Custom Track and Field T-Shirts For Athletes

A track and field t-shirt program covers two distinct needs: a moisture-wicking performance tee for hot-weather practice sessions, and a soft cotton spirit tee with the program logo that athletes wear around school and at meets. Below are the four tee blanks that fit both needs, design ideas that work for the four event groups, and how to set up the team store so athletes can order practice tees and spirit tees from the same place.

Performance Tees For Hot Practice Days

Two performance tees that handle heat and sweat:

• Men's Moisture-Wicking Tee (Sport-Tek, $28.88 Free, $23.86 VIP). Polyester performance fabric, prints clean, holds up to repeated washes.
• Ladies' Moisture Wicking Tee (Sport-Tek, $31.95 Free, $25.88 VIP). Cut for women's practice.
• Youth Moisture-Wicking Performance Tee (Sport-Tek, $28.95 Free, $23.88 VIP). For middle school and youth track programs.

Cotton Spirit Tees For Around School

For everyday team identity and game-day spirit:

• Bear Grips Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee ($23.93 Free, $19.88 VIP). Ringspun cotton, soft hand, true to size.
• Next Level Premium CVC Jersey Tee ($29.95 Free, $24.88 VIP). Heavier feel, more premium for senior gear.

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Long Sleeve Tees For Cold Spring Mornings

Early-season track practice in February and March often runs in 30 to 50 degree weather. The Long Sleeve Cotton Shirt (Bella+Canvas, $35.94 Free, $29.88 VIP) and Men's Moisture Wicking Long Sleeve (Sport-Tek, $35.95 Free, $29.88 VIP) cover the gap between a tee and a hoodie.

Design Templates By Event Group

Four design templates that work:

• Sprint tee: Bold school name front, "SPRINTS" or event distance across the back.
• Distance tee: Minimal school logo left chest, distance mileage or mantra back.
• Throws tee: School name front, "THROWS" with event icon back.
• All-team tee: School + "TRACK & FIELD" + year. The unifier piece.

Same Store, Different Tee Types

The team store carries all four (performance, cotton, long sleeve, all-team) as separate products. Athletes pick what fits their need at checkout. Sprinters might buy two performance tees and one cotton spirit tee. Throwers might buy two cotton spirit tees and one performance tee. The shop handles it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should we get cotton or performance tees?

Both. Cotton for school and spirit, performance for practice. Most athletes own at least one of each.

Can we print the athlete's last name on the tee?

Yes, but it adds complexity. For team-wide ordering, most programs print only the school name and event group on the back, and skip name customization. Personalized name tees can be a separate product for athletes who want to opt in.

How fast can the tees ship?

About one week from order to delivery. Each tee prints in the US after the athlete's individual order.

What if we need youth sizes?

The Youth Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee and Youth Moisture-Wicking Performance Tee both cover middle school and youth track sizing.