I think the guys running the tournament and camp are doing a good job, and should be commended for their efforts. I am sure it's not easy. I am also thrilled that southern plains is in Hays. Calsbad, NM was no fun. That said there should be no requirement to attend for anyone. The camp should stand on it's own. If people want to be there, they will go. Time allowing my son will go, but he should not be required to. The camp should be good enough to draw people. We need as much participation as we can get. 2nd Point-It's especially crazy for the Schoolboy kids that will have FS/GR state, then possibly a SB camp, then SB duals then are expected to get from Indy to hays in one day to go to southern plains camp then the southern Plains tournament. That is too much for a 12-13 year old to be gone for almost 3 weeks straight. I would think after the state, SB duals, training for much of the early summer, they are as ready as they can be for the Southern Plains tournament and a rest would be more beneficial than another camp at that point. My son has talked about SB duals more than any wrestling tournament this year. He will pick that over southern plains if forced. Hopefully the voice of reason will prevail and we can do both. But after 15 matches or so in a week, he will need a couple days off before Southern Plains tournament. A camp in between is not in his or others best interest. Timing has as much to do with it as anything. I would probably bring him the last day or so, just to stay tuned or if there was a weeks break in between he would be there, but something has to give. Just my opinion.

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