Will,Shawn,Klint. Thanks for imput. I will use your recommendations to inprove. I have put on 10 FS-GR tournaments in Topeka and this was my 3rd meet in Manhattan. This was my most fustrating one for me. We had a plan and we really would have been OK. But I did not plan for several things. I did not get Mark Miller enough help in the computer area. I should have arranged with the school district to use other gym. Was I prepared for so many walk up? No I was not. These are all issues I asure You I can fix. I know I can now lay out 8 full mats at MHS (reserve gyms in future) Go to pre-regrister by Friday 5 p.m.
I really beleive if you offer a good tournament.People will particpate. I think everyone knows as Tournament Director we make mistakes and I know we can make this meet a showcase. Example Gonz Mendina gave me: My 1st yr at MHS we had 100+ and everyone was upset the time it was taking. 2nd yr we had 175+ and we had no computers and used 4 man brackets (2 gyms) finished by 4 p.m. 3rd yr. I thought since USAW State was using track wrestling, we should also. 260+ entry's. Big Mistake on my part should have stayed with the paper & pencil and 4 man brackets. Trust me I learn'ed a lot this weekend. I do want all of you to come back. RMG
