Sports

10 Places To Shop For Sports Buffs

Your guide to finding equipment, team jerseys and more for athletes and fans.

Finding the perfect gift for your athlete or sports fanatic can be challenging, from the equipment they wish to have to the perfect piece of their favorite team. Here's a guide to shops in town with the selection and experience to help you find what you need.

1.  off Route 347 is every lacrosse players' dream. The store carries a wide variety of sticks, protective gear and more. Purchase your young aspiring player clothing featuring their favorite collegiate team logo as inspiration.

2. Head over to  at  for all your winter sporting good needs on the ice. The shop carries gear for ice hockey and figure skating including skates, gloves, sticks, equipment bags and outfits. There's also a selection of sports jerseys from NHL teams for their fans.

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3. For the all-season athlete and fan, visit Sports Plaza in Islandia Shopping Center off Veterans Highway. The store carries basic sporting equipment for major sports as well as fan paraphernalia.

4.  Help your slugger towards their dream of batting like a pro at . The indoor facility features batting cages, professional lessons, strengthening and conditioning and more. An RBI membership starts at $125 and includes three free lessons: a free batting, a strength training and one in speed and agility.

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5. Visit Regents Sports Corp, a Hauppauge-based manufacturer of sporting goods equipment on Ranick Road, to find the latest piece of equipment for athletes. The company offers a variety of products for baseball, billiards and tennis table.

6.  On Smithtown's East Main Street, there's - the larger storefront of The Rinx's Pro Shop. At this street location, the retailer stocks baseball, lacrosse, soccer and other team sporting goods. It sells both replica team jerseys in addition to sporting apparel and accessories.

7. , a sports mega-store on Jericho Turnpike in nearby Commack, stocks a variety of sports equipment, memorabilia and sports wear for men, women, children throughout the seasons. Find jerseys for favorite MLB, NHL, NBA and NCAA teams. There's also an assortment of indoor games including billiards, darts, table tennis, poker and more. 

8. If you still haven't found what you are looking for, head over to Dick's Sporting Goods in Lake Grove's Smith Haven Mall Plaza. This store carries everything from team sports to equipment for outdoors adventures. Pick up everything from the rugged backpacks meant to withstand a beating, winter jackets to hit the slopes and kayaks for the warmer weather ahead.

9. Find something for Dads who like to hit the fairways at in Northport. Although the size of some of the larger sports retail stores, Golfsmith is entirely dedicated to the sport of golf. Find golf balls, shoes, clubs, sets, bags and other equipment that can make relaxing on the greens that much more enjoyable.

10. For those who like anything that rolls, check out . The store specializes in nearly everything with wheels from street bikes to mountain bikes, vintage bikes, skateboards, peddle cars and scooters.

 


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