Bear Grips Pro ShopsYouth Cheer Warm-Up Jackets for Rec and Pop Warner Squads
- Youth cheer warm-up jackets cover pre-routine warm-ups, cold-weather Friday night sideline, and competition travel.
- Standard options: Sport-Tek Quarter-Zip ($29.88 base), Classic Zip-Up Hoodie ($41.88 base), Comfort Soft Hoodie pullover ($36.88 base).
- Squad-color jackets with squad name on the back and squad logo on left chest.
- No minimum order, US-printed, ships in about a week.
Youth cheer warm-up jackets are the layering piece every rec and Pop Warner squad needs by mid-October. Friday night games turn cold. Pre-routine warm-up at competitions requires a layer over the spirit tee. Travel weekends in November and December require a heavier piece. Bear Grips Pro Shops carries quarter-zips, full-zip hoodies, and pullover hoodies in squad colors with no minimum order.
When Squads Need Warm-Up Layers
Three main use cases:
- Pre-routine warm-up at competition. Worn over the spirit tee in the warm-up room. Typically a quarter-zip or zip-up hoodie.
- Cold-weather sideline. Friday night football games in October to December. Pullover hoodie is most common.
- Travel and post-competition wear. Worn during bus or van travel and at venues before and after the routine. Heavier hoodie or zip-up.
Warm-Up Jacket Options in the Bear Grips Catalog
Catalog picks ranked by use case:
- Ladies' Quarter-Zip Pullover (Sport-Tek), $29.88 VIP base. Lightest layer. Best for pre-routine warm-up or fall sideline.
- Classic Zip-Up Hoodie (Gildan), $41.88 VIP base. Full-zip option. Easier to put on over a uniform shell.
- Comfort Soft Hoodie (Bear Grips), $36.88 VIP base. Pullover hoodie. Best for travel and post-routine wear.
- Unisex Champion Performance Hoodie, $45.88 VIP base. Premium pullover for older girls or as a banquet keepsake.
- Women's Premium Cropped Hoodie (Bella+Canvas), $47.88 VIP base. Cropped silhouette for older girls who prefer modern fit.
- Youth Hoodie (Gildan), $36.88 VIP base. Standard pullover hoodie for younger girls in youth sizing.
Standard Design Treatments for Warm-Ups
Common warm-up jacket designs:
- Squad logo left chest, squad name on back. Most common. Reads from front (warm-up room) and back (travel and sideline).
- Squad logo left chest, girl's name on back. Personalized version, common at U10 and up.
- 'Spirit Squad' or motto on back. Squad motto or year designation.
- Year-stack on sleeve. For multi-year girls, year stack ('2024, 2025, 2026') down the sleeve.
Sizing Warm-Up Jackets Across Squad Ages
Mixed-age squads need warm-up jackets in both youth and adult sizing:
- Mighty Mite through Junior Pee Wee: Youth Hoodie (Gildan) at $36.88 VIP base. Youth XS through Youth Large.
- Pee Wee through JV: Mix of Youth Large and adult Small. Both options in the shop.
- Varsity: Full adult sizing. Comfort Soft Hoodie or Ladies' Quarter-Zip Pullover.
The shop carries both youth and adult sizes on the same design upload. Families pick the right size at checkout.
Standard Pricing for Cheer Warm-Up Jackets
| Piece | VIP Base | Standard Retail | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladies' Quarter-Zip Pullover | $29.88 | $42-$48 | $12-$18 |
| Classic Zip-Up Hoodie | $41.88 | $58-$64 | $16-$22 |
| Comfort Soft Hoodie | $36.88 | $54-$60 | $17-$23 |
| Champion Performance Hoodie | $45.88 | $68-$74 | $22-$28 |
| Youth Hoodie (Gildan) | $36.88 | $48-$54 | $11-$17 |
| Women's Premium Cropped Hoodie | $47.88 | $68-$74 | $20-$26 |
Hoodies are the highest-margin piece in a typical youth cheer shop. A 14-girl squad with 80 percent hoodie buy rate clears about $250 to $320 in hoodie margin per season.
Add Custom Warm-Up Jackets to Your Squad Shop
Quarter-zips, zip-up hoodies, pullover hoodies. Squad colors and logo. No minimum, ships in about a week.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Quarter-zip or full-zip hoodie?
Quarter-zip for pre-routine warm-up (lightweight, easy to layer). Full-zip hoodie for travel and post-competition (easier to put on over a competition shell).
Pullover hoodie or zip-up hoodie?
Pullover for travel and casual wear (warmer, sturdier). Zip-up for layering over a uniform shell. Most squads offer both options in the shop.
Can each girl personalize the warm-up jacket with her name?
Yes. The shop is set up for personalization at checkout. Same per-unit pricing as a non-personalized jacket.
What is the most-bought warm-up piece?
Comfort Soft Hoodie (Bear Grips) at $36.88 VIP base. About 60 to 70 percent of warm-up jacket volume in a typical youth cheer shop.
