Leave it like it is! Each tournament should be allowed to determine what is or isn't a novice in their view. If you don't like their definition, then don't go! As Bockover said, there are few complaints and the system is NOT broken.
my proposal for people to do what is right for them, isn't much different than what you say here sportsfan. I AGREE if it ain't broke don't fix it.
the only difference is tournaments don't determine much of anything at this time, the parents do.
