One more thing on this topic...another reason that hotels are asking what group you are in is that a few of them are signed up to give the State a portion of the bed tax money collected. In order for this to happen you have to declare why you are in town. This is not that uncommon at large evets. ...so be proud you are wrestlers and tell them that on every occasion. Make your presence known about town.

There was an article in the Topeka Capital Journal that ran last summer and our event rated very high in the list of events hosted in town in regards to the economic impact on the city. The management of the businesses in town appreciates your patronage. You may run into a hostess that has another opinion...but I wouldn't hold that against our community; you'll find that anywhere. Just adjust your tip accordingly…I do; they’ll get the hint or “tip” as it were.