"Sponsorship" opportunity (Page 2)

Sure.  But that's because the companies involved have decided that the marketing return of their investment is worth giving some stuff away.  Fleeb gets a heck of a lot more press coverage and attention at races than your average AG athlete. 

Javelin did this in a broad way their first year (free uniforms).  Now (like this Gu offer) they offer discounts for gear in return for some advertising for themselves.  It doesn't matter if it's "free" or not.   Sponsorship is simply giving something of value (product, coupons, cash, etc.) and hoping to get a return by increased marketing exposure.

If you can convince the IRS that a GU "sponsorship" is sufficient evidence that you're a professional triathlete even though you have absolutely no chance in the world of ever winning a race,  then you can deduct all your triathlon travel expenses and depreciate your fan$y new bike!   

Now THAT would be worth the $189 investment!

Well, it's not really sponsosrhip, it's selling a limited number of items for a lower price.  I guess we'd get the details with the submission, but is there a requirement to wear them to races, and as dave pointed out, they gonna enforce that or take your swag away?  doubt it

As for the logos, excuse me while I go home and remove the desoto patch from my tri shorts, rip of the swoosh on my Nike running shirt and cover up the CSC on my jersey.

Looking at it, trying to decide if I would wear the Gu belly top, probably not, but seems like it might be a good deal.  The clothes alone are worth $200 probably.

Daremo - 2006-11-08 12:17 PM

auto208562 - 2006-11-08 1:53 PM Oh man...your resume puts mine to shame. How embarassing.

Oh stop it ...... there are tons of people on here that make mine look like crap. It's not always about how you do, it's how you present yourself!! Just like going for a job. Don't be embarassed, include goals on yours so that you can project the desire to get better and faster. People like to see that because it means you will be out there working hard!

I second this.  You've got to present yourself well.  It's not all about speed and placement at the triathlons, but about how vocal you will be about supporting your "sponsor" and how much actual exposure they would get from you.