What a great event. This is what it will take to make grappling grow as a respected sport and attract sponsors.
Each competitor has only one coach in the corner of the ring....
Not 50 guys coaching and distracting the ref for one side vs. 2 coaches for the other guy.
It is a scheduled sporting event with only 16 qualified athletes in each weight class.
The 3 mats are used simultaneously in a time- efficient manner.
The security ensures that spectators do not have the opportunity to interfere with the judges decision or program.
Black belts or Big Egos (every one of us men) are not automatically granted VIP status as far as wanderig wherever they please and influence the event procedure.
People who do not belong hanging out at the rails next to the mat are directed into the stands. Hey, I would consider paying for a seat if I could sit ther and watch the event!
No team awards. i.e. having the most athletes does not equal having the best team.
Could an independent organization pull off this kind of an event for the rest of us?
Can't wait for tomorrow...