Ok
So I'm going to soap box again...
The other reason we can't/won't/shouldn't shorten the season is because we already need more weekend then what we have for clubs to run tournaments. We see threads about mat time and small brackets etc etc
The problem is we have so many tournaments on so many weekends that the competition gets watered down. Same 3 kids every weekend! If you move a weight class you get combined anyway. Do you not think that leads to either burn out or complacency
Plus these clubs need these to raise $ or they have to pass it on to the kids and that chases some away as well.

I heard Jeremy Biddle say the other day that our role in this sport should be for the benefit of the kids. I agree. We need to start making decissions as parents/coaches/clubs that makes this experience easier/better for them not us.