Bear Grips Pro ShopsPickleball Club Tournament Shirts for Member Events
- Pickleball clubs run a season of tournaments that benefit from a coordinated apparel program.
- Club logo + tournament-specific accent design keeps the brand consistent across events.
- Members buy club-branded apparel between tournaments, extending the shop revenue all year.
- No minimum order means even a 16-player member-only tournament gets the full pricing.
Pickleball clubs are the engine of the sport at the regional level. Most clubs run a season of member tournaments, an annual club championship, and inter-club tournaments against neighboring clubs. The apparel program that supports this is more like a recurring merchandise line than a one-off event piece. Below is the club tournament shirt program that the most active pickleball clubs run year-round.
The club tournament shirt program structure
- Year-round club merchandise: the always-on club-branded apparel members can buy any time
- Member tournament accents: tournament-specific accent design on top of the club-branded base for member tournaments
- Club championship pieces: premium-tier apparel for the annual club championship
- Inter-club tournament shirts: distinct team-identity pieces for tournaments hosted away or hosted home
- League-night casual pieces: lower-key apparel for weekly league nights
Year-round club merchandise base
| Item | VIP base | Retail | Profit per piece |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club logo cotton tee | $19.88 | $30 | $10.12 |
| Club logo performance polo | $34.88 | $50 | $15.12 |
| Club logo hoodie | $36.88 | $55 | $18.12 |
| Club logo hat | $29.86 | $40 | $10.14 |
| Club logo long sleeve tee | $29.88 | $42 | $12.12 |
Member tournament accent design
For each member tournament during the season, add a tournament-specific accent design on top of the club-branded base. Examples:
- Spring Mixer tournament: club logo + "SPRING MIXER 2026" treatment on the sleeve
- Summer Open: club logo + "SUMMER OPEN" back graphic with year
- Fall Round-Robin: club logo + season-specific color tee
- Winter Indoor Series: club logo + "WINTER 2026" stack
The base club design stays consistent year-over-year, the accent design changes per tournament. This builds an apparel collection for members who attend the full season.
Club championship premium piece
The annual club championship gets the premium-tier piece. Embroidered polo with the championship year and the player division on the chest. Champions get the same polo with an embroidered "CHAMPION" mark or stitched gold trim on the cuff. This becomes the keepsake that hangs in the player closet next to her tournament trophy.
Inter-club tournament home and away
For tournaments against neighboring clubs, the apparel becomes part of the team identity. Home tournaments wear the club primary color, away tournaments wear an away-color variant. Some clubs use crewneck sweatshirts as the away-tournament piece because they carry more presence than tees in tournament photos.
Open a Year-Round Club Shop
Club-branded base, tournament accent designs, championship premium pieces. Open the shop once, run it season after season.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Can the club run the apparel shop year-round, not just at tournaments?
Yes. The shop stays open year-round and members can purchase club-branded apparel any time. The shop link sits on the club website and the member newsletter.
How does the club handle apparel for non-member tournaments hosted at the club?
Run a separate event-specific design for non-member tournaments. The club logo can stay as a host-club credit, but the primary design becomes the visiting tournament identity.
Should the club charge members above cost for apparel?
Most clubs price 30-50% above VIP base, with the margin contributing to the club operating budget or to scholarship/youth program funding.
Can the club run a referral program for members who recommend new members?
Yes. Each club shop comes with an affiliate link built into the platform. Members can earn club credit or referral rewards by referring new memberships.
