RecTennis Holiday Gift Guide: Our Favorite Items for On + Off the Court

It’s the best time of the year! Which means it’s time to start making your gift-giving list. If you aren’t sure what to get your favorite tennis partners (or opponents), […]

It’s the best time of the year! Which means it’s time to start making your gift-giving list. If you aren’t sure what to get your favorite tennis partners (or opponents), don’t worry. We’re here to help! We’ve got some of the best gift options for all of your athletic friends and family members. Read on to find out what those closest to you will be thrilled to use the next time they step on or off the court.

Gifts for Her

christmas gifts bath saltsOY-L

There’s nothing like hitting the spa after a hard workout. Bring spa day home for that special lady in your life with OY-L bath salts. They’re lavender-scented and mined from ancient sea beds ensuring that they are toxin-free. Rich with 84 trace minerals and blended with health enriching components. This gift is sure to make relaxing and finding physical relief fast and easy. $20 at Saks

christmas gifts foam rollerHyperIce Vyper 3-Speed Vibrating Foam Roller

So you can’t send mom to get a massage every day even though she deserves it. This foam roller is the next best thing. The design includes three speeds of vibrations that work the various layers of muscle and it’s built to last! This muscle reliever boasts being the go-to recovery device for the likes of Lebron James and Steph Curry, so it just might be up to the task of giving the special woman in your life the massage she deserves. $199 on Amazon

Gifts for Him

christmas gifts bluetooth headphonesSENSO Bluetooth Headphones

He will love these Bluetooth headphones every time he gets the chance to wear them. A tangle-free sound system that fits comfortably in place, these earbuds make listening to your favorite jams while working out easy and frustration free. They even come with the longest battery life, lasting for up to 8 of play time (and 240 hours of standby time) and requiring only 1.5 hours to charge fully: $29.97 on Amazon

 

fitness gifts therapy ballTherapy Ball Plus Pain in Tote

Nothing breaks up knotted muscles in hard to reach places like a good therapy ball. While foam rollers are great for large accessible muscles, therapy balls offer relief to feet, hard to reach hip flexors and other muscles that get sore and tight. This gift will help dad reach those difficult areas and can also be used for juicy spine rolls that track on each side of the bone all the way down to the sacrum once packed into their snug-grip mesh tote. $14.95 from Tune Up Fitness

Gifts for the Kids

tennis gifts backpackWilson Ultra Tennis Backpack

If your little tennis player is outgrowing those kiddie tennis totes, put one of these under the tree this season. This pack accommodates two racquets and has plenty of compartments for additional small items. There are two areas on each side of the bag that can hold beverages and snack and the two padded straps make hauling gear easy and comfortable. The cool active looks are sure to satisfy the fashion conscious to boot! $79 from Tennis Express

 

christmas gifts for kids croquetJungle Croquet

Your littlest athletes can start training up for the court with this fun, jungle-themed game of croquet. It’s great for improving hand/eye coordination, which is essential to our favorite sport, and it’s fun the whole family can participate in. The box includes four mallets, four balls, and 6 stakes. $62.99 from Alex Brands

 

Gifts for Friends

kitchen gifts veggie slicer

Vegetable Spiralizer

Do your fit friends like to cook? Are they crazy about eating gluten-free or follow a Paleo diet? If so, this vegetable slicer is sure to be a hit. Its spiral design makes turning veggies into pasta a cinch! As a bonus, you also receive a vegetable and fruit peeler and cleaning brush, when you by the Spiralizer so it’s like giving three gifts in one. $16.97 on Amazon

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Waiver of Responsibility Medical Release

I hereby consent to emergency medical and/or hospital service that may be rendered by or at accredited hospitals, by appointed physicians, in the event such need arises in the opinion of the duly licensed physician.

Waiver and Indemnity Agreement

Acceptance of my entry in these events is without responsibility of any kind by the USTA/Pacific Northwest Section (USTA/PNW) and any other entity sponsoring the event. I do hereby for and on behalf of myself and my heirs and legal representatives RELEASE and forever discharge the USTA/PNW, its officers and representatives, from any and all claims, demands, and injuries, howsoever arising, whether caused by the negligent or intentional acts of the USTA/PNW and its representatives, representatives of other sponsoring entities, or by third parties, which injuries may be in any way related to my activities during the tournament and any period traveling to or from the events described, and all such claims are hereby WAIVED AND RELEASED, and I covenant not to sue therefore. The parent or guardian by signing below, does hereby agree to INDEMNIFY and hold harmless the USTA/PNW Section and its representatives and the sponsoring entity from any liability which they may incur to the entrant, howsoever arising and whether caused by the negligent or intentional acts of the USTA/PNW, its representatives, or the sponsoring body. I also give USTA/PNW permission to create a USTA account for myself and everyone in my party who is participating in the event.

Publicity Release

I agree to be filmed and photographed by The United States Tennis Association (“USTA”) in connection with such participation and that the USTA will own any and all rights in such film and photography of me (hereinafter referred to as “Footage”). This will permit the USTA to proceed with taking such Footage and I now waive, as to the USTA and its successors, assigns and licensees, all personal right and objections to any use to be made of me, my name, likeness, voice or personality in connection with the use of the Footage in any media for any and all purposes, including trade, advertising and promotional purposes, in perpetuity and without further compensation. I understand that in proceeding with filming and photography of the Footage, the USTA will do so in full reliance on the foregoing permission.

COVID-19 Waiver

By checking the box below you agree that you can currently answer no to the following questions: 1. In the last 14 days, have you experienced COVID-19 symptoms? Symptoms include: cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or at least two of these symptoms: (a) fever of 100.4 or over; (b) chills: (c) repeated shaking with chills; (d) muscle pain; (e) headaches; (f) sore throat; and (g) new loss of taste or smell? 2. In the last 14 days, have you tested positive for COVID-19? If you’ve tested positive, but subsequently tested negative for COVID-19 twice in a row, 24 hours apart, have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication, and other symptoms have resolved, then you can answer “no” 3. Have you been exposed to any individual who has symptoms of or has tested positive for COVID-19 and/or traveled to any known hot-spots for COVID-19? Exposure means a household member, intimate partner, or other individuals in prolonged close contact (within 6 feet for more than 10 consecutive minutes).

Additional Waiver of Claims

Players, participants, and any spectators or individuals that are participating in USTA and USTA PNW tournaments, programs, activities or events, acknowledge the risks associated with tennis, accept those risks voluntarily, and in consideration of their acceptance in the USTA and USTA PNW tournaments, programs, activities or events, assume all loss or damage, and any claim or demand therefore on account of injury and/or exposure to infectious syndromes or diseases to the person or property or resulting in illness and/or death arising out of or related to their participation, whether caused by negligence or otherwise. By participating or attending a tournament, program, activity or event, the players, participants, and any spectators assume all risks whether known or unknown. Furthermore, players, participants, and spectators agree to hold harmless the USTA, USTA PNW, and the host facility, their officials, (Released Parties) and the Released Parties employees and agents with respect to any injury or loss caused by negligence or otherwise to the fullest extent permitted by law.

I have read and understand the foregoing releases and indemnity agreement I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract and I sign it of my own free will.