My definition was meant to be a bit rude and condescending. I have said it before and will continue to say that 6U are all novice. It is amazing how many kids will wrestle both Novice and Open at 6U. I am also amazed at how there will only be 6 kids in Open, but 25 in Novice. As a society, we look for the easy way out. I would say there could possibly be a place for Novice in 8U and 10U. The problem is that too many people abuse the Novice status. Not a fan of Novice...that's just how I feel.