Rugby kit supplier for clubs and tournaments

Adult and youth clubs, high school and college teams, tournament visitors and parents.

Markup on stall sales, plus margin on team orders for jerseys, shorts, socks and training gear, often paid partly upfront.

• Knowing rugby and the local rugby community
• Selling face to face
• Organising orders and deliveries

• Tournament vendor fees and rules, so ask organizers before you commit
• Temporary or seasonal sales tax permits and local vendor licenses, so check your state and city or county
• Taking deposits on custom orders: use a clear written agreement, because late or wrong kit can cause disputes
• Club logos and team names may be trademarked or need approval before printing, so get written sign-off
• General liability insurance, and check whether event organizers require proof of cover
• Rugby seasons are short in many places, so tournament income can be uneven

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you carry and your stall setup. Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many tournaments and club orders you handle.

Check tournament vendor fees and rules with organizers before committing. Look into temporary or seasonal sales tax permits and local vendor licenses with your state and city or county. Check whether organizers require proof of general liability insurance, and get written sign-off on club logos.

You'll need knowledge of rugby and your local rugby community, comfort selling face to face, and good organization of orders and deliveries. Estimates suggest at least around 8 hours a week. Use written agreements for deposits on custom orders to avoid disputes.