Youth sports are fun and offer a great opportunity for kids to stay active. Those responsible for organizing a youth sporting event know a lot of work and preparation are required. One important detail is creating banners for team branding, games, and other events.
What to Know Before Buying a Banner
There are a few important considerations when designing banners for youth sports. First, decide on the banner size. Banners come in various standard sizes, as well as custom dimensions, so it is important to choose a banner big enough to be seen, but not too big where it becomes overwhelming.
Next, decide what kind of material to use for the banner. Vinyl banners are popular for outdoor events because they're durable and weather resistant. If the banner is going to be hung outside on a fence, consider a mesh banner. Mesh banners have small holes throughout the material, allowing air to pass through, so they stay flat and readable, making them ideal for windy conditions.
Finally, choose what message to communicate with the banner. Is it to congratulate the participants, or thank the sponsors? Or used as a wayfinding sign? It is best to keep the message short and simple, so it is easy to read.
Banner Ideas
- Team Banner
Team banners are a great way to show support for the participants. These include the team’s name and sometimes the players' names, with a design featuring the team’s colors. Some teams like to include a photo of the team too.
- Event Banner
An event banner should include the name of the event, date, and location. A logo is recommended, and graphics and images make the banner more eye-catching.
- Congratulatory Banner
Celebrate everyone with a congratulatory banner. Include the event name, the winners' names, and a message of congratulations. Consider including photos of the winners to make the banner extra special and personalized.
- Sponsor Banner
Sponsors are an important part of any youth sporting league. Banners can be used to show appreciation by prominently displaying the sponsor’s name and logo somewhere on the banner or dedicate the entire banner to them. Including a thank-you message will let the sponsor know how much their support is appreciated
Hanging Options
Banners can be hung in a variety of ways. Here are a few to consider:
- Grommets are metal rings inserted into the corners of the banner. Banners with grommets can be hung using rope, string, and zip ties.
- Pole pockets are sleeves sewn into the sides of the banner. Banners with pole pockets can be erected using dowels, PVC pipes, and metal poles.
- Adhesive hangers are adhesive-backed fabric strips attached to the back of the banner. Banners with adhesive hangers can be hung on walls, doors, and windows.
- Banner stands are free-standing structures which support the banner. Banner stands are ideal for indoor events and locations where hanging may be difficult.
- Hanging clips are small metal or plastic clips attached to the tops of banners. Banners with hanging clips can be hung from ceilings, beams, and other structures.
At FASTSIGNS® of Sacramento/Natomas Airport Area, CA, we can make the perfect banner for your next youth sporting event. Contact us today to get started and to learn more about our sign services.
