AD| Sporting gift guide
It’s that time of year again, when we all have to figure out what on Earth to buy for our loved ones for Christmas. Some relatives might be easy enough to buy for, if they give you a ‘wish list’. But what about that cousin or nephew who you know is ‘sporty’, and that’s about it?
Well in that case, you’ll need this sporting gift guide. Hopefully, these picks will give you what might be some much-needed inspiration.
A driving gift experience
Is the person you’re trying to buy for always sat in front of Top Gear or the live Formula One coverage, insisting they’d beat the Lewis Hamiltons and Sebastian Vettels of this world, if only they had the chance?
If so, I reckon a driving experience day could be a great way to force them to put their money where their mouth is! This £99.99 Ultimate Driving Gift Box from Red Letter Days offers hundreds of driving experiences to choose from, covering supercars, classic cars, go karts and more.
A cricket gift voucher
You don’t have to be really specific with the gift that you buy, if you’re scared that what you purchase might not be appreciated. After all, the recipient probably won’t expect you to be an expert on their favourite sport.
That’s why something like a £100 cricket gift voucher from MR Cricket Hockey could be a great idea. MR Cricket Hockey is a store selling cricket and hockey equipment based in Burwell near Cambridge, but it also has an online shop. And yes, other denominations are available, and the voucher can be spent online or offline.
A custom football stadium print
Well, I was going to mention something football-related eventually! To buy this gift, you literally just need to know what team the recipient supports. It’s a contemporary minimalist-style graphic print of a football stadium of your choice – great for hanging up anywhere in the home.
It’ll set you back just £9.99 from Notonthehighstreet.
Golf club cufflinks in a personalised box
We all know someone who can’t keep themselves away from the golf course, right? If that sounds like a friend or relative of yours, these unique cufflinks could be a lovely and thoughtful present.
For just £17.99, you can get them these polished silver-finish cufflinks in the shape of two crossed golf clubs. They come in a black plush-lined gift box, the lid of which can be engraved with your choice of message. Buy them now from Getting Personal.
A Samsung Galaxy Fit2
Had you ruled out buying a sports watch as a gift on the grounds of cost? Well, with Samsung’s Galaxy Fit2 available from Amazon UK for just £49 at the time of typing, it could be a more affordable option than you imagine.
This fitness tracker from the Korean giant is great for established ‘athletic’ types, as well as those who’re only just starting to get a major exercise routine going. It looks good, is comfortable to wear, is sweat-resistant and offers features like heart rate monitoring and sleep tracking.
There you go – it’s not necessarily as hard as you might think to buy a suitable festive gift for that ‘difficult’ sporty person in your life. What do you think of these suggestions, and do you have your own? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
