How to Order Custom Engraved Tumblers for Your Sports Team: A Step-by-Step Guide
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How to Order Custom Engraved Tumblers for Your Sports Team: A Step-by-Step Guide
Coaches, booster club coordinators, and athletic directors ask us the same questions all the time: How do we get started? What do we need? How long does it take?
Here's a clear, simple guide to ordering custom engraved tumblers for your sports team.
Step 1: Choose Your Drinkware Brand
The most popular options are:
YETI Rambler - Premium brand, stunning engraving, great for commemorative team gifts. Polar Camel - Best value for bulk team orders, excellent engraving quality. RTIC - Budget-friendly, good for fundraisers.
Most teams go with YETI for the prestige factor. Booster clubs often choose Polar Camel for bulk orders of 20 or more.
Step 2: Decide on Size and Color
20oz tumbler - Ideal for most sports teams. Fits cupholders. 30oz tumbler - For coaches or colder climates where you need more insulation.
Colors: Ask your team what they prefer. Black and navy are classics. Some teams choose school or team colors.
Step 3: Choose Your Engraving Design
Common team engraving options:
- Team logo on front, player names on back
- School mascot, team name, and year
- Individual player numbers or names
- Coach's name with a motivational phrase
We can work with your existing logo file, or help you source imagery from your school.
Step 4: Decide on Personalization
Will each tumbler have a player's name or number? Or are they all identical?
Personalized tumblers cost slightly more per unit but are worth it - players love seeing their names on their gear.
Step 5: Get Your Quote and Lead Time
Contact us with your specifications. We'll provide:
- Unit pricing for your quantity
- Setup fees (usually waived for orders over 20 units)
- Estimated lead time
Typical lead time: 2-3 weeks. Rush orders available.
Step 6: Submit Final Artwork and Details
Once you approve the quote, send us your artwork files and finalize engraving details. We'll create a digital proof for your approval.
Step 7: Sit Back and Let Us Handle It
We'll produce your tumblers, quality check each one, and ship them out.
Popular Team Engraving Ideas
Football Teams
Front: Team logo and helmet Back: Player's name and number
Baseball Teams
Front: Mascot or team name Back: Player's name and position
Cheer and Dance
Front: Team name Back: Individual member names
Hockey Teams
Front: Team crest Back: Player's name and number
Booster Club Fundraiser Tip
Many booster clubs use custom tumblers as fundraisers. Here's how it works:
- Order 50-100 tumblers at our bulk price
- Sell them to parents, fans, and supporters at a markup
- Pocket the difference to fund team activities
We've helped dozens of booster clubs raise funds this way.
Cost Breakdown Example
For a 20-person team ordering 20oz Polar Camel tumblers with individual names:
- Unit cost: Around 18-22 dollars depending on quantity and personalization
- Setup fee: Usually waived for 20+ units
- Total for 20 tumblers: Roughly 360-440 dollars
- Shipping: Flat rate or included for larger orders
Questions?
Give us a call at 512-983-2166 or fill out a quote request. We work with sports teams all year long and can answer any questions about design, pricing, or logistics.
Let's make your team's custom tumblers awesome.
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