I agree Vince. As a coach I'm going to be there all day anyway. The facility at Olathe would work well with a split tournament. I think getting table workers for both sessions can be a problem though. I remember some tables being short handed at Ottawa in the past. But that can always be a problem at any tournament. The cramped conditions made it difficult for coaches and wrestlers to get to the mat needed without crossing other mats in front of other coaches and table workers. It also made the referee's job of protecting the wrestlers tougher. But I believe those responsible for the running of the tournament worked very hard to make the tournament run the best it could. I doubt anyone felt more tension about the tournament the the people running it. The best way to ensure a better run tourament is to volunteer to help. The more help the less pressure there is on each individule and its a good way to see how much work the volunteers do. I dont know of any club director, coach or district volunteer who is trying to make things more difficult. I dont always remember that myself. Good luck to all at state.
Jon Murray
Parsons Wrestling Club