Christmas is around the corner so here are some children’s sporty gift ideas under £20.  Great as stocking fillers or as gifts for nieces and nephews, friends and classmates.  Or even better, for relatives who are unsure what to pop under the Christmas tree, forward them this blog; we can save you a job at this busy time of year!  

Have a look and let us know if you have any questions! 

Children’s football gifts under £20.

Football is the most popular sport in  Britain, and of course we know kids love it. Shin pads are essential and  goalkeeping gloves help those future goalies make impressive saves. It goes without saying that we stock footballs and you can gift a football starter set of shin pads, goalie gloves and a football for under £30. What a winner!  

Hockey gifts for children.

Sam Quek is a 2012 London Olympics gold medal winning English hockey player who's shown her dancing skills on Strictly Come Dancing this year. Hockey is a fantastic sport for both boys and girls and these hockey sticks are a great way to get started. Kookaburra is an reputable name in sporting equipment and their hockey sticks are well made and durable. Team up with a Kookaburra hockey ball and you have a hockey starter set for under £20!

Christmas cricket gifts for children.

I love cricket! I wish there'd been kit like this cricket set  when my son was little, but as I couldn't find one I set up Little Big Sports! This kit is the right size and weight for your young cricketer and this is important in encouraging them to continue – if it’s too difficult, they’ll give up. 

For the more experienced cricketer I like the Hunts County Skills ball set ; the reflex ball hones training reaction times but, really, they are all beneficial! A great stocking filler for £10.99.

Children’s rugby gifts under £20

If your little one was enthralled by the WXV women’s tournament and is getting excited about the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup which is being held here in Britain, a  rugby ball could be perfect for them!

Children with energy gifts!

Children with energy should be celebrated but they also need tiring out. Here are some ideas to keep them moving.:

These balls bounce non-stop! The Mega Bounce and Waboba Moon Ball are very bouncy balls and perfect for stockings. Children will be transfixed as they try to keep up with them (and, added bonus, they're also good for hand-eye coordination!)

If you've seen children playing in the park or the beach and heard something whizzing past your ears then it is probably one of these: Nerf Howlers are fun for all ages and can be played anywhere. They're durable and a great item to have in a bag to take out with you or to just for playing in the back garden. Teens and young children alike can have hours of fun with one of these.

Table Tennis Gifts for Children

Table tennis is a great sport for all ages, it’s really accessible to all but the table can be a hinderance. A table tennis table can be hard to store and you need a good flat surface somewhere to put it up but have you considered a retractable net ?  It is much smaller to store, of course, and can be used on all sorts of tables, indoor and outdoor. Table tennis bats and balls are £9.99 so along with this net you’re looking at just under £25. 

This is a great way to get all the family started with this fun game!   

There is something on this Christmas list for every sporty child but if you’re looking for something else, browse the website or give us a call.