Functional Fitness Competition Team Uniforms

Functional fitness competition team uniforms identify gym teams at the CrossFit Open, throwdowns, sanctioned competitions, and the CrossFit Games. The standard team kit covers a branded tee, tank, long sleeve for warm-up, and a travel hoodie or quarter-zip. Team uniforms reinforce gym identity at the competition venue and create memorabilia for the competing team. Here is the competition apparel playbook.

The Standard Competition Team Kit

1. Branded competition tee. Sport-Tek Performance Tee or Bear Grips Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee. $19.88-$23.86.
2. Branded competition tank. Bella+Canvas Performance Workout Tank or Ladies Racerback Tank. $19.88.
3. Branded warm-up long sleeve. Sport-Tek Moisture Wicking Long Sleeve. $29.88.
4. Branded travel quarter-zip or hoodie. Sport-Tek Performance Quarter-Zip or Bear Grips Comfort Soft Hoodie. $29.88-$36.88.

Total cost per team member (full 4-piece kit): $100-$120 at VIP base. For competition teams of 4-6 athletes, total kit cost runs $400-$720.

Major Competition Cycles

• CrossFit Open (February-March). 3-week competition with weekly Open workouts. Affiliate teams typically order Open-specific tees with year graphic.
• Local throwdowns (year-round). Affiliate-hosted competitions. Team apparel for participating gyms.
• Sanctioned competitions (April-May). Larger regional events. Coordinated team apparel for travel.
• CrossFit Games (August). The top tier. Qualifying teams and individuals coordinate full team apparel programs.
• Hero workout pieces (recurring). Murph (Memorial Day), Cindy (anytime), Grace, Karen, Helen. Hero workout pieces drive recurring competition-adjacent apparel.

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Design Approach for Competition Pieces

• Gym name + competition identifier. "CrossFit Brooklyn - Open 2026" or "Iron Athletics - Throwdown Champion 2026."
• Year graphic. Large year on the back for Open and Games pieces.
• Hero workout name. "MURPH 2026," "GRACE," "KAREN" with workout details on the back.
• Team number or member identifier. Some sanctioned competitions assign team numbers. Pieces can include team numbers on the sleeve.

Timing for Competition Team Apparel

1. 4-6 weeks ahead of competition. Finalize design and team roster.
2. 4 weeks ahead. Place the order in the shop.
3. 3 weeks ahead. Pieces print and ship.
4. 2 weeks ahead. Pieces arrive at team members' addresses.
5. Competition day. Team wears coordinated apparel at venue.

How to Set Up Competition Team Apparel

1. Sign up at shops.beargrips.com/for/functional-fitness.
2. Upload gym wordmark and create competition-specific graphic variants.
3. Build the 4-piece team kit lineup.
4. Set retail at cost for team members (gym covers as part of competition support) or with margin if members pay direct.
5. Share the shop link with the competition team.

Frequently Asked Questions

What goes in a functional fitness competition team uniform?

The standard 4-piece kit: branded competition tee, branded competition tank, branded warm-up long sleeve, and a branded travel quarter-zip or hoodie. Total cost runs $100-$120 per team member at VIP base.

When should we order CrossFit Open team apparel?

4-6 weeks ahead of the Open (typically late December or early January). The Open runs February-March, so design and ordering wraps in January for pieces arriving in early February.

Do throwdown teams need matching apparel?

Coordinated team apparel makes the gym's presence visible at the venue and creates memorabilia for participating members. Most affiliate gyms order matching throwdown apparel for hosted and competing teams.

Can hero workout apparel like Murph tees be custom branded?

Yes. Most affiliate gyms order Murph tees 3-4 weeks ahead of Memorial Day weekend with gym branding plus year. The same pattern works for other hero workouts (Grace, Cindy, Karen) on their respective dates.