How to Order Custom Youth Football Uniforms for Next Season
Start planning next season's uniforms now
The best time to order youth football uniforms is months before the first practice. Leagues that wait until summer often face rush fees, missing sizes and kits that arrive after opening day.
If you run a youth football league or nonprofit organisation, this guide shows you how to order custom uniforms the easy way. Follow these steps and your players will step onto the field looking like a real team.
Step-by-step: ordering custom youth football uniforms
Step 1: Count your teams and players
List every team in your league by age group. Add a few spare uniforms per team for late sign-ups and replacements. This number drives your price, so get it as accurate as you can.
Step 2: Decide what's in the uniform
A full youth football uniform usually includes:
- • Game jersey (home, and away if you need it)
- • Football pants with pad pockets
- • Matching socks
- Some leagues also add practice jerseys, hoodies or coaches' polos. Ordering everything from one maker keeps colours matching.
Step 3: Choose the fabric and print
Youth players are tough on uniforms. Look for strong, stretchy fabric with reinforced stitching on the shoulders and sides.
Sublimation printing is a smart choice for kids' leagues. Names, numbers and logos are dyed into the fabric, so they won't crack or peel after a season of grass stains and washing.
Step 4: Create your design
Share your team colours, logo and mascot with your supplier. Ask for a digital mock-up so coaches and board members can see the uniform before you approve it. Plan space for sponsor logos too, since local sponsors often help cover costs.
Step 5: Collect sizes the right way
Kids grow fast, and youth sizes vary between brands. Ask for a size chart and share it with parents. When in doubt, size up rather than down. Collect every player's size, name and number in one spreadsheet.
Step 6: Lock in your timeline
Work backwards from your first game. Allow time for design, approval, production and shipping. Ordering 8–10 weeks before you need the uniforms keeps you safe from delays.
Step 7: Check the samples and place your order
If possible, ask for a sample jersey before the full order. Check the fabric, stitching and print quality. Once you're happy, confirm the order and the delivery date in writing.
How nonprofit leagues can save money
Most youth leagues run on tight budgets and volunteer time. These tips help every dollar go further:
- • Buy factory-direct. Ordering straight from the manufacturer cuts out the reseller's markup.
- • Order early. You avoid rush fees and have time to compare quotes.
- • Order the whole league at once. Larger orders usually get a better price per uniform.
- • Use sponsors. A local business logo on the sleeve or back can cover a big part of the cost.
- • Choose reversible practice jerseys. One jersey covers both sides in scrimmages.
Frequently asked questions
When should we order uniforms for next season? Start 8–10 weeks before your first game, or earlier if you need sponsor logos approved.
Can each player have their own name and number? Yes. With sublimation printing, names and numbers are added to each jersey at no extra hassle. Just send a list with each player's size, name and number.
What if a player's uniform doesn't fit? Order a few spare uniforms in common sizes. They also cover players who join late.
Can we order cheer uniforms in the same colours? Yes. Many leagues order football and cheer uniforms together so the whole organisation matches.
Can we reorder the same design next year? Yes. Your supplier can keep your design on file, so new players get a matching uniform.
Get a free quote for your league
Shaunz Sports makes custom youth football and cheer uniforms factory-direct, with low prices and fast turnaround. Email sales@shaunzsports.com or visit shaunzsports.com to tell us about your league. Ask about a free sample for next season.
