Hurdler Apparel for Hurdle Squads, No Minimum Order

Hurdler apparel for hurdle squads usually hits the same wall: a 12 or 24-piece minimum from the local printer, and the hurdle squad only has 6 athletes. Print-on-demand solves it. Each hurdler can order their own pieces in their own sizes, and the squad still looks unified at the meet. Here is the six-piece hurdle squad lineup and how to set it up.

Why Hurdle Squads Need a No-Minimum Apparel Option

Hurdle squads are small by nature. Most high school and college track programs carry 4-12 hurdlers across the 100mH, 110mH, 300mH, and 400mH events. A local screen printer wants a 12-piece minimum to set up the design, which means the hurdle squad either has to add the rest of the track team to the order (and lose the hurdle-specific identity) or skip apparel entirely.

Print-on-demand removes the floor. The hurdle squad designs its own apparel, each hurdler orders their own piece in their own size, and the squad shows up at the meet in matching kit. No coach math, no bulk inventory, no upfront cost to the program.

The Six-Piece Hurdle Squad Apparel Lineup

For a hurdle squad covering both indoor (60mH) and outdoor (100mH, 110mH, 300mH, 400mH) seasons:

Piece	Brand	Use	VIP base
Moisture-wicking performance tee	Sport-Tek	Training and meet warm-up	$23.86
Moisture-wicking long sleeve	Sport-Tek	Indoor season, cool meets	$29.88
Cotton-blend joggers	Cotton Heritage	Travel, warm-up, cool-down	$48.88
Performance hoodie	Champion	Cold meets, travel	$45.88
Crewneck sweatshirt	Bear Grips	Locker, post-meet	$34.88
Mesh snapback hat	Yupoong	Outdoor meets, identity piece	$25.88

Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.

Design Ideas That Work for a Hurdle Squad

Three design directions that hurdle squads consistently choose:

1. Squad identity: A simple hurdle silhouette plus the squad name (Eastside Hurdle Squad, etc.) on the chest. Clean and timeless.
2. Event focus: A back-print with the four hurdle events (100mH, 110mH, 300mH, 400mH) stacked, with the athlete name on the sleeve.
3. Season commemorative: \"2026 Hurdle Squad\" with the indoor and outdoor schedule on the back, every athlete name listed.

The personalization (athlete name, event, year) costs no extra per piece because every order prints one at a time. Hurdlers can each have their own name on the back without changing the unit price.

Setting Up the Hurdle Squad Shop

The 60-minute setup:

1. Sign up for the free shop and upload the squad logo (transparent PNG works best).
2. Pick six pieces from the catalog (the lineup above).
3. Set retail pricing with $8-$12 of margin per piece.
4. Add personalization fields (athlete name, hurdle event, class year).
5. Share the shop link with the squad in the team group chat.
6. Each hurdler places their own order. Pieces ship direct to their home in about a week.

The sprint coach apparel guide covers the same setup process for the coaching staff side.

What This Costs vs Local Screen Printer

Quick cost comparison for an 8-hurdler squad ordering tees:

Path	Setup	Per tee	Min order	Lead time
Local screen printer	$60-$120 per logo	$14-$18	12-24 pieces	2-3 weeks
Bulk team uniform vendor	$45-$80 setup	$18-$22	24 pieces	3-4 weeks
Bear Grips Pro Shops VIP	$59/mo, no setup	$32 retail (you set markup)	1 piece	About a week

The per-piece cost is higher with print-on-demand, but the no-minimum model is what makes a small hurdle squad apparel program viable. With 8 hurdlers, the screen printer math forces you to overshoot the order by 50 percent to hit the minimum, which adds back the savings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to order all 12 pieces at once for the squad?

No. Each hurdler orders their own pieces in their own sizes. The squad still shows up to meets in matching kit because every order pulls from the same shop.

Can each hurdler add their name and event to the back?

Yes. Every piece is printed one at a time, so personalization is included at no extra production cost. Many coaches set a small $5 upcharge on personalized pieces to capture additional margin.

How long does a hurdler order take to arrive?

Most orders produce in 3-5 business days at a US production partner and ship free. End-to-end is about a week from order to door.

What sizes do the squad pieces run?

Performance tees, long sleeves, hoodies, and crewnecks run XS-3XL. Joggers run S-2XL. Hats are one-size-fits-most with an adjustable snap.