The only time I think it really matters is when there are less than 4 people in a division. If there are less than 4, a family may want to stay home that weekend and just go to the next one. With the price of gas (over 2.00 a gallon!) and the expense of dragging around younger siblings, I can see why parents make a decision not to go. I know of two families in our club right now that are in that position. If the bracket is more than 4 people, then we go as a family because you never know, it may be the last weekend this year.