Box Lacrosse Practice Jersey Alternatives: Custom Shirts for Training

Players and coaches searching for custom box lacrosse jerseys typically have two distinct needs: game-day numbered sublimation jerseys for official play, and practice apparel that identifies the team during training sessions. Bear Grips Pro Shops specializes in the second category, providing custom printed performance shirts that work as practice identifiers with no minimum order and free shipping.

Game-Day Jerseys vs Practice Shirts: Understanding the Difference

Box lacrosse game-day jerseys are sublimated, cut-and-sew garments with player numbers, often produced by specialty team jersey shops with athletic mesh panels and custom colorblocking. These are the competition uniforms worn during official play. Bear Grips Pro Shops does not offer sublimated numbered jerseys for game use.

Practice shirts are a different product category entirely. They are custom printed tees or performance shirts worn during warm-ups, conditioning sessions, team training, and all off-game-day program activity. A practice shirt identifies the player as part of the program and builds team identity during the 80% of the season that is not game day.

For box lacrosse programs, custom printed practice shirts are a higher-volume, lower-cost product than game jerseys. Players typically own one or two game jerseys, but they buy practice shirts every season because they get used daily. That makes practice shirt sales the main recurring revenue source in most program stores.

Performance Tees as Box Lacrosse Practice Shirts

The best custom printed shirts for box lacrosse practice sessions are moisture-wicking performance tees. Box lacrosse is a high-intensity sport played in enclosed arenas. Players sweat heavily during conditioning and scrimmage sessions. A cotton tee absorbs moisture and stays damp. A performance tee pulls moisture away and dries quickly.

The two best options for practice shirts in the Bear Grips Pro Shops catalog:

• Men's Moisture-Wicking Tee (Sport-Tek): The most common choice for coaches and players who train at high intensity. Lightweight, quick-drying, and available in team-matching colors. Custom printed with the team logo on the front chest or back.
• Youth Moisture-Wicking Performance Tee (Sport-Tek): The youth version for younger players. Same fabric and construction in youth sizing.

For cold-weather practices in outdoor training or unheated facilities, the Youth Performance Long Sleeve (Sport-Tek) and Men's Moisture Wicking Long Sleeve (Sport-Tek) are the right options for a practice shirt that works in all-season use.

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Sizing Custom Box Lacrosse Practice Shirts for a Team

When ordering custom practice shirts for a full box lacrosse roster, sizing is the most common point of confusion. The size chart for every product is available on its product page at shops.beargrips.com. A few practical notes on sizing for lacrosse programs:

• Sport-Tek moisture-wicking tees run true to size through the chest but have a slightly fitted cut through the waist. Players who prefer a looser fit during practice should size up one.
• Performance tees are measured for the chest circumference. If you are ordering for players and do not know their exact sizes, asking parents to confirm their player's typical athletic tee size and cross-referencing with the chart takes about five minutes.
• For programs ordering a full team set and distributing at practice, the most reliable approach is to collect shirt sizes from each player at the start of the season rather than guessing.

For the full range of practice apparel including shorts to pair with practice tees, see box lacrosse training shorts.

Setting Up a Practice Shirt Store for Your Box Lacrosse Program

Practice shirts work best when sold through the team store link rather than a bulk coordinator order. The reason: players have strong preferences about size and fit for shirts they will wear at high intensity during practice. Letting each player order their own ensures they get the right size and takes the coordinator out of the distribution loop entirely.

For programs that want to run a simple practice shirt alongside the full season merchandise store, add the performance tee as a separate product with a "practice" designation in the product name. Players who want both a cotton team shirt and a performance practice shirt can buy both in one checkout.

See the full guide to custom box lacrosse shirts for the broader shirt lineup, and moisture-wicking performance shirts for box lacrosse for more detail on fabric performance and options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bear Grips Pro Shops make custom numbered box lacrosse jerseys for games?

No. Bear Grips Pro Shops offers custom printed apparel (tees, hoodies, tanks, shorts, hats) but does not produce sublimated cut-and-sew game jerseys with player numbers. For numbered playing jerseys, a specialty team jersey shop is the right source.

What is the best practice shirt for box lacrosse players?

The Men's Moisture-Wicking Tee (Sport-Tek) is the top choice for practice sessions. It pulls moisture away quickly during high-intensity drills and dries fast in arena environments. Available in a wide color range for team branding.

Can I use a custom printed tee as a practice jersey identifier?

Yes. Many box lacrosse programs use custom printed tees in team colors as practice identifiers. A player wearing a black team tee with the program logo is identifiable as part of the program without requiring a sublimated jersey.

How do I get sizing right when ordering practice shirts for the whole team?

Collect each player's typical athletic tee size at the start of the season. Cross-reference with the size chart on the product page. For the Sport-Tek moisture-wicking tee, players who prefer a looser fit during practice should order one size up from their standard size.