With Christmas just around the corner and the gift buying underway, it can start to become apparent that you don’t know what to buy for certain people. If you have a sport lover in your family it can be doubly hard, especially when they’re into sports like racing, horses, baseball or other more summery sports, but that doesn’t mean that Christmas is off limits for getting them something truly cool. To help you narrow down what to get the sport lover in your family this holiday season, here is a quick gift guide to ideal presents anyone will enjoy.
The Hockey Lover
The hockey lover in winter is always an easy sell. Mostly. If you have a hockey lover who’s heading anywhere they play hockey professionally the easy answer is ‘tickets to a game’. The top hockey destinations include Canada and the USA where numerous cities have professional NHL teams, but other countries with great hockey scenes include the Scandinavian countries, Germany and Russia.
The Fishing Lover
Deep sea fishing trips are a great idea for the fishing lover and while it may seem a bit of a silly present to give someone for Christmas if they live in a colder climate, fishing trips in the likes of the United Arab Emirates or tropical destinations like Mexico or Hawaii are great destinations for them to enjoy this sport. They might even get to cook their own catch on the beach on return and really enjoy the whole experience from start to finish that way.
The Tennis Lover
The tennis lover is another easy sell. The quickest answer? Tickets to Wimbledon or another prestigious tournament such as the US Open. Wimbledon unfortunately is so popular these days that tickets are done by lottery, so the chances of being able to buy tickets on demand is low, but that doesn’t mean you can’t try. Who knows, scoring tickets to the final match at centre court could be ‘just the ticket you’re looking for’!
The Baseball Lover
Baseball is America’s national pastime and as such is primarily played in North America – at least professionally. Many nations enjoy this sport, including Cuba where it’s possible to find matches to attend, however you’re more likely to find professional games in the likes of the USA. Canada has only one team based in Toronto but has many minor league teams in most other cities, although games can be sparse.
The Racing Lover
If you have a racing lover in your family and want to get them tickets to something truly fantastic, why not consider getting them tickets to the Daytona Rally in Florida or perhaps the Indy 500? Another great option is the Nascar Races, all of which take place in the USA. So if you have that special someone who has already planned their USA trip, why not surprise them with tickets to a well known racing event in a state near them?
There you have some seriously great gift ideas for this Christmas for all the sports lovers in your family. With so many cool options these days for sports fanatics from equipment of their own, subscriptions to special TV channels and events and tickets to in person events, it’s never been easier to impress that sporty person that every family has.