Ideas for Drill Team Uniforms

Drill teams look great with uniforms that stand out. The exact style should reflect the generalized types of routines that the team performs. There are some generalized ideas for deciding and purchasing drill team uniforms. The fit of the uniform should feel comfortable and allow for the flexibility needed for the routines. Accessories such as warm up jackets and sweats should be seriously considered when deciding on uniforms. A uniform makes a first team impression.

1. Take note of what the competition teams are wearing. Strive to come up with a drill team uniform that will be competitive but stand out against the crowd with uniqueness.


2. Surf the Internet to see what types of drill team uniforms are popular. Some sites will let you custom design a uniform to meet your team’s needs.


3. Comparison shop at different online companies to see which place will offer the best deals.


4. Ask any company you are dealing with about competitive pricing, bulk rates and discounts of any sort.


5. Incorporate the appropriate colors into the uniform design. Customized logos can also be included.


6. Find out about shipping costs if ordering online. This can vary from site to site and can significantly alter the overall costs. Look for sites that offer discounts for bulk orders.


7. Realize that it takes some time to customize any order. Allow enough time when choosing uniforms for the company to get the order shipped to you before they are needed.


8. Raise money for uniforms by organizing fundraisers and other events. These will have to be planned well in advance to be successful.


9. Include the team in the final decision process of the team uniform. How this is done will depend on certain factors including how large the drill team is.


10. Incorporate a design that will look good while allowing for comfortable flexibility to perform routines without uniform hindrances.


11. Consider modesty and make sure that everyone’s uniform fit is exact. Add warm up clothes and other types of necessary equipment for the best color match.