Choosing the Right Size Tent For Your Team
Your first decision when purchasing a track and cross country tent is the size. The size of the tent frame is dependent on your average team size. Most teams find a 10x20 canopy is the perfect size for their tent, especially for cross country, where teams tend to have smaller participation.
While a 10x20 may not be able to comfortably hold 60 track athletes at once, not all athletes need to be in the tent at the same time. Track meets are on a rolling schedule, meaning athletes are warming up, competing, then cooling down — all at different times throughout the meet.
If your track team is consistently made up of 80 to 100+ athletes, consider a larger sized canopy tent, like a 13x26.
Why Schools Love Working With TentCraft
Track teams love speed and strength. TentCraft specializes in both.
Coaches, parents, and school leaders trust TentCraft for their custom tents and structures for several reasons.
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Speed. Our made-in-America, build-to-order business model allows us to ship out custom jobs in three to five days.
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Flexibility. Paying with a credit card? No problem. School purchase order? We can handle it. Shot put your questions our way!
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Complimentary design services. We'll help make sure your logos, colors, and sizing are optimized to make your team standout.
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Quality. Schools are tired of replacing cheap tents year after year. An investment into TentCraft gives them a custom tent that lasts a really long time.
Cross country and track and field athletes know all too well about competing in rain, strong wind, and snow. It’s uncomfortable, it’s cold, and it impacts their ability to perform at a top-level. Even when the weather is beautiful, the sun can be hard on your athletes — especially on those extra-hot days.
That’s why countless high school and college track and field and cross country coaches have trusted TentCraft to manufacture heavy-duty, custom track and field canopy tents that stand out at the state finals and protect athletes from the conditions before and after the competition.
TentCraft manufactures all of its custom pop-up tents at its production facility in Traverse City, Michigan. The American craftsmanship is obvious from the moment you see and feel your tent. Unlike our competitors who import their frames from overseas, we control the quality of your tent from the beginning and back it up with a lifetime warranty. Our heavy-duty frames are designed for frequent use and can handle the wear and tear of many track and cross country seasons.
Stand Out From the Competition on Game Day
Your track and cross country team tent is more than a barrier against the outdoor elements.
It’s an opportunity to let the competition know the Eagles are in town… or the Cavaliers, Titans, Tigers — you get the idea.
- Canopies and additional soft goods can be custom-printed with your school’s name, mascot image, logos — if you can dream it, we can print it.
- Many teams opt to include a custom-printed peak flag (Included with a MONARCHTENT purchase) or banner
- Leverage other branded accessories to compliment your tent(s) such as feather flags, MONARCHFLAGS, walls, table covers, etc.
Custom Canopies That Show Off Your Teams Branding
From precision color matching and fun patterns to team logos, names, mascots - we'll help bring your custom designed canopies to life.
And when your team is ready for an updated logo or new slogan, simply purchase a new canopy to go on your current frame rather than purchasing a whole new tent!
Shopping our MONARCHTENT collection? You can choose from multiple roof styles to best serve your needs.
Custom Tent Walls, Flags, and Other Soft Goods
Custom tent walls better protect your athletes — especially on windy and rainy days.
Configure your tent with two to four walls. If you opt to create a fully-enclosed tent, our meticulous team of sewers can create zippered doors so athletes can easily enter and exit the tent.
And as mentioned above, plenty of teams also take advantage of custom banners and flags to add height and indicate to your athletes and fans where your home base is located.
Frame Etching, Color, and Sizing
We manufacture our own frames unlike most of our competitors which gives us both quality and customization control.
This means you can choose various sizing, choose between black or standard colored legs, and even etch your frame for an added bit of flair.
TentCraft Reviews from Track Coaches
TentCraft strives to offer the highest-quality, American-made solutions — and best-in-class customer service.
But don't take our word for it! Read our nearly 900 5-star reviews, many of which rave about our customer service.