39 Fun and Stylish Sports Gear for 11 Year Olds

When you’re looking for sporty gifts for 11 year olds, unless you know the sport well it can be hard knowing what to choose. We’ve done the research for you, and come up with a list of awesome items for a variety of sports for both boys and girls who love their sporting pastimes.

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Under Armour PTH Victory Catchers Kit

Perfect for 11 year olds who are just getting into the game, this Under Armour PTH Victory Catchers Kit has all bases covered. Complete with a helmet, chest protector, and leg guards, this set also comes with a throat protector to keep your little catcher well and truly protected. Available in black, red, navy, and royal blue.

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Women's Nike Swoosh Sport Headbands 6PK

With a different color for every day of the week (with one day off), this set of six Nike Swoosh Sport Headbands is ideal for keeping hair neat, tidy, and out of the action when the heat is on. Made from a soft jacquard fabric, these bands also feature added silicone for a secure hold.

$24.95

Nike Youth Boys Dry Fly Shorts

Help your young sportsman keep his cool when playing his favorite game with a pair of these Nike youth boys dry fly shorts. Utilizing a special Dri-FIT fabric, these lightweight shorts help the skin to breathe, while the vented hems prevent any restrictions on movement, and the stretch waistband with drawcord ensures a comfortable fit.

$34.95

NIKE Kids Roshe One Running Shoe

Available in a plethora of color schemes, the Roshe One (GS) running shoe is as stylish as it is comfortable, meaning they are suitable for both casual and sportswear. With a removable insole, these shoes offer superb ventilation for even the toughest of games, while the iconic Nike tick ensures street cred and quality.

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Wilson Federer Junior Tennis Racquet

Bring class to the court with Wilson’s Federer tennis racquet. Available in black and red, or black and red with a white handle, this racquet promises excellent spin and improved power thanks to the open string design, giving your child the edge in every game. Any player will Love-Love everything about this piece of kit.

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NIKE Girls Dri Fit Featherlight Cap

Keep your girl’s performance firmly in the spotlight while she stays in the shade! Available in a multitude of colors to suit every taste and kit, this Dri-Fit feather light cap takes care of sweat in even the most tense of competitions with improved airflow, while the sweat bandless design reduces pressure on the forehead.

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Nike Youth Match Goalkeeper Football Glove

With these football goalkeeper gloves from Nike, the only scoring in your child’s goal will be in the style stakes. Featuring padding to minimize impact, these gloves provide excellent grip on the ball, no matter how fast the spin or how wet the conditions, while the wraparound wristband promises a secure comfortable fit.

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YAHILL Safety Protective Gear

If your child is into their wheels, you’ll know the dangers that come with it. Keep them well protected with this set of protective pads, designed to shield their elbows, knees, and hands. Lightweight and ventilated, these pads won’t interfere with movement, yet are super durable, ensuring much damage limitation from those inevitable tumbles.

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Under Armour Girls' Armour Fleece Big Logo Hoodie

When you can’t be there to wrap your daughter up yourself, choose the next best thing by investing in one of these girl’s Under Armour fleeces. With a soft inner surface and a fast-drying outer shell, these fleeces are super comfy, and come with a large hood and kangaroo pocket to keep her safe and warm.

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NIKE Pro Medium Support Sports Bra

Support your growing girl in her sporting endeavors with the NIKE Big Girls’ Pro Medium Support Sports Bra. Available in a rainbow of different color schemes and a range of sizes, these sports bras feature a racer back, pull on design, and Dri Fit technology to keep her feeling comfortable in the most arduous of conditions.

$60.00

Under Armour Boys' Youth Clean Up Baseball Gloves

If your 11 year old is into baseball, help him to keep his cool with these Under Armour Boys’ Youth Clean Up Baseball Gloves. Thanks to the HeatGear fabric, your player’s hands will stay cool and dry throughout the game, while the leather palms provide unrivalled grip for superior playability.

$19.99

NIKE Kids' Kawa Slide Athletic Sandal

Perfect for summer, the Nike Kids’ Kawa Slide Athletic Sandal provides comfort, style, and ease of use whether they are playing pool-side or just hanging with their friends. Suitable for ages 8-12, these sandals come in a huge range of colors, and feature a soft synthetic strap which moves in sync with your child’s foot movements.

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Spalding NBA Street Phantom Outdoor Basketball

Help your budding basketball star in his dreams by providing him with the Spalding NBA Street Phantom Outdoor Basketball. Available in green, yellow, orange or blue neon (or silver) detailing on a black background, this ball combines a soft grip with durability, and the official size and weight of an official NBA ball.

