Editor’s Picks
FAN FAVORITES
BY PJ FEINSTEIN
April is the start of many youth sports leagues. But even if your child isn’t into team sports, they’ll still want to
run around outside now that the weather is warming up. That means you’ll also be spending more time outdoors,
whether that’s cheering from the sidelines or having a catch in the backyard.

Of course, games require gear—for both the players and the spectators. We’ve rounded up seven fan favorites
guaranteed to make the spring sports season more enjoyable for everyone.

plus access to a free virtual
coach. Pickup Sports; $45 per
kit or $250 for all six. pickup-
sports.co Choose your FAVORITE
HANDBAG design, avail-
able in gray and natural,
then add a shoulder strap
in your team’s colors for a
stylish way to comply with
stadiums’ clear bag policies.

Gloss Game Clear Handbag;
$154. Glossgame.com
Little ones can learn a new
sport, such tennis, soccer or
volleyball, by following the
colorful step-by-step guide
in their SPORTS STARTER
KIT. Each box also includes
age-appropriate equipment,
books and other surprises,
filters out lead and other
toxins for thirst-quenching
water that doesn’t tastes like
it came from the tap. Astrea
ONE Filtering Water Bottle;
$45. astreawater.com
balance and agility out-
side the gym. Playzone-Fit
Balance Blox Slackline Kit,
$78. target.com
When showers bring
indoor play, this lightweight
iNFLATABLE BALL can be
tossed around the house with-
out any risk to your windows
or walls thanks to its pat-
ented shock-absorbing core.

Ollyball; $15. ollyball.com
Don’t let a drizzle dampen
your sideline experience!
When the clouds roll in,
attach this PACKABLE
HOOD to the collar of any
shirt or jacket using the inte-
grated magnetic lock system,
and stay dry while the game
plays on. SHUX Hood, $40.

myshux.com HARDWORKING
Athletes need to stay
hydrated. This refillable stain-
less steel WATER BOTTLE
36 Washington FAMILY APRIL 2020
Like a PORTABLE BAL-
ANCE BEAM, this 5’
slackline lets gymnasts or
American Ninja Warriors-
in-training develop their
Sunscreen is a must-have
for both kids on the field and
parents on the sidelines.

Designed with athletes—and
the environment—in mind,
this MINERAL SUNSCREEN
dries quickly and is water
resistant for up to 80 minutes.

CōTZ Sport SPF 45, $27. cot-
zskincare.com