I won't address the length of season issue, but as far as kids attending the High School State tournament (4A, 5A, 6A), we have for the last three years attended the Maize tournament. It is well-run, and done in a split format, which should make many happy. The 6, 12 and 14&Us wrestle in the morning and are done by 12:30. I like the way it is split, because it is primarily the 12 & 14s that are more intersted in high school state. We then go over to the Coliseum to watch HS State. If we're lucky enough to get a day off, we go down Friday and watch the HS matches as well. We have all enjoyed this very much in the past, and I would recommend it to anyone. Maybe a club near Hays could or does do the same thing. My son doesn't want a week off so close to the qualifying tournaments, and this lets him have his cake and eat it, too.