Bear Grips Pro ShopsJunior Tennis Sun Protection Apparel for Outdoor Tournament Days
- Wicking long sleeves provide practical UV protection on long match days.
- Sport-Tek polyester rated equivalent to UPF 30+.
- Hats, sun sleeves, and lightweight wicking pieces.
- Custom logo, no minimum, ships in a week.
Junior tennis sun protection apparel is critical equipment for players spending 6-10 hours on outdoor courts during sectional and national weekends. Sport-Tek Wicking Long Sleeve ($29.88) provides practical UV protection equivalent to UPF 30+ while staying cool enough to play in. Combined with a quality embroidered rope hat ($29.86), most junior tennis programs cover the full sun-protection wardrobe through Bear Grips Pro Shops.
Why sun protection matters for junior tennis
Junior tennis families are increasingly aware that skin cancer risk is cumulative across childhood. Tournament weekends in Florida, Arizona, Texas, and Southern California expose players to peak UV for 8+ hours per day. Sunscreen alone is insufficient for that exposure window.
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends UPF-rated clothing as primary sun protection for outdoor sports. Wicking polyester naturally provides UPF 30+ equivalent without the chalky residue of high-SPF sunscreen.
Sun-protection pieces in our catalog
- Sport-Tek Wicking Long Sleeve ($29.88): the primary sun shirt
- Sport-Tek Mens Wicking Tee ($23.86): light polyester base, still better than skin alone
- Classic Rope Hat ($29.86): brim shade
- Premium 5-Panel Baseball Hat ($29.86): classic shade profile
- Adjustable Cotton Lifestyle Hat ($25.88): casual sun cap
- Youth Wicking Long Sleeve ($29.88): youth sun shirt
Layer a wicking long sleeve under a polo for match play, or wear alone for practice. Both work.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.How sun-protection apparel pairs with tournament gear
Most well-equipped junior tennis players wear:
- Wicking long sleeve as the base/sun layer
- Match polo on top during tournament play
- Embroidered hat for face/scalp coverage
- Quality sports sunglasses for eye protection
- Sunscreen on exposed skin (face, hands, neck below collar)
The long sleeve + polo combo handles full-day events.
Sun-protection pricing math
| Item | VIP base | Common retail | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wicking long sleeve | $29.88 | $45 | $15.12 |
| Rope hat | $29.86 | $42 | $12.14 |
| Youth wicking long sleeve | $29.88 | $42 | $12.12 |
Add Sun Protection to Your Junior Tennis Store
Wicking long sleeves, embroidered hats. Custom academy logo, no minimum, ships in a week.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Is the Sport-Tek polyester UPF rated?
Provides practical UPF 30+ equivalent UV protection, not formally certified UPF rated.
Does a long sleeve run hot in summer?
Wicking long sleeves are often cooler in direct sun than bare skin because they shade your skin. Cotton long sleeves run warmer.
Can a player wear a long sleeve under a polo?
Yes. Common combination for full-day tournaments. The long sleeve acts as the sun layer, the polo as the match shirt.
Is there a kids-specific sun shirt?
Yes. Youth Wicking Long Sleeve ($29.88) is available for 10U through 14U.
