what do y'all think about this?
guidelines and restrictions on logo usage at US TRIALS
***MEMORANDUM***
TO: Coaches & Athletes at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
FROM: U.S. Olympic Committee & USA Swimming
DATE: April 30, 2008
SUBJECT: Important Information for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
Dear Coaches & Athletes:
The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) and USA Swimming would like to ensure that you are aware of the guidelines and restrictions related to logo usage at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming, to be held at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Nebraska from June 29 – July 6.
Please pay special attention to the points below and understand that they will be enforced in Omaha.
Thank you for your attention to this.
1. As stated in the competition information posted on the USA Swimming website, please be aware that the Olympic Rings and all Olympic logos/ terminology are not allowed on apparel or other items unless approved by the USOC. This will be policed by USOC and USA Swimming personnel at the Trials.
2. Provided that the club’s name has been registered with USA Swimming by April 15, 2008, competitors may place their club name in text or logo on their swim caps in the traditional location on the side(s) of the swim cap. This is in addition to the standard manufacturer’s equipment identification further described below.
3. Subject to the above use of the club’s name/logo on competitors’ swim caps, the USOC and USA Swimming will strictly enforce Rule 51 of the Olympic Charter with respect to all swimsuits, equipment and apparel worn on the field of play – or within any other camera-visible areas of the Trials. Rule 51 provides that no commercial identification of any product or service or any promotional matter of any kind may appear except for the standard manufacturer’s equipment identification, which identification must be equal to or less than 20 square centimeters when worn.
www.usaswimming.org/.../Logo Usage Memo.doc
I don't like it at all because what this does is take the marketing power from the swimmer and give it to the organization. I think this is a free speech violation as well.
Give me a break, it's a private organization, they set the rules. No one is forcing the athletes to attend. They can stay home and have all the free speech they want or they can go to the premier swimming event in the world for basically free and abide by some very minor regulations. People who scream about free speech generally don't have much of value to say, I've found.
i worked at 2006 winter olympics in torino and we could only wear ascics who made our uniform. except the boots which were superga. if you chose to wear another brand or carry anything that deviated from the uniform, the brand had to be covered up with a piece of masking tape. it got to be quite the joke. and we were only workers not athletes.
unfortunately, when you work, you don't see a lot. i worked the ski venues at sestriere in the VIP tent most of the time. with ski events, it is like car racing, you have to watch the big screen.
Give me a break, it's a private organization, they set the rules. No one is forcing the athletes to attend. They can stay home and have all the free speech they want or they can go to the premier swimming event in the world for basically free and abide by some very minor regulations. People who scream about free speech generally don't have much of value to say, I've found.
Oh, snap! :cool:
I am surprised by your reaction geek. It is quite Pro-Government / anti-individual. Perhaps you are left leaning after all! Congratulations.
Actually, it's pro-private business so I'm quite consistent.
There are thousands upon thousands of companies that receive government money. Doesn't make them a government organization in the least.
i worked at 2006 winter olympics in torino and we could only wear ascics who made our uniform. except the boots which were superga. if you chose to wear another brand or carry anything that deviated from the uniform, the brand had to be covered up with a piece of masking tape. it got to be quite the joke. and we were only workers not athletes.
That must have been an amazing experience! I'm jealous! I hope to someday see a winter Olympics in person!
Give me a break, it's a private organization, they set the rules. No one is forcing the athletes to attend. They can stay home and have all the free speech they want or they can go to the premier swimming event in the world for basically free and abide by some very minor regulations. People who scream about free speech generally don't have much of value to say, I've found.
1) You found what I said valuable enough to respond. Well in fairness, I wasn't screaming, so perhaps you weren't talking about me?
2) In order to make your profession as a swimmer, you have to attend this swim meet, there are no other ways to qualify for the Olympics, it recieves Government funding so it is quasi-private at best. I am generally not infavor of giving antitrust status to anyone.
I am surprised by your reaction geek. It is quite Pro-Government / anti-individual. Perhaps you are left leaning after all! Congratulations.
