sponserships

[pepsi24]

i think i know the answer...but i want to make sure.

we just got an offer from a company to completely pay for our new uniforms. the thing they want in return is advertising. the place they suggested was on our uniforms.

now im under the assumption that that would be against the rules. but i figured for that companies sake i would find out for sure.

another question i think i know the answer to, but im gonna ask anyway, is if its not allowed on our uniforms (which im assuming that its not), there is not a rule about it being in off-field locations such as...team bags, sign outisde the feild of play, etc.

any help here would be awesome.

[laxfan25]

As far as the NCAA Rulebook goes, it makes no mention of prohibiting "advertising" on uniforms, to wit, the number of Nike swooshes that you see on the field.
In Rule 1.21 b. Jerseys. The jerseys shall have numbers that are at least 6 inches high and centered on the front. Jersey numbers of at least 8 inches in height also must be centered on the back. It is recommended strongly that the jersey numbers be increased to heights of no less than 10 inches on the front and 12 inches on the back when team jerseys are replaced.
The rule then goes on to cover the matching color aspects of the uniform. Under 1.23 Prohibited equipment b. No player shall wear anything on the outside of his jersey or alter the jersey in any other way that might obstruct the view of his number.
So under the NCAA rulebook, as long as the ad for Sam's Strip Club doesn't cover up the number, the refs would have no call.

However, I have no idea about specific MDIA or league guidelines regarding advertsising. I would check with the MDIA or your league executives to get their position on this.
I would think that advertising placed elsewhere, on equipment bags or field banners for example, would be allowed.

[laxfan25]

By the way, how much is Pepsi paying you to put their name in your screen name?

[tamu33]

Pepsi....

i thought it was "Chico's Bail Bonds" that was sponsoring them. I also heard something about a trip to Japan and a LLWS.

[John Paul]

The MDIA has no rules about placing company logos on your uniforms, however you should make sure of the following:

1. No inappropriate partnerships, ie. bars, alcohol or tobacco related companies, strip clubs, etc.

2. You should clear it with your school. They may have more specific guidelines and/or exclusivity deals with certain companies.

[LaxRef]

The MDIA has no rules about placing company logos on your uniforms, however you should make sure of the following:

1. No inappropriate partnerships, ie. bars, alcohol or tobacco related companies, strip clubs, etc.

2. You should clear it with your school. They may have more specific guidelines and/or exclusivity deals with certain companies.

In addition, sponsorship by "theserefssuck.com" will get each of your players an ejection.

[jessexy]

dont know about ncaa lacrosse rules, but there are some rules that dictate sponsor advertisements in ncaa soccer. there can only be one sponsor logo and it is limited solely to the maker of the uniform (nike). it is required to be in a specific place on the uniform and is limited to a specific size (2"x2" square). soccer teams CANNOT place any type of logo on the net of the goal, etc.

teams have gotten around it by placing logos outside of the fields in front of fans and on the huge safety nets behind the goals that keep errant shots close to the field.

kinda ironic......i reffed in a soccer tourney with a couple of Scottisc FA refs. All of the referees that ref professional games in Scotland are sponsored by an optical company that makes glasses. really funny.

[pepsi24]

By the way, how much is Pepsi paying you to put their name in your screen name?

not enough is the answer.

its some technology company. the guy making the uniforms said that he couldnt do it legally. but that doesnt mean that we couldnt do it after market. as for our school, i will check...but we operate completely seperate from the school so i dont know that that would apply to our situation, but again i will fing out.