Recreational Gymnastics Apparel for Class, Coach, and Parent Bleachers
Quick Answer- Tees, leggings, hoodies, joggers, and shorts in a single gym-branded shop.
- Coaches, kids, teens, adults, and parent bleachers all in one catalog.
- No minimum order, no inventory risk, $10-$20 profit per item to the gym.
- Free US shipping, ships in about a week.
Recreational gymnastics apparel is what your kids wear before class, what your coaches wear on the floor, what parents wear in the bleachers, and what siblings wear at the year-end showcase. It is not leotards. A real rec gym apparel program covers warmup tees, leggings, joggers, hoodies, coach polos, and family gear. All in one branded shop, with the gym logo on every piece, ordered direct by parents, no minimum. Below is what works and how to set it up.
What rec gymnastics apparel actually covers
Rec gymnastics families need apparel in five buckets:
- Pre-class warmup gear: tees, shorts, leggings, joggers worn over the leotard before class
- Coach and instructor uniforms: polos, performance tees, joggers
- Parent bleacher gear: hoodies, tees, ladies tanks for the moms and dads watching
- Sibling and family: youth tees and hoodies for brothers and sisters who tag along
- Showcase and event apparel: end-of-session shirts, themed class tees, parent-meet gear
What we make and what we do not
Honest scope up front. We make every piece of branded apparel a rec gym family wears outside the gym floor. We do not make:
- Competitive leotards (sublimated one-piece gymnastics suits, those come from a leotard supplier)
- Grips, wrist supports, or technical gymnastics equipment
- Beam shoes or specialty gymnastics footwear
What we do make: warmup tees, joggers, leggings, hoodies, polos, tank tops, shorts, hats. The full athletic and lifestyle apparel catalog with the gym logo. See the full capability breakdown.
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The starter catalog every rec gym uses
- Cotton tee with gym logo ($19.88 base): the standard parent and kid shirt
- Performance moisture-wicking tee ($23.86): for older recreational athletes and conditioning classes
- Comfort Soft Hoodie ($36.88): bleacher staple and post-class layer
- Womens Cropped Hoodie ($47.88): gym mom favorite
- Performance Training Shorts ($44.88): warmup wear
- Signature Leggings ($54.88): high-waist leggings for warmup and pre-class
- Youth Hoodie ($36.88): sibling and youth-class wear
- Sport-Tek polo ($34.88): coach and front-desk staff uniform
How parents typically buy
Most rec gym families buy in three moments per year:
- Session start: parents sign their kid up, see the shop link in the welcome email, order a starter tee or hoodie
- Holiday gifting: grandparents buy gym apparel for the gymnast as a Christmas or birthday gift
- End-of-session showcase: the year-end performance drives a wave of family and sibling apparel
A 200-student gym with 6 sessions per year sees the shop activity follow this rhythm cleanly.
Catalog pricing snapshot
| Category | VIP base | Recommended retail | Profit |
|---|
| Cotton tee | $19.88 | $30 | $10.12 |
| Performance tee | $23.86 | $36 | $12.14 |
| Comfort Soft Hoodie | $36.88 | $55 | $18.12 |
| Womens Cropped Hoodie | $47.88 | $65 | $17.12 |
| Signature Leggings | $54.88 | $72 | $17.12 |
| Sport-Tek Polo | $34.88 | $50 | $15.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you make competitive leotards?
No. We make warmup tees, leggings, hoodies, joggers, shorts, and polos. Leotards come from a separate leotard supplier.
How much does it cost the gym to start a shop?
Zero on the free plan. The gym only pays when an item sells. Self-Service VIP ($59 a month) unlocks the lowest per-piece pricing tier.
Can siblings buy too?
Yes. The shop is a public URL. Parents, siblings, grandparents, and family friends can all order. Anyone with the link can buy.
How fast does apparel ship?
About one week US delivery from order.
Sarah CaldwellCrossFit and Functional Fitness Coach
Sarah owns a CrossFit affiliate and coaches HYROX teams in her off-hours. She has been in the functional fitness space for nine years and writes about box-life logistics, custom team apparel, and the new wave of hybrid training.
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