The point is that the state permits 6U to wrestle up in 8U at the Kansas Kids State Tournament. They are the ONLY kids that can move up an age group to wrestle. This is 6U's opportunity to wrestle in the present State Tournament Format.

It doesn't matter how many people want it or feel that they should be included, the present state format does NOT have room for another age group. You cannot drop 16U because this hurts the kids who didn't make varsity, didn't qualify for HS state, and they need mat time. Without HS wrestling there is no need for 6U wrestling. Even if you dropped 16U that would not make enough room because the number of fans, coaches, and wrestlers would still greatly increase over the present number. The fact remains, no matter how you feel, there are NOT enough hotel rooms to support the present format in Topeka so the tournament CANNOT grow.

Please be realistic. If there is substantial demand for 6U state to be a sanctioned event then create a plan to centralize the location and keep the 6U's by themselves. Have the tournament before the other age groups begin their qualifying series. Heck, really compromise and have it the Sunday after HS state or even before HS state. Then the 6U that are hard core can continue in 8U, open tournaments, or national events. The majority can be finished and not have the pressure of staying in until the end. They can go on to baseball, soccer, or whatever. A 6 year old should not have to chose just one sport. Shorten the season, create a tournament and then everyone can be happy.