I stated a few pages back my daughters team went up against their sister team at all competitions a couple of seasons ago with the exception of two. At awards, they were mistaken as each other, twice, with the kids correcting the MC as they were walking the trophy to the wrong team. At a recent competition, they put up the wrong gym location for the wrong team. As a coach, athlete, or parent, why would I be confident that the judges aren't confused, as well? It's not a matter of anyone caring about what city they're from or if the audience knows who they are, it's solely a way for the judges to identify the two teams properly. If I see Plano on the back of the uniform, a judge can look and make sure my score sheet says "CA Plano", if it says "CA Austin" I know I have the wrong paperwork in front of me. With schedule changes, I tend to think there is a very good chance teams could be mistaken as each other.
Is it 100% fool proof? I'm sure it isn't, but it certainly would reduce the chances of the teams being mixed up. If CA Plano is in blue, and the score sheet reads "CA Plano-Blue Uniform" and "CA Austin-White Uniform" I think there is less chance of them scoring Plano as Austin and vice versa . I personally like the location name on the back vs. different colors. Again, I think this is a non-issue for gyms, coaches, athletes and parents that don't go up against their sister gym, but for those that do, I think it's a valid concern especially if there comes a time they go up against three or more of their sister locations.