Custom Roller Hockey Apparel for Kids and Youth Leagues

Custom roller hockey apparel for kids and youth leagues is available through Bear Grips Pro Shops with no minimum order. Youth performance tees, athletic shorts, and hoodies ship from US print facilities in your team colors with your team logo. Youth sizing covers ages 6 through 14 depending on the product. Here is the best youth roller hockey apparel setup for small leagues, travel teams, and house programs that need coordinated team gear without a bulk purchase minimum.

Best Youth Roller Hockey Apparel Products

Youth roller hockey programs need gear that moves well, washes easily, and holds a printed logo through a full season of rink sessions. The products that meet those requirements at youth sizing:

• Sport-Tek Youth Moisture-Wicking Performance Tee: The right practice jersey for young roller hockey players. Lightweight polyester, moisture-wicking, and available in the most common team color palettes. Youth sizing from XS through XL covers ages 6-14. Holds printed team logos cleanly through repeated wash cycles. This is the top recommendation for youth leagues that want a functional, affordable practice jersey.
• Sport-Tek Youth Athletic Mesh Shorts: Lightweight mesh shorts with an elastic waist and 7-inch inseam. Works well at the recreational and house-league level where kids are in athletic shorts rather than hockey pants with padding. Available in coordinating colors with the performance tee.
• Gildan Youth Hoodie: The warm-up layer for young roller hockey players. Worn at the bench, before skate sessions, and going to and from the rink. Midweight fleece, available in a wide color range. The top-selling premium item in youth sports apparel programs because kids wear it everywhere, not just at the rink.
• Sport-Tek Youth Performance Long Sleeve: A useful layer for colder rink environments or outdoor roller hockey programs. The same moisture-wicking construction as the short sleeve, extended for more coverage.

Youth Sizing Guide for Roller Hockey Apparel

Youth roller hockey apparel sizing follows standard athletic youth sizing. The practical guide for parents ordering for their kids:

• Ages 5-7 (Youth XS-S): Youth XS fits most kids in this age range in the tee and shorts category. The hoodie runs slightly larger relative to body proportion, so Youth XS fits ages 5-7 with a comfortable, movement-friendly fit.
• Ages 8-10 (Youth S-M): The highest-volume size range for youth roller hockey programs. Youth Small and Medium cover the majority of kids in this age window across all products.
• Ages 11-13 (Youth L-XL): Upper end of youth sizing. Some taller kids in this range are starting to bridge into adult small, particularly for tees and performance tops. For hoodies, Youth L-XL still fits most kids through age 13.
• Ages 13-14 (Adult XS-S): Many older youth athletes are in adult small or XS. When in doubt, measure the chest and compare against the product size chart. An adult S performance tee is often a better fit than a Youth XL for a larger 14-year-old.

When a league coordinator is ordering for a full youth roster without individual measurements, the most common size distribution for a 15-player youth roller hockey team is: 1 XS, 3 S, 5 M, 4 L, 2 XL. That covers most youth programs without significant overage.

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Setting Up Apparel for a Youth Roller Hockey League

Youth roller hockey leagues face a coordination challenge that adult rec leagues do not: parents are doing the purchasing, not the players. The most effective setup for a youth program is the parent-direct ordering model:

1. The league or team coach sets up a Bear Grips Pro Shop with the team apparel in youth sizing.
2. The store link goes into the parent communication (team app, group text, league email).
3. Parents order in their child's size directly from the store link. Gear ships to the home.
4. The coach earns the margin on every sale without coordinating distribution.

The key advantage of this model for youth leagues: parents are used to buying their kids' gear online. A store link sent to 20 parents at the start of the season generates orders from 12-15 of them within the first week with no follow-up required. The families who are most engaged in the program buy first and often buy the complete kit (tee, shorts, hoodie).

Youth leagues that include gear in the registration fee (one kit per registered player as part of enrollment) use the bulk-order model instead: the league coordinator collects sizes at registration and places one order for all enrolled players. No-minimum ordering means 8 registered players get 8 jerseys without paying for a 24-piece minimum.

Youth Roller Hockey vs Adult Roller Hockey Apparel Needs

Youth programs and adult programs have different priorities when it comes to custom roller hockey apparel, and understanding the difference helps a league coordinator make smarter choices about what to stock and how to price it.

Youth priorities: Durability over aesthetics, easy washing, proper youth sizing, and parental buy-in. Parents making purchasing decisions for their kids respond to clarity (this is the official team shirt) and convenience (here is the link, just order the right size). Price sensitivity is higher because parents are already spending on equipment, rink fees, and registration.

Adult priorities: Aesthetics matter more, performance fabric is expected, and team identity investment runs deeper. Adult recreational players often want the hoodie and the tee because they wear the team gear socially, not just at the rink. Price sensitivity is lower per item because adults are spending their own money.

The practical implication: a youth league should lead with the performance tee and athletic shorts at accessible price points, and offer the hoodie as an optional premium. An adult rec league can lead with the hoodie and tee together as the standard package.

For the youth-specific products in more detail, check the roller hockey jerseys guide which covers youth and adult performance tee options. For the adult league setup, see the roller hockey league apparel shop guide.

What Youth Roller Hockey Gear We Do Not Cover

Youth roller hockey gear searches often include equipment terms alongside apparel searches, and it is worth being clear about what Bear Grips Pro Shops handles and what it does not.

We do not cover: roller hockey helmets, gloves, elbow pads, shin guards, inline skates, roller hockey pants with integrated hip and tailbone protection, goal pads, chest protectors, or any other physical protective equipment. These are sourced from dedicated hockey equipment retailers like Pure Hockey, Hockey Monkey, or your regional sporting goods chain.

We do cover: everything that goes on after the gear comes off. The team shirt that says "Riverside Junior Roller Hockey" on the chest. The shorts that match the jersey at the recreational level. The hoodie that the whole team wears in the photo at the end-of-season party. The team tee that parents buy in adult sizes to cheer from the stands. That is the apparel layer, and it is what Bear Grips Pro Shops is built for.

Frequently Asked Questions

What custom roller hockey apparel is available for kids?

Youth performance tees, athletic mesh shorts, pullover hoodies, and long sleeve performance shirts are all available in youth sizing. Youth sizing runs from XS through XL and covers approximately ages 6 through 14 depending on the product and child.

What sizes of youth roller hockey jerseys are available?

Youth performance tees (the jersey equivalent) are available in Youth XS, S, M, L, and XL, which typically covers ages 6 through 14. For older teens who have moved into adult sizing, adult XS and S are available.

Can a small youth roller hockey league order custom gear with no minimum?

Yes. A youth roller hockey league with 8 players can order 8 custom performance tees and 8 shorts without hitting a bulk minimum. There is no minimum order on any product.

Are roller hockey pants for youth available at Bear Grips Pro Shops?

Traditional roller hockey pants with integrated padding are not in our catalog. We carry youth athletic mesh shorts which work well at the recreational and house-league level. For protective roller hockey pants, check a dedicated hockey equipment retailer.