I had heard this, but wasn't sure it was true - here it is straight from the AVP Player Registration page:
--APPAREL GUIDELINES: All qualifier participants must be in matching apparel. Specifically, all playing partners are required to wear the same color swimwear. This means the same color shorts for the men and the same color suits for the women. The apparel can be different in design and can be from any manufacturer but must be the same color. Please remember in the case of patterned swimwear, all colors in the pattern must match your partner.
Players who do not adhere to this guideline will forfeit their match.
I'm wondering if the AVP is looking to sell more board shorts and bathing suits this season, or what?
I can see this for saturday play, but I wonder if it appllies to thursday/fridays also. Seems kind of strict when a lot of these guys/girls are doing the best they can to just get to events and play qualifiers. Between traveling expenses and tournament costs, now they have to coordinate their attire?