I hear ya about the screaming grandmother. We have never charged for coaches bands at our tournament in the past. We require to be shown the correct coaching credentials, and we will give you band.

I am not sure if $1000 is a drop in the bucket I am guessing both organizations we give to appreciate it, but this is why we don’t only give the $1000 to these organizations. We also give out scholarships to some of our former wrestlers attending college, we have in the past bought new mats for the high schools, we have helped with wrestling equipment for other schools in our town as well. Our club tries to help out others in need around the state at times as well (memorials, medical funds, etc....)

I guess what I am trying to say is that just because a club charges $20, $25, $45, etc.... for a tournament does not mean they are trying to rip people off or pad their pockets. Many times these clubs give right back to the wrestling community.