Look at your last club photo. The match kit matches. Now look at the edges: a coach in a navy jacket from one supplier, subs in hoodies from another, and a physio in whatever was in the car boot. Three shades of navy, one club.

That’s what happens when football club clothing is bought one item at a time. Custom teamwear works best the other way round: one design, one supplier, and every layer of your club covered, from match day to training, travel and the touchline.

Here’s our view up front: design your whole club’s kit once, then let a club shop sell everything except the match kit. The club pays for what players compete in. Players, parents and supporters buy the rest themselves, in the same design, whenever they need it.

This guide covers what to include, who should pay for what, costs and how long it all takes. It’s written with football clubs in mind, but it works the same for rugby, netball, hockey and cricket.

QUICK ANSWER: HOW DO YOU KIT OUT A WHOLE CLUB? Start with your match kit and use it as the master design. Add training wear, leisurewear and coaching staff kit in the same colours and crest, from the same supplier. Place your first order (minimum 5 items), then open a free club shop so players and parents can order the rest at any time. With Decathlon Club, design is free and kit arrives in under six weeks.

What football club clothing includes

Football club clothing is everything your club wears in its own colours, with your crest, sponsors and, if you want them, player names and numbers. Most clubs think of it as the match kit. In practice it covers four layers.

Layer	What’s in it	Who wears it	From (excl. VAT)
Match kit	Shirts, shorts, socks and goalkeeper kit	Players on match day	Shirts £19.50 and Shorts £13.25
Training wear	Training tops, quarter-zips, track bottoms, showerproof jackets	Players at training and warm-ups	Quarter-zip £26.00 and Track bottoms £24.75
Leisurewear	Polos, hoodies and travel wear	Players, parents and supporters off the pitch	Polo £22.50 and Hoodie £29.75
Coaching staff kit	Jackets, padded jackets, gilets, polos	Coaches, managers, physios and volunteers	Showerproof jacket £37.50

Every price includes your design, crest, names, numbers and sponsor logos. All kit comes in Men’s, Women’s and Junior sizes and fits, so your under-8s and your veterans can wear the same design.

Why one design and one supplier beats buying piece by piece

Buying match kit from one place, training tops from another and coaches’ jackets from a third can look cheaper on paper. It rarely works out that way. Here’s what goes wrong.

• Colours drift. “Navy” from three suppliers is three different navies. One supplier working from one artwork file keeps your colours as close as possible across every garment. With sublimation, the design is printed into the fabric, so it doesn’t crack or peel either.
• Your crest gets redrawn. Every new supplier asks for your logo, and someone sends the blurry JPEG from years ago. One supplier keeps one clean file on record.
• Reorders become guesswork. A new player joins in October. With one supplier, your designs are saved and ready to reorder. With three, someone has to remember who made what.
• Nobody owns the look. One design team sees the whole club and can make your kit work as a set, not a pile of separate purchases.

The bigger the club, the more this matters. A club with six junior age groups, two senior sides and a dozen coaches is managing hundreds of garments. One supplier turns that into one account.

Who pays for what: our recommended split

This is where most clubs overspend. Committees try to fund everything up front, then end up with boxes of hoodies in the wrong sizes. Here’s the split we recommend.

Item	Who pays	How it’s ordered
Match kit	Club or sponsor	Bulk order with your account manager
Goalkeeper and coaches’ kit	Club	Bulk order, or Elite for small, fast orders
Training wear	Players or parents	Club shop
Leisurewear and supporter kit	Players, parents and supporters	Club shop

Match kit is the one thing that must be identical across a team, so the club controls it. Everything else is personal: sizes, quantities, whether a parent wants a matching hoodie. A club shop handles that without your treasurer chasing payments.

Sponsors can cover more than the shirt, too. A sponsor who funds training tops gets their logo seen at every session, not just on match day. Our sponsorship guide shows how to pitch it.

Club hoodies and merchandise: let the club shop handle it

Every qualifying Decathlon Club partner gets a free online club shop. Players, parents and supporters order straight from it, all year round.

• Free to set up. We build it and fill it with your designs.
• No forms or spreadsheets. No chasing payments either. Every order goes straight into production.
• No minimum once it’s live. Anyone can order a single item.
• More than match kit. Stock training wear, club hoodies and other club merchandise, all in your design.
• New players sorted. Someone who joins in November orders exactly what everyone else has.

Every item includes your crest, sponsors, names and numbers, at the same prices as the rest of our range.

What a football club needs

Here’s a starting list of football club clothing, layer by layer. See the full range and prices on our custom football kit page.

Layer	What to order	Tip
Match kit	Shirts, shorts and socks for every team. Goalkeeper shirts and padded shorts.	Goalkeepers must stand out from both teams and the referee. Two goalkeeper colourways cover most clashes.
Training wear	Training tops, quarter-zips, track bottoms and showerproof jackets	Size training tops to fit over a base layer in winter.
Leisurewear	Club hoodies and polos for travel, match days and presentation nights	Sell these through your club shop, not from the club budget.
Staff kit	Jackets, padded jackets, gilets and polos for coaches and volunteers	Add initials so jackets don’t go missing in the clubhouse.

Order a few spare shirts in your most common sizes. New players arrive mid-season, and a spare means they play in kit from their first game.

Other sports

Everything in this guide works the same way for other sports. The differences are mostly in the match kit.

Sport	Match kit	Watch out for
Netball	Dresses, or skorts with shirts or vests, plus position patches	Position patches attach with Velcro and come in sets of 14 (two of each position).
Rugby	Shirts, shorts, socks	Contact means torn shirts. Order a few spares in common sizes.
Hockey	Shirts, shorts or skorts, socks	Goalkeeper shirts go over bulky padding. Check sizing with your keeper.
Cricket	Coloured shirts or polos, trousers, slipovers	Check your league’s rules on whites and coloured clothing first. See our cricket kit guide.

We make custom kit for 12 sports in total. As well as football and the four above, that’s basketball, cycling, athletics, golf, archery, racket sports and swimming, plus kit for schools and universities.

Don’t forget the coaches and volunteers

Coaches, managers, physios and committee members are the most visible people at your club, and usually the last to get kit. Put them in it. It shows parents who’s in charge at a busy junior session, and it’s a simple way to say thank you.

There are two ways to kit out your staff:

• Bespoke. Showerproof jackets, quarter-zips, hoodies and polos from our training wear range, designed to match your club kit and ordered alongside it.
• Elite. Our Elite Training Kit comes in set colourways, plain or with your club logo and initials for £5 extra per garment. There’s no minimum order and delivery takes under 10 days, so it’s ideal when a new coach joins mid-season. The range includes padded jackets, gilets, showerproof jackets and polos.

Not sure which suits your club? Our Standard vs Elite guide compares them.

How to design football club clothing as one set

1. Start with the match kit. It’s your master design. Everything else borrows from it.
2. Pick two or three colours and stick to them. A main colour, a second colour and an accent, used the same way on every garment.
3. Keep training and leisurewear simpler. A bold pattern looks great on a match shirt. On a hoodie or a coach’s jacket, a solid base with an accent stripe and your crest usually works better, and more people will happily wear it.
4. Get a vector version of your crest. PNG or JPG is fine for mock-ups, but production needs a vector file (SVG, PDF, EPS or AI). We can redraw or refresh your crest for a small fee, and you keep the files.
5. Design one of each item. Build a single master version of each garment. Names, numbers and sizes come later, on the order form.
6. Use the free design help. Build it yourself in the Kit Designer, or brief our in-house design team at no extra cost. Tip: keep each Kit Designer session to 14 items or fewer.

Need inspiration? Browse our football kit design ideas.

How ordering works: from design to delivery

Step	What happens
1. Design	Create your kit in the Kit Designer or with our design team. Both are free.
2. Send it to us	Submit your designs once. You can still make changes after.
3. Add sizes, names and numbers	Complete the order form in your Client Portal, at your own pace.
4. Approve and pay	Approve your order in the portal. Your invoice arrives within 1 business day.
5. Delivery	Under six weeks after your design is signed off and paid for.

Your first order needs a minimum of 5 items. After that there’s no minimum, so you can order one replacement shirt if that’s all you need. Measure players against our size guide before you order, as custom kit can’t be returned for the wrong size. For more detail, read our step-by-step ordering guide.

Reorders and new players mid-season

Kit isn’t a once-a-season job. Players join, juniors grow and shirts go missing. Three things keep it simple:

• Your Client Portal stores every design and your full order history. Next season, duplicate this season’s design and start from there.
• Your club shop. Players and parents order one-off items themselves, any time.
• Elite kit. For staff who need something in under 10 days.

How much does club kit cost?

Prices depend on the garment and finish. These are starting prices for our most-ordered items, all including your design, crest, names, numbers and sponsors.

Item	Excl. VAT	Incl. VAT
Football shirt (short sleeve, sublimated)	£19.50	£23.40
Football shorts (sublimated)	£13.25	£15.90
Football socks (bespoke)	£9.50	£11.40
Netball dress (standard, sublimated)	£24.50	£29.40
Polo shirt (short sleeve, sublimated)	£22.50	£27.00
Quarter-zip top	£26.00	£31.20
Track bottoms	£24.75	£29.70
Hoodie (lightweight, sublimated)	£29.75	£35.70
Showerproof jacket	From £37.50	£45.00

Example: a junior squad of 12 in shirts, shorts and bespoke socks costs £42.25 per player excl. VAT (£50.70 incl. VAT). That’s £507 for the squad excl. VAT, or £608.40 incl. VAT.

For a full breakdown, see what custom football kit costs.

When to order club kit

Work back from your first fixture. Allow at least eight weeks: two to agree the design and collect sizes, and up to six for production and delivery.

