Our son placed 2nd at State in 1997. He was in his 2nd year of wrestling and was entered in 8&u 40lbs. He was also 5years old. If you look you will be surprized how many in 8&u at State are really 6&u all year. One of the good things about no record is his/her element of surprize. He also beat the #1 seed at sub-district because he had no record. Go for 8&u and enjoy.