Our vinyl banner giveaway ends tomorrow (click here to enter!), so we thought we’d wrap things up with a post about our national pastime. Little league baseball season usually ends in May or early June, which means your junior players are gearing up for awards ceremonies as well as a team parties. Even though the spring games are coming to a close, there are plenty of summer leagues and sports camps to get hyped up for. Vinyl banners are perfect for these occasions because they’re built tough enough for outdoor display. Any team would love to have its name featured on a big banner beside the dugout, but there are plenty of other creative banner designs online for your inspiration. I picked a nice mix of concepts to show you how to get the most out of this product.
Youth Baseball Team Banners Ideas
All Star Player Award
Many little league teams and school sponsored athletics programs give awards to the most value players. The criteria is usually based on performance stats and winners take home trophies as well as certificates or pins to treasure. Change up the prizes this year by including a vinyl banner along with the other offerings. Nothing boosts a kid’s self-esteem more than this kind of recognition and the proud parents will have plenty of awesome photo ops with the banner in the background.
Most Spirited Player Award
Not every kid can be a star athlete— that’s no reason to make anyone feel left out. There’s probably a kid or two on your team who isn’t very coordinated, but whose enthusiasm makes up for his or her shortcomings on the field. Express your support for the less talented team members with a special vinyl banner recognizing their positive attitude. This way you’re leading by example and teaching the kids that sportsmanship matters as much as abilities.
Thank You Banners for Team Sponsors
Did your team purchase much needed equipment because of a donation from a local business? Did your neighborhood pizza place let you host a fundraiser in their dining room? Show your appreciation for the folks who helped make your season happen with a thank you banner. They’ll be more inclined to pitch in next year, you can bet on that!
Best Coach Banners
Don’t forget to thank the coach and any parents or volunteers, too!
Christian Church Softball Banners
Christian churches and faith communities participate in league sports, so they can use any of the ideas above. Church groups will want to focus their designs on promoting the team along with spreading the good Word. Since church teams consist of adults, the graphics don’t have to be child-oriented. Instead, churches should emphasize the fun of attending a family-friendly event with like-minded people. Here’s a nice example that delivers a strong Christian message with a patriotic theme ideal for a 4th of July game:
Community Insights
Are you printing a banner for a youth or church sports team? Designers: have you worked on a similar graphic project? Share your experience in the comments below!