my son had a bad day, to say the least! Not only did he not qualify for state, he lost to kids, he had not lost to all year. I am a bit biased when it comes to this but, I can see both sides. My opinion: All four districts should be the same. If all four districts are not going to go off the same rules, then what is the purpose of having subs?