I get it, but I don't know that the way these states do it would be acceptable to us. Iowa, 4 Classes. South Dakota, 3 Classes and play in multiple cities. Kansas has 7 classes, but play all over the state. If the only goal was to not play in a HS Gym, it would be pretty easy. Class A in Omaha, Class B in Lincoln, Class C1 in Seward, C2 in GI, D1 in Columbus, D2 in Kearney...as an example. Problem Solved, nobody plays in a HS Gym. But who likes the look of that?I find it very interesting how every state around us can figure out how not to play in a high school gym for state tournament BUT some how we can not, thats kinda sad and funny at the same time
What about money? I am guessing (pure guess) that facilities are rented for the entire tournament, and the venue doesn't care how many games are played. By spreading into more facilities, does the cost go up? My guess is yes it absolutely does.
Without knowing the complexity of everything that factors into a tournament of this magnitude, it is difficult FOR ME to constructively criticize. I am certain that others know more about it and can make more intelligent comments.