Order Medals That Last: Custom Sports Cards by Snapshot

Absolutely. Snapshot has no restrictions on combining orders, and there's no bulk minimum to meet. Many coaches and event coordinators place individual card orders for each athlete on their roster. You can also order packs or MEGA poster cards for standout performers while ordering single cards for all participants. Since each card is customized with its own photo, you'd upload one image per athlete. The 2–3 day shipping timeline makes planning around a ceremony date straightforward as long as you order a few days ahead of your event.

You don't need a professional photographer. Most modern smartphones produce photos that print well at standard card size. The key factors are lighting and sharpness—avoid blurry or heavily pixelated images. Action shots in natural daylight tend to produce the most striking results. If you're ordering a MEGA 11×15 poster card, a higher-resolution photo will give you better detail at that larger print size. Snapshot's upload process will preview your image in the template so you can check how it looks before you complete the order.

Cards are printed and shipped within 2–3 business days from your order date. Snapshot produces everything in Des Moines, Iowa, which means standard delivery reaches most continental USA addresses quickly after the card ships. If you're ordering for a specific event—a banquet, a ceremony, a birthday—we recommend placing the order at least five to seven days in advance to give yourself a comfortable buffer. Shipping is free across all 50 states, and you'll receive tracking information once your order ships.

There's no minimum. You can order a single card at $17.99 with the same free shipping and magnetic case included as any larger order. This makes Snapshot accessible for parents who want one card for their child, as well as coaches ordering for an entire team roster. There's also no penalty or processing fee for small orders. The pricing structure stays the same whether you're ordering one card or twenty—each card is priced individually at the tier you select.

Snapshot's templates are designed to work with any sport or physical activity. Football, soccer, basketball, baseball, track and field, swimming, martial arts, gymnastics, cheerleading, dance, esports, and beyond—if there's an athlete and a photo, there's a card to be made. The templates focus on the athlete in the image rather than sport-specific iconography, which means the design translates across disciplines cleanly. Parents and coaches for non-traditional sports find this especially useful since most recognition products are built around mainstream team sports only.

Every Snapshot card—at every price point—ships inside a free magnetic collector case. This is the same style of protective case that serious trading card collectors purchase separately for premium cards. The magnetic closure keeps the card secure without adhesive, and the rigid case prevents bending or corner damage during shipping and handling. You won't need to buy any additional protection. For gifting, the case also functions as presentation packaging, so the card arrives ready to hand over without any extra effort on your part.

A standard single card ($17.99) is a traditional trading card size—the kind that fits in a sleeve or collector binder. It's the most familiar format and works well for individual keepsakes. A Rookie Box pack (up to $49.99) includes multiple cards, making it a better value for a more substantial gift or for teams distributing multiple copies to an athlete and their family. The MEGA poster card ($49.99) is a dramatic 11×15 inch oversized version that's meant to be framed and displayed on a wall. It turns any photo into a statement piece.

Yes. Every Snapshot card is designed and printed in Des Moines, Iowa. Keeping production domestic means tighter quality control and faster domestic shipping times compared to overseas production. It also means your order isn't sitting on a container ship for weeks. The premium card stock and printing process are handled entirely in-house, which is part of why the turnaround time stays at 2–3 business days. For customers who prioritize American-made products—especially for gifts and memorabilia—that's a meaningful distinction worth knowing.

Completely. There's no age restriction or level requirement. Adult recreational leagues, masters athletes, adult softball leagues, running clubs, adult martial arts students, and corporate sports teams all use Snapshot cards. The card designs look professional regardless of the athlete's age or competitive level. Many adult leagues have started replacing or supplementing their end-of-season award ceremonies with custom cards because participants appreciate something personal and collectible more than another generic plaque or medal they have nowhere to put.

Snapshot stands behind the quality of every card it ships. If your card arrives damaged, misprinted, or doesn't match what you previewed during the design process, reach out to the Snapshot team directly. The design preview tool is built to show you exactly what you're getting before you order, which minimizes surprises. Because you can see the card design on-screen before checkout, most customers receive exactly what they expected. For any production or shipping damage issue, the team works to resolve it quickly and make it right.