The decorations are adorning the stores and reminding us to check off our holiday gift list for our athletes. Buying holiday gifts for athletes is one of the easier tasks this time of year. They need so many things! If you time it right, you may be able to purchase their most costly equipment near the holidays to spare extra stress on you and your bank account.
I generally try to make purchases with an eco-conscious mind. There are a couple gifts listed that may not fit in with a sustainable focus, but I like the fun factor they provide. Take a look at the ideas below if you have not completed all your holiday shopping.
Holiday gifts for One and All
- Tickets to a sporting event
- Winter activities with friends or family, like a ski trip or outdoor ice skating
- Meet and greet with their favorite sports star or team.
- Tour a stadium of a local team
- Fitness memberships or vouchers for practice (indoor batting cages, indoor soccer facilities, tennis clubs, etc.)
- Subscription to a Meal Delivery Service. Eat healthy with busy schedules. *new*
Let Your Athlete Choose
- Gift cards to sporting goods stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Eco Sports, or REI. They specialize in holiday gifts for athletes!
- New Active Wear. This is a great gift idea for the whole family.
- Yoga / stretch mat. *Updated link* Again, this is a gift suitable for each member of your family. Try yoga together for a calming activity after a long day!
Easy Gifts to Wrap Up Your List
- Treasure box of healthy snacks (with maybe a little treat)
- New water bottle. I love the selections here.
- Warm socks and foot lotion for sore feet after a workout.
- Exercise dice *Updated link*
- Mini Basketball...because you might need a White Elephant Game gift. *new*
Extended family and friends often ask for gift suggestions. If there is a larger costly gift you would love to present to your child, consider making it a group gift from various family members.
The most important gift of the season is your love and time with your children. Although athletes train throughout the year, be sure to set time aside to celebrate in a way that feels best for your family and enjoy guilt free time off from practices and events. Share the gift of kindness to yourself, your family, and those your encounter every day. Happy Holidays.
