What is frustrating it is common sense to me. My two older boys (8) and (7) both wrestle in 8U. My 8 year old is in his third full year. I will continue to put him in novice tournaments because that’s where his ability level is. Last year we wrestled nearly every week and he won a total of 3 matches with the majority of matches taking place at novice tournaments. He enjoys it but the sport moves really fast for him. My 7 year old is also in his third year and he does quite well. I quit allowing him to enter on the novice side about halfway through last year. If you want to get better you have to face the competition that best fits your kids. My 8 year old gets nothing out of getting pinned in 15 seconds in an open bracket and my 7 year old does not get any better pinning 4 kids in a novice bracket. It shouldn’t be this hard 🤦‍♂️