Unshaven

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Adam

No, it doesn't. Neither does wearing the proper uniform, or arriving wearing slacks and a collared shirt. Those things don't make you better, but they can get you better games. They can project an image that gets you better games. And they do manifest a certain professionalism that can only help.

Just like people that want to realistically get hired at a job interview, go in a suit or some sort of tie or outfit. And those that cannot understand why their resume' or background often will not get you a job sight unseen. And yes, some people will not hire you if you have too much facial hair in other walks of life. They just will not openly tell you that to your face.

Peace

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by jrutledge

just like people that want to realistically want to get hired at a job interview, go in a suit or some sort of tie or outfit. And those that cannot understand why their resume' or background often will not get you a job sight unseen. And yes, some people will not hire you if you have too much facial hair in other walks of life. They just will not openly tell you that to your face.

Peace

+1

[Sharpshooternes]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

+1

I too shave before every game. We do have an official in our association who had a beard and a mustache. They told him if he wanted varsity games he needed to shave. He shaved the beard but kept the mustache as he really likes it and has never ever shaved in something like 30 years. He said he would like to be a varsity official but that is to heavy a price to pay. He is an excellent official and looks the part (aside form the hair "problem"). He is in excellent shape, has great mechanics, is a corrections officer so has a good build. He really looks like an official. It is too bad they won't bend on this.