How old is to old

[gasman]

Who is the oldest player you play with? 

At what age do you think old farts should stop playing?

[Asomodai]

  On 14/11/2021 at 23:24, gasman said:

Who is the oldest player you play with? 

At what age do you think old farts should stop playing?

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One old gent I have played with is in his late 60's. 

 

If they start affecting other peoples game/become a proven insurance liability to the site then they should probably stop. Otherwise it's no ones business.

Edited November 15, 2021 by Asomodai

[Tactical Pith Helmet]

You're too old when they nail the lid down.  

 

One chap won gold for his shooting at the 1908 Olympics, aged well over 70.  

[EDcase]

Hey don't worry about it Gasman.

Play as long as you enjoy it.

No one is going to have a problem with the 'wiser' generation at a game day 😉

[Shamal]

  On 14/11/2021 at 23:24, gasman said:

Who is the oldest player you play with? 

At what age do you think old farts should stop playing?

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Why do you ask @gasman? 

Is it because you are a young person and think older players should act their age and stay home or are you an older player who just wants validation for playing?

 

I say play whatever your age if you get enjoyment out of it.🙂

 

( I'm late 60's)

 

Regards 

 

[Cr0-Magnon]

I actually think they should double the minimum age. No under 25's, at least a three day induction course, six months of banks statements and a permission slip signed by your wife/partner. If you're not married/living with your partner, you can't play. Save the space for those of us who have a legitimate reason to leave the house at 6am on a weekend.

[Jaylordofwaargh]

Dilligaf, unless they are, as mentioned, an insurance issue. However, if you can get to/from safe zone to game start, welcome along. 

 

  On 15/11/2021 at 07:07, Cr0-Magnon said:

I actually think they should double the minimum age. No under 25's, at least a three day induction course, six months of banks statements and a permission slip signed by your wife/partner. If you're not married/living with your partner, you can't play. Save the space for those of us who have a legitimate reason to leave the house at 6am on a weekend.

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This reads as tounge in cheeck but i cant help but wonder about the three days and what they woul entail.....

[Adolf Hamster]

  On 14/11/2021 at 23:33, Asomodai said:

If they start affecting other peoples game/become a proven insurance liability to the site then they should probably stop. Otherwise it's no ones business.

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sounds about right.

 

ofc how old one gets before that's an issue is a very individual thing.

 

i'd wager there's a vanishingly small number of people who haven't voluntarily called time on pewing before getting to that stage.

[Nick G]

Oldest member of our group is in his 60's . For myself, once my normal style of play starts becoming an effort i'll just snipe more. Sitting alone in a bush not moving and occasionally screaming insults at some young'un not taking hits sounds ideal for a grumpy old git !

 

Maybe there should be a minimum age requirement for snipers , about 55 sounds right 😉 🤣

[BigStew]

You are too old when you are dead 

[Druid799]

  On 14/11/2021 at 23:33, Asomodai said:

 

If they start affecting other peoples game/become a proven insurance liability to the site then they should probably stop. Otherwise it's no ones business.

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Err hello this describes 90% of the players on the fecking field ! 🤦‍♂️

[Cr0-Magnon]

Age is (kinda) just a number, it's a cliche but it can definitely be true. Being young often helps but is no guarantee of good health. So really depends how the individual feels.

 

Although saying that and perhaps this is slightly dark but I can just imagine someone having a heart attack and there's a neurotic little twerp screaming "take your hits!" at them.

[Druid799]

  On 15/11/2021 at 09:14, Cr0-Magnon said:

Although saying that and perhaps this is slightly dark but I can just imagine someone having a heart attack 

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Two players walking back to the safezone see a player laying on the ground , one says to the other “now that’s a hardcore sniper , hasn’t moved ALL game ! but don’t think he’s getting many long range kills with a spring shotgun ?” 💀⚰️

[Rogerborg]

  On 14/11/2021 at 23:33, Asomodai said:

become a proven insurance liability to the site

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The consideration is the site's duty of care to its customers and staff - insurance is to cover them when things go wrong with that.

 

Duties of care tend to be implicit, and only get clarified when things go badly wrong (Vowles versus the WRU being a crucial case).  I've frequently opined that sites should stop wasting their time with those ridiculous and unenforceable waivers that they make us sign, and use the paper to list what they think that their, and our, duties of care are.

