PROPOSED USATF COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS FOR ATHLETES’ ATTIRE

1. Definitions.

a. Logo. Any symbol, design, or other graphical identification or catch-phrase, slogan, or tagline denoting a Manufacturer or Sponsor, and/or the name of any product or service for such an entity.

b. Manufacturer. Any entity that manufactures any type of shoes or apparel for use by athletes at competitions.

c. Sponsor. Any for-profit entity other than a Manufacturer.

d. Competition Uniforms. The attire worn by athletes during competition.

2. Competitions Governed. These regulations shall apply at the USA Indoor and Outdoor Senior National Track & Field Championships and at Visa Championship Series track & field events (Regulated Competitions). USATF shall not regulate the Logos on Competition Uniforms in any other competitions unless required by the IAAF for International Competitions under IAAF Rules, or by the USOC for Olympic Trials.

3. Matters Governed. These regulations shall govern Logos on athletes’ Competition Uniforms at Regulated Competitions.

4. Number of Logos. An athlete’s Competition Uniform may include a Manufacturer’s Logo, and a maximum of two additional Sponsors’ Logos. Logos visible in the form of temporary or permanent tattoos shall be included in calculating these limits. A maximum of one Logo for each Sponsor may be worn and/or displayed on a Competition Uniform. A maximum of one Manufacturer’s Logo may appear once on the front of the vest of a Competition Uniform, once on the lower body attire of a Competition Uniform, and once on each of an athlete’s shoes and socks worn in competition. Additionally, a Manufacturer’s “trade dress” shall be permitted to appear on Competition Uniforms under IAAF regulations. A Logo visible in the form of temporary or permanent tattoo may not also be worn on a Competition Uniform.

5. Size of Logos. Each Logo shall be limited in size. Each Logo may be (a) no more than 4 cm high, with no limit in length, or (b) no more than 40 square cm if more than 4 cm high.

6. Club Marks. There shall be no limit on the size of marks for clubs whose names and marks do not relate to any Manufacturer, Sponsor, or the products or services of any such an entity. The mark of such a club may appear on a Competition Uniform that also bears Logos.

7. Club Sponsor Logos. If a club’s mark incorporates the name or Logo of a Manufacturer or Sponsor, the component of the club’s mark incorporating the name or Logo of the Manufacturer or Sponsor shall be subject to the size limitations in these regulations. If a club’s mark incorporates the name or Logo of a Manufacturer and a Sponsor, each of the components of the club’s mark incorporating the name or Logo of the Manufacturer and Sponsor shall separately be subject to the size limitations in these regulations. Each of the Logos in the club’s mark shall be subject to the limitations on the number of Logos in these regulations.

8. Savings Clause. If any of these regulations is more restrictive than a regulation promulgated by the IAAF or USOC, the less restrictive IAAF or USOC regulation shall prevail.

ADDITIONAL MATTER: USATF shall endeavor in good faith to cause the USOC to adopt these regulations for Olympic Trials Competitions.