On 28/08/2008, at 1:53 PM, Doug Pensinger wrote: > Charlie wrote: > >> >>> I could be wrong, but doesn't the rule have something to do with the >>> adverse >>> effect of the extreme amount of stress on a young, developing body? >>> If the >>> rule was arbitrary, why don't they have it for other sports? >> >> They do. Divers, 14. Fencers, 17. And so on. >> >> That's kinda what I meant. Its not 16 straight across the board.
Ah, I get you. Yes, it's not arbitrary as different sports set limits based on medical advice and risk assessments for their own sports. It's the same reason U16 footballer don't play 90mins, they have shorter matches. Charlie. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
