Bear Grips Pro ShopsTravel Club Swim Team Apparel
- Travel club swim team apparel coordinates a 15-50 swimmer travel group across airports, hotels, and out-of-state meet pools.
- Travel polos for parents, coordinated hoodies for swimmers, embroidered hats for coaches and team managers.
- Polos from $34.88 VIP, hoodies from $36.88, embroidered hats from $29.86, no minimum.
- Free US shipping to each family's home before the trip.
A swim team that travels out of state for invitationals needs apparel that does double duty: identify the group at airports and hotels, and look professional on the pool deck at a meet against unfamiliar clubs. Travel club apparel runs heavier than summer-league shirts and usually includes a coordinated parent piece. Bear Grips Pro Shops gives the travel coordinator a branded shop where every family orders their own size and ships in time for the trip.
What Travel Club Swim Team Apparel Covers
- Travel polos for parents: meet-day-appropriate, coordinated team color
- Coordinated swimmer hoodies: warm-up jacket for cold-pool airport and hotel use
- Travel-day t-shirts: long-day travel comfort with team identity
- Embroidered coach hats: deck-side identification
- Family identifier pieces: matching sibling shirts so the family stays together in crowds
- Meet-specific apparel: special design for the specific invitational
Best Apparel Pieces For Travel Swim Clubs
- Men's Performance Polo (Sport-Tek, $34.88 VIP base): parent travel polo
- Women's Premium Cotton Pique Polo (Gildan, $34.88 VIP base): women's parent polo
- Youth Hoodie (Gildan, $36.88 VIP base): swimmer travel hoodie
- Comfort Soft Hoodie (Bear Grips, $36.88 VIP base): adult travel hoodie
- Classic Zip-Up Hoodie (Gildan, $41.88 VIP base): zip-up alternative
- Men's Performance Quarter-Zip Pullover (Sport-Tek, $29.88 VIP base): coach deck-side layer
- Classic Rope Hat (Richardson, $29.86 VIP base): embroidered coach hat
- Long Sleeve Cotton Shirt (Bella+Canvas, $29.88 VIP base): travel-day long sleeve
Coordinated Layout For The Travel Group
- Single team color across all pieces: pick one (navy is most flexible)
- Team logo on left chest: 3 inches wide; embroidered on polos, printed on hoodies
- Travel-meet name on back yoke: large print, includes year
- Swimmer name on sleeve (optional): parents request this often
- Coach hat with embroidered team mark: 2.5-3 inches wide
Order Timing For The Trip
- 4 weeks before travel: launch the meet-specific design
- 3 weeks before travel: first sales push with order deadline communicated
- 2 weeks before travel: hard cutoff for orders to ship in time
- Trip departure: apparel arrives at each family's home before the trip
Revenue Math For Travel Club Swim Teams
| Travel group size | Swimmers + family per trip | Items per trip | Profit per item | Trip revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small travel group (10 swimmers) | 30 | 40 | $15 | $600 |
| Mid-size (25 swimmers) | 75 | 100 | $15 | $1,500 |
| Large travel team (50 swimmers) | 150 | 225 | $15 | $3,375 |
For a club that travels 4-6 times a year, travel apparel adds $4,000-$15,000 in annual revenue on top of the regular season program.
Launch The Travel Swim Team Shop
Free shop for the travel team. Coordinated polos, parka-style hoodies, and embroidered coach hats at no minimum.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Should travel apparel be a separate category or under the main shop?
Separate category. Travel-team families want to see meet-specific apparel as a distinct cohort offering.
What if the trip is in 2 weeks and we need apparel fast?
Standard shipping is about a week. Order on the shop link 10+ days before departure to allow buffer.
Can we add the meet name and year to the back?
Yes. Each piece supports custom back-yoke print at no upcharge for additional design elements at the VIP base price.
Do you carry travel-team parka-style jackets?
The catalog's warmest single-piece option is the Classic Zip-Up Hoodie at $41.88 VIP. For full parka warmth, layer the zip-up over a long sleeve.
