Youth Pickleball Program Apparel for Rec, School, Camp

Youth pickleball programs run inside rec departments, school PE units, after-school clubs, and summer camps. Each program format has a different cadence (8-week rec session, 4-week school PE unit, 1-week summer camp) and a different group size. Below is the apparel program by format, the per-piece pricing, and the dated-edition pattern that turns each session into a wearable memento.

Youth pickleball program formats and apparel fit

Program format	Duration	Best apparel approach
Rec department session	6 to 8 weeks	Session-dated tee included in registration fee
School PE unit	2 to 4 weeks	Optional tee sold direct to families through a shop link
After-school club	Year-round	Club tee + warm-up hoodie program
Summer camp week	1 to 2 weeks	Week-dated camp tee handed out on day 1
Tournament prep camp	2 to 3 days	Camp jersey worn through the camp, kept after

Dated-edition program apparel

• Print the session dates or camp week on the sleeve or back hem
• Player keeps the shirt as a wearable session memento
• Parents see the program name and date every time the shirt comes out
• Each session generates 3 to 6 months of brand visibility per player
• No extra setup fee for the dated print, included per piece

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Program apparel pricing by format

Format	Players	Piece	Cost per	Total
8-week rec session	24	Cotton tee	$19.88	$477
1-week summer camp	40	Performance tee	$23.88	$955
4-week school PE	60 (optional)	Cotton tee	$19.88	$1,193 (if all opt in)

Pass-through vs absorb model for program shirts

• Absorb model: program fee covers the shirt, rec department adds ~$25 to the registration fee
• Pass-through model: shirt sold direct through the program shop link at $32 retail (program nets $12 per shirt)
• Optional add-on: shirt skipped at signup, available later through the program shop for late-joining players

Frequently Asked Questions

Can each rec session or camp week have its own dated shirt?

Yes. Sleeve or hem print with the session dates is included per piece at no extra setup fee.

Can the shirts ship direct to player homes?

Yes. Each piece ships direct with free US delivery. Useful for rec programs where the registration team handles the order centrally.

Is there a minimum order for a rec or camp program shirt run?

No. A 6-player after-school club orders 6 shirts at the same per-piece price as a 60-player rec session.

Can the program logo and rec-department logo print on the same shirt?

Yes. Front chest for one logo, back center for the second. No extra setup fee for the dual logo.