My teammates and I have wondered why towels are not sold as souvenirs at Nationals. We'd much rather have a towel than a t-shirt or sweatshirt or whatever. I've asked the vendors at every Nationals since Santa Clara in 2014 and nobody has a good answer. Seems somebody could make some money selling towels since we use them everyday at the pool and would love to have one printed with USMS Masters National Championships!
Thanks for the support! I know there's money to be made...I'd easily pay $20-$30 for a towel and I'm sure they would cost way less than that to be produced. I've asked the vendors, they just say great idea but we're not selling towels, but they never have a good reason why! Is there someone at USMS that's in charge of the vendors that I could contact? Thanks again!
Great idea. I never buy t-shirts anymore. I have way too many, but a towel has functionality. Come on meet directors and vendors. Let's have some towels.
Thanks for the support! I know there's money to be made...I'd easily pay $20-$30 for a towel and I'm sure they would cost way less than that to be produced. I've asked the vendors, they just say great idea but we're not selling towels, but they never have a good reason why! Is there someone at USMS that's in charge of the vendors that I could contact? Thanks again!
I would start by contacting the USMS national office at 800-550-SWIM (7946). Kyle Deery is the Marketing Director, and if he can't answer your questions, I'm sure he could point you in the right direction. :agree:
+1
I think I bought my first Masters t-shirt this year in Greensboro, but only because I needed a long sleeved shirt. A towel, though, I could see myself buying almost every year, particularly if they were high quality.
The selection of meet logo merchandise items available for sale at Nationals are at the discretion of the local meet hosts.
Jeff Roddin
USMS Championship Committee
The selection of meet logo merchandise items available for sale at Nationals are at the discretion of the local meet hosts.
Jeff Roddin
USMS Championship Committee
So... Back to my original question, how do we get the vendors to sell high quality towels with championship logos at every Nationals? They'd make money and we'd all have a souvenir we would actually use every day. Also a great souvenir to bring home to our fellow teammates that couldn't join us at Nationals.
