What everyone is missing is that this isn't an obstacle for anyone to go to Va Beach. You can plan your trip and do it for the same or less cost than if we went as a group. The group deal got you a picture and singlet. ANYONE can organize a trip to any tournament in the country. If you feel strongly about NHSCA then I would encourage and even assist you in planning the trip. If you have a state placer who wants to go to VA Beach (you do NOT have to be a state finalist, they are basically letting everyone in who wants to wrestle just like every other tournament Reno, Flo, USA, etc. You have to fill out an application for approval but they are not going to turn you away.)
USAWKS can help far more KS wrestlers by subsidizing the USA Folkstyle Nationals. It is THE growing event. Many, Many D1, D2, D3 and NAIA schools are represented by coaches there. I have sent my kids to both and I like them both but if we can send 60 to Cedar Falls vs 25 to Va Beach shouldn't we? It is about the greater good for USAW KS wrestlers.