When	What to do
8 weeks before	Agree your design and colours. Start collecting sizes.
6 weeks before	Sign off your design and pay. Production starts.
First fixture	Kit arrives, ready for the first game.
After launch	Open your club shop for training wear and leisurewear.

Summer is our busiest time, as football, rugby, hockey and netball clubs prepare for the new season. If your season starts in August or September, get your design in early. Our club secretary’s checklist covers everything else to sort before the season.

WHAT CLUBS SAY “Great communications and seamless ordering… received 2 kits within the 4 weeks advised. Would definitely order again.” Craig Fawcett, Decathlon Club customer

Whole-club kit checklist

• Match kit for every team, including goalkeepers
• A few spare shirts in common sizes
• Training wear for players
• Leisurewear for travel and match days
• Kit for coaches, managers and volunteers
• A vector version of your crest and sponsor logos
• Sizes collected for every player
• A club shop set up for parents and supporters
• Design signed off at least six weeks before your first fixture

FAQs

What is football club clothing?

Football club clothing is everything a club wears in its own colours, with its crest, sponsors and player names and numbers. It covers match kit, training wear, leisurewear such as club hoodies, and kit for coaches and volunteers.

What clothing does a football club need?

Match kit for every team (including goalkeepers), training wear for players, leisurewear for travel and match days, and kit for coaches and volunteers.

Where can I buy sports club clothing in the UK?

Decathlon Club makes custom sports club clothing for UK clubs, schools and organisations across 12 sports. The service is run by My Club Group in partnership with Decathlon UK, with free design and delivery in under six weeks.

Can we sell club hoodies and merchandise to parents?

Yes. Qualifying clubs get a free online club shop, where players, parents and supporters can order club hoodies, training wear and other club merchandise in your design any time, with no minimum.

Is there a minimum order?

Your first order has a minimum of 5 items. After that there’s no minimum. Elite kit has no minimum at all.

How long does custom club kit take to arrive?

Bespoke kit arrives in under six weeks once your design is signed off and paid for. Elite kit arrives in under 10 days.

Can coaches get matching kit?

Yes. Coaches can have bespoke jackets, quarter-zips and polos to match your club kit, or Elite kit with your club logo and initials for £5 extra per garment.

Is the design really free?

Yes. You can design your kit in our Kit Designer or with our in-house design team at no extra cost. Redrawing or refreshing a crest has a small fee.

Kit out your whole club Match kit, training wear, leisurewear and coaching staff kit, all in one design. Free design, a minimum of just 5 items on your first order, and delivery in under six weeks. Talk to our design team.

Tuesday night. Floodlights on. Rain coming sideways across the pitch. If half your squad turns up in borrowed coats and the other half in hoodies soaked through by the warm-up, it’s time to sort out the jackets.

That night isn’t rare. Last winter, southern England had 50% more rain than average, its seventh wettest winter since records began in 1836, according to the Met Office.

Here’s our view up front: most squads don’t need a fully waterproof jacket to train in. They need a light showerproof one that stays on all session, plus something warmer for the people who stand still. Put it in your club colours, with the same jacket from your youngest juniors to your adult squad, and your club looks like a team before a ball is kicked.

Waterproof vs showerproof: what’s the difference?

This is the first thing to get clear, because the two terms are often mixed up.

	Showerproof (water-resistant)	Waterproof
Keeps out	Light rain and drizzle	Heavy, sustained rain
How it works	Tightly woven fabric with a water-repellent finish, so rain beads and runs off	A waterproof coating or membrane, usually with taped seams so water cannot get through the stitching
Breathability	Usually lighter and more breathable	Can feel warmer and trap sweat during hard running, unless it is a breathable design
Best for	Active training, warm-ups, cool-downs, travel	Standing still in bad weather: coaches, subs, spectators

If you see a number like 5,000mm or 10,000mm on a jacket label, that’s its waterproof rating (known as hydrostatic head). The higher the number, the more water pressure the fabric can take before it lets rain in. Showerproof jackets usually don’t carry a rating at all.

To be upfront: the jackets in the Decathlon Club training range are showerproof, not fully waterproof. They’re built for training in light rain, with a water-repellent, wind-resistant polyester outer and a breathable mesh lining. For most squads that’s exactly what you want on a training night. Here’s why.

Why most squads are better off showerproof

Football training is stop-start. Players stand for instructions, sprint through a drill, then stand again. A heavy, fully waterproof shell keeps rain out, but it also keeps sweat in. Ten minutes into a session it comes off, gets dumped on the fence, and players spend the rest of the night cold and damp.

A lighter showerproof jacket stays on. It keeps light rain and wind off during the warm-up, breathes when the pace picks up, and goes straight back on for the cool-down and the walk to the car.

The touchline is different. Coaches, physios and subs stand still for most of a session, so warmth matters as much as rain protection. For them we’d choose a padded jacket. The Elite Padded Jacket is warm, padded and showerproof, and made for anyone who spends the session standing still. If your coaches face heavy, sustained rain every week, a fully waterproof shell over the top is worth having too.

What makes the best waterproof football training jacket?

Whatever level of rain protection you go for, the best football training jackets get the details right. For a club there’s one more test: can every age group wear the same jacket? Here’s what to check.

Fit: room for layers, without the bulk

In winter, the jacket is the outer layer. Players need room for a base layer and a training top underneath without the jacket flapping about when they run.

• Try it over layers. Size with a training top on, not over a T-shirt.
• Check the arms. Sleeves should cover the wrists when arms are stretched out in front.
• Don’t size up too far. One size up for layering is plenty. Any more and the jacket gets in the way.
• Use the size guide. Bespoke kit can’t be returned for the wrong size, so measure first. Our training wear size guide covers the showerproof jacket.

Hoods: fixed or tuck-away?

A hood is essential for coaches and handy for players on the walk in, but a hood bouncing on your back during drills soon gets annoying. A concealed hood that zips away into the collar gives you both. Our showerproof jacket has one, so it’s there when the rain arrives and out of the way when it doesn’t.

Zips, pockets and cuffs

• Full-length front zip. Easy on and off over boots and shin pads, and easy to open up when players warm up.
• Zipped pockets. Keys, phones and car park tickets stay put, even during a sprint warm-up.
• Adjustable cuffs. Keep wind and rain out of the sleeves and stop them slipping over hands.
• Lining. A mesh lining helps sweat move away from the skin, so players stay comfortable when the jacket stays on.

Children’s football training jackets: junior sizes

Junior players feel the cold quickly, and they’re the ones most likely to turn up in a school coat. A matching jacket solves that and makes young players feel part of the team.

• Check junior sizing is available. Our bespoke showerproof jacket comes in Men’s, Women’s and Junior sizes and fits, so one design can run from your youngest age group to your adult squads.
• Measure, don’t guess. Ask parents to measure chest size rather than going by age.
• Allow a little room to grow. One size up means the jacket lasts the season, and often the next one.
• Add initials. Thirty identical jackets on a muddy bench is a recipe for mix-ups. Initials on the chest send every jacket home with the right player.

Matching jackets with your club crest and initials

A matching jacket is one of the most visible things your club owns. It’s what parents see on the touchline and what players wear to away games. There are two ways to get one with Decathlon Club.

	Bespoke showerproof jacket	Elite Showerproof Jacket
Design	Your design: sublimated in your colours, or cut and sew	Set colourway, plain or with your club logo and initials
Price	From £37.50 (excl. VAT)	£37.80 plain; £42.80 with club logo and initials
Sizes	Men’s, Women’s and Junior	S to XXL
Minimum order	5 items on your first order, then no minimum	No minimum
Delivery	Made to order – 6 weeks delivery time from design sign-off	Under 10 days
Best for	Clubs that want jackets to match their kit, across junior and adult squads	Adult squads, coaches and committees who need jackets fast

Not sure which suits your club? Talk to our design team and we’ll help you choose, then mock up your jacket at no extra cost.

Bespoke: your colours, your design

With a sublimated jacket, the design is part of the fabric rather than printed on top, so you choose the colours, patterns and logo placement. Build it in the Kit Designer or let our in-house design team create it with you at no extra cost. It’s the route to take if you want training jackets that match your match kit and the rest of your training wear.

Elite: fast, simple, no minimum

The Elite Showerproof Jacket is ready to go. Choose plain, or add your club logo and individual initials for £5 extra per jacket. Add initials at checkout and we’ll ask for your logo once you’ve ordered. There’s also an Elite Padded Jacket (£49.50 plain, £54.50 with logo and initials) for coaches and anyone who spends the session standing still.

Look after it and it will look after you

Water-repellent finishes wear down over time, especially with frequent washing. To keep your jackets shedding rain for longer:

• Follow the care label and wash at a low temperature.
• Skip fabric softener, which can coat the fabric and stop rain beading off.
• Close zips before washing so they don’t snag the fabric.
• Hang to dry rather than leaving jackets screwed up in a kit bag.

For the rest of your cold-weather kit, from base layers to gloves, see our Winter Gear Essentials guide.

Quick checklist before you order

• Who is it for? Players training hard, or coaches standing still?
• Showerproof for active training, or something warmer for the touchline?
• Room for a training top underneath?
• A hood that tucks away?
• Zipped pockets and adjustable cuffs?
• Junior sizes for younger age groups?
• Club crest, colours and initials?
• Ordered in time for the worst of the winter weather?

Planning the rest of the season? Our Pre-Season Football Checklist covers everything else your club needs.

Kit out your club for wet training nights Showerproof jackets in your club colours from £37.50 (excl. VAT), in Men’s, Women’s and Junior sizes. Free design support, and no minimum after your first order. Design your club jacket → Need them quickly? Shop the Elite Showerproof Jacket, with no minimum order and delivery in under 10 days.

FAQs

What is the difference between a waterproof and a showerproof football training jacket?

