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Originally Posted by PSU213
No. A (very) few officials have been approached about it being time for them to 'hang it up,' however it is still their decision and there are no guidlines in place.
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There is always a way to continue to be involved: training, evaluation, and recruitment, for example.
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Originally Posted by PSU213
We have had officials who have undergone serious medical prodcedure (such as bypass surgery) and they had to get a doctors release before the scheduler would put them back on the field.
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I am very impressed with this course of action. Although it may be interpreted that a scheduler/association is looking out for their best interests, it is actually looking out for the best health interests of the official.
I'm sure there are hundreds of medical procedures where people can continue to officiate post-procedure, but for incidents of a more serious nature, the recommendation from a doctor after the doctor's clear understanding of what's involved in officiating is the proper approach.