Sports day is one of the highlights of the school summer term — and nothing lifts the occasion like a sea of house colours on the field. CentralCustom supplies custom sports day t-shirts and house colour tops for primary and secondary schools across the UK, printed with your school logo, house names or pupil numbers. Order in bulk, in children's and adult sizes, with turnaround times built around your sports day date.
Why choose CentralCustom for sports day kit
Every house colour covered. Red, blue, green, yellow — and the trickier ones too. We stock quality cotton and breathable polyester tees in a wide colour range, so each house gets its true colour rather than a near-match.
Prints that survive the school year. We use screen printing for bold, hard-wearing house designs and DTF printing for full-colour logos, so tees can be reused for PE lessons and next year's sports day rather than fading after one wash.
School-friendly ordering. We work with school offices and PTAs every week: purchase orders and invoicing, a single named contact, and clear order deadlines agreed up front.
Sizes for everyone. From age 3–4 right up to adult sizes for staff, marshals and parent helpers, so the whole school community can join in.
Fast UK turnaround. Tell us your sports day date and we will work backwards from it. Most school orders are produced and delivered well within term-time deadlines.
Who it's for
- Primary schools — house colour tees for the whole school, with house names or mascots printed front and centre.
- Secondary schools — athletics and track event tops, year-group competition shirts and inter-house tournament kit.
- Staff and helpers — marshal t-shirts, staff polos and hi-vis vests so pupils and parents can spot the team running the day.
- PTAs and friends' associations — refreshment stand tops and fundraising-day tees to match the occasion.
- Swimming galas and district athletics — lightweight, breathable tops printed with school and team names for away fixtures.
What you can order
Cotton t-shirts in house colours, breathable sports tees for competitive events, staff polo shirts, hoodies for cooler mornings, and hi-vis vests for marshals. Add printed house names, school logos, pupil initials or competitor numbers — whatever your sports day needs. If you are kitting out staff as well as pupils, ask about combining your order with our custom schoolwear range to save on setup costs.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should we order sports day t-shirts?
We recommend ordering 3–4 weeks before your sports day. Larger whole-school orders are best placed 4–6 weeks ahead so there is time for size collection and a final count.
Can each house have a different colour and design?
Yes. Most schools choose one shared design printed on four or more different coloured tees. There is no problem splitting one order across multiple colours and sizes.
Do you print individual pupil names?
We can print names, initials or numbers on each shirt. Personalisation adds a little to the cost and lead time, so many schools personalise staff and team-captain shirts only.
Is there a minimum order?
Our bulk pricing is designed for class-sized orders and upwards, and prices per shirt fall as quantities rise. Contact us with your numbers and we will quote accordingly.
What if some sizes are wrong on the day?
We always suggest adding a few spare shirts in the most common sizes — it is the cheapest insurance a sports day organiser can buy.
Can you match our exact house colours?
Send us your house colours and we will match them to the closest garment colours available, with photos or samples before you commit.
Get your school sports day sorted
Send us your house colours, rough numbers and your sports day date, and we will come back with a clear quote and delivery plan. Request a quote or browse our custom printing services to see how your design will be produced.
