Field Events Team Apparel: Throws, Jumps, Vaults

Field events athletes (shot, discus, javelin, hammer, long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault) often feel underrepresented in track program apparel because sprint and distance dominate most team identity. The fix is event-specific apparel: separate "THROWS," "JUMPS," and event-name tees and hoodies that let field-event athletes own their specialty. Below are the design templates, catalog blanks, and per-event pricing math.

Throws Team Apparel

Throwers (shot put, discus, javelin, hammer) tend to want:

• Heavier-feel tees: Next Level Premium CVC Jersey Tee, Bella+Canvas Long Sleeve Cotton Shirt.
• Cut-Off Muscle Tank for upper-body freedom in throwing practice: Mens Cut-Off Tank (AS Colour, $29.93 Free).
• "THROWS" or specific event name back design with school name front.
• Bold athletic block typography.

Jumps Team Apparel

Jumpers (long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault) typically want:

• Lightweight performance tees for explosive movement training.
• Athletic mesh shorts for runway approaches.
• "JUMPS" or specific event name back design.
• Bring some elevation-related design language — air, lift, height.

Pole Vault Specific Apparel

Pole vaulters are often a tight-knit subgroup within the jumps team and sometimes want their own piece:

• "POLE VAULT" callout back design.
• Vault silhouette graphic for programs with a designer.
• School name front, vault language back.

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Hurdles Team Apparel

Hurdlers (100mH, 110mH, 300mH, 400mH) blend sprint athleticism with technical specificity. Design language fits the rhythm-and-precision aesthetic:

• "HURDLES" back design.
• "RHYTHM IS THE EVENT" or similar technical slogan.
• School name front in athletic block.

Practice Gear For Field Events

Field events practice gear has different demands:

• Throwers need upper-body freedom — Mens Cut-Off Tank or loose Moisture-Wicking Tee.
• Jumpers need clean runway access — Athletic 7" Mesh Shorts without pockets that flap.
• Pole vaulters need flexibility for the inversion — Performance Workout Tank works well.

Pricing Math For Field Event Apparel

A typical field events squad (8 throwers, 6 jumpers, 4 vaulters, 4 hurdlers = 22 athletes):

Run	Units	Markup	Total
Throws event tee	8	$10	$80
Jumps event tee	6	$10	$60
Pole vault tee	4	$10	$40
Hurdles tee	4	$10	$40
Event-specific hoodies (0.5 per athlete)	11	$20	$220
Field Events Total	33		$440

Field events apparel often becomes a meaningful share of total program revenue because the pieces are aspirational and event-specific.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should each field event get its own design?

Most programs group throws (shot, discus, javelin, hammer) under one "THROWS" tee and jumps under one "JUMPS" tee, with pole vault often called out separately. Single-event tees work for larger programs with deep event groups.

What about youth pole vault?

Youth pole vault programs use the same catalog pieces in youth sizing (Youth Airlume Cotton Tee, Youth Moisture-Wicking Performance Tee).

Are cut-off muscle tanks meet-legal?

State federation rules vary. Cut-off muscle tanks are typically practice-only. Verify your federation's competition uniform rules.

How do field event athletes order from a shared team shop?

The team shop carries event-specific pieces as separate products. Throwers click into the throws tee, jumpers into the jumps tee. Each athlete orders their event piece in their size.