guidelines and restrictions on logo usage at US TRIALS

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