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The Ultimate Father’s Day Gifts For Sports-Loving Dads

February 2, 2024 - 4 min read

Have you got a sports-mad dad who deserves to score big this Father’s Day? Step right up! Whether he plays sport, champions his fitness goals daily or is more of a Kayo Premium armchair athlete, we’ve got you covered with the best Father’s Day gift ideas to hit a home run.

Satisfy his sporty side with the latest fitness trackers and sports headphones, or kit out the living room with a big-screen TV and soundbar to give a front-row feel to those weekly footy clashes.

When Is Father’s Day In Australia?

Don’t drop the ball! Father’s Day 2023 falls on Sunday, September 3. The time to start planning is now! Here’s our pick of gifts for sports-mad dads.

Sports Headphones That Go The Distance

Fire up Dad’s workouts with Jabra Elite 4 Active earbuds. With no wires in sight and a seven-hour battery life, they’re made to stay snug and see Dad through all his favourite routines, no matter how sweaty things get!

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Smartwatch With GPS To Stay Safe

For dads who love to get lost in nature (and sometimes get lost in nature!), a Apple Watch SE will be his new best buddy. The GPS and Backtrack function will allow him to retrace his route during his Sunday hike. Plus, the Fall Detection feature will alert emergency contacts and services if Dad takes a tumble during that tricky trail run.

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Fitness Watch To Track Every Activity

The Garmin Venu Sq 2 has tailored activity modes to keep up with whatever your sporty dad is into. Golf, HIIT, strength training, pilates, cycling and treadmill running are just some of the 25 workout modes designed to detect movements and supply activity-specific stats.

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Automatic Incline Treadmill To Push Him Further

Whether he’s short on time or wants to work out on his own terms, a home gym is the answer! Compact in size but big on the latest features, the BH Fitness Vector Treadmill has automatic incline levels to simulate the rolling hills of a trail run. Meanwhile, a top speed of 15 km/h will satisfy Dad’s need for speed.

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Spin Bike For Indoor Rides

For a low-impact cardio burn, the BH Fitness SB2.6 Spin Bike lets Dad power the pedals from home, or take his regular ride indoors on a rainy day. Triathlon handlebars will have him cycling in comfort, while a heart rate sensor can track his work rate during a HIIT spin session.

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Massage Gun To Boost Post-Workout Recovery

The Homedics Pro Massage Gun will soothe Dad’s muscles between sessions. Six massage head attachments provide tailored treatment to each muscle group to help boost circulation and relieve post-workout aches.

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Big-Screen TV For Big-Game Energy

Make your dad the man of the match with a premier home entertainment set-up that brings his favourite sports to life. Crank up those ‘right at the stadium’ vibes with the Samsung 85" 4K Crystal UHD Smart TV 23. Dad will love catching the action in pristine 4K resolution – with four times more pixels to perfectly capture winning goals and nail-biting finishes, this screen brings the ‘wow’ factor.

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Multiple Screens For Catching Games On The Go

The latest laptops, tablets and smartphones give Dad live-viewing luxury from wherever he is, at any time. With a generous 10.2-inch screen, the Apple iPad 9th Gen 64GB lets Dad see every goal, tackle and try in crisp resolution. Pair it with the magic of noise cancelling headphones, and he’ll be set to watch game highlights on the train ride home, or tune in to those early-morning international games without waking the family.

Smart Soundbar To Bring The Action Home

Hear that stadium roar? What about the ref’s game-changing call? A Sonos Ray soundbar captures it all, offering an audio experience that puts Dad right in the middle of the action.

“Whether you’re watching in an enclosed media room or an open-plan living area, Sonos soundbars use Trueplay tuning technology to tailor the sound to your space. Plus, the split waveguides create a wall-to-wall sound stage so Dad can better enjoy all the cheers and commentary of his favourite live sports,” says Christos Boukogiannis, The Good Guys Buyer – Sound.

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“Sonos soundbars use Trueplay tuning technology to tailor the sound to your space. Plus, the split waveguides create a wall-to-wall sound stage so Dad can better enjoy all the cheers and commentary of his favourite live sports.”

All-Star Air Fryer For Half-Time Snacks

Do Dad and his mates get extra snacky on game day? He can serve up champion hot chips and sausage rolls in a flash – or have fun exploring other quick and tasty air-fried creations – with the Russell Hobbs 5.7L Brooklyn Air Fryer.

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Gear up for Father’s Day 2023 at The Good Guys! Whether it’s a big-screen TV for watching all the action or a fitness watch for tracking sports activity, visit us in-store and online to find a gift your dad will adore.