High School Wrestling Warm-Up Gear and Travel Apparel

High school wrestling warm-up gear is what a wrestler wears in the warm-up room, on the bench, and during travel to away duals and tournaments. The singlet is the competition uniform; the warm-up kit is everything around it. Bear Grips Pro Shops covers wrestling warm-up apparel with no minimum, so a 22-wrestler program gets the same per-unit pricing as a 60-wrestler program. The warm-up gear doubles as travel apparel through the season.

What Wrestling Warm-Up Gear Actually Is at HS Meets

Standard warm-up kit at HS dual meets and tournaments:

• Performance tee. Worn during warm-up jogging, drilling, and mat warm-ups.
• Long sleeve performance shirt. Cool-weather warm-up layer.
• Team sweatpants or joggers. Pulled off before stepping on the mat.
• Team hoodie. Worn during weigh-ins, between matches, and after the dual.
• Mesh shorts. For warm-up running and drilling when wrestlers prefer shorts.
• Embroidered team hat. Worn during travel and between matches.

The warm-up kit is removed before the wrestler steps onto the mat. The wrestler competes in the singlet. The warm-up kit signals identity before and after.

Why a Coordinated Warm-Up Kit Matters

A coordinated warm-up kit has several effects:

• Team cohesion at meets. 22 wrestlers in matching warm-up apparel signals organization. A mixed-apparel team looks less coordinated.
• Camera-ready for televised duals. Big rivalry duals, conference championships, and state tournaments are often filmed. Coordinated warm-ups present well on camera.
• Recruitment signal. Visiting wrestlers and parents notice when a program looks organized.
• Identity for younger wrestlers. Freshmen earning the warm-up kit is a moment of inclusion.

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Warm-Up Gear Build for the HS Wrestling Program

Typical program warm-up kit:

• Mens Moisture-Wicking Tee (Sport-Tek), $23.86 VIP base. Performance warm-up tee.
• Mens Moisture Wicking Long Sleeve (Sport-Tek), $29.88 VIP base. Cool-weather warm-up layer.
• Mens Performance Quarter-Zip Pullover (Sport-Tek), $29.88 VIP base. Warm-up layering jacket.
• Ladies' Quarter-Zip Pullover (Sport-Tek), $29.88 VIP base. For girls wrestling and womens coaching staff.
• Mens Pocket Sweatpants (Jerzees), $40.88 VIP base. Standard team warm-up sweatpants.
• Mens Open Bottom Sweatpants (Jerzees), $40.88 VIP base. Open-bottom alternative.
• Mens Midweight Performance Joggers (Independent Trading Co.), $40.88 VIP base. Athletic-cut warm-up joggers.
• Unisex Premium Fleece Joggers (Cotton Heritage), $48.88 VIP base. Premium travel-day joggers.
• Athletic 7" Mesh Shorts (Sport-Tek), $26.88 VIP base. Warm-up shorts.
• Comfort Soft Hoodie (Bear Grips), $36.88 VIP base. Team hoodie.
• Classic Flat Bill Snapback (Yupoong, embroidered), $29.86 VIP base. Travel-day hat.

Travel-Day Apparel for Away Duals and Tournaments

Travel apparel differs slightly from warm-up apparel:

• Comfortable sweatpants over athletic joggers. Long bus rides favor open-bottom or pocket sweatpants over tight athletic joggers.
• Hoodie or crewneck for layering. Cold buses, cold tournament venues, cold hotel mornings.
• Backpack and gear bag. Wrestlers carry a team-issued backpack or gear bag (not in the Bear Grips catalog; specialty wrestling suppliers handle bags).
• Travel hat. Embroidered team hat worn during travel days.

Most programs run the same apparel for warm-up and travel; the warm-up kit doubles as travel kit. A few programs add a separate travel-specific hoodie or sweatpants that wrestlers wear for road trips but not during warm-ups.

Warm-Up Gear Pricing for the Program

Item	VIP Base	Standard Retail	Profit
Performance Tee	$23.86	$32-$36	$8-$12
Performance Long Sleeve	$29.88	$42-$46	$12-$16
Performance Quarter-Zip	$29.88	$44-$48	$14-$18
Ladies Quarter-Zip	$29.88	$44-$48	$14-$18
Pocket Sweatpants	$40.88	$56-$62	$15-$21
Midweight Joggers	$40.88	$58-$62	$17-$21
Premium Fleece Joggers	$48.88	$68-$74	$19-$25
Mesh Shorts	$26.88	$36-$40	$9-$13
Team Hoodie	$36.88	$54-$58	$17-$21

Warm-up gear carries strong per-unit margin. A 22-wrestler program ordering a full warm-up kit (tee, joggers, hoodie) generates roughly $1,400-$1,800 in booster club profit in a single batch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is warm-up gear the same thing as a singlet?

No. The singlet is the competition uniform the wrestler wears during the match. Warm-up gear (performance tee, long sleeve, sweatpants or joggers, hoodie) is everything around the singlet: warm-up room, travel days, between matches. Bear Grips makes warm-up gear. Singlets come from specialty wrestling suppliers.

Should the program order warm-up gear in bulk or let wrestlers order individually?

Most programs do a coordinated season kit order at preseason (each wrestler orders her own kit through the shop link, but on a coordinated timeline). This gives the team matching apparel by the first dual. Late additions can order anytime through the standing shop.

Can the program offer womens warm-up gear for the girls wrestling team?

Yes. The Ladies Quarter-Zip Pullover and womens cuts on tees and hoodies cover girls wrestling warm-up needs. Bear Grips also carries Womens Wave Wash Sweatpants ($39.88) for womens-cut warm-up pants.

How does warm-up gear fit into the program revenue math?

Warm-up gear is one of the higher-margin categories per unit. A coordinated preseason warm-up kit order for 25-30 wrestlers typically generates $1,500-$2,500 in booster club profit in a single batch. Repeat orders for replacement pieces and freshman onboarding through the season add another $500-$800 ongoing.