I have been to nearly EVERY major kids folkstyle event you can name. I have NEVER seen the number of injuries at any other event that you see in Wichita. Officiating could be a contributor, some of the things you mention as well. You are correct, there are just many, many variables. However, the floor is colder and the mats are harder on the barn floor in Wichita. I guess I will have to invest in a stempmeter to prove this out. Will I need an accounting firm to audit my data? I am just putting my opinion down based on years and years of participating, coaching, attending, etc. The venue sucks. No arguement!