A showerproof jacket uses tightly woven fabric with a water-repellent finish and keeps out light rain. A waterproof jacket has a waterproof coating or membrane, usually with taped seams, and keeps out heavy rain. Showerproof jackets are often lighter and more breathable, which suits active training.

Are Decathlon Club training jackets waterproof?

No. Our training jackets are showerproof, designed for training in light rain. They have a water-repellent, wind-resistant polyester outer and a breathable mesh lining.

Do coaches need a waterproof jacket?

Coaches stand still for most of a session, so warmth matters as much as rain protection. A padded jacket keeps them warm on the touchline. For weekly heavy rain, a fully waterproof shell over the top adds extra protection.

What should I look for in the best waterproof football training jacket?

Check the level of rain protection you need, room for layers underneath, a hood that tucks away, a full-length zip, zipped pockets and adjustable cuffs. For clubs, junior sizes and the option to add your crest and initials matter too.

Can I get children’s football training jackets with the club crest?

Yes. Our bespoke showerproof jacket comes in junior sizes and fits, designed in your club colours with your crest included.

Can I add initials to a training jacket?

Yes. The Elite Showerproof Jacket can include your club logo and individual initials for £5 extra per garment, with no minimum order.

It’s the first question every club secretary asks, and often the hardest one to get a straight answer to. Prices hide behind the word “from”. Artwork fees appear at checkout. Names and numbers turn out to be extra.

Not here. This guide shows exactly what a custom football kit costs with Decathlon Club in 2026: what’s included, what changes the price, and what a full kit budget looks like for a squad of 15 or 20 players.

Quick answer: how much does a football kit cost? A custom football kit with Decathlon Club costs £39.75 per player excl. VAT (£47.70 incl. VAT). That’s a fully sublimated short sleeve shirt, sublimated shorts and plain socks, with your design, club badge, player names, numbers and sponsor logos all included. A 15-player squad with one goalkeeper kit comes to £604.25 excl. VAT (£725.10 incl. VAT).

What’s included in the price

Every Decathlon Club football kit price includes:

• Your design. Build it yourself in our free Kit Designer, or let our in-house design team create it with you, at no extra cost.
• Your club badge. On every shirt, no artwork fee.
• Sponsor logos. Front of shirt, back, sleeves or shorts.
• Player names and squad numbers. On every shirt, at no extra cost.
• Full sublimation. The design is dyed into the fabric, so it’s built to resist cracking, peeling and fading. Stripes, hoops, fades and patterns cost the same as a plain design.
• Men’s, women’s and junior sizes. One design for your whole club, at the same price per item. Check fit with our size guide.
• A low minimum. Just 5 items on your first order. After that, there’s no minimum.

What you see is what you pay. No set-up fees, no charge per logo and no surprise print costs.

What’s not in the price

VAT. Clubs often budget excluding VAT, so we show both. Every price in this guide is listed excl. VAT, with the incl. VAT figure alongside.

Delivery. UK mainland charges start at £11.75 excl. VAT; Scotland starts at £27.50, and Northern Ireland at £30.00. Ask about delivery charges when you request a quote.

Custom football kit prices for 2026

Prices per item, checked October 2026. Badge, names, numbers and sponsor logos are included on every item. See the full football kit range.

Item	Excl. VAT	Incl. VAT
Football shirt, short sleeve (sublimated)	£19.50	£23.40
Football shirt, long sleeve (sublimated)	£21.50	£25.80
Football shorts (sublimated)	£13.25	£15.90
Football socks (bespoke)	£9.50	£11.40
Football socks (plain)	£7.00	£8.40
Goalkeeper top, long sleeve (sublimated)	£25.00	£30.00
Goalkeeper padded shorts	£15.75	£18.90
Recycled football shirt, short sleeve (sublimated)	£22.50	£27.00
Recycled football shorts (sublimated)	£15.50	£18.60
Elite football shirt (Triumph, Victory, Champion or Goalkeeper)	£22.50	£27.00
Elite football shorts	£18.50	£22.20

Five questions to ask any kit supplier

Comparing quotes? The shirt price is rarely the whole story. Ask these five questions before you sign off a kit budget, wherever you buy.

Ask any supplier	Why it matters	Decathlon Club
Is the shirt price “from”, or the price I’ll pay?	“From” often means the plainest design in the smallest size.	The same price for every design, and the same price in men’s, women’s and junior sizes.
Are names and numbers included?	Often charged per letter or per shirt, which can add a lot across a squad.	Included on every shirt.
Is there a set-up or artwork fee for our badge?	A one-off fee per logo is common, and it’s charged again for each new sponsor.	No set-up fees, no charge per logo.
Do stripes, hoops or extra colours cost more?	Printed kit is often priced by colour or by panel.	Fully sublimated, so complex designs cost the same as plain.
What’s the minimum, now and next time?	A high minimum on reorders means buying kit you don’t need.	5 items on your first order, then no minimum.

If a supplier’s “from” price looks lower, add up names, numbers, badge set-up and any sponsor logo fees for your whole squad before you compare. That’s the number that matters.

What changes the price?

You’ll see “from £19.50” a lot. Here’s exactly what moves the price up or down, so there’s nothing hidden in the word “from”.

• Sleeve length. A short sleeve shirt is £19.50. Long sleeves are £21.50, popular for winter and for goalkeepers.
• Your socks. Plain socks in your club colour are £7.00. Bespoke socks with your own design are £9.50.
• Goalkeeper kit. Keepers need a padded long sleeve top (£25.00) and padded shorts (£15.75), so budget a little more for each goalkeeper.
• Standard or Elite. Our Elite Football Kit range uses premium technical fabrics and a more tailored fit, with shirts at £22.50 and shorts at £18.50. Not sure which is right? Read our Standard vs Elite custom football kit guide.
• Recycled fabric. Our recycled shirt is £22.50 and recycled shorts are £15.50.
• Training wear. Matching tops, hoodies and jackets from our Elite Training Kit range can be personalised with your club logo and initials for £5 extra per garment.

What doesn’t change the price: names, numbers, your badge, sponsor logos, the number of colours or the complexity of your design.

From the design team With sublimation, the artwork is fused into the fabric as one full-colour graphic. So complex stripes, gradients and patterns cost the same as a plain design. – Raphael, Lead Designer

What a football kit costs per player

Kit option	What’s in it	Excl. VAT	Incl. VAT
Standard	Sublimated short sleeve shirt, sublimated shorts, plain socks	£39.75	£47.70
Fully matching	Sublimated short sleeve shirt, sublimated shorts, bespoke socks	£42.25	£50.70
Elite	Elite shirt, Elite shorts, plain socks	£48.00	£57.60
Goalkeeper	Padded long sleeve top, padded shorts, plain socks	£47.75	£57.30

Worked budgets: 15 and 20-player squads

Here’s what a full kit costs for two typical adult 11-a-side squads. Both include goalkeeper kits.

Squad of 15: the Standard kit

Item	Qty	Price each (excl. VAT)	Total (excl. VAT)
Short sleeve shirt (sublimated)	14	£19.50	£273.00
Shorts (sublimated)	14	£13.25	£185.50
Socks (plain)	15	£7.00	£105.00
Goalkeeper top (long sleeve)	1	£25.00	£25.00
Goalkeeper padded shorts	1	£15.75	£15.75
Total	15 players		£604.25 excl. VAT / £725.10 incl. VAT

That’s about £40.28 per player excl. VAT, with every badge, name, number and sponsor logo included. It’s a little above the £39.75 single-kit price because the goalkeeper kit costs more than an outfield kit.

Squad of 20: the Standard kit

Item	Qty	Price each (excl. VAT)	Total (excl. VAT)
Short sleeve shirt (sublimated)	18	£19.50	£351.00
Shorts (sublimated)	18	£13.25	£238.50
Socks (plain)	20	£7.00	£140.00
Goalkeeper top (long sleeve)	2	£25.00	£50.00
Goalkeeper padded shorts	2	£15.75	£31.50
Total	20 players		£811.00 excl. VAT / £973.20 incl. VAT

That’s about £40.55 per player excl. VAT. A squad of 20 with two goalkeepers covers rotation, injuries and the odd new signing.

Ready to see your own numbers? Design your kit and get a price for your squad in minutes.

Budgeting for a junior team? Our guide to personalised kids’ football kit has worked budgets for 7v7 and 11v11 junior squads.

Five ways to make your kit budget go further

1. Spend where it shows. Spend where it shows. Put your money into a sublimated shirt and keep socks plain. Plain socks save £2.50 a player over bespoke, and the shirt is what everyone sees.
2. Bring in a sponsor. Sponsor logos are included at no extra cost, so every pound a local business puts in goes straight into the kit.
3. Order the squad, plus one or two. Spares in common sizes mean a new signing plays in matching kit straight away.
4. Let players pay for their own. With a club shop, players order and pay online, so the club isn’t chasing payments or covering the gap. Club shops are available subject to our qualification criteria.
5. Design once, reorder anytime. Your design is saved in your Client Portal. There’s no minimum after your first order, so you only buy what you need, when you need it.

How long does it take?

Your kit is delivered in under 6 weeks. If you’ve got a season start, a cup run or a tournament coming up, work backwards from that date. Our guide to how to order custom sports kit walks through every stage, from quote to delivery.

Custom football kit cost FAQs

How much does a football kit cost?

With Decathlon Club, a full custom football kit costs £39.75 per player excl. VAT (£47.70 incl. VAT) for a sublimated shirt, sublimated shorts and plain socks. Shirts start at £19.50 excl. VAT.

Are names and numbers extra?

No. Player names, squad numbers, your club badge and sponsor logos are all included in the price.

Where can I find affordable custom football kits?

