Design Your Own Sports Party – Ideas And Packages
If your child’s birthday is coming up and you have a party to organize, then consider throwing a sporty party to keep those energetic kids thoroughly entertained for a couple of hours without it turning into mayhem.
Party Packages
Sports party packages are great for parents who want to simply show up and relax while the little ones let off some steam.
- Swimming Party – a local pool or leisure center often has a swimming party package which includes use of the pool equipment such as water slides and inflatables. Adults may be required to enter the pool with the children depending on their ages. Party games and food are usually arranged in a dedicated party room after the swim.
- Soft-Play Center – imagine a giant, caged soft-play area filled with your party guests tumbling down slides and rolling around in the ball pit. Food and games also normally take place on-site with the assistance of a party coordinator.
- Football Party – nationwide football franchises for youngsters often have the option to cater for football parties which would include time on the pitch and food.
Design-Your-Own Sports Party
Birthday packages are great for ease, but if you’d like to create a unique sporty birthday party in a location such as a park, garden or hired sports hall, then here are some ideas to help you host your own celebration.
Themed Invitations
Introduce a sports theme to your kid’s party by designing a fun invitation resembling a match ticket that will “Admit One”. Include the location, time and even a “Void If Detached” ticket stub. For fancy dress, request the children dress like their favorite sports star and of course, remember to wear their trainers!
Decorations
Using a set of marker pens you can transform any balloon into a sports ball of your choice whether it be a basketball, football or rugby ball. Cardboard cut-outs of sports stars or posters of football teams are also a brilliant way to decorate your venue.
Sporty Activities
Selecting activities and games for your party is where the theme will really begin to take shape.
A bouncy castle is always a hit with children of any age and they can be hired for a relatively cheap cost.
Sports-day style games are also very popular and it’s possible to purchase sports day sets online including hoops, cones and bean bags. You could include races such as egg and spoon, sack and 3-legged or even lawn games such as croquet, quoits and giant snakes and ladders.
A piñata shaped like a football and stuffed full of sweets and small toys would also be a great addition to your party. Blindfold the kids and then let them take turns to swing at the piñata with a bat. When it breaks and all the contents spill out, share them equally amongst the party guests.
Party Food
There are plenty of sports themed food options for an active kid’s party. You can serve hot dogs, popcorn, mini-pizzas and even “all-star sandwiches” using a star-shaped cookie cutter to get the desired shape. The highlight of the food spread is always the cake which you could shape like a trophy or football shirt with the child’s age and name on it.
Party Bags
Fill a goody bag with usual treats such as a piece of cake, stickers, a bouncy ball and for the perfect finishing touch, send those little sports stars home with a whistle and a medal!
Whichever type of sports party you choose for your child, be assured that you’re setting a great example by showing your kids that exercise is fun.
James Sinclair is the Managing Director at The Partyman Company based in Basildon and specializes in children’s entertainment and event planning in the UK.
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