The 5a/6a State Tournament at the Hartman did not impress me at all! The wrestling was the only thing that was sub-par. I have to be honest and say that this is the first Kansas State Tournament that I have ever attended,and it was quite abit differrent than what I am used to. I was not impressed at all!!! I have attended The Oklahoma State Tournament the past 16 years straight and desided to try a new venue and scout some new wrestlers in new areas.I beleive it's time that maybe the Kansas Directors attend different venues and addapt to some new ways. First things first,It's all about the kids!!! This is the biggest stage of the year for these incredible athletes and they have earned the right to be reconized in the most celebrated way possible. About all I got out of the tournament was a money trap, and the worry that someone might eat or drink something that wasn't purchased at the concession so they could get the SWAT team after them! Wrestlers know what they need to eat and what is really wrong if they want to bring in a bag of grapes or a parent of a young child with a snack bag of crackers? I mean, REALLY!!!! Thats just a start. How about going to two regionals that makes 8 man brackets and being able to have all classes at one venue to where all the state participants of all classes can be reconized and watched on the same stage. That would give the exact same amount of wrestlers in all classes as there is just in the 5a/6a tournament. I just think it takes away from the kids not getting to be seen by all on one stage. One other huge problem I felt was not to great, was that credit wasn't given were credit was do!!! A 4 time state champion was crowned people!!!!!!!! Not ever day does this happen!! This is an ELITE group to be in, and 4 state titles don't just get handed out and given away. I'm sure any 4 timer will vouch for that! I just felt that there could of been something alittle more special than just,"And takeing home his 4th state title"! Really!! At least play some kind of special music and try to make a big deal out of it.BECAUSE IT IS!!!!! And for all the fans, next time show alittle more class and give the kid a standing ovation for his incredable acomplishment! And for the few that did, I applaud you! I don't know the kid and that was the first time I got to watch him live,and I just want to give credit where credit is due!GREAT JOB 4 Timer! With that being said I rest my case for now. And please find a different place than the Hartman next year!!!!!!!!!