Look at the full price per player, not just the shirt. Our standard sublimated kit is £39.75 per player excl. Your design, badge, names, numbers and sponsors included, so the only extras are VAT and delivery.

Is there a minimum order?

Your first order has a minimum of 5 items. After that, there’s no minimum.

Do you charge for design?

No. Design your kit in our free Kit Designer or with our in-house design team at no extra cost.

Is junior football kit cheaper?

Junior, men’s and women’s kit is the same price per item, so you can budget for your whole club in one go.

How long does a custom football kit take?

Your kit is delivered in under 6 weeks.

Ready to price up your squad?

Now you know exactly what a custom football kit costs, and exactly what you get for it. Pick your options, add up your squad, and start designing a kit your players will be proud to pull on.

Design your club’s football kit Shirts from £19.50 excl. VAT, with your badge, names, numbers and sponsors included. Free design, men’s, women’s and junior sizes, and no minimum after your first order. Design your kit Request a quote

Twenty riders roll out on a Sunday morning in twenty different jerseys, and nobody driving past could tell you which club they ride for. A good club jersey changes that. It makes your riders easy to spot on the road, gives your sponsors something to be proud of, and makes new members feel part of the group from their very first ride.

If you’re ready to design your own cycling jersey, this guide walks you through it: how the panels work, where to put your sponsors, which fit to choose, how to match your shorts, and how to order for the whole club without the spreadsheet headache.

Quick answer: how do you design your own cycling jersey? Pick your jersey style and fit, then plan the design panel by panel: front, back, sleeves, sides and collar. Put your main sponsor on the chest and upper back, keep the club name clear on the back, and choose bright colours so riders are easy to see. Build it in our free Kit Designer or with our in-house design team, check sizes against the size guide, and order with a minimum of 5 items on your first order.

Step 1: Choose your jersey style

Start with the basics, because they shape everything else. Our club cycling jerseys come in:

• Short or long sleeves. Short sleeves for spring and summer, long sleeves for autumn and winter club runs.
• Full zip or quarter zip. A full zip is easier to vent on long climbs. A quarter zip gives a cleaner front for sponsor logos.
• Standard or Elite. Two ranges, so you can match the jersey to how your club rides and what it wants to spend.

Every jersey has three rear pockets for food, a phone and a spare tube, with the option to add a zipped back pocket for keys.

Jersey	Price from (excl. VAT)
Standard, short sleeve, quarter zip	£22.50
Standard, long sleeve, quarter zip	£24.75
Elite, short sleeve, quarter zip	£33.50
Elite, long sleeve, quarter zip	£35.00
Full zip versions	Standard from £24.75, Elite from £35.00

Your club badge, sponsor logos and design are included in the price. See the full range on our custom cycling jersey page.

Why clubs choose Decathlon Club. Club cycling jerseys from £22.50 excl. VAT, with your badge, sponsors and design included. A minimum of just 5 items on your first order and no minimum after that, so you can top up as new riders join. And free design help, whether you build it yourself or hand it to our team.

Step 2: Plan your cycling jersey design panel by panel

A cycling jersey isn’t one big canvas. It’s a set of panels, and each one is seen differently on the road. Think about where people will actually be looking when your club rides past.

Panel	Who sees it	Best used for
Front chest	Photos, café stops, riders coming towards you	Club badge, main sponsor
Upper back	Every rider sitting behind in the group	Club name or main sponsor
Lower back, above the pockets	Riders and drivers behind	Club name, website or second sponsor
Sleeves	Side-on, at junctions and in photos	Smaller sponsors, flag or club colours
Side panels	Side-on	Colour blocks, stripes or a simple pattern
Collar and cuffs	Close up	A contrast colour or detail that finishes the look

Remember that riders spend most of their time leaning forward. On the bike, the back of the jersey is the panel most people see, so give it your boldest design and clearest text.

Design tips that work on the road

• Go bright. Strong colours like yellow, orange, pink or bright blue make your riders easier to spot, especially on dark winter mornings. An all-black jersey looks sharp but disappears in low light. It’s the one design choice we’d talk any club out of.
• Keep it simple. Two or three main colours look cleaner from a distance than a busy pattern. One strong idea beats five small ones.
• Make the club name readable. Big, bold letters on the back. If a driver can read it, so can the rider behind.
• Use fades and gradients if you like. Because our cycling jerseys are fully sublimated, the design is dyed into the fabric. Gradients, patterns and as many colours as you want cost the same as a plain design.
• Think about the whole group. Picture 20 riders in a line. A design that looks good on one person can look even better repeated down a chaingang.

Step 3: Place your sponsors

Sponsors are often what makes club kit affordable, so give them good spots. A simple rule: the bigger the sponsor’s contribution, the more visible their space.

• Main sponsor: front chest and upper back. These are the most photographed and most seen spots.
• Second sponsor: lower back above the pockets, or across both sleeves.
• Smaller sponsors: sleeves, side panels or the collar.
• Matching shorts: a logo on the leg of the shorts, which is visible from the side.

Keep logos on plain areas of colour so they stand out. A white logo on a busy pattern gets lost. And leave a little space between logos, so the jersey doesn’t look like a noticeboard.

Step 4: Choose your range and fit

Fit matters more on a bike than in almost any other sport. A jersey that flaps in the wind is slow and annoying. One that’s too tight puts people off wearing it.

	Standard	Elite
Price from	£22.50 excl. VAT (short sleeve)	£33.50 excl. VAT (short sleeve)
Fabric and feel	Standard polyester fabric	Premium, thicker polyester fabric
Best for	Club runs, social rides, newer riders	Faster group rides, longer days, winter riders

Both ranges have a snug yet comfortable fit that won’t flap in the wind. Most clubs choose one range for everyone, so the whole group looks the same. If your club has a racing squad and a big social membership, our design team can talk you through using both ranges in one design. Our cycling jerseys come in men’s and women’s sizes, so every rider gets a size that works for them.

Cycling kit is sized closer than everyday clothing. Ask every rider to check our size guide before they choose, rather than guessing from their T-shirt size.

Step 5: Match your shorts and layers

A jersey looks its best with matching shorts. Our sublimated cycling shorts (£42.50 excl. VAT) can carry your club colours and sponsor logo on the leg. Many clubs keep shorts mostly black with a colour detail, because black hides road grime and saddle wear.

For autumn and winter riding, add layers in the same design:

• Sublimated gilet (£32.50 excl. VAT): blocks the wind on descents and packs into a back pocket.
• Arm warmers (Standard £12.50, Premium £15.50, excl. VAT): turn a short sleeve jersey into a long sleeve one on chilly mornings.
• Long sleeve jerseys: for the coldest club runs from November to March.

Step 6: Build it in the Kit Designer

You have two ways to make your own cycling jersey, both at no extra cost:

• Our free Kit Designer. Pick a cycling jersey, change the colours, add your logos and see it come to life on screen.
• Our in-house design team. Send us your ideas, badge and sponsor logos, and we’ll create the design for you.

A few tips for using the Kit Designer:

• Design one master kit. You only need one of each item. Names and sizes come later on the order form.
• Keep it to 14 items or fewer in one design session, so nothing gets lost.
• Logos: PNG, JPG or PDF is fine for designing. For the final order you’ll need vector files (SVG, PDF, EPS, AI or PS). No vector logo? We can create or vectorise one for a small fee, and you keep the files.
• Send it once. When you’re happy, click “Send us your designs”. You can make changes after we’ve processed your first submission.

Step 7: Order for your club rides

The design is the fun part. Ordering for 30 riders is where clubs usually get stuck. Here’s how to keep it simple:

• Start with a core order. Your first order has a minimum of 5 items. After that, there’s no minimum, so you can top up as new members join.
• Collect sizes in one place. Share the size guide with members and set a clear deadline for sizes.
• Plan around the calendar. Allow about 5 to 6 weeks from design sign-off to delivery. Order winter kit now, or plan your spring order in good time for the sportive season.

Cycling jersey design FAQs

How much does it cost to design your own cycling jersey?

Designing is free, in our Kit Designer or with our design team. Club cycling jerseys start from £22.50 excl. VAT, with your badge, sponsors and design included in the price.

Can I make my own cycling jersey for a small club?

Yes. Your first order has a minimum of 5 items. After that, there’s no minimum, so even small clubs and groups of friends can have their own kit.

Can we have women’s fit cycling jerseys?

Yes. Our cycling jerseys come in men’s and women’s sizes and fits, in the same design, so your whole club matches.

What file format do I need for my club badge?

Any image is fine while you design. For the final order, vector files (SVG, PDF, EPS, AI or PS) give the sharpest result. We can vectorise your logo for a small fee if you need it.

Do you make matching bib shorts?

We make sublimated cycling shorts to match your jersey, with your club colours and sponsor logo on the leg.

How long does a club cycling kit order take?

Allow about 5 to 6 weeks from design sign-off to delivery.

Ready to ride in your own colours?

Your club jersey is the first thing people see when you ride into the café stop. Make it bright, make it clear, give your sponsors pride of place, and choose a fit your riders will actually want to wear. Then let us take care of the rest.

Design your club cycling jersey Free design, your badge and sponsors included, and a minimum of just 5 items on your first order. Start designing Talk to our design team

Somebody has to collect sizes from 15 sets of parents. If you’re reading this, it’s probably you.

Most personalised kids’ football kit problems have nothing to do with the design. They come from sizes guessed from ages, squads that grow by November, and money chased through the team WhatsApp group. We kit out junior clubs every season, and the ones that get it right first time all follow the same three rules.

Three rules we’d give every junior club

1. Size by chest, not age. Age is the worst way to size a child. Kids the same age can be different sizes, and every brand cuts differently. A tape measure takes two minutes and saves weeks of swaps.

2. Order the squad plus two. Junior squads almost always grow during the season. Two spare shirts in common sizes means a new player in November gets kit that weekend, not in six weeks.

