I have to disagree with the fact that middle school tourneys are weaker than kids club. In fact the Pioneer league actually fields some pretty competitive tournaments. Not to mention the amazing time these kids have wrestling in the dual format with all their team mates. I just don't see how that can hurt a kid? Finally, I had a kid that went on to win kids state but yet before he did that he lost his third middle school match of the season and barely pulled out a victory in the semi finals of the VC Tourney (Middle School Tourney). He has been one of my best PR guys in encouraging Club kids to come out. However, I am still missing about 4 club guys that are really good because this fallacy continues to be circulated by people that either "A" are from less competitive leagues or "B" are relying on an opinion they formed 10 years ago when it was less competitive. However, I don't know why I ranted like this knowing that the true issue at hand is we must get this season switched around to the early season and we would all enjoy a split season.

John Werner