I have to say we have enjoyed the 6u at Ottawa. We have been for the past three years. Was our oldest boys last year at 6u and he placed. Had a good size bracket too. Was our youngest 1st year. He got beat out and he has wanted to go back ever since then. And finally this year he got a medal.
I don't think I would change the experience for him for anything. I let him wrestle when he wants. He wanted to wrestle 8u at subs, and he qualified. He wanted to wrestle at District, and he placed. Now he wants to wrestle at state. I think it is something that can only be offered to the little guys. Because 6 and under state is so much different than a regular tourney or qualifying match.
We should keep it like it is.
Keep up the good work at Ottawa.