$44.97

Razor Youth Multi-Sport Helmet

Prevent those close shaves when it comes to biking accidents with a Razor V-17 Youth Multi-Sport Helmet. Designed to protect cyclists, skaters, and skateboarders, this helmet, which comes in a variety of fabulous colors, provides safety, comfort, and security, combined with side and top vents to keep users feeling, as well as looking, cool.

$23.99

Wilson Junior Burn Pink Tennis Racquet

Wilson knows tennis, which means that when you buy this racquet YOU know you’re getting quality. Perfect for girls who love color in their lives, this vibrant pink racquet is available in sizes 19, 21, 23, and 25, so you’ll be sure to find the right size for your queen of the courts.

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Nike Jr Solid Silicone Swim Cap

When it comes to buying gifts for sporting youngsters, you can sink or swim. If you have a water baby on your gift list, help them protect their tresses with one of these solid silicone swim caps from Nike. Available in four different colors, this OS sized cap will keep chlorine (and tangles) at bay.

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SkaterTrainer

Now anyone can learn those nifty skateboard tricks without the danger, thanks to these innovative Skater Trainers. Providing all the thrills without the spills, these trainers slip onto the wheels of your deck, letting you practice to your heart’s content without the skateboard moving an inch, meaning you can Ollie and Kickflip with complete confidence.

$22.99

Nike Girls Tempo Shorts

You won’t go short on style with the Nike Girls Tempo Shorts. In a stylish color scheme of lilac and blue, these shorts feature a sweat-wicking fabric and breathable mesh side panels for superb comfort and coolness even when the heat is on, and as they’re from Nike, you know they’ll tick all the boxes.

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Lucky Bums Youth Folding Arm Chair with Cup Holder

Even the most energetic of kids need to take the weight off sometimes, which is where this chair comes in. Sturdy but lightweight, this foldable chair comes with a built-in cup holder, mesh seat and back for ventilation, and its own bag for transportation, meaning you won’t have to carry it for them!

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Under Armour Boys' Threadborne 1/4 Zip

Keep your kiddo smelling as fresh as he looks with the Under Armour Boys’ Threadborne 1/4 Zip shirt. Made from 100% polyester, this top, which comes in 9 distinctive colorways, features anti-odor technology which prevents those sweaty whiffs, while the 4-way stretch means there is no restriction on movement. Available in sizes youth-XS to youth-XL.

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Under Armour Boys' Headline

While 11 year olds might resent their mom always nagging them to keep a hat on when it’s hot, they won’t need reminding when the hat in question is this one from Under Armour. Water repellent yet breathable, this cap features a curved brim and gently elevated crown for an on-trend look, in 4 colorways.

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Under Armour Girls Fleece Big Logo Printed Hoodie

When kids don’t want to wear a coat, this Under Armour hoodie is ideal, as it features water resistant technology for those unexpected showers. Warm and soft, it also comes with sweat-wicking properties and is fast drying, making it the perfect all-rounder for young girls. Choose from 12 different color schemes for added wearability.

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Under Armour Girls Graphic Headbands

Keep hair under control and out of the way with these super girly Under Armour graphic headbands. Each band in this six pack features a silicone backing to prevent slipping, a girly but sporty pattern, and moisture-wicking technology to keep sweat at bay. One size fits all.

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Nike Graphic Gym Sack Big Kids

Whatever your child’s favorite color is, you’re bound to find it in the selection offered for this Nike graphic gym sack. Made from 100% polyester, this bag features a drawcord closure, shoulder straps for easy carrying, and a generous main compartment for all their sporting needs. Dimensions: 14″ W x 18” H.

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Nike Youth Charge Soccer Shin Guard

Few things are as painful as a boot to the shins, so keep their legs protected with these Nike Youth Charge 2.0 Soccer Shin Guards. The polypropylene shell protects from impact, while the grooves on the outside allow for unrestricted movement and flexibility. Measuring 6” wide and 4” high, the pull-on design ensures a snug fit.

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Nike Youth Girls Therma-Fit Hoodie Athletic Hoody Shirt

From small to X-large, this girls therma-fit hoodie from Nike is the epitome of style and comfort. With built-in thumb holes, the long sleeves are perfect for keeping comfy, while the therma technology works with your child’s body heat to maintain warmth – perfect for those sports meets, or just for cool looking casual wear.

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NIKE Boy's Lunarstelos Running Shoe

Whether your young sportster prefers to blend in or stand out, there’s a Lunarstelos running shoe for them. From classic black and white to vibrant green and yellow, this sturdy running shoe from Nike features a dual-density foam midsole for superb cushioning, and a mesh upper for breathability and comfort.

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NIKE Full Zip Hoodie Carbon Heather Grey

Made from a super soft French Terry fabric, this classic Nike hoodie in carbon heather gray is the perfect garment for both sports and casual wear. With a full zip closure, this easy to wear hoodie comes with a panelled hood and front pockets for comfort and warmth, and is machine washable, making it mom-friendly, too.

