I was thinking move the high school state to Topeka. Rooms are closer and more accessible. People that we have dealt with were courteous, prices at restaurants were fair. The bathrooms at the Expo center were clean and accessible. Security was not a problem,
(Sorry that some people had bad experience) they have a job to do, and the safety of all is the main concern. The mullets in Wichita take security to an all time low.
As far as the tournament being centrally located- unless it’s in my backyard I have to drive. As a wrestling parent that’s what I do on week-ends is drive. I’m sure that some had a shorter drive than others. I’m sure everyone has to drive a long distance at one time or another.
As far as recognition, Wichita doesn’t do much for the wrestling tournament. The Wichita Eagle runs a couple of pages on the tournament. Garden City, Scott City, Liberal, Dodge City have live all day radio coverage. Other communities like Emporia, have coverage when their wrestlers are going. (I’m sure there are more I just don’t know them all). All local papers cover their local school. But as far as promoting wrestling I haven’t seen Wichita make a big attempt to help promote this wonderful activity. If you know of some please share them.
