I will ask the same question.

Any plans for change to stop the declining numbers?


The experimental change is not working to sustain, maintain,
and/or grow the sport in the state.

I will agree there are a number of factors contributing to the decline - lets list the factors!!!! Start a list

Then the leadership needs to come up with solutions how we can address them.


1) Quit trying to ram this 6 and under State Championship Belt
down the memberships throat. Bring back 16 & Under to develop
freshman and JV guys and help prepare them for their sophomore, junior and senior seasons

2) Focus on age appropriate development.
50-70 matches per year for a 5 year old is insane

8, 10, 12, 14, 16 age groups - folkstyle focus

12, 14, 16, 18 - International Styles, Schoolboy, Cadet, and Juniors



3) A focused effort to get middle school interested and started in the sport. (Grades 6th-8th)

4) Continue to support the college programs in the state.
This contains the future coaches, administrators and leaders for the sport.

5) For Kansas national teams - the main level development and support should be at the school boy/girl, cadet and juniors.

6) more camps put on at our colleges around the state and clubs and high schools in those regions need to work together.

The only thoughts/proposals making it to the meetings - have been driven by the folks that are at the meetings.