Originally posted by sportsfan02:
6. One gym has stands filled with parents cheering on their team and child while the other has a floor filled with parents/coaches yelling at referees.
So sad, but True.
In response to cost issues, you are absolutely correct. Our club does try to reach out to "less fortunate" families and explain that we will work with them. And yes, there is a limit on what a club can do. As far as tournament costs, that's an issue I have strong negative feelings about (against the school districts), but that's another topic.
Sorry about "preaching to the choir", but I was seeing this topic change to a financial issue.
I agree that we need to present this sport to the masses. Most people still think wrestling is what the WWF, or what ever it's called these days, shows on T.V. - or that it is a "brutal" sport. Let's show everyone how AWESOME wrestling is.