BMI requirement for NCAA?

[ljudge]

What is that magical BMI requirement number the NCAA is looking for?  I thought the number was supposed to be under 25 or 30.  Just curious.

[Blind-n-1i]

There is not necessarily a magic # by all Conferences. Some say the #'s you noted...while others want you to look good in a uniform. The Supervisor I work for has said repeatedly that he looks for good mechanics and how you look in a uniform. That leaves you with no "BMI #" but lets you know that the "look/perception" is important. I had a supervisor in another conference say a few years ago at a scrimmage (he was looking for new officials) that some had "eaten themselves out of a position". He just pointed out that "eating" can cause people the opportunity to move up.   

[James]

There used to be a guideline on the NCAA website that had three points, BMI fitness test and something else. It said that it was expected that an official satisfy 2 of the 3 points (I seem to remember the BMI having a scale for age as well). I know I was disappointed because at the time I only cleared one of the points (still true unfortunately!)
I looked around today, but couldn't find it any more. I'll check at home if I made a copy.

[bushman]

I have never heard of a NCAA BMI standard.
My conference will use a system that uses BMI along with body fat by age group, and waist size.
Example:
official 40-49  max body fat of 28.0 %, which is deemed obese  = 28 points
                   waist max 40"  = 40 points
                   BMI max 30  = 30 points
So if you exceed 98 points you would fail the standard.
You get a small amout of allowable body fat increase in each age group 30-39. 40-49. 50-59. 60-69 but not much, 60-69 max is 31.0
The BMI and waist size do not change with age.
We were given this in Sept so there is plenty of time to meet the standard for the 2011 season.
You could still be under the min standard and not be acceptable to the supervisor.
This is only one conference and not an NCAA standard.

[ljudge]

Thanks everyone for the replies.  Much appreciated!  Bushman, I sent you a private message.  Hope all is well personally and professionally. 

[James]

Maybe that is why I couldn't find it any more - it was conference specific. What I was thinking of was something like busman's post. Not exactly, but similar.

Sorry for misleading anyone.

[Mark uk]

As a biological scientist I'd advise anyone NOT to use BMI for anything. The equation was drawn up by a Belgian mathematician in the 1820's based on zero actual physiological data. I have read some actual research into the subject and the power should probably be nearer 2.6 than 2. Just look at the BMIs of professional players, anyone over about 5' 9" will be technically obese.

[Sonofanump]

As a biological scientist I'd advise anyone NOT to use BMI for anything.

I've always thought BMI pertained to inactive sloths with no muscle mass.