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Originally Posted by Libby K
If you're wearing blue polos with the FIRST logo embroidered on the left pocket instead of your team's logo, then yes, you probably need to be asked to change your team's look.
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When I was a student on Team 1305, Ice Cubed, the team decided they wanted to switch from navy blue polos to royal blue polos. The order was sent to the local shirt company, and we were happy with what they gave us. It was only when we were at our first regional that we encountered the issue - these new shirts are identical to the judges shirts. Not just a similar colour, but the exact same shirt. We have our logo on the left pocket (visible in my profile picture) and the FIRST logo on the arm, but scouts tended to cover the logo with a clipboard and wonder why team members were tripping over themselves to come and answer robot questions.
The team continues to use these shirts to this day. It's less of an issue in the pits because of the large number printed on the back, but the team members are aware of the issue and certainly don't try to impersonate judges. Inevitably though, once a year there is a mentor who has a story about walking up to a team while carrying something and being mistaken for a judge, especially at championships. It's generally not an issue once the teams in the nearby pits realize what's up.