With Mother’s Day and Father’s Day on the horizon, now is a great time to start looking at gift inspiration for sports parents. These are the people who dedicate their evenings and weekends to keeping their children active and engaged, foregoing social events and personal time for their children’s happiness.
For their dedication and hard work, sports parents deserve recognition and thanks all year round. Here are some great gift ideas for the sports parents in your life.
Custom Apparel
Parents are honorary members of a sports team. Without them, the players wouldn’t get to their games, have their gear purchased or maintained, or be able to participate in the various fundraising events, recitals, games, and competitions throughout the year.
Make the dance parent in your life feel like a part of the troupe with customized apparel from Just for Kix. You can get sweaters and jackets in your dance school’s (or team’s) colors, as well as any extras you need, including ballet shoes, athletic wear, and accessories.
Comfortable Camp Chairs
If your sports parents spend a lot of time outside at the field, then comfortable camp chairs make the ideal gift. If you notice that they have cheap chairs that look frayed and ready to bust, buy them a nice set with extra cushioning, high-quality stitching, and of course, cup holders for their early morning practice caffeine.
Depending on your budget, you can even get the chairs embroidered with their names on the back. Not only is this a fun, unique feature at the field, but it can also be an identifier if many people have similar chairs.
Lava Buns
Sometimes spring sports sessions start before the weather catches on that it’s spring. This makes for some chilly mornings and evenings at the field before the weather turns. If your child plays a sport that runs into the fall, the same challenges apply. That’s why every dedicated sports parent could benefit from using Lava Buns.
Lava Buns are a seat cushion with removable hot packs. The hot packs go in the microwave before you leave for the event and get inserted into the seat cushion. They are said to stay warm for hours. Alternatively, you can put the hot packs in the freezer and use the cushion as a cooling device during the summer months.
A Functional Bag
Dance moms spend hours at competitions, carrying around costumes and makeup in addition to their own items. Soccer dads spend days at the field in the scorching sun, carrying snacks, water, and sunscreen. What do they have in common? They need something functional yet comfortable to carry everything around in.
Invest in a nice bag with various compartments, pockets, zippers, hooks, and loops for storage. Bonus if you get one with a built-in cooler compartment for snacks and drinks on the go. Have the bag embroidered with their name or team logo to set it apart from the other bags at the field.
Portable Phone Charger
Portable phone chargers are a must-have tool for long days away from electricity. Charge it up overnight and throw it in your bag the next morning before leaving for the event of the day. For a sports parent with multiple children, being in contact is essential as they try to work around various schedules. Having a reliable GPS is also useful for tournaments and away games in unfamiliar areas.
An alternative to the traditional portable phone charger is a solar powered charger. These are great for extended periods at the field on sunny days, as your phone won’t lose its charge as long as the sun is out.
Whether you’re buying a gift for a special occasion or just as a thank you, there are so many tools that can make a sports parent’s life easier. What better way to show gratitude than to present a functional gift that will help them out?
