We select tournaments based on the level of competition we feel they have to offer. Topeka is a great tournament for that. We took 3rd there, then took 3rd at state. We took 1st there, then became state champ. That is a pretty good reflection of what we will see at state...which is our main goal. I am pretty sure that the folks running the tournaments that we attend are not doing it line their own pockets. The profit made goes directly to their wrestlers through practice facilities, mats, singlets, sweats,etc.
The best point that you made is that we all have the right to choose the tournaments we support!
I still say anyone attempting to organize a wrestling meet deserves some gratitude.
