Gift Ideas for the Sports Enthusiast
Within your circle of family and friends, there's bound to be at
least one sports enthusiast. Whether he or she is an avid player
or a dedicated spectator, the thrill of the game ignites passion
and gets the adrenaline pumping. And, when it comes to gift
giving occasions - birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and
the holidays - there is an abundance of gift ideas, any of which
is certain to bring smiles to their faces.
If your sports fan is also a gamer, there are a number of highly
rated video games for the Xbox 360 that make great gifts. The
basketball fan will enjoy the NBA 2K6, the hockey enthusiast
will love the NHL 2K6, and someone who can never get enough
football will go for the Madden NFL 06. The golfer who is also
into electronics will have fun with Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06,
while the soccer player will get into FIFA 06: Road to FIFA
World Cup. There is always any number of racing games available
for the Xbox 360, and there's even a game, Bankshot Billiards 2,
for those who love to shoot pool.
The Xbox 360 isn't the only platform that offers games for
sports enthusiasts. If your fan is into portable gaming, many of
the same sports-related games are available for the PSP. Plus,
there's the highly rated World Soccer Winning Eleven 9 and Hot
Shots Golf: Open Tee.
If your recipient is more interested in the real deal, there are
a number of gift ideas that will thrill him or her. Tickets to
watch their favorite team play are always appropriate, as are
exhibition matches scheduled for their area. Many of the world's
best tennis players are turning up for matches in cities across
the United States, for example, and any tennis enthusiast would
be delighted to watch a favorite player hit the court.
Big occasions sometimes call for big gift ideas. Recently, the
children of a couple celebrating their twenty-fifth wedding
anniversary pooled their money and arranged for the couple to
take a trip to Arizona to watch their favorite major league
baseball team during spring training. The memories of that trip
will definitely last a lifetime.
There are a number of sports-related toys and games that will
delight kids who are players or fans. For the collector, that
elusive player card or other sports memorabilia is always a
great gift idea.
Virtually every professional team offers an abundance of
apparel, leather goods, sports bags, handbags, hats, mugs, and
other items that carry the team's logo. Whether it's a minor
league team or a World Series winner, it's a safe bet that you
can find great gift ideas and shopping opportunities on their
website.