Too Old for College??

[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Once again that might be an issue more on the Women's side, I do not see that as an issue on the Men's side. Men's supervisors tend to want to know what age you are,

But they are not allowed to ask your age, and if you want to make an issue of it, there is legal grounds. That's my only point. If they are savvy, they won't ask, and they'll have to interpret whatever info they can get, and looks (gray hair, wrinkles, etc) will have some influence. If someone looks 35 and never talks about a family, and never misses a camp or an assignment or a scrimmage, well, the assignor might assume they're available, even if they've got nine kids, two husbands a full-time job and are 60. Image is as important as reality.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by rainmaker

But they are not allowed to ask your age, and if you want to make an issue of it, there is legal grounds. That's my only point.

Where did you get that from? You are an independent contractor they can ask a lot of things. If you do not tell them you will not get hired. And just like any job if you fill out an application they can find out either way.

Originally Posted by rainmaker

If they are savvy, they won't ask, and they'll have to interpret whatever info they can get, and looks (gray hair, wrinkles, etc) will have some influence. If someone looks 35 and never talks about a family, and never misses a camp or an assignment or a scrimmage, well, the assignor might assume they're available, even if they've got nine kids, two husbands a full-time job and are 60. Image is as important as reality.

They ask those things and a whole lot more you would never think about. Maybe not directly, but someone wants to give you games where thousands and million dollars are at stake, you better tell them something about yourself and age is a factor.

Peace

[Texas Aggie]

No, you aren't too old, provided you are in shape. In fact, in some ways, with 16 years of experience, you have some advantage to being that old. Gray hair CAN help. If you aren't in shape, get there first.

Also, while I hate to sound like I'm bringing race into this, if you are African American, or maybe Hispanic in certain areas, that will only help. If you look like Tom Washington (NBA ref), white, black, or green, and can call, you're a cinch!!

[pistol]

I'm Baaaack,
Is Rut still alive???
I would have thought he would have met his demise by now.
To be serious, If You are fit, have good floor presence and are capable to work that level-no problem. Look at Dick Bavetta he is still at the top.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by pistol

I'm Baaaack,
Is Rut still alive???
I would have thought he would have met his demise by now.
To be serious, If You are fit, have good floor presence and are capable to work that level-no problem. Look at Dick Bavetta he is still at the top.

Dick came into the NBA around 30 years ago. He is not in the same category of someone that is trying to break in. Officials are not judged the same as long time veterans. Ask Joey Crawford.

Peace