This really doesn't apply to those who are going to be state placers. You are forgetting the grass roots of our sports to give everyone a fair opportunity to qualify and advance. The population line for Kansas is just west of Topeka. Basicall this means that 50% of the Kansas population is in District 1. If we move 250 wrestlers to District 2 and District 3 we will pick them back up in a year or two. Think about how many kids want to qualify for districts but don't in District 1 because of the competition while kids in the other districts qualify without even having to set foot on the mat.

Two things will happen when we level the numbers.

1) There will be overall growth in participation at the sub level.

2) There will be more competitive brackets and a more level playing field across the districts.

Without change there can be no improvement!


Will Cokeley
(708)267-6615
willcokeley@gmail.com