 

They could also try to require a minimum amount of health or mobility.  But most conditions that come with age can also effect younger people with illnesses or disabilities.

 

In either case, age or disability are protected characteristics under the Equalities Act 2010, which requires service providers to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate those conditions, rather than prohibiting people with them from attending.

 

The definition of "reasonable" is wonderfully vague.  Just for one example, would it be reasonable to prohibit hearing impaired players because they can't hear critical safety instructions (including man down, cease fire, and fire alarms)?  Or would the adjustment be ensuring that a deaf player is always accompanied by a hearing helper?  Even if that means dedicating a marshal to it?

 

That's a big can of very squirmy worms right there.

[Lozart]

  On 14/11/2021 at 23:24, gasman said:

At what age do you think old farts should stop playing?

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I'm going to resist the immediate temptation to reply "get fucked" and ask why you think anyone "should" stop playing?

[Tackle]

  On 14/11/2021 at 23:24, gasman said:

 

At what age do you think old farts should stop playing?

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When it stops being fun ! 

Simples 

[Chicken pie]

  On 15/11/2021 at 09:01, Nick G said:

 

 

Maybe there should be a minimum age requirement for snipers , about 55 sounds right 😉 🤣

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53 if you don't mind !!

 

 

One chap I know and I tried complaining " I'm too old for this" turned and said I'm 69!

Admitted he only plays half a day but it shut me, impudent youngster up lol

[Rogerborg]

  On 15/11/2021 at 11:42, Chicken pie said:

Admitted he only plays half a day

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I... recently bailed after half a day.  But my back was hurting, and those clouds weren't going to yell at themselves.

[Nick G]

  On 15/11/2021 at 11:42, Chicken pie said:

 

 

53 if you don't mind !!

 

 

 

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Lol, I was aiming at an age I havn't quite hit yet !

[RostokMcSpoons]

I'm mid 50's, still playing football three times a week with a mix of ages.   After gaps due to injury or Covid lockdowns I've come back to games struggling for fitness (and breath), wanting to try out that "walking football" malarkey   (I hasten to add that extreme response wasn't actually required!  Fitness returns after a few games)

As for 'duty of care', well I could quite easily suffer a heart attack on the pitch and that'd be it.  I accept that risk, and it seems the council (who runs one set of the pitches I play on) are the same.  The benefits outweigh the risks.   They have an on-site defibrillator, which is great, but never prohibit people from playing.   Airsoft isn't quite as hard work as football, so I think the bar for protecting us oldies from ourselves can be a fair bit lower. (Or is it higher?)

I'm more worried about twisting my ankle.  Luckily we have a stretcher used in one of the 'rescue the pilot' games at SpecialOps, so it's there if I need it  
 

Edited November 15, 2021 by RostokMcSpoons
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[Samurai]

2-3 years ago I've played with a guy who was then 69.

[gasman]

  On 15/11/2021 at 06:47, Shamal said:

Why do you ask @gasman? 

Is it because you are a young person and think older players should act their age and stay home or are you an older player who just wants validation for playing?

 

I say play whatever your age if you get enjoyment out of it.🙂

 

( I'm late 60's)

 

Regards 

 

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I am 67 and planning to play this Saturday but I am righting checks my body is finding hard to cash

[RostokMcSpoons]

Note that the idea of writing cheques is not something The Youth Of Today really understand 🤣🤣🤣

[EDcase]

  On 15/11/2021 at 22:42, gasman said:

I am 67 and planning to play this Saturday but I am righting checks my body is finding hard to cash

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To reduce movement you could try a sniper or DMR role so you can stay back and get overwatch on the situation...

Guiding the youngsters into battle 😉

[Cannonfodder]

  On 15/11/2021 at 22:05, Samurai said:

2-3 years ago I've played with a guy who was then 69.

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Tht sounds sooo many shades of wrong 

 

  On 15/11/2021 at 23:10, EDcase said:

To reduce movement you could try a sniper or DMR role so you can stay back and get overwatch on the situation...

Guiding the youngsters into battle 😉

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Otherwise known as watching for where they get shot from so you know where is the other team are😁

 

Tbh yes you'll probably ache the next day or two (I know I always do), but the good thing about airsoft is that you're free to play at whatever pace you want so you don't need to be charging around all day if you don't want to