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Hello again gym parents!
December has arrived and that means the holiday season is upon us. No matter what holiday(s) you and your family observe or how you choose to celebrate them, we have some gift ideas for all ages and budgets to help in your holiday gift shopping!
Gifts Under $30
1. Pillows! You can find a variety of pillow choices from this custom sequin pillow on Etsy to this gymnastics pillow case from amazon.
2. Gymnastics themed accessories for your gymnast's doll! These Snowflake Designs 18" doll leotards, shorts and even grips allow your gymnast and her doll to match! We should even have some of these in the proshop soon!
3. Books books and more books! There are a wide range of books in all reading levels available that your gymnast will love! Encourage a love of reading AND their favorite sport at the same time! I Will Try by Marilyn Janovitz, She's Got This by Laurie Hernandez, The Winning Team Series by Dominique Muceanu, and Nadia: The Girl Who Couldn't Sit Still by Karlin Gray are just a few great options.
4. A personalized water bottle like this one from Etsy or this one from Amazon to help keep your athlete hydrated during practice both at the gym and at home!
5. A chin-up bar to help your gymnast get strong and stay strong as they continue to work on new skills! Here's one we found on Amazon.
6. Gymnastics T-shirts like this one or this one so your gymnast show off her favorite sport outside of the gym too!
7. Gymnastics dolls for your young (or young at heart) gymnast as she continues to dream big and imagination all that she is capable of in her sport! Here's a few we found: Bars set Barbie, Laurie Hernandez Barbie, Beam Coach Barbie 1 , Beam Coach Barbie 2.
Gifts under $75
1. Medal Holders! Display your gymnast's success and awards with pride with a medal/ribbon display for their bedroom wall! Try this one, or if you prefer a more personalized touch, look for one like this on Etsy.
2. A home balance beam! This foam folding balance beam gives the idea of the balance beam with a softer surface for new skills, or if you're not averse to some DIY you can check out these instructions for making your own backyard balance beam!
3. You can never go wrong with new gym gear! Check out the proshop in the gym for gear from Snowflake Designs or shop online for other great brands like GK Elite, AlphaFactor, OZONE, and Motionwear. Everything from leotards, compression shirts, bar shorts, and leggings can boost your athlete's confidence in the gym and give them the extra push they need to get that new skill!
4. A panel mat, or folding mat like this one is a great way for your gymnast to safely practice their skills at home! The more they practice, the more they learn!
5. This gymnastics skill builder set from Tumble Trak is a great option for helping your gymnast perfect their shaping and technique, and continue to build the strength needed to safely perform skills in gymnastics!
6. Is your gymnast ready for their first pair of grips? Or maybe they're in need of a new pair or an upgraded pair? Grips make a great gift for your dedicated athlete and are available from a variety of places. Try looking here, here, or here (or even on Amazon) and remember to ask your coach if your child is ready for them first.
Gifts over $80
1. A home practice bar is a great piece for your gymnast to add to their home equipment - be sure to have a mat underneath it and to check the weight limit in order to ensure it's stability for your child. This one and this one are both good options, or you can take a look at these DIY instructions too. Here are some other great bar choices too.
2. The Handstand Homework trainer from TumblTrak is a versatile piece that makes the perfect home gym piece, even in a small space. Plus, since the handstand is arguably the most important basic skill and body shape to master in the sport of gymnastics, it can truly make an impact on your athlete's overall performance.
3. A folding incline mat, or cheese mat, like these can be used to train a variety of skills in different levels of gymnastics, and they also make great aids in strength and flexibility training.
4. Ready to go all out? There are a wide variety of home gym packages our there that can provide your gymnast with an array of equipment to practice and train as they continue to meet and exceed their goals.
Do you have any other great gift ideas for the gymnasts in your life? We'd love to hear them! Leave us a comment and as always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us!
*KATZ Gymnastics is in no way affiliated with any of the links provided. We will not receive any compensation for visits to these pages or purchases of these items. We highly suggest doing your own safety research on items before purchasing them. KATZ Gymnastics cannot be held liable for any issues with any of these gift suggestions or injuries caused by choosing to use home gym equipment.*