Mike & Others? I am fairly new to Kansas so am still learning, I learned a long time ago that the only dumb question is one you don't ask so here goes. I realize that many of the tournaments are fund raisers for clubs, but I also understand that the funds raised are limited due to not charging admission. In Oklahoma we had nice awards at every tournament and charged between $2 & $3 for tournament admission. I never heard anyone complain about this due to the fact we knew that the clubs used the funds to help sponsor the club and provide nice awards for the kids. It was also not unusual tomake between 5K and 7K a tournament in clear profit. We always did a lot with this for the kids. I guess you know my question from here. I agree that individual clubs are the answer to the question and while it is not as large of a problem as other sports I believe that sports in general are more of a problem then when many of us were kids. I don't remember for myself there ever being fees and it was not unusual to get a group of folks together to play sanlot ball or pick up basketball, or for that matter even wrestle. But with all of the competition and lack of finances now a days it would just be nice to find ways to encourage more kids to wrestle. I happen to believe that the things learned from the sport, discipline, perserverance, dedication, hard work ethic, etc, are many of the keys to helping young people overcome the obsticles thrown their way. I have also worked at writing grants in the past and believe that some scholarships and grants for underprivlidged children would be available. I would be glad to assist as much as possible in helping provide some of these opportunities. I also used to manage and market bands which has some similiarities regarding sales pitches and all. My main question though, is are there limits that prevent clubs from charging admission or in raising funds? Thanks for answer in advance.