RE: Conflict of Interest

["Steph Teeter" <steph@endurance.net>]

The uniforms we were given in France (the WEC) which were provided by USET
had 'USA' and 'France/Compeigne/WEC' on them. We were given shirts for ride
day, shirts for opening ceremony, jackets, tights, helmets . Plus USET gave
hundreds of USA shirts to support staff and crew - none of the clothing had
a 'USET' stamp on it.  Our Chef d'Equipe requested that we wear certain
things at certain times, but neither USET nor FEI had anything to do with
what choices were made. Definitely a USA team thing. My impression was that
USET was there primarily to fund - help and support - the team effort.  The
Chef and staff are ultimately responsible for seeing that  rules and regs
are  understood and followed

Steph

-----Original Message-----
From: CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com [mailto:CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2001 12:04 AM
To: ridecamp@endurance.net
Subject: RC: Conflict of Interest


In a message dated Fri, 10 Aug 2001 12:50:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
Merryben@aol.com writes:


> At every World Championship and Pan Am that I have attended and/or crewed,
> the teams wore uniforms. I think they were mostly donated but they
> definitely wore uniforms. Actually we, as official crew, were given
T-shirts
> that had to be worn to identify us.

Yes, most teams and crews DO wear uniforms, but that is not mandated by FEI.
It is a matter of team choice, and has the advantages of being a morale
booster, making a team statement, and making team members and crew members
easier to spot.  All that is mandated in the rules is a conservative dress
code--conservative riding tights or breeches, safe footwear (there is a heel
specification), a shirt with a collar (plain polo shirt will do), and a
helmet.  As I recall, there is also something in the rules about not wearing
advertising.  That is a pretty broad and reasonable dress code, and leaves
plenty of leeway for teams wearing uniform clothing, or not, depending on
what they choose to do.

Heidi


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