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It is to minimize the travel burden and time burden as much as possible given the logistics.

The first year, 2008, there was 7th grade and 8th grade only (2 championships). It was done in 1 day with 6 games done in one day. With 6 minute quarters and two games plus some built in down time the 7th grade seemed to be OK. But with only 1 game of turnaround time and that short period of built in down time the winning team of the 2nd 8th grade team was under obvious duress by the end of the 8th grade finals.

So last year it went to two days. A 2nd 8th grade division was added so there are 6 were 6 games on Saturday and 3 on Sunday. That seemed to help considerably the physical recovery of the teams to where it did not appear to be a factor.

This year another 8th grade division was added. So there will be 8 games on Saturday and 4 on Sunday. 2 of the Saturday games will be played at other facility. My understanding is that individual awards will done on Saturday night so that all school can attend this year.

So things have modified each year. Lessons learned and applied. But to keep this going more coaches and administrators need to step up and be part of KYMSFA. The founding members are on their 3rd year and the next generation of leaders needs to start to take hold. Maybe they can then continue to grow this.

Take care.