Sadly this situation has been happening for years in different states at different levels. The only thing it accomplishes is a disdain for those in authority and and a loss of opportunities that can never be replaced.
Our small school always went to 3 indoor meets. My junior year, I also went to 4 others as an individual and with a track club. One of those meets was considered one of the top indoor meets in the state and I placed 2nd in the 1500.
Before my senior year, the rules were changed so athletes could only compete for their school with their coach present. I lost the opportunity to go back to that meet because I would have been the only athlete from my school and it was not worth the time of the coach or school to enter me. Just another lost opportunity.
Did I get a scholarship to run in college? No
Was I really close to running times that could have gotten me a scholarship? yes
Did not being able to compete at this large meet cost me a scholarship? Possibly
These states and athletic organizations should be about providing MORE opportunities for athletes, not LESS!!