7 Fun Holiday Gift Ideas for Swimmers (Last-Minute Shoppers – Hurry!!!)
With the holiday season in full swing, the stress of gift shopping is well underway. For any last-minute shoppers, here are seven gift ideas for swimmers to place under the tree.
The Magic5 Card Game
Cost: $24 (on sale from $30)
This set of 52 cards is the perfect card game for any swimmer. Rather than a queen of hearts or an ace, the deck features 52 different workouts to include in your weekly swim routine. From endurance sets to unique drills, and 400 to 4,500 yards, the set is sure to add some fun to any swimmer’s regular pool workout. The deck also can be used as an actual deck of cards as well as just for practice. The cards are durable and plastic, perfect for enduring the wet pool deck environment. For any athletes swimming on their own time or for coaches looking for something to spice up their training regime, this deck is perfect.
Swim Official Candle From Luna Gift Co.
Cost: $19.60 (Currently on sale from $24.50)
A fun gift for any swimmer, the “Swim Official candle” from Luna Gift Co, is described as smelling like the opposite of chlorine and infused with “heat sheets, starts, stopwatches, whistles blowing, water splashing, and a hint of freestyle.” The candle can only be designed specifically for a swim referee or official, but can of course be given to anyone who’s been surrounded by a little too much chlorine. It’s available in a wide variety of scents, including wild berry, vanilla bean, sea breeze, and more. This one is perfect for a quick stocking stuffer or a secret santa gift.
Swimmer Water Bottle
Swimmers in the pool Water Bottle
Cost: 18 oz – $28 (on sale from $40), 32 oz – $35 (on sale from $50)
Most of what swimmers see during practice is the bottom of the pool, their teammates caps, and their water bottles. Why not make one of those sights a little more interesting? This water bottle from society6 comes in an 18 oz. and 32 oz. size, featuring swimmers scattered around a pool. Although this is a personal favorite, there are so many cute swimmer-themed water bottles that can be found online. Owala, for example, has endless color combinations and limited edition prints that can brighten up any main set. They have a bright blue pool-tile print, however it was only available for a limited time, but it can still be found online by resellers.
Personalized Swim Cap
Cost: $15
These personalized caps are the perfect, lighthearted gift for any young swimmer. Whether they’re printed with pictures of your coach’s face or a pet, they’re sure to end in laughter and a good prank for the next morning practice. These caps from Callie are printed with a combination of a flamingo, bouquet, or dolphin print and any picture you choose. They’re also available in a variety of colors, including black, purple, or blue.
Trihard Pre & Post Swim Eye Gel
Cost: $20.89
Swimmers are no stranger to the irritation of chlorine, whether it be frizzy hair or dry skin. “Goggle eyes” are a familiar sight, the red, irritated appearance following a couple hours spent immersed in the chlorine. This Trihard eye gel is used to cool, soothe, and refresh a swimmer’s eyes before and after swimming. According to the product description, the gel uses ingredients like chamomile, jojoba, and olive oil to “alleviate the dryness, irritation, and redness that can occur due to prolonged exposure to chlorine and other chemicals”. Trihard also has several other products specifically targeted towards triathletes and swimmers on their website that would be great for Christmas.
Brooklinen Beach Towel
Cost: $59
Admittedly, for a beach towel, the cost might be a little steep. That said, for swimmers who spend a good majority of their days wrapped in one, it might be worth it to invest in a good quality towel. Especially for the cold winter months. This Brooklinen towel was ranked as the “top pick” by the New York Times this past summer. Described as luxurious, with “maxed-out softness and absorbency”, the 34×70 inch towel is sure to provide comfort after a long practice.
New Gear
For the final item on this gift ideas for swimmers list, I’m going to keep it very vague. New gear! Whether it’s a fun new training suit, new fins, or a clean bag (not filled with mold from months of moist towels and clothes), any new items to bring to the pool deck are a win for swimmers or any aquatic athletes. Getting excited for practice, especially during those intense few weeks of winter training, can sometimes be a drag. But, having new gear to show off and pack up for the pool can add some excitement to that afternoon push.
