I can see both sides of the argument here, but here are my thoughts. I have a club that is located in Cleveland, TN. I am located twenty minutes from the GA boarder. I have many kids from GA in my club, most who I have trained from the very beginning. If they train with me, travel with me, and compete with my club, I would expect them to be able to compete in TN state. Now, I have my GA kids who would rather wrestle in GA states, and they know if they choose that path they cannot compete in region, state or on TN national teams. Basically, just because these kids happen to live twenty minutes south rather than twenty minutes north of me should not restrict them. Now if they didn't wrestle with my club everywhere and just chose to wrestle in TN region and State I could understand people's concern. If anyone wants me to elaborate on my thoughts, I'll be there this weekend.
Josh Bosken
HCWC