Subject to change, Last updated 2/26/2020
As a U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee event, the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon, Race Walk, and Track & Field are subject to IOC and USOPC advertising regulations for athletes’ apparel and uniforms.
With the exception of standard manufacturers' equipment identification permitted by Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter (or the manufacturers’ equipment identification permitted by the NGB’s International Federation’s rules, if applicable), the equipment, uniforms and the bibs/numbers of the competitors and officials at the Trials may not bear any commercial identification or promotional material of any kind (whether commercial or noncommercial). Competitor uniforms may bear the name of his or her track club, provided the club is a registered member and in good standing with USA Track & Field by no later than December 31, 2019, and has been approved by the USOPC. All USA Track & Field approved clubs must also remain in good standing through the completion date of the applicable event and are compliant pursuant to USA Track & Field’s SafeSport Handbook. Any violation of the rules may result in disqualification. For the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon, Race Walk, and Track & Field, these rules are applied as follows (Subject to change based on IOC/IAAF/USOPC/USATF restrictions):
The name/logo of the manufacturer of the attire may be displayed once on the front of the vest. Such display shall be in a rectangular form with a maximum size of 30cm2 and with the lettering a maximum height of 4cm and the total logo a maximum height of 5cm.
The name/logo of the manufacturer of the attire may be displayed once on the front of the bottoms. Such display shall be in a rectangular form with a maximum size of 30cm2 and with the lettering a maximum height of 4cm and the total logo a maximum height of 5cm.
The name/logo of the manufacturer of the attire may be displayed once per item. Such display shall be in a rectangular form with a maximum size of 6cm2.
The name/logo of the manufacturer of the attire may be displayed once per item. Such display shall be in a rectangular form with a maximum size of 6cm2 and the total logo a maximum height of 3cm. The graphic or figurative logo of the manufacturer (not including name or any text) may also be used as a decorative “design mark” showing once or repeatedly as a strip not exceeding 5cm in width across top edge of sock.
The name/logo of the manufacturer of the attire may be displayed as follows:
OR
A graphic or figurative logo of the manufacturer (not including name or any text) may also be used as a decorative “design mark” once or repeatedly as a strip not exceeding 10cm in width in one of the following positions, provided such use does not, in the opinion of USATF, in its discretion, dominate or unduly detract from the appearance of the garment:
The club name or the club logo may be displayed on the front of the vest/leotard on the right chest. Such display shall be rectangular in shape, with a maximum size of 40cm2 and with the lettering a maximum height of 4cm if printed directly onto the vest/leotard or the size of the patch. The club name may appear on the back of the vest/leotard with the lettering a maximum height of 4cm, and no restriction in width. Club logos which are part of traditional club names and have been registered as such with USATF prior to 1 January 1980 and without relation to a company or product shall remain the size at the time the club was approved and may not be increased. Club logos including a logo or lettering representing a company or product are subject to the dimension as stated under this clause.
The advertising or other identification displayed on tops, t-shirts, sweatshirts and rain jackets must comply with the following requirements, in respect of all competitions (unless otherwise specified). The name/logo of the manufacturer of the attire may be displayed once on the front of the garment. Such display shall be rectangular in shape, with a maximum size of 40cm2 and the lettering a maximum height of 4cm and the total logo a maximum height of 5cm. A graphic or figurative logo of the manufacturer (not including name or any text) may also be used as a decorative “design mark” once or repeatedly as a strip not exceeding 10cm in width. One of the following positions, provided such use does not, in the opinion of USATF, in its discretion, dominate or unduly detract from the appearance of the garment:
Either the club name or the club logo may be displayed on the front of each garment on the right chest. Such display shall be rectangular in shape, with a maximum size of 40cm2 and with the lettering a maximum height of 4cm. The club name may appear on the back of the vest/leotard with the lettering a maximum height of 4cm and no restriction in width. Club logos which are part of traditional club names and have been registered as such with an USATF prior to 1 January 1980 and without relation to a company or product shall remain the size at the time the club was approved and may not be increased. Club logos including a logo or lettering representing a company or product are subject to the dimension as stated under this clause.
Advertising or other identification being displayed on lower body attire (e.g. socks, shorts, tights, but excluding leotards) must comply with the following requirements:
Any advertising on or otherwise associated with an athlete is prohibited, including but not limited to body painting, tattoos, jewelry, hair dying, hair shaving, the use of any flags, banners, T-shirts, hats and any other form of display of advertising.
The name/logo of the manufacturer of the socks may be displayed once on each sock. The maximum size of such display shall be 6cm2, with a maximum height of 3cm. A graphic or figurative logo of the manufacturer (not including name or any text) may also be used on socks as a decorative “design mark” once or repeatedly as a strip not exceeding 5cm in width across the top edge of each sock, provided such use does not, in the opinion of USATF, in its discretion, dominate or unduly detract from the appearance of the socks.
Size restrictions shall not apply to uniforms of colleges, universities, or military units or branches whose names do not include any sponsor identification. Uniforms will be inspected during packet pick-up at the Athlete Hospitality Lounge and during the final clerking process before competition to ensure compliance. Please bring your attention to Rule 40 and Rule 50 for in depth USOPC and IOC uniform regulations. These regulations are subject to change. For any questions, contact events@usatf.org.