The Bleacher Dads — Handmade Gymnastics Team Merch

Our Story

Three dads. Three daughters. One very long season.

We're three dads who spend more time in gymnastics gyms than we ever thought possible — cheering our daughters through beam, bars, and every 6 AM Saturday meet.

Somewhere between the chalk dust and the "just one more skill, Dad!", we started making merch. Shirts for the parents freezing in the stands. Hats for the coaches. Keychains for the girls who earn every one.

Every design is pressed, engraved, or stuck by hand — by us — for teams we know and teams we're getting to know.

Right now we're outfitting the Mermaids. Next up? Your team, maybe.

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— The Bleacher Dads

The Mermaids Collection

Made for the team. Worn by the fans.

Iron-on tees and hats. Laser-engraved keychains and cushions. All handmade to order.

Iron-On

Dad Tee · Cotton

"Flippin' Proud Merdad" Tee

The dad shirt that gets the double-take at the meet. Heavyweight cotton, iron-on graphic that survives the wash.

$25 + shipping

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Iron-On

Dad Hat · Structured

"Bleacher Warmer" Dad Hat

Because you've earned that seat. Structured 6-panel with an iron-on patch — Mermaid tail on the side, team name on the back.

$22 + shipping

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Iron-On

Family Tee · Cotton

"Chalk Dust & Sparkles" Tee

For moms, sisters, and the sparkle-loving crew. Soft-hand iron-on that layers metallic and glitter without cracking.

$25 + shipping

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Engraved

Keychain · Wood

Mermaid Tail Keychain

Laser-engraved wood tail with the team crest on the back. Add your gymnast's name for $2 — she'll never lose a bag again.

$10 + shipping

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Sticker

Keychain · Acrylic

"Half Fin, All Flip" Keychain

Clear acrylic with a permanent vinyl sticker — waterproof, scratch-resistant, gym-bag-approved.

$8 + shipping

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Engraved

Bleacher Cushion · Personalized

The Bleacher Cushion

The one that started it all. Padded stadium seat, laser-engraved with team name + your gymnast's name. Your back will send a thank-you note.

$32 + shipping

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Iron-On, Not Iron-Off

Commercial press, real vinyl — survives the wash

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Laser-Engraved

Wood, acrylic, cushion — clean edges, no peeling

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Ships in 5–7 Days

Made to order in the garage — literally

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Team Discounts

10+ pieces? Ask us — we love a bulk order

Place a Request

Order it, customize it, or pitch something new.

Skip the cart — send us the details and we'll write back with a quote and mock-up.

What are you ordering? *

Size Shirt Color

Saying or Design

Hat Color Style

Saying or Design

Personalization (Name) Design

Saying or Design

Cushion Color Team Name

Gymnast's Name (engraved)

Describe what you have in mind

Quantity Need it by (optional)

Your Name * Email *

Phone (optional) Team / Gym (optional)

Anything else?

Your Team, Our Merch

Not a Mermaid? We got you.

We started with our girls' team — but any gym, any team, any age. Tell us your team name, colors, and mascot, and we'll draft up a collection.

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1. Tell Us the Team

Name, colors, mascot, coach's inside jokes — the more the better

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2. We Draft Designs

Free mock-ups for shirts, hats, keychains — you pick your favorites

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3. We Make It

Iron-on, engraved, and packaged by hand in small batches

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4. Team Delivery

Ships to one address, sorted by size — no parent group-chat chaos

Pitch Your Team Collection

From the Bleachers

What the parents say

"Got the Bleacher Cushion for the state meet. Best purchase of the season. My back finally forgave me."

— Mike, Mermaid Dad

"My daughter cried happy tears over her keychain. I did not expect to cry too. Amazing job."

— Rachel, Mermaid Mom

"The whole team wore the tees at regionals. Coach still won't stop talking about them."

— Jenny, Team Parent

Merch
for the loudest fans
in the gym.

Three dads. Three daughters. One very long season.