Lars,

In one word I can answer this LIABILITY...

How would you practice or compete in today's world without insurance coverage?

Iowa is now a strong USA state (Mark Reiland is their state leader) now was well. Kansas has made strides in allowing flexibility in weight movements, remote weigh ins, and deadlines to enter but space requirements are also an issue. Planning, etc. The competition for athletes at a young age is probably the bigger issue. Specialization seems to be gaining momentum at a lower and lower age. They want you in the batting cages in January as a 10 year old these days and football seasons for some elementary kids consists of 20 plus games with practice starting in the middle of summer and continuing until Thanksgiving. One thing I can tell you is that the world changes every day at a faster and faster pace. You either adapt to the changes or fail!