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I know the USAWKS rules regarding mat sizes, but I would like to hear what others thoughts are on preferences.

So for the following age groups tell me your thoughts.
6U-usually a quarter of a mat.
8U -quarter to 1/2
10U -1/2 mat
12U 1/2 mat
14U Full mat

Appreciate your thoughtful input.


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To me the mat sizes are fine although I would prefer that there be no less than a half mat for 8U. For our invitational we try to not have any less than half mats for all ages. My gripe is with the time periods. I believe the 10U should be increased to a minute and a half. The one minute periods do not allow enough time for the kids to work the moves they should have learned by that age.

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Honestly I was seeing that half a mat for 10U kids were running out of real estate when trying to do stand ups and even finishing takedowns. Probably not logistical but if you could compare the number of restarts to other age group and size of mat they were using and if found certain groups excessive compared to other groups then mathematically you would know you need to increase the mat surface for certain age groups.
I personally love seeing kids on a full mat, at least 10U and above


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