I do not agree to splitting the state tournament. This will not shorten the season for all, since there is other events that some kids still need to work and practice for, such as Heartland Nationals. I also see the cost of splitting the State Tournament doubling since this is requiring rental cost to the venue that it is held at (Expo Center, Hartman Arena, Bicentenial Center). THis means paying more for Officials, Revenue Rental, entry cost along with set up, running, clean up, supplies, etc. Will that mean an increase on the cost of the cards, coaches cards, club registrations to offset the cost of splitting?
Starting the season early puts a hurt on those wrestling middle school Nov-Dec and also some with football. I think having all Middle school run their season Nov-Dec and hold Middle school state at the end of that season, then start Folk style Middle of Dec to start the younger kids, 6,8,10&U. Then each district just hold a District Championship and then state the next week, to include 6&U into the State Championships and eliminate the High School Division , since they already have their own State Championship series. Elementary State qualifier for Heartland Nationals can be held a week before District qualifiers.
