bubowski wrote:
most parents are sensible enough to know that 4- 6 year olds need to have fun and not be pushed into an ultra competeive tournament at a young age.

Then why do we let them in the state tournament?????
If this topic is passed over at the state body meeting because it requires so much time for discussion then it seems that it IS a popular and not "mute topic". Maybe a special committee needs to be formed to develop some feasible solutions and/or ideas.