Collection: Sports

Sports equipment covers the gear for playing rather than training — balls, racquets, clubs, team sports equipment, protective gear and the accessories that go with each sport. Outdoor sports gear and everything else is specific to the sport and the level you play at. Junior and beginner gear is sized and weighted differently from adult and competition equipment. Start with the sport, then the player's age and size, and check any protective gear the sport requires before playing.

What sports gear do you need?

Requirements vary by sport, but most need:

• The playing equipment: ball, racquet, bat, clubs or similar, sized to the player.
• Protective gear: helmets, guards and mouthguards where the sport calls for them.
• Footwear: suited to the surface, since grip differs between grass, court and road.
• Sports accessories: bags, pumps, bottles and training aids.

How do you size sports gear for juniors?

Junior equipment is scaled down in size and weight, and it matters because oversized gear is genuinely harder to use and discourages kids from playing. Junior racquets are shorter and lighter, junior clubs are cut to height, junior balls are lighter and often softer, and junior bats are shorter with a smaller grip. Size to the child now rather than buying big to grow into, since equipment that's too large teaches poor technique and takes the enjoyment out. Most sports have sizing charts by height or age. Check the chart and match it to the child's current size.

What protective gear does a sport need?

Protective equipment requirements vary by sport, and some are mandatory in organised competition. Cycling requires a helmet by law on Australian roads. Contact and stick sports typically require mouthguards, and many require shin guards, helmets or padding. Cricket calls for a helmet, pads and gloves when batting. Check what your club, league or association requires, since rules differ between sports and age groups, and juniors often have stricter requirements. Make sure protective gear fits properly, because equipment that's loose or the wrong size protects far less than gear that fits.

Common questions

How do I size junior sports gear?
Use the sport's sizing chart by height or age, and buy for the child's current size rather than to grow into. Oversized gear teaches poor technique and puts kids off playing.

Is a helmet required for cycling in Australia?
Yes — helmets are required by law when cycling on Australian roads and paths. Make sure it fits properly, sitting level and done up firmly, since a loose helmet protects far less.

What protective gear does my sport need?
It varies by sport and often by age group, and clubs and leagues set their own requirements. Check with your club or association, as junior requirements are often stricter.

Does sports footwear matter?
Yes — grip and support differ between grass, court and road surfaces, and using the wrong shoe reduces traction and increases the chance of slipping or rolling an ankle.

Can I pay for sports gear with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our sports gear starts from $25, which is four fortnightly payments of $6.25.

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