School Sports Banner Basic

Using the Design Online Program for your Customized Birthday Banner

It's best to first make an account, this way you can save your design

1. Pick the size banner you want
2. Click on "Design it yourself" to bring you into the design program
3. There you can change, add, and move around text as well as change the background image and add your own images.
4. Once you are pleased with the design, click "Save" to save it to your account
5. Add the design to your cart and check out.

Don't have a Print Ready Design Setup?

By using the design online program, the design will be submitted with your order and will be proofed out quickly, the best part is it's free to use!

• Free to use and save designs
• Choose from many fonts and images
• Save designs in your account for future use
• Upload your own logo and images
• Saves you money on graphic designer fees

Options for Paper Posters Explained

Size:

• 18" x 24": poster will be 18" wide x 24" tall
• 24" x 36": poster will be 24" wide x 36" tall
• 22" x 28": poster will be 22" wide x 28" tall
• 24" x 48": poster will be 24" wide x 48" tall

Material:

• 15oz Vinyl: Lay flat block out vinyl with matte finish (has a scrim texture)
• Paper Poster: 8pt paper poster with a semi-gloss finish
• PET Vinyl: Supersmooth (no scrim) lay flat block out vinyl with matte finish

Upload Your Print Ready File

• Upload the file with the upload button
• If you have large or multiple files, use the "File Upload" link after the order is placed

Using your School Sports Poster

Order Process for Paper Posters

Order is placed: We will email you an order confirmation and your customer representative will be in touch during normal business hours.

Here's the next steps:

Email proof

Our graphics department will send you a proof via email

Proof Approval

All proofs will need to be approved by you before printing

Printing

Once approved the order will move to production where printing will start

Boxing

When printing is complete your order will be boxed up and prepared for shipping

Shipped

Your order will be picked up by FedEx at the end of the business day. We ship Monday - Friday, with the exception of holidays.

Tracking

When your order is scanned in by Fedex you will receive an email from us with the tracking and expected delivery date.

If you have any questions, we are available:

Monday - Friday, with the exception of holidays

8:30am - 5pm EST

800-319-8184

Use of the Sports Posters

• Game Day Promotions: Display large banners at the entrance or throughout the venue to promote upcoming games, create excitement, and welcome fans.

• Team Celebrations: Celebrate your athletes’ achievements with banners highlighting team victories, championship titles, or individual player accomplishments.

• Pep Rallies: Use bold, colorful banners at pep rallies to hype up the crowd and boost team morale before big games.

• Sponsor and Partner Ads: Feature sponsors or local businesses on your banners to raise awareness and support for your school’s athletic program.

• Senior Recognition: Honor your senior athletes with personalized banners showcasing their names, photos, and accomplishments.

• Event Backdrops: Use large custom banners as photo backdrops for award ceremonies, school photo shoots, or special sports events, adding a professional touch to your occasion.

• Spirit Gear Promotions: Advertise school spirit wear and other merchandise to fans, encouraging them to support their team with branded gear.

Common Questions

How many colors or details can I use in my artwork, will it cost extra?

You can use any number of colors or any amount of detail in your artwork without incurring any additional fees. We print our Foam Board Signs in full color and no matter how many colors or how detailed the artwork is, it won't affect the cost of the sign.

What color profile should I use in my artwork?

We accept CMYK, RGB, Mixed colors and Pantone colors. We use a 4-color process, and each color profile will be converted to meet the original coloring as closely as possible. 

When will I get a proof?

Typically, you'll receive a proof via email from our graphics department within 1-2 hours of placing the order, if the order is placed during regular business hours of 8:30am - 5pm EST, Monday - Friday, with the exception of holidays. If you place your order during off hours/days, you'll receive a proof 1-2 hours from the time we re-open.

I don't have a print ready file or software to set up artwork, how can I get artwork set up?

We have a very user-friendly design online program; anyone can use it and it's free for you to use! You can pick any of the editable templates we have set up or you can start from scratch. It has lots of options such as adding text, images, colors and even logos, the possibilities are endless! Make sure to create an account and save your designs for future use!

I realized I sent the wrong file when I received the proof, what do I do?

No worries, this is why we send proofs! If you realized something is wrong in your artwork or you sent the wrong file, simply respond to the graphics proof email and let them know if you are sending a new file or have changes to your design online artwork. Our graphics team will always send you updated proofs, and nothing goes to print without your approval. 

I approved of the proof then realized it was wrong, what do I do?

We work pretty fast over here, once the proof is approved it moves to production pretty quickly. If you realize the proof was wrong after approving contact us as soon as possible. We can try to holt production if your order has not started to print yet. Once it starts printing it will be hard to pull it back at that point so the sooner you can let us know the better chances we have to stop it.