3. Keep the club out of the cash. Collecting money from every family is the job nobody wants. Let parents order and pay online, and the club never has to chase a payment.

Get those three right and everything else is easy.

We have just received our personalised kits for my Under 10’s football team. We ordered a home & away kit and could amend anything we wanted. They look absolutely fantastic and the kids love them just as much as I do. A special thanks to Teddy who helped me with my order with great communication. Will highly be recommending and using every year!! – Joel

What goes into personalised kids’ football kit?

A personalised kids’ football kit has three parts: shirt, shorts and socks. Most clubs add a goalkeeper kit, then training wear and an away kit as the club grows.

Item	Price (excl. VAT)	Price (incl. VAT)
Football shirt, short sleeve (sublimated)	£19.50	£23.40
Football shirt, long sleeve (sublimated)	£21.50	£25.80
Football shorts (sublimated)	£13.25	£15.90
Football shorts (cut and sew)	£9.50	£11.40
Football socks (plain)	£7.00	£8.40
Football socks (bespoke)	£9.50	£11.40
Goalkeeper top, long sleeve (sublimated)	£25.00	£30.00
Goalkeeper padded shorts	£15.75	£18.90

Prices per item. Your design, badge, names, numbers and sponsor logos are included.

Every shirt is fully sublimated, so the design is part of the fabric rather than printed on top. Personalised kids’ football kit gets washed after every muddy Sunday, so that matters: no cracking, no peeling, and colours that stay bright all season.

How many kits does a junior team need?

Match formats in youth football in England grow as players get older:

Age group	Match format	Ordering tip
Under 7 to Under 8	5v5	Small squads. Spares matter most here, as new joiners are common.
Under 9 to Under 10	7v7	Squads grow. Plan for rolling subs and extra players mid-season.
Under 11 to Under 12	9v9	Bigger pitches and squads. Two goalkeeper tops are worth having.
Under 13 and above	11v11	Full squads. Consider a second set for away games or colour clashes.

Formats can vary by league, so check with yours. Whatever the age group, our rule stands: order every player a kit, plus two spares.

Getting junior sizes right

Sizing is where junior orders go wrong.

• Measure, don’t guess. Ask parents to measure their child’s chest and check it against our size guide.
• Size up once for younger players. A little room to grow means the kit lasts the full season, and often the next one.
• Never more than one size up. Baggy shirts and long shorts get in the way when kids are running and tackling.
• Collect sizes in one place. A shared form or spreadsheet beats chasing messages in the team group.
• Mix sizes freely. Kit comes in junior and adult sizes, so a squad that spans growth spurts still matches.

This is the second football kit we’ve had from the Decathlon Club and I can honestly say that they are impeccable. Summer, who handled my order was incredible from start to finish and made the ordering process so simple. I can’t recommend Decathlon Club and Summer enough. Keep up the great work Summer and I’ll hopefully be dealing with you next year. – Simon

Personalising kids’ football kit

Personalisation is what turns a set of shirts into a team. With Decathlon Club, your club badge, player names, numbers and sponsor logos are all included in the price, so there are no extras to add up.

• Names on the back. Young players are proud to see their own name, and coaches and parents learn the squad faster.
• One number per player, all season. It makes replacing a lost shirt simple.
• Give sponsors pride of place. A local business on the front can help keep subs down for families. Agree placement before you design.
• One design from Under 7s to Under 16s. Every age group looks like part of the same club.

Start with our online kit designer, or let our in-house design team create something for you at no extra cost. For more on names, numbers and badges, see our ultimate guide to personalised football kits.

What does personalised junior football kit cost?

Here’s what a full personalised kids’ football kit costs per player, using sublimated shirts and shorts with plain socks:

Squad example	What’s included	Excl. VAT	Incl. VAT
One player kit	Shirt, shorts, socks	£39.75	£47.70
One goalkeeper kit	GK top, padded shorts, socks	£47.75	£57.30
7v7 squad of 10	9 outfield kits + 1 goalkeeper kit	£405.50	£486.60
11v11 squad of 12	11 outfield kits + 1 goalkeeper kit	£485.00	£582.00

Make it easy for parents

• An online club shop. Parents choose sizes and pay online, and kit is delivered without the club handling cash. Find out more about club shops – availability depends on our qualification criteria.
• Easy reorders. When a new player joins mid-season, reorder a matching kit through the Client Portal. After your first order, there’s no minimum.

How to order personalised kids’ football kit

1. Design your kit. Use the online kit designer or work with our design team, free of charge.
2. Collect sizes and names. Measure chests, record each player’s name and number, and add two spares.
3. Place your order. Your first order has a low minimum of 5 items, so even the smallest squad can order.
4. Kick off. Your kit is delivered in under 6 weeks. Read our guide on how to order custom sports kit for the full process.

Kit out your junior team Shirts from £19.50 with your badge, names, numbers and sponsors included. Free design, junior to adult sizes, and no minimum after your first order. Design your junior kit Not the one who orders? Send this guide to your club secretary, or ask them about setting up a club shop.

FAQs

Can you get personalised football kits for kids?

Yes. Every junior kit can include the club badge, player names, numbers and sponsor logos at no extra cost, in junior sizes and fits.

How much does personalised kids’ football kit cost?

With Decathlon Club, a sublimated shirt, sublimated shorts and plain socks cost £39.75 per player excluding VAT (£47.70 including VAT), with your badge, names, numbers and sponsors included. Shirts start at £19.50.

What is the minimum order for junior football kit?

Your first order has a minimum of 5 items. After that there’s no minimum, so you can add new players whenever they join.

What size football kit should I order for my child?

Measure your child’s chest and check it against the junior size guide, rather than going by age. Go one size up if they’re growing quickly, but no more, as baggy kit gets in the way.

Can parents buy kit individually?

Yes, through a club shop. The club sets one up and parents order and pay for their child’s kit directly, so the club doesn’t collect money. Club shops available subject to qualification criteria.

Who Makes Decathlon Club Kits? Inside the Partnership with My Club Group

If you’ve ordered kit from Decathlon Club, or you’re thinking about it, you might wonder who’s behind it. Here’s the short answer: Decathlon Club is Decathlon’s custom teamwear service, and every kit is designed and made by My Club Group, the UK teamwear specialist.

This post explains how the partnership works, how your kit gets from first idea to match day, and the quality that goes into it.

The short answer

• Decathlon Club is Decathlon’s custom teamwear service for clubs, schools and teams across the UK.
• My Club Group is the UK teamwear specialist that designs and makes every Decathlon Club kit.
• The service is run by My Club Group in collaboration with Decathlon UK, and has been since 2023.
• You design, order and manage your kit right here on decathlonmyclub.co.uk.

Who are My Club Group?

My Club Group is a custom sportswear and teamwear supplier based in Oxted, Surrey. They make fully sublimated bespoke kit for grassroots clubs, schools, universities and charities across more than 12 sports.

Teamwear is all they do. Sunday league sides, netball squads, running clubs, school PE departments: if a team needs kit with its own colours, badge and sponsors, that’s their job. My Club Group have supplied over 11,000 clubs across the UK and Europe.

You can read more about the team on My Club Group’s About page.

Why Decathlon and My Club Group work together

Decathlon is known for making sport affordable and accessible. Custom teamwear needs something extra: a design team, specialist printing, and someone who’ll pick up the phone when your sponsor logo changes the week before kick-off.

The partnership puts the two together. You get Decathlon’s value and reach, with kit designed and made by people who specialise in teamwear.

How your kit is designed

Every kit starts with your club: your colours, your badge, your sponsors.

1. Start in the kit designer. Pick your sport and garment, then add your colours, badge, sponsors, names and numbers.
2. Work with the design team. My Club Group’s in-house designers can make your design dreams a reality.
3. Approve your proof. You’ll see your kit artwork as a 2D CAD (computer-aided design) before it’s made. Nothing goes into production until you’ve signed it off.
4. Keep one point of contact. A dedicated account manager looks after your order from first design to delivery.

How your kit is made

Decathlon Club kits are fully sublimated. In plain terms, your design is printed onto transfer paper, then heat-pressed so the ink bonds with the polyester fibres. The design becomes part of the fabric instead of sitting on top of it.

What that means for your team:

• No cracking or peeling. Badges and sponsor logos stay sharp all season.
• Colours that last. Your kit still looks like your kit after wash after wash.
• Light and breathable. No heavy printed patches on the chest or back.
• Any design you like. As many colours and as much detail as you want, across the whole garment.

Want the detail? Read What Is Sublimation Printing?

The quality behind every kit

Good kit comes down to three things: the fabric, the fit and the checks.

• Fabric. Moisture-wicking polyester, light enough for summer training, tough enough for a muddy January.
• Fit. Sizes from juniors to adults, with a size guide for every garment.
• Checks. Every order is checked against your approved proof before it’s sent to our factories.

See finished kits from real clubs in the kit gallery.

What it costs and how long it takes

Prices are all-inclusive. Shirts start from £19.50 (excl. VAT) and shorts from £13.25 (excl. VAT), and that includes your design, badge, names, numbers and sponsors. The final price depends on the garment you choose.

Your first order starts at 5 items. After that, there’s no minimum, so you can add a new player’s kit whenever you need it.

Delivery takes less than 6 weeks from when you approve your design and pay. Got a season start or tournament date? Order early and tell your account manager.

After your kit arrives

• Club shops. Set up a free online club shop so players and parents can order and pay for their own kit. Club shops are provided based on our qualification criteria.
• Client Portal. Track orders and reorder kit when new players join.

Frequently asked questions

Is Decathlon Club part of Decathlon?

Decathlon Club is Decathlon’s custom teamwear service. It’s run by My Club Group in collaboration with Decathlon UK.

