Sign Ideas for Basketball Games

Signs at basketball games are a great way to get the crowd going and show support for your team. There are countless types of signs that you can make for the games; they can be for a specific player, school, team or coach. The best signs are practical and creative. They can transform the appearance of a gym and get everyone excited for the game.

  1. Considerations

    • The first thing to consider, when it comes to making signs, is the age group or the type of team that the signs are for. Basketball game signs for an NBA team may be different than those for a middle school team. The next thing to think about is size and space of the sign, as it should fit the arena where the game is being held. Finally, think about the time and amount of money you have to make the signs.

      Many signs can be made with materials and supplies that you already have. Such materials as construction paper, poster board, markers, glue and sparkles are basic and effective. You can make a sign using only the team's colors or any colors that you choose.

    Slogans and Spirit Signs

    • Using the poster board, cut out a circle to look like a basketball or the shape of a basketball jersey. Add personal touches by including the name of a player, the player's number or the name of the team. Draw the team's mascot on the paper and include different sayings. For a basketball game, make a sign that says one or more of the following: Defense, offense, score or go team. The Associated Student body (ASB) website provides a list of Spirit Poster Slogan Ideas, including: Don't Mess With The Best, Fear Our Power, Fight for a Win, Get Tough Vikings (use the name of your team), Go Big Gold (use the colors of your team), Nonstop to the Top, Our Team is Dynamite, Refuse To Lose and Take it to the Limit!

    Signs for the Audience

    • Making signs that involve the audience helps boost the crowd during games. They can say things like: Go-Fight-Win, Defense, Score, Air-Ball and more. If you don't feel like writing out the words, you can print them from a computer. Use different size fonts and colors so they stand out. You can add clip art and other details to personalize them. Many websites allow you to create banners using layers, text, stencils, clip art and uploaded images.You can also create logos and other types of signs at no cost.

    Sign Supplies

    • Craft stores are a great resource for creating signs. They sell such materials as styrofoam or wooden balls that you can paint or color to personalize. Ribbons and streamers can be used to embellish the signs and such fabrics as felt, knit or jersey can be used to replicate a team's jersey. You can also get additional ideas for basketball signs by visiting sites that sell basketball signs and banners. Instead of buying them from the manufacturer, use them as a template to create your own.