We were told that last night during wrestling there would be a "little tournament" so I took Will and Darrren went somewhere with Jack. When Will, Max, Hannah and I arrived at the high school, the parking lot was half full and we discovered that this was a big tournament with other schools. It was in the main gym and the bleachers were full. Will was pretty surprised to see such a crowd. He looked at me and said "mom, you told me this would be a little tournament". I put Will's shoes on him and went to the "parent's side" of the bleachers to sit. I looked back over and Will was sitting with the 5th graders. You could tell that they were trying to get him to move to the Pre-K section of the bleachers but he wasn't going anywhere. I had to get up and walk over and explain to him how they were all divided up. He said "OOHH" I get it now.
There were 6 matches all going on at once. On each of the kids' hands they wrote their grade and weight. Will was one of the 4 youngest and lightest kids wrestling. He lost his 1st match but did a great job hanging in there. He really did not know what he was doing. He needs another year in order to gain a better understanding. He won his 2nd match and was very proud of himself. He did not pin(is that the right term?) the other boy down but I guess he did more things right to get more points. I know nothing about wrestling. The parents were all laying by the mats yelling. It was quite an experience!
Will got in the car on the way home and announced "mom, that was awesome!" I don't know if he will try it again next year but we are proud of him for trying it and sticking with it!
