I honestly feel that the some of ones slamming the Wichita Classic are only doing so because they want the competition to move to Hays where they choose to have their kids wrestle. I also see no difference in the health risks at Classic as I do any major tourney. As for people all over hating the classic, we go to several national tourneys each year and I know lots of people who love it from other states. Yes the tournament has a very different attmosphere than all of the rest but that is part of what keeps it great. Face it there is great competition and it breaks up the monotony a little bit before the state stress starts! Also I don't even see Hays listed on the calander for that weekend. You know I personally don't enjoy the smell of horse dookie however I don't think I will give up a great tourney to keep from smelling it and honestly if I ask my kids this is their favorite tourney of the year and they don't even care about the smell!