Maybe you shouldn't be so defensive. I just wanted to know the real story not just the rumor! You are corrrect, and so is your young olympic coach, there are special olympics going in in Wichita early this year as well. This situation occurred a few years back when Hays hosted the tournament the same weekend as special olympics. Next time I will know to book the minute districts are to be hosted in Hays to avoid the situation.

Thanks to those who actually helped out! I will give the hotel in Russell a try. Do you know if Meridy's is still in business there? They do have a great steak!