saxtonj

This is an interesting and funny web site for guards... http://www.silkonline.org

After going to 7 WGI shows in 2002 (hopefully more in 2003). I have to wonder as to the organization of the divisions the guards perform in. Some make total sense, like SA. But in many of the shows, including the larger regional shows, some of the guards are alone in their respective divisions. Is this real competition and is this good for those guards? Yes, they have to perform (practice) for Nationals but what standard can they hold themselves to if there is not another guard they can compete against there? Should the division's be reorganized or should the shows be organized based on the number / classification of the guards that are going to attend. I am not saying that guards show be turned away but would more competition of their caliber earlier in the season be more productive for the guard later in the season?