Unknown Caller Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 (edited) As long and successful as this tournament has become. Why are there not at least 3 or 4 different locations for these qualifiers? Couldn’t we go to 4 like we did for IHSGW did with their regionals or have a northern, central, and southern qualifier? Edited January 24, 2023 by BlackBaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Brobst Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 There are technically 3 with Indy Nats doubling up as a Central qualifier. It provides some convenience location wise, but with it being the Sunday after state, it really stinks on coaching staffs' time commitments, but that'd be the case any weekend I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Caller Posted January 24, 2023 Author Share Posted January 24, 2023 55 minutes ago, Coach Brobst said: There are technically 3 with Indy Nats doubling up as a Central qualifier. It provides some convenience location wise, but with it being the Sunday after state, it really stinks on coaching staffs' time commitments, but that'd be the case any weekend I suppose. But that’s still 2 1/2 hours away. But for parents to travel to Indy back to back weekends is a pain. The entire point of this tournament was for more inclusion for under class men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 You can always offer to host a qualifier. OICU182 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Brobst Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, BlackBaron said: But that’s still 2 1/2 hours away. But for parents to travel to Indy back to back weekends is a pain. The entire point of this tournament was for more inclusion for under class men. I hear you man. Not ideal for those in the Ft. Wayne area at all. I don't think there's a governing body, just a group of people hosting the event. I'm sure if a school was willing to host a qualifier, they'd be willing to listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Caller Posted January 24, 2023 Author Share Posted January 24, 2023 14 minutes ago, Y2CJ41 said: You can always offer to host a qualifier. Asking for a serious answer Y2 lol how would one go about offering to host?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, BlackBaron said: Asking for a serious answer Y2 lol how would one go about offering to host?!? Contact Mark Durham Unknown Caller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Caller Posted January 24, 2023 Author Share Posted January 24, 2023 46 minutes ago, Y2CJ41 said: Contact Mark Durham Thank you lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJH Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Been trying to get ahold of Mark Durham for an explanation but he is not responding, maybe someone here can shed light on it for me. How are kids who were not SSQ and did not qualify at one of the Qualifying Tournaments aloud in Fresh/Soph State? Seems very bias and unfair to all the kids that worked their tails off to get in. I feel like this should be corrected or an explanation given. Unknown Caller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogleg Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 I don't know exactly what kids you are talking about, but I know they extended the number of qualifiers from top 12 to top 16. We had two kids qualify because of that extension. Does that cover your question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Caller Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 19 hours ago, CJH said: Been trying to get ahold of Mark Durham for an explanation but he is not responding, maybe someone here can shed light on it for me. How are kids who were not SSQ and did not qualify at one of the Qualifying Tournaments aloud in Fresh/Soph State? Seems very bias and unfair to all the kids that worked their tails off to get in. I feel like this should be corrected or an explanation given. Also if they were injured during the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artie_wrestler Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 This kid was just allowed in as per Durham and his father. Why have qualifiers? Apparently you don't need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJH Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 I understand the extension of the qualifiers and completely understand if a kid was injured or had a something personal going on. Unfortunately neither of these is the case in this situation. I was told since the kid was a good wrestler and his coach and team volunteered to help set up an exemption was made. I in no way blame the kid he was given a free pass and took it…good for him. But the rules are there for a reason and exceptions are going to be made then there needs to be some fine print added. artie_wrestler and MUSKEEWRESTLER 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdiggity Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 5 hours ago, CJH said: I understand the extension of the qualifiers and completely understand if a kid was injured or had a something personal going on. Unfortunately neither of these is the case in this situation. I was told since the kid was a good wrestler and his coach and team volunteered to help set up an exemption was made. I in no way blame the kid he was given a free pass and took it…good for him. But the rules are there for a reason and exceptions are going to be made then there needs to be some fine print added. If this really happened I totally agree. I know plenty of “good wrestlers” who would want to ask for this exception in the future so they don’t have to get home after 10pm (3 hour drive) and miss the Super Bowl. Coaches too. CJH and AJ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackgopher Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 On 3/7/2023 at 6:40 AM, CJH said: I understand the extension of the qualifiers and completely understand if a kid was injured or had a something personal going on. Unfortunately neither of these is the case in this situation. I was told since the kid was a good wrestler and his coach and team volunteered to help set up an exemption was made. I in no way blame the kid he was given a free pass and took it…good for him. But the rules are there for a reason and exceptions are going to be made then there needs to be some fine print added. I know nothing of this situation and I am the one that entered the wrestlers in the tournament. Go ahead and DM me and we can figure this out. CJH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJH Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 On 3/8/2023 at 4:44 PM, trackgopher said: I know nothing of this situation and I am the one that entered the wrestlers in the tournament. Go ahead and DM me and we can figure this out. Sent you a DM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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