I also loved the Ottawa meet. I think that 6 & u are not ready for state either. If we are not going offer 6u state because they are not mature enough then I don't think we should allow 6u's to enter in 8u!!! Because, if they are not mature enough to wrestle 6u at state then they are definitely not mature enough to wrestle 8u at state. I watched many matches at State on Mat 1 where all the little guys were competing. Some of those little guys looked pretty overwhelmed. Ithink that if we are going to have tthe Ottawa 6u then we ought to leave the 8u state for the 7 and 8 yr olds.
I'm not saying this because I have a 7 or 8 yr old. My son is actually 6. And he will be wrestling at 6u again next year.
I also had the unfortunate opportunity to witness a little bitty (40 lb.) wrestler trying to make weight at state. It was pathetic. Enough said.