Track and field shorts fall into three categories: athletic mesh shorts for daily practice across every event, performance training shorts with a more athletic cut for serious training, and ladies-cut fitness shorts for women's distance and sprint athletes. Below are the four shorts that fit the program, the print placement that holds up under stretch, and how the team store handles individual sizing for each athlete.
The Athletic 7" Mesh Shorts (No Pockets) (Sport-Tek, $32.92 Free, $26.88 VIP) are the default practice short for sprinters, throwers, and field-event athletes. Lightweight mesh, no pockets to interfere with movement, hold a small logo print cleanly on the leg or hip.
The Youth Athletic Mesh Shorts (No Pockets) (Sport-Tek, $32.92 Free, $26.88 VIP) scale down for middle school and youth track programs. Same construction, sized for smaller athletes.
The Men's Performance Training Shorts (Bear Grips, $53.93 Free, $44.88 VIP) provide more structure and stretch for distance training, hurdle drills, and weight-room work. The premium pick for athletes who want a single short that handles every workout type.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.The Ladies 3" Fitness Shorts (Sport-Tek, $37.88 Free, $30.88 VIP) cut at mid-thigh for the modern women's training short silhouette. Default pick for women's sprint, distance, and hurdle practice.
The Men's Signature Athletic Shorts (Bear Grips, $59.93 Free, $49.88 VIP) sit at the premium end. Captains and seniors who want a premium piece often pick these as their personal upgrade short.
Two print placements that work on athletic shorts:
Avoid front waistband prints (they get covered by shirts and tanks) and back-of-leg prints (they distort under sitting and stretching).
Free branded shop. Mesh shorts, performance training, ladies fitness — sized individually for each athlete.
Start FreeThe Athletic 7" Mesh Shorts and Youth Athletic Mesh Shorts are no-pocket designs. The Men's Performance Training Shorts and Signature Athletic Shorts include pockets. Pick based on event — sprinters and field-event athletes usually prefer no pockets.
The Ladies 3" Fitness Shorts hit mid-thigh at 3-inch inseam. The most common modern women's training short length.
Yes, but most teams print only the school logo or program name. Athlete numbers typically go on the meet tank instead.
The Athletic 7" Mesh Shorts and Men's Performance Training Shorts both work for throwers and jumpers. Field-event athletes often prefer the Performance Training Shorts for the structure during throwing motions.
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