Gifts for sports fans

An unusual gadget for the dad who still plays rec hockey or golf and already owns the usual recovery gear.

Works for a parent with a sore back or shoulders who would never buy a massage gun for themselves.

Suits a dad who brings coffee to the game, the job site or the fishing trip and likes gear that lasts decades.

A practical pick for a parent who packs a hot lunch for work, the cottage or a day at the game.

A classic gift for kids who play mini sticks or street hockey.

Gives a young player a way to practise stickhandling in the basement or garage between games.

An inexpensive backup pair for sports practice or the bus.

A fan-pleaser for an Arsenal supporter.

A first board game for a young football fan.

Suits a teen or student who carries water to school, practice or the gym.

For a hobby-gaming friend or motorsport fan who wants a game with real decisions.

A group gift for a family or teens with a backyard pool.

A cheap stocking stuffer for any hockey kid who practises off the ice.

A summer Christmas gift that will be used on Boxing Day.

A good first-surf gift, as the waves are consistent every session.

A cheap stocking stuffer for a lifelong Leafs fan.

A light-hearted table project for a golf-loving grandpa.

Saves repeated trips to the pro shop for a household with several players.

Turns part of a basement or garage into a practice pad for a committed young player.