The US Olympic Committee is issuing reminders that the rules for logo placement on caps and apparel must adhere to the USOC rules, which are stricter than USA Swimming’s rules.  Violation of these rules may result in disqualification.

Swim Club Marks

Competitor swim caps may bear the logo of his or her swim club, provided the club is in good standing with USA Swimming and has been approved by the USOC. ONLY an approved club team’s logo or swim cap manufacturer logo may be visible on the swim cap or undercap while in the pool or on the deck surface.

Manufacturer Logos

Key to note:

• Swimsuits—1 identification of the suit manufacturer will be permitted, to a maximum size of 20 cm2 when worn (one manufacturer mark may be located above the waist and one manufacturer mark below the waist on women's suits will be permitted)
   
• Towels/Socks—1 identification of the manufacturer per accessory item will be permitted to a maximum size of 6 cm2
   
• Swim Cap—1 identification of the manufacturer will be permitted to a maximum size of 6 cm2 and placed above either one of the ears
   
• Goggles—1 identification of the manufacturer will be permitted, placed on one of the arms and to a maximum size of 6 cm2; alternatively two identifications of the manufacturer mark will be permitted, placed one on each arm and to a maximum size of 3 cm2 each

With the exception of the standard manufacturer's logos permitted by Rule 50, as outlined above, of the Olympic Charter (or the NGB's IF rules with respect to manufacturers' logos, if applicable), the competitive equipment of the competitors and officials at the U.S. Olympic Trials may not bear any commercial identification or promotional materials of any kind..-

For more information, see the IOC rules distributed in the "Guidelines Regarding Authorised Identifications: Games of the XXX Olympiad, London 2012."