If you take a 42x42 mat you make 4 surfaces (2)16x16 &(2)20x20 or (4)18x18. The math is simple and these sizes comply.

The point is this .. we are ignoring the safety rules that USA Wrestling has set before us for a reason.. to protect our kids. The question is why? Is it profit?

Safety has to be back in the spotlight as these rules are mandatory and violating the mandatory rules may result in the forfeiture of USA Wrestling Liability Insurance they provide your club. Without this insurance, most if not all schools will not allow the tournament to be held at their venue.

Keep this in mind while planning your upcoming event... this issue has been taken to the highest powers and they WILL be watching as will I and many others who put the safety of our wrestlers before profit for their club.