I've argued here from time to time about how the system of pre-classifying teams as A, B, C, etc., is not the best solution to offering competitive tournaments. I've also argued that A, B and C divisions are myths. They are made up. There is no convenient gap nationwide that shows where A ends and B begins. That would be like saying the top 50 NCAA D-I teams are A and the rest are B. What's the difference between #50 and #51?
Anyway, here is a good read on how good statewide or regional rankings could replace the A-B-C system and simply place teams based on their ranking. One week, you might be in the A division. Next week, you might be in the B division. Just depends who shows up.
N.C. is lucky in that all state tournament organizations report their scores, making rankings possible. (It's amazing to me how difficult it is finding results and scores of major tournaments around the country, but that's another story.)
Why tournaments should use our rankings | Beast And Destroy
Anyway, here is a good read on how good statewide or regional rankings could replace the A-B-C system and simply place teams based on their ranking. One week, you might be in the A division. Next week, you might be in the B division. Just depends who shows up.
N.C. is lucky in that all state tournament organizations report their scores, making rankings possible. (It's amazing to me how difficult it is finding results and scores of major tournaments around the country, but that's another story.)
Why tournaments should use our rankings | Beast And Destroy