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Volleyball Tribal Headbands

Serve up an ace with this Tribal Volleyball Headband, and keep your hair out of your eyes while really looking the part. With a striking black and white design, this headband is 3” wide at the front, 1.5” at the back, and measures 20”, making it suitable for most heads. Absorbent, anti-bacterial, and UV protecting.

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Under Armour Tech Shorts

Boys like to look the part every bit as much as girls do, and the sports field is no different. In 15 different colors, these Under Armour shorts will make them stand out from the crowd while staying cool and comfortable, thanks to the moisture-wicking and fast-drying technology, internal drawcord, and integral mesh pockets.

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NIKE Dry Tempo Running Short

11 year olds will be going for gold in these eye catching running shorts from Nike. Using Dri-Fit technology, these shorts, in a striking blue pattern, will keep girls feeling cool and dry, even when the pressure is really on. Comfort is assured thanks to the anti-chaffing mesh liner, leaving them free to concentrate on winning.

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COOLOMG Combat Basketball Pad Protector

Elbow joints can be vulnerable to injury, which is why they should be protected when taking part in sports. These elbow sleeves not only look super cool, but they keep elbows safe, reducing the stress on the joint and giving extra padding should impact occur. Choose from a wide variety of colors, patterns, and sizes.

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Nike Charge Youth Soccer Shin Guards

Keep those shins injury free, thanks to the Nike Charge Youth Soccer Shin Guards. Fastening at the back for a perfect fit, these guards feature added ankle protection for extended coverage, and a tough shell for durability against the hardest of tackles. Available from youth-small to youth-XL, these will keep those legs safe during any game.

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adidas Boys Youth Tennis Club 3 Stripes Tee

Anyone for tennis? Deck your little darling out in this simple but stylish tennis tee from Adidas, so he can look the part on the courts. Available in black, green, or white, these iconic shirts come with underarm gussets so there’s no restriction on movement, and mesh inserts to keep things nice and cool.

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NIKE Kids Free 5.0 Running Shoe

Help your child put their best foot forward with the Nike Kids Free Running Shoe. Coming in a huge variety of colors, this shoe also features asymmetrical lacing to minimize pressure on the top of the foot, rubber sole, and a full mesh inner sleeve to ensure a snug and secure fit.

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Under Armour Nitro Sunglasses

Throw some shade on the competition when using these uber stylish and super slick sunglasses from Under Armour. With 100% UVA, UVB and UVC protection, these glasses offer optimum safety, composite frames, and awesome gray and blue multiflection lenses which lower light transmission when the sun is at its brightest.

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NIKE DRI-Fit Cotton No-Show Socks

Sweat is unavoidable when you’re playing sports, so it pays to choose clothing which helps to offset that feeling. These Dri-Fit no-show cotton socks are perfect for active girls, as they feature technology which actually helps to keep the feet cool and dry. Available in a pack of six, these Nike socks are definitely winners!

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Under Armour Boys Phenom Curry Crew

Minimize that youthful smell of boys’ feet by investing in this three pack of Under Armour socks, which can tackle even the most sweat-prone tootsies! These socks feature ArmourBlock technology, which prevents the growth of bacteria which causes odors, and pulls moisture away from the skin, leaving them feeling (and smelling) fresher for longer.

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Under Armour Girls' HeatGear Armour Bra

Keep your sportswoman feeling well-covered when she plays, with one of these HeatGear Armour bras from Under Armour. The lightweight fabric allows for free movement while providing excellent coverage, and combines sweat-wicking fabric with anti-odor technology for an all-round cool experience. Available in Youth XS to Youth XL, and three colors – black, purple, and pink.

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3 Diy Gifts for Your Athletic Tween

Diy Stylish Headbands From Old T-Shirts Video Tutorial

Is it an eternal hunt for headbands for your daughter? Save money by making your own, by following this YouTube tutorial, which shows you how to turn old t shirts into fabulously stylish and comfy headgear. From braided designs to a turban style band, this upcycling project will replenish your 11 year old’s stock, for free.

Diy Personalized Medal Holder

If you love the idea of DIYing a sports medal holder, you should tune into this YouTube video, which shows you how to make a personalized one using a wooden plaque, spray paints, and a few other items which can be easily sourced. It even shows you how to add photographs for that really personal touch.

Diy Trophy Shelf

Head over to Meatloaf and Melodrama to find out how to make this DIY trophy shelf, on which you can display all your trophies and medals in one place. This guide shows you, step by step, how to turn a shelf, brackets, and a wooden dowel into a focal point for all those hard-earned prizes.