Who makes Decathlon Club kits?

My Club Group, a custom teamwear specialist based in Oxted, Surrey. They design and make every kit.

Is Decathlon Club the same as My Club Group?

Not quite. Decathlon Club is the service you order from on this site. My Club Group designs and makes the kit, and also supplies clubs directly under its own name.

How long has the partnership been running?

Since 2023.

What’s the minimum order?

5 items for your first order, with no minimum after that.

Ready to design yours?

Your colours, your badge, your sponsors, made by teamwear specialists. Start in the kit designer and see your kit come to life.

Every netball player knows the feeling. The coach calls out the team, you grab your bib, and suddenly you know exactly where you can and can’t go. Those two letters on your chest and back do a lot of work.

Whether you’re a new coach, a PE lead kitting out a school team, or a club volunteer replacing a tired old set, this guide covers everything you need to know about netball bibs: what the letters mean, how many you need, how they should fit, and the options we offer to match your kit.

What are netball bibs for?

Netball bibs show each player’s position, so umpires, team-mates and opponents can see at a glance who is allowed where. Unlike most team sports, netball limits where every player can move on court, so the position on your bib matters as much as the number on a football shirt.

Under the World Netball Rules, position initials must be 150 mm (6 inches) high, clearly visible, and worn above the waist, front and back. A traditional bib does that with letters printed on a tabard that goes over the player’s kit. Leagues and schools can add their own kit rules, so check with yours before match day.

The seven netball positions

A netball team has seven players on court, each with a position and set areas of the court they’re allowed in.

Position	Bib	Where they can go	Main job
Goal Shooter	GS	Attacking third, including the goal circle	Main scorer. Finds space in the circle and shoots.
Goal Attack	GA	Centre and attacking thirds, including the goal circle	Scores and feeds the shooter.
Wing Attack	WA	Centre and attacking thirds, not the goal circle	Feeds the ball into the circle.
Centre	C	Anywhere except the goal circles	Takes the centre pass and links defence to attack.
Wing Defence	WD	Centre and defensive thirds, not the goal circle	Marks the opposition Wing Attack.
Goal Defence	GD	Centre and defensive thirds, including the goal circle	Marks the opposition Goal Attack.
Goal Keeper	GK	Defensive third, including the goal circle	Last line of defence. Marks the Goal Shooter.

How many bibs do you need?

Bibs belong to positions, not players. A full set is seven bibs, one for each position, and players swap them when they change position or come on as a substitute. A netball squad can have up to 12 players, but only seven are on court at once, so one set covers a full match.

Most clubs and schools find one set isn’t quite enough:

• Two sets in different colours let you run training matches within your own squad, or swap if your colours clash with the opposition.
• One set per team saves a lot of hunting around on a busy tournament day when several of your teams play at once.
• A spare or two covers the bib that goes home in someone’s kit bag and never comes back.

Getting the size right: juniors to adults

A bib that’s too big flaps around, twists and hides the letters. One that’s too small rides up and pulls tight over the dress. Neither helps your players or the umpire. Look for a fit that:

• Sits flat over the playing dress or top, with the letters facing forwards and backwards.
• Stays above the waist when players jump, land and pivot.
• Doesn’t restrict arm movement for passing and shooting.
• Leaves the full letters visible, even on smaller junior sizes.

If you coach several age groups, keep separate junior and adult sets. A bib that fits a senior Goal Keeper will swamp an under-11 Centre.

Netball bibs from Decathlon Club

We supply netball bibs in a range of colours, so you can pick a set that matches your club or school kit, or a contrasting colour for training matches. Whether you need one set for a new team or several sets for a whole school, we’ll help you choose the right colours, sizes and quantities.

Need netball bibs? Tell us how many teams you’re kitting out, the colours you’re after and the age groups you coach. Our team will come back to you with options and pricing. Contact us to discuss bibs →

The custom option: position patches that match your kit

Prefer something built into your kit? Bibs sit over the top of the dresses you’ve designed so carefully, and they have a habit of going missing. That’s why many teams choose position patches instead.

Our Netball Position Patches come in a set of 14, so you have all seven positions for the front and back. They attach with Velcro, so players can swap positions in seconds during a game, and they’re designed to match your kit rather than cover it. No loose bibs, no clashing colours, and a team that looks the part from the first centre pass.

Item	Price (excl. VAT)	Price (incl. VAT)
Netball Position Patches (x14)	£35.00	£42.00
Netball Dress Standard Sublimated	£24.50	£29.40
Netball Dress Premium Sublimated	£31.00	£37.20
Netball Vest Sublimated	£15.75	£18.90
Netball Skort Sublimated	£22.50	£27.00

Prices per item. Your design, badge and personalisation are included at no extra cost.

Because our dresses and vests are fully sublimated, your colours and design are part of the fabric, so they won’t crack or fade. Find out more in our guide to sublimation printing.

Bibs for junior netball

Younger players often start with High 5, a five-a-side version of the game for primary-age children. Players rotate through different positions and take turns on the bench, so the bibs change hands a lot during a session.

That’s where position patches earn their place. Instead of pulling bibs over heads between periods, players swap a patch and get straight back on court. For schools, our netball kit guide for schools covers ordering for several teams and year groups at once.

Looking after your bibs and patches

• Fasten Velcro patches to each other, or remove them, before washing, so they don’t snag other kit.
• Wash on a cool cycle and air dry. Skip the tumble dryer.
• Store each set together in its own bag, labelled with the team name.
• Count them back in after every match. It’s the easiest way to stop sets shrinking over the season.

How to order custom netball kit with position patches

1. Design your kit. Use our online kit designer or work with our in-house design team, at no extra cost.

2. Choose your garments. Pick standard or premium dresses, vests and skorts, in men’s, women’s and junior sizes and fits.

3. Add position patches. One set of 14 per team covers all seven positions, front and back.

4. Place your order. Your first order has a low minimum of 5 items. After that, there’s no minimum, so you can add patches or players whenever you need to.

Kit out your netball team Design dresses, vests and position patches that match. Free design, all-inclusive pricing, and junior to adult sizes. Need bibs as well? Contact us and we’ll help. Design your netball kit →

Planning a full kit refresh? Read our custom netball dress guide for design ideas for the 2026/27 season.

FAQs

How many bibs are in a netball set?

A full set has seven bibs, one for each position: GS, GA, WA, C, WD, GD and GK. Our position patches come in a set of 14 so you have each position for the front and back.

What do the letters on netball bibs mean?

They show each player’s position: Goal Shooter (GS), Goal Attack (GA), Wing Attack (WA), Centre (C), Wing Defence (WD), Goal Defence (GD) and Goal Keeper (GK). Each position can only go in certain areas of the court.

Do netball positions have to be shown on the front and back?

Yes. Under the World Netball Rules, position initials must be 150 mm (6 inches) high, clearly visible, and worn above the waist on the front and back. Check your league or school competition for any extra kit rules.

Can you use position patches instead of bibs?

In many competitions, yes, as long as the initials are the right size and visible front and back. Patches attach to your kit with Velcro, so they match your colours and can be swapped quickly. Check with your league before your first match.

Do you sell netball bibs?

Yes. We supply netball bibs in a range of colours, from single sets to bibs for several teams. Contact us to discuss colours, sizes and quantities.

What is the minimum order for custom netball kit?

Your first order has a minimum of 5 items. After that, there’s no minimum, so you can order extra patches, dresses or sizes whenever you need them.

The New Season Checklist for Club Secretaries

It’s 11pm on a Thursday. The league wants registrations by Friday, three parents still haven’t sent sizes, and someone has just asked in the WhatsApp group whether training tops are happening this year. If you’re the club secretary, you’ve probably had that night. This club secretary checklist is here so you don’t have it again.

Club secretary duties never fit neatly into a job description. You’re part administrator, part diplomat, part kit manager, and the first name anyone thinks of when something needs sorting. So we’ve pulled the whole new season into seven phases. Work through them in order, tick things off, and hand off everything you can.

Whether you run a Sunday league side, a netball club, a rugby section or a multi-sport community club, the jobs are broadly the same. Only the dates move.

Key takeaways

• Start 8 to 12 weeks before your first fixture. Most new season stress comes from jobs left to the final fortnight.
• Registrations, insurance and safeguarding come first. Nothing else matters if players can’t take the field.
• Confirm sponsors before you order kit, so the right logos go on the right shirts.
• Stop handling kit money. An online club shop takes payments, sizes and deliveries off your plate.
• Write your comms plan once and reuse it every week.

What does a club secretary actually do?

The club secretary is the club’s main administrator and its point of contact with the outside world. If you’ve just been voted in at the AGM, here’s what the role usually covers:

• Affiliation and registrations: renewing with your league and governing body, and registering players.
• Meetings and the AGM: booking the date, circulating the agenda and keeping the minutes.
• Main point of contact: for the league, other clubs, venues and match officials.
• Fixtures and bookings: confirming pitches, courts and kick-off times.
• Member records: keeping them up to date and stored in line with UK GDPR.
• Club communications: sending news to players, parents and volunteers.

In smaller clubs, the secretary often picks up kit, sponsorship and fundraising too. That’s too much for one volunteer. So every phase below ends with one job you can hand to someone else, or to a system.

What we see every pre-season

We work with grassroots clubs, schools and charities across more than 12 sports, and the same pattern turns up every year. 21% of our kit orders land in the weeks just before the season starts. Clubs that order in that window are competing with everyone else for the same production slots.

“We have just received our personalised kits for my Under 10’s football team. We ordered a home & away kit and could amend anything we wanted. They look absolutely fantastic and the kids love them just as much as I do. A special thanks to Teddy who helped me with my order with great communication. Will highly be recommending and using every year!!” – Joel Marples

None of this is about working harder. It’s about doing the right jobs in the right order.

