It’s hard to shop for a die-hard sports fan who already seems to have all their favorite jerseys and all the sports equipment they could ever need. To ease your holiday shopping stress, CP found some fresh gift ideas.For halloween gift baskets ideas, people can check them out here!
-For the frequent tailgater: The Texasport tabletop charcoal barbecue stove is an essential for tailgate parties. Its sturdy handle and durable carry bag make it easy to transport. $24.99 at Sports Authority.
-For the know-it-all: The ESPN Trivia Challenge game is perfect for people who think they know everything there is to know about sports. It can be found online at Amazon.com for $23.99.
-For the gym rat: The new 1 gigabyte iPod shuffle holds 240 songs and can be clipped almost anywhere, making it perfect for the fitness guru on your list. $79.99
-For the ski bum: Warren Miller’s Riders Collection DVDs contain three discs of skiing and snowboarding footage and can be purchased at Dick’s Sporting Goods for $34.99.
-For the spectator: You can never go wrong with tickets to a sporting event. Check Ticketmaster.com for scheduled events in your area. For a less-expensive option, look beyond major league sports. The new Broomfield Event Center is home to the Rocky Mountain Rage minor league hockey team and the Colorado 14ers, an NBA developmental league basketball team. They also host other special teams, such as the Harlem Globetrotters. Ticket prices can be as low as $10 at Broomfieldeventcenter.com.
-For the collector: Visit the Field of Dreams store in the Cherry Creek Shopping Center to find a wide variety of authentic, autographed sports memorabilia from mini-helmets to framed jerseys. Everything in this store is pricey, but guaranteed to please any sports fanatic.
And some great gifts for anyone and everyone:
-Beanbag toss: This outdoor game is not only fun and challenging to play, but it can be customized with your team’s favorite colors and logo. They can be purchased for $99 at Dick’s Sporting Goods. These can also be hand-made from online directions if you are a skilled carpenter.
-www.buyhappyfeet.com: order a pair of super-comfy, sneaker-looking slippers with your favorite college team’s colors and logo. $25.