Bear Grips Pro ShopsHurdler Apparel for Hurdle Squads, No Minimum Order
- Hurdle squads are small (4-12 athletes), and minimum order requirements kill most apparel programs.
- Print-on-demand removes the minimum and lets each hurdler order their own kit.
- Six pieces cover the full sprint-hurdle apparel demand: performance tee, long sleeve, joggers, hoodie, crewneck, hat.
- Set up a hurdle squad shop in under an hour and let athletes order direct.
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 |
Design Ideas That Work for a Hurdle Squad
Three design directions that hurdle squads consistently choose:
- Squad identity: A simple hurdle silhouette plus the squad name (Eastside Hurdle Squad, etc.) on the chest. Clean and timeless.
- Event focus: A back-print with the four hurdle events (100mH, 110mH, 300mH, 400mH) stacked, with the athlete name on the sleeve.
- 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:
- Sign up for the free shop and upload the squad logo (transparent PNG works best).
- Pick six pieces from the catalog (the lineup above).
- Set retail pricing with $8-$12 of margin per piece.
- Add personalization fields (athlete name, hurdle event, class year).
- Share the shop link with the squad in the team group chat.
- 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.
Launch Your Hurdle Squad Apparel Shop
Six pieces, no minimum, every hurdler orders their own size with their own name. Free shipping, US printed, ready in about a week.
Start FreeFrequently 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.