Phase 1: Wrap up last season (10 to 12 weeks out)

• Hold your AGM, or book the date. Confirm committee roles, agree subs for the year and vote on any rule changes.
• Update your contacts list. Who’s leaving, who’s stepping up, and who’s the new manager for the under 12s?
• Audit last season’s kit. Count what came back, note what’s damaged and list missing sizes. This is the starting point for your kit order.
• Review what worked. A 15-minute chat with coaches about last season’s biggest admin headaches will save you hours this time round.

Hand this off: The kit audit. Give a coach or parent the kit bag and a list to count against.

Phase 2: Registrations, insurance and safeguarding (8 to 10 weeks out)

This is the non-negotiable block. Get it done early and everything else gets easier.

• Renew affiliation with your county association or national governing body. Deadlines vary by sport and region, so check your league handbook.
• Open player registrations. Most governing bodies now register players online (football clubs use the FA’s Whole Game System, for example). Send the link with a clear deadline.
• Collect membership forms and consents, including emergency contacts, medical information and photo consent for junior players.
• Check your insurance covers public liability and personal accident for the coming season.
• Confirm your welfare officer and check DBS checks are in date for coaches and volunteers working with juniors.
• Restock the first aid kit and confirm who’s first aid trained at each session.
• Lock in facility bookings for training and home fixtures.

Hand this off: Chasing consent forms. Use one online form and ask each team manager to chase their own squad.

Phase 3: Renew and grow your sponsors (8 to 10 weeks out)

Sponsors keep subs affordable and kit on players’ backs. Sort them before you order kit, not after, so the right logos go on the right shirts.

• Say thank you first. Send every current sponsor a short season recap: photos of their logo on matchday kit, results and community moments.
• Confirm renewals and logo files. Ask for a high-resolution or vector logo now, so your kit order is not held up waiting for artwork.
• Fill gaps early. If a sponsor has stepped away, start looking now. A new sponsor found after the kit order has gone in won’t be on this season’s shirts.
• Offer more than a logo: social media shout-outs, pitchside boards, a feature in your newsletter.

Looking for a new sponsor? Kit Funder connects local sports clubs with businesses that want to back them. For your club, it’s a smarter way to fund your kit. For sponsors, it’s a direct route to a passionate, loyal community. The AI does the matchmaking, so you spend less time cold-calling and more time at the club. Explore Kit Funder.

Hand this off: The season recap. A parent with a good eye for photos can pull it together in an evening.

Phase 4: Sort the kit (6 to 8 weeks out)

Kit is where good intentions meet the pre-season rush. Every club wants new kit for the first fixture, so demand peaks in the weeks just before the season starts. Order early and you skip the queue. Running a football club? Our Pre-Season Kit Checklist goes into more detail.

• Confirm squad numbers for every team, including new starters and any late joiners you’re expecting.
• Build a size list. Ask players to check against our size guide rather than guessing.
• Decide who pays for what. Matchday shirts might be covered by subs or sponsorship. Training tops, hoodies and supporter wear can be optional extras through your club shop.
• Refresh the design if it’s time. New sponsor? New crest? With logos confirmed in Phase 3, this is the moment.
• Order spares. A couple of extra shirts in popular sizes saves a panic when someone joins mid-season.

Every Decathlon Club customer gets a dedicated account manager and all-inclusive pricing, so the price you’re quoted is the price you pay. Your account manager will confirm lead times when you order. And because our bespoke kit is fully sublimated, your colours, crest and sponsor logos are dyed into the fabric rather than printed on top, so there’s no print layer to crack or peel. Design your kit.

Hand this off: The size list. A shared online form collects sizes while you get on with everything else.

Phase 5: Plan your comms (4 weeks out)

• Pick your channels and stick to them. A team app or WhatsApp group, an email list and one social account is plenty for most clubs.
• Write a welcome pack: season dates, subs and how to pay, kit and club shop link, key contacts and your code of conduct.
• Build a weekly rhythm. Fixtures out midweek, results and photos after the weekend. Same format, every week.
• Celebrate early. Post your new kit reveal. It builds excitement, gives sponsors their moment and gets new members talking.

Hand this off: Match updates. A parent who loves social media can run results and photos every weekend.

Phase 6: First fixture week

• Check every player is registered and cleared to play.
• Hand out kit and agree who washes and returns any club-owned shirts.
• Confirm officials, venue and kick-off time with the opposition.
• Share the club shop link once more for anyone who missed it.
• Take a breath. The hardest part is done.

Hand this off: The kit wash rota. Agree it once and pin it in the team group.

Phase 7: Set up your online club shop

Here’s our view: the club secretary should never be handling kit money. Not for training tops, not for hoodies, not for the bobble hats parents order in November. If you’re collecting cash in an envelope or handing out bags of hoodies from your car boot, the system is broken, not you.

An online club shop fixes it. Players, parents and supporters choose their items, pick a size and pay online. You don’t hold stock, and you don’t touch the money.

• Choose your range: training wear, hoodies, bags, supporter kit, coaches’ kit.
• Put the shop link in your welcome pack so every new member sees it on day one.
• Set a pre-season order window so kit arrives before the first fixture.
• Remind people at natural moments: the start of the season, the colder months and before Christmas.

Our online club shops are free for qualifying clubs. You qualify if your club has more than 50 members, orders more than a standard kit (think training wear, coaches’ kit or supporter garments), or has been with us for more than three years. Find out in three quick questions. Check if your club qualifies.

Hand this off: All of it. Once the shop is live, your only job is sharing the link.

Your new season checklist at a glance

Print it, pin it to the clubhouse noticeboard, or share it with your committee. Add a name in the Owner column for every job you hand off.

When	Task	Owner	Done
10 to 12 weeks	Hold or book the AGM and confirm committee roles		☐
10 to 12 weeks	Update contacts and audit last season’s kit		☐
8 to 10 weeks	Renew affiliation with your league or governing body		☐
8 to 10 weeks	Open player registrations and collect consents		☐
8 to 10 weeks	Check insurance, welfare officer and DBS checks		☐
8 to 10 weeks	Book training and home fixture facilities		☐
8 to 10 weeks	Thank, renew and recruit sponsors; collect logo files		☐
6 to 8 weeks	Confirm squad numbers and sizes, then order kit and spares		☐
4 weeks	Send the welcome pack and set up comms channels		☐
4 weeks	Post your new kit reveal		☐
First fixture week	Final registration check, kit handout, confirm officials		☐
After kit delivery	Set up or refresh your online club shop		☐

A word for the volunteers

Grassroots sport runs on volunteers. The treasurer chasing subs. The parent washing 15 shirts every Sunday night. The coach who turns up an hour early to put the nets out. None of it wins a trophy, but none of it happens without you.

That’s why we do what we do. From bespoke teamwear to free online club shops and Kit Funder sponsorship matching, we want the admin side of your season to feel lighter, so you get more time for the bit that matters.

New to Decathlon Club? Tell us about your club and we’ll take it from there. Get a quote.

FAQs

What are the main duties of a club secretary?

A club secretary manages registrations and affiliation, organises committee meetings and the AGM, keeps member records, acts as the main contact for the league and other clubs, and handles club communications. In smaller clubs, the role often covers kit, fixtures and sponsorship too.

I’ve just become club secretary. Where do I start?

Start with a handover from the previous secretary: league logins, contact lists, the club constitution and last season’s minutes. Then check your affiliation and registration deadlines, because those are the dates you can’t move. Everything else can follow the phases in this checklist.

When should a sports club start preparing for the new season?

Aim for 8 to 12 weeks before your first fixture. For winter sports like football, rugby, hockey and netball, that usually means early summer. For summer sports like cricket and athletics, start early in the new year.

Does the club secretary have to sit on the committee?

In most clubs, yes. The secretary is usually one of the club’s officers alongside the chair and treasurer, and is elected or confirmed at the AGM. Check your club constitution for the exact rules.

How does an online club shop help a grassroots club?

It gives players, parents and supporters one place to order kit and extras. They pay online and kit is delivered, so the club doesn’t hold stock or handle cash. Decathlon Club online club shops are free for qualifying clubs.

How can a grassroots club find a new sponsor?

Start with the businesses already connected to your members, then offer sponsors real visibility: logos on kit, social media shout-outs and pitchside boards. Do it before you order kit, so new logos make this season’s shirts. Kit Funder can also match your club with local businesses that want to sponsor community sport.

It’s the third week of term and the custom school netball kit box has come out of the PE cupboard again: two dress designs that don’t quite match, four bibs missing, and a Year 7 squad in kit that was ordered for players three sizes bigger. Every PE department running netball knows this scene. It happens when kit gets ordered team by team, year by year, from whichever supplier had the shortest lead time that term – and by the time it’s obvious the branding doesn’t line up, the fixture list is already out.

The fix isn’t a better spreadsheet. It’s ordering netball kit the way most departments already order football or rugby kit: one supplier, one crest, one portal, covering every age group in a single order. Here’s what that actually involves, and what to check before you commit to a supplier.

What Counts As Netball Kit For A School Today

Netball kit for a school covers what a student wears for PE lessons, after-school clubs and inter-school fixtures. Unlike a lot of team sports, netball has a genuine decision to make at the top of the order: dress or two-piece. Both are fully sublimated, so the choice comes down to what suits the department, not durability.

A complete school netball kit typically includes:

• Netball dress or two-piece top and skirt/skort, fully sublimated in school colours
• Positional bibs or Patches (GS, GA, WA, C, WD, GD, GK), sized correctly for the age group wearing them
• Netball socks
• A midlayer or quarter-zip for cold-term training and warm-ups
• Optional training vest or tee for practice sessions separate from the match dress

Size-inclusive design matters as much here as anywhere else in school sport – a full run from junior sizes through to adult, rather than a generic fit that only works for part of the squad.

