One of the only acceptable reasons to get out of the stand early.

Anyone else at one today?

Been a long time since I've been to one. But I have a friend with 3 boys that are wrestlers, so he has pretty much given up having any other life during the wrestling season.

I was in that predicament for a while. I realized that my boys don't need me lording over them at every event. My wife and I split them up. I definitely hit all home duels--those are my favorites.

I do have a daughter in college who still competes in Judo and BJJ. She requires Dad at every tournament.....our routine since she was 6.

I do love watching these tournaments. And, the parent watching can be A+ entertainment. Especially the Moms.

The entire town got a chuckle out of my mom's behavior when I was a wrestler. She insisted on being at every match and tournament, but just couldn't watch when I was on the mat and would go hide in the restroom.

LOL

At least she wasn't fighting the other moms. Seen it a few times.

That's Jersey moms

wrestling gets my approval for early stand departure.