I like the idea of having a podium, etc. for the top 8...the difficulty would be...trying to keep everyone there so you can have them up on the podium for a picture, etc.
Illinois has sectionals, regionals, etc. for their state series as well as Ohio and other states. This is going to take some major communication, cooperation, and coordination here in Indiana to get this going IF that's what the ISWA wants to move toward. Personally, I prefer it over the current system because it mirrors the high school format and the only kids that get to state are the ones that have qualified and earned it through the various stages or tournaments. Instead of having 30, 40, or 50 kids in a bracket for state, you would have the top 16 or 24...
The one aspect about the IKWF system that I don't care for is the "A" and "B" champion for Novices and below...I think there should be ONE champ for each weight class/division but now we are opening up the whole can of worms about class wrestling, etc. :) :)