Dress Or Two-Piece: Our Take

Departments often treat this as a coin toss. It isn’t quite. A two-piece gives players more freedom through the hips and shoulders, which matters more at GD and GK where marking and jumping are constant – and it’s easier to size a growing squad in, since top and bottom can move independently across age groups. A dress reads as more traditional and gives a cleaner match-day look for teams that play a lot of fixtures in front of parents. If a department is choosing kit mainly for training and midweek matches, we’d lean two-piece for the practicality. If match presentation is the priority – first-team netball, open days, prospectus photography – the dress earns its keep.

The Problem With Ordering Netball Kit Team By Team

When netball kit gets ordered team by team, or year by year, the pattern is familiar to most PE leads:

• Dresses from three different years that don’t quite match in colour or crest placement
• Bibs bought as an afterthought, in the wrong sizes for younger age groups
• No consistent branding between the department’s netball kit and its kit for other sports
• Parents chasing the department for sizing, rather than ordering themselves
• A scramble in the weeks before the first fixture, when it’s already too late to fix a sizing gap

For a MAT running netball across several academies, the same problem multiplies – different crests, different suppliers, no easy way to see who’s ordered what.

One Supplier, One Crest, One Portal

The fix mirrors what works for every other sport in a school’s PE programme. One supplier, one crest applied consistently, and one portal for parents to order through directly.

Consistent Branding Across Every Age Group

One colour palette and one crest across dresses, two-pieces and bibs, with consistent name and number styling from Year 7 netball through to the sixth form team. Sublimation means the design is part of the fabric, so a department can run a genuinely coordinated look without it costing more to get right.

Bibs, Sized Properly

Netball’s seven positions each need a clearly marked bib, and a bib sized for a Year 7 player doesn’t fit a sixth former. Ordering bibs as part of the same kit order, in the right sizes for each age group, avoids the usual scramble to find a spare GS bib five minutes before a fixture.

We also offer vlecro Positional Patches, which can be easily swapped out between training drills and matches. Ordering Patches in your school’s colours that match perfectly with your dress or two-piece kits makes a real difference to how professional and united players look and feel on match-day and in training.

One Portal Instead Of Chasing Sizes

Our online portal lets the PE department see all their items clearly, in one place, and handle reorders witha few simple clicks. Dedicated account managers help set the portal up, so there’s no extra admin for the PE department to take on.

Sizing, Fit And Fabric: What PE Departments Should Check

• Full size runs from junior through adult, so every player from Year 7 to sixth form gets a proper fit
• A dress and a two-piece option, since departments differ on preference and some players prefer the freedom of separates
• Breathable, technical fabric that holds its shape through a full season of matches and washes
• Bibs sized to match each age group, not a single one-size design
• Indoor and outdoor suitability, since school netball moves between the sports hall and outdoor courts through the year

What To Look For In A Netball Kit Supplier

Criteria	What to check
Minimum orders	Low or no minimum so a single year group or age-grade squad can order without waiting on the rest of the department
Lead times	Ask for current stock-item and bespoke-order timelines in writing before you commit to an ordering date
Design support	Free online kit builder plus a named contact for schools that want a design done for them
Bibs and sizing	Positional bibs sized correctly across every age group, from primary to sixth form
Ordering route	A portal that takes payment directly, so the PE department isn’t collecting cash or chasing sizes
Pricing transparency	All-inclusive pricing stated upfront, with names, numbers and crest included rather than added as extras

FAQ: Netball Kit For Schools

What is included in a school netball kit? Typically a dress or two-piece top and skirt/skort, positional bibs, socks and a midlayer for training. Names, numbers and school crest are included as standard rather than priced as extras.

Dress or two-piece – which should a school choose? Both are fully sublimated and equally durable. For training and midweek matches, a two-piece gives more freedom of movement; for first-team fixtures and match-day presentation, a dress gives a more traditional, coordinated look.

How are netball bibs sized for different age groups? Bibs should be ordered in sizes matched to each age group wearing them, from primary through to sixth form, rather than a single size for the whole department.

Can a school order netball kit through the same supplier as football or hockey kit? Yes – consolidating every sport a department runs under one supplier, one crest and one portal is the same model that works for multi-sport PE kit generally, and it applies just as well to netball on its own.

Talk To Decathlon Club

If your department is ready to sort netball kit properly before the season gets further underway, get in touch with our account managers to talk through the portal, the design process, and how to get every age group sized and sorted through one order.

Most basketball clubs don’t lose money on the kit itself. They lose it on timing: they register colours late, they order to today’s squad instead of January’s, or they pick the cheaper print method and reorder it eighteen months later. Get these decisions right, and ordering kit takes one conversation. Get them wrong, and you’re refunding a sponsor, re-registering colours mid-season, or explaining a colour clash to a parent before a fixture.

Here’s what actually catches clubs, schools and universities out – and how to avoid it.

Mistake 1: Registering colours after 31 August

Basketball England-affiliated clubs must register their first-choice colours before 31 August, along with squad numbers and sponsor logos. Miss the deadline, and you’ll negotiate a colour clash with whoever registered first – sometimes mid-season.

Schools and university teams don’t answer to this rule directly. But BUCS competitions and inter-school fixtures still expect distinct home and away colours, so lock in your palette on the same timeline anyway.

Mistake 2: Ordering to today’s squad, not January’s

Clubs order exactly enough vests for the current roster, then scramble in January when two new players need shirts to match a four-month-old print run. Decathlon Club keeps your design, colours and size chart on file, so a top-up order should be quick. First orders need a minimum of 5 kits; re-orders have no minimum, so adding two shirts for new joiners costs you two shirts, not a fresh batch of five.

“I ordered a set of basketball shirts for our school team. There was an almost overwhelming number of options for the design, but the process was easy to navigate. Using a poor quality copy of our school logo wasn’t a problem… The whole process took about 8 weeks. The tracking process was helpful and the shirts look amazing. I am really pleased with the result and will use Decathlon again.”
– Helen, Trustpilot

Helen’s order shows what a school kit run actually looks like: even a rough logo file doesn’t block a strong result, but sizing needs a second check. Cross-reference the size guide before you commit – a shirt measurement isn’t the same as a chest measurement, and that’s exactly where her order nearly went wrong. Eight weeks also beats the fastest quoted turnaround for stock items, so plan around the fully-custom timeline, not the best case.

Mistake 3: Skipping the durability question

Print and fabrication methods don’t all hold up the same way over a season. Some crack, peel or fade faster than others, and basketball’s game frequency and skin-to-fabric contact push fabric harder than most sports. Ask how a supplier actually makes their teamwear before you order. Decathlon Club lays this out directly for custom teamwear instead of leaving it as a sales claim. Read it before comparing prices – a cheaper quote usually means a different, shorter-lived production method.

“I ordered a kit for the Basketball team. It was a fantastic, easy experience and Summer was able to help with everything I needed, including making sure it arrived by a certain event! When it arrived, it was excellent quality and all the girls loved them!”
– Charlotte, Trustpilot

Mistake 4: Ordering in September (or January)

Lead times stretch furthest exactly when everyone else orders – late August and early January, right when Mistakes 1 and 2 hit hardest. Suppliers can sometimes rush an order once artwork and sizes are locked, but Helen’s eight-week timeline shows “possible” doesn’t mean “on time for your first fixture.” If your season starts in September, confirm sizes and artwork in July.

Mistake 5: Planning only for match day

A vest and shorts cover the starting five. They don’t cover warm-ups, travel, bench players, or the reversible light/dark set some junior leagues require. Plan the full kit-out at once, even if you order it in stages:

• Match vests: home and away, with crest, sponsor and player names
• Basketball shorts: coordinating colours to match
• Reversible kits: for training, scrimmages, and junior leagues that require a light/dark option
• Shooting shirts and training wear: practice vests, hoodies, tracksuit tops for travel
• Accessories and bags: kit bags and coach apparel for the whole squad, not just the players

This keeps the whole squad looking and washing the same way all season.

Designing kit that’s actually yours

Colours, crest, nickname and sponsor logos make a kit yours rather than a template with your name on it. Decathlon Club’s Kit Designer runs the process online: pick a base template, set your main and contrast colours, upload crest and sponsor artwork, add player names and numbers, then review a digital mockup before production starts. Helen’s review shows the tool handles a rough starting logo fine – but take your time with it; it offers enough options to reward a careful pass rather than a rushed one.

Fabric and fit for a September–April season

UK basketball venues swing from a warm sports hall to a cold community centre across a season that runs September to April. Check the fabric weight and fit options on the basketball kit page against your venue: a heavier, more structured fabric suits a cold hall; a lighter, more breathable option suits high-intensity games in a warmer one. Fit runs from a classic loose cut to a closer athletic cut, with women’s cuts available. Cross-check sizing against the size guide rather than estimating – Helen’s review is a reminder that a shirt’s stated size and a player’s usual size don’t always match.

Who this serves

• Schools and colleges: check Decathlon Club’s school sportswear range – budget-focused sets, minimal customisation, fabric built to survive multiple year groups
• Universities: Decathlon Club’s university sportswear range covers premium branding and multiple sponsor placements for BUCS-level teams
• Grassroots clubs: consistent designs across age groups, with staggered ordering and easy mid-season top-ups
• Corporate and recreational leagues: kit that looks properly put-together without a club-level budget

Getting started

Gather your squad list, sizes, colour preferences, league rules and sponsor details. Then open the Kit Designer and start building, or get in touch if you’re managing multiple teams or want help finalising a design. Charlotte’s order shows why: having someone on hand to guarantee delivery before a specific event turns a stressful order into a smooth one. Start the conversation months before you need the kit, not weeks.