I prefer that organisations should realise that there are talented managers under the age of 18 (even if this sounds strange!)

I don't believe that the age has any effect on the talent, energy or skills. I believe that a manager at the age of 14-17 can be as good, or better then, as a manager at the age of 18-XX. I started managing in my first clan when I was 5 years old. A smalltime clan, but I learned alot. You have to start from the scratch at that age, but if you work hard it is easy to grow in the world of eSporting.
With that said I would also like to say that I have meet alot of young managers who wanted to manage, but who just couldn't handle it.
The conclusion, in my opinion, is; It does not matter what age you are. It matters how big your talent, energy and skills are. Also important is the seriousity from the respective person.
To finish off I want to say to you, Budkickr, that it is good to see someone bringing up this subject. It is about time that people debate this matter on a higher level.

of course you agree with me ;)

mmm We at influx Gaming already had this discussion, there was some guy that wanted to join, 15 years i think. We looked at what he had to offer us it wasnt like wow but it wasnt bad also. But the we discussed about hes age, the main reason why we dindt add him to the managment was becuase he was only 15. Ok im not saying you cant manage when ur that young, but the main thing was that... a 15 year old guy that is managing a guy that is 24 for explane. In out eyes it was like mmmm better not.
There are also alot of "managers" that our 14-15-16 more then you think like kuniva sed not everybody can handle it. Ive seen many young managers try a project, To be hounest ive seen none succeed or even exist longer then a few months.
I do believe it can be a good thing if "the older" more experienced managers takes some of these guys under their arm until they are ready for it.

I agree with you Civel, Older managers, with already more experience should take these younger, less experienced managers under their arms to take their individual skills to a higher level.
Then maybe their projects would succeed ;)

idd and one of the fist lessons you should learn them is... do not spam on irc for sponseringç! like #noobyteam searching for bnc sponser and stuff lol

soz dubbelpost

the main reason why we have an 18+ policy is NOT because we doubt their skill or commitment, no its because they just aren't that functional and most of the time not taken serious aswell.
Examples:
- 15-17 old can't go to a large company/brand and be taken serious.
- They are NOT allowed (by law) to sign contracts with possible sponsors
- They are NOt allowed (by law) to lead or create a company. Neither are they allowed to possess shares of the company.
- No car (ok not all 18+ do also but you need it trust me), so forget about following LANs and companys (unless daddy or mammy drives ofc) but serious, i drive atleast once a month 300km for a LAN, just to say hi to the players, make sure everything is ok, take a few shots, talk to representatives and furthermore. Daddy wont do that imo...
My 2 cents

Budkicker take me under your wings plz :D

imPie:
They can start a company, they can sign contracts with possible sponsors,
Only if there parents signed of code of conduct under the age of 18. With this form you are allowed to create a company or sign contracts with any sort of organisation/firm.
and yes, mostly people from the age of 15 'till 17 aren't taken serious in large companies.
So I'm afraid you got a point outthere

To sign contracts the code of conduct is allowed, for starting companies it's not.
A minor can IMPOSSIBLE be the official head of a company, you need a degree in company administration... And no you cannot get that before your 18 ;)
And btw isn't Lionel Weets (magmax) owner (and official head) of myLegend.

imPie: We both are, (atleast my father is for a part) ^_-

#13 now ur talking sense ;D

Actually can I add not all 18 years olds are taken seriously by major companys i really think its when you hit you 26+ age bracket they take notice!

i think that younger people are more motivated then older