How to Start an Ultimate Frisbee Club Apparel Shop

Starting an ultimate frisbee club apparel shop takes about 20 minutes. The club signs up, names the shop, uploads club artwork, adds starter products, sets retail pricing, and shares the link with the club community. Bear Grips Pro Shops handles printing, packing, and free US shipping. The club does not carry inventory or coordinate fulfillment. This guide walks through every step.

Step 1: Sign Up and Pick a Plan

Go to shops.beargrips.com/for/ultimate-frisbee and create the club account. Pick a plan:

• Free plan. 3 products. Higher base prices.
• Self-Service VIP, $59/mo. 200 products. Lowest VIP base prices. Standard active club plan.
• Done-For-You VIP, $109/mo. Bear Grips builds the entire shop within 30 days for clubs that want hands-off setup.

Step 2: Name the Club Shop

Use the club name as the shop name:

• 'State University Ultimate Apparel'
• 'Boston Sprout Shop'
• '[Club Name] at [School]'

The URL becomes shops.beargrips.com/[shop-name]. Players use this URL to find the club shop.

Step 3: Upload Club Artwork

Upload the club design files:

• Club logo as PNG with transparent background. The primary club design element.
• Team name in chosen typography. If the club has a locked typography for the team name, upload that as a vector or PNG.
• Mascot or visual identity. If the club has a distinctive mascot or visual identity, include that.

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Step 4: Add Products

Free plan starter trio:

• Club practice tee (Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee, $19.88 VIP base).
• Club hoodie (Comfort Soft Hoodie, $36.88 VIP base).
• Embroidered club hat (Classic Flat Bill Snapback, $29.86 VIP base).

VIP plan expanded lineup adds:

• Long sleeve practice (Bella+Canvas Long Sleeve, $29.88 VIP base).
• Champion Crewneck ($41.88 VIP base).
• Performance practice tee (Sport-Tek, $23.86 VIP base).
• Club sweatpants (Jerzees Pocket Sweatpants, $40.88 VIP base).
• Cheer mom shirts (Women's Favorite Tee, etc.).

Step 5: Set Retail Pricing

Standard ultimate club pricing:

• Practice tee: $30 retail ($10 club margin).
• Club hoodie: $52 retail ($15 club margin).
• Champion Crewneck: $58 retail ($16 club margin).
• Embroidered hat: $40 retail ($10 club margin).
• Long sleeve: $42 retail ($12 club margin).
• Performance tee: $34 retail ($10 club margin).

Step 6: Share the Club Shop Link

Share where the club community already is:

• Club Slack, Discord, or GroupMe.
• Club Instagram bio link.
• Club Facebook group.
• Club alumni email list.
• End-of-practice announcements.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to set up an ultimate club apparel shop?

About 20 minutes if the club has logo art ready. The DFY VIP plan ($109/mo) handles full setup within 30 days for clubs that want hands-off setup.

Does the club need design files to start?

A PNG of the club logo with transparent background is enough. Vector files work too. Clubs without artwork can use the DFY VIP plan for design services.

Can the club run multiple team designs in the same shop?

Yes. The same product (Premium Cotton Crew Tee, e.g.) can carry the A team design, B team design, women's team design, and alumni design as separate products.

What plan should an ultimate club start on?

Most clubs start on the Self-Service VIP plan ($59/mo) because the 3-product cap on the free plan limits growth. Clubs wanting hands-off setup start on the Done-For-You VIP plan ($109/mo).