Established in 1988, Ridgefield Sport Shop is family-owned and operated, and supplies sporting apparel and goods for a wide variety of games. Patrons can find equipment for sports such as baseball, basketball, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, tennis and more. It carries brands like Adidas, Diadora, Hummel, Lacrosse, Mizuno, Nike, Puma, Rawlings, STX, Brine and Umbro. Owner Tony DiPreta has been an integral part of the local community, offering coaching services throughout the years as well as supporting potential professional athletes internationally.
Chillybear is a custom printing, silkscreen, embroidery and design retail clothing store that offers nationally-known brands and classic names including Champion Sportswear, Columbia Sportswear and Eastpak. Additional products include bags, skate ramps, jewelry, party favors, beach accessories, electronics and more.
Ski & Sports Center has been serving New Canaan since the 1970s. The shop carries a large selection merchandise, including casual wear, sporting apparel and equipment and bikes. The shop also rents and sells ski and snowboard equipment for both children and adults. The shop is known for its hands-on service and has a policy of following up with customers after a large purchase to ensure a high level of satisfaction.
Part of the Long Shore Golf Club, Longshore Pro Shop carries golfing essentials like clubs, golf balls, golf bags, clothing, shoes and accessories. The store is run by PGA professional John Cooper.
Downunder Kayaking is a recreation business specializing in the rental of kayaks and paddle boards. In addition to rental services, the company provides instruction in paddle boarding, kayaking and rescue services and hosts scheduled fitness and beach yoga classes. Kayaking and paddle board parties can be arranged to take place at the Downunder Kayaking facilities or at a site of the client's choosing. Group services can be arranged at a discounted rate and Downunder hosts a summer camp for kids in first through 12th grades.
Soccer & Rugby Imports is a family owned and operated business that has been in business since 2005. The company's spacious Ridgefield store provides customers with a wide variety of soccer and rugby gear and apparel. Patrons will find friendly customer service and assistance. The shop has an additional location in Southport and also sells merchandise online.
RidgeLine Bikes is a bicycle and sporting goods store located on West Main Street in Avon. The location offers a wide range of bicycles and related products, including Giant brand models. Some products include kids bikes, helmets, comfort bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes as well as shoes, clothing and bike accessories. It also offers free flat repairs on some bikes. Call for details on brands or for information on pricing.
Owners Bruce and Carolyn Yuen opened Tiger Sports downtown a couple of years ago in a two-level residential-looking shop, hence the friendly and inviting atmosphere. There is a wide variety of equipment and apparel available for nearly any sports enthusiast; athletes will find apparel, footwear and gear for everything from soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, field hockey and football to tennis, golf, wrestling, swimming, softball and baseball.
Tiger Sports also provides screen printing, embroidery and custom team uniforms.
In business since 1996, the store sells dance wear, including leotards, shoes and tights, for ballet, modern, jazz and tap dancers. The shop also carries a selection of clothes for gymnastics and figure skating. Owner Walter Schalk also the director of Walter Schalk School of Dance, a local dance school for children and adults.
Ski & Sport of Westport carries a host of winter sports equipment and gear, such as snowboards, skis, helmets, goggles, boots and winter attire. The retailer's goods come in all sizes, serving men, women and children. When the weather warms, Ski & Sport of Westport flips its inventory to equipment and gear for other sports, selling bicycles, yoga and exercising apparel and more.
Olympia Sports is located in the Compo Shopping Center on Post Road. The retail store carries athletic gear for men, women and children, including workout clothing, shoes, fitness equipment and accessories. The experienced and knowledgeable staff is happy to assist patrons in choosing the right sports gear and equipment according to their fitness needs. Visit the Web site for more information or to shop online.
Kilometers is a fun and friendly running, trail and yoga gear apparel store. The shop is frequently buzzing with athletic enthusiasts who always find excellent advice and customer service. Kilometers carries a wide selection of running shoes, equipment, supplements and apparel to choose from. Recently introduced is Kilometers for Kids, which offers "fine footwear for little feet." The store is located at the Finch Building on Danbury Road near Patio.com.
Since moving from its original 300-square-foot space in Old Avon Village, husband and wife Tony and Kathy Taverna have been enjoying their more spacious accommodations on West Main St/CT-44, and have now opened a second branch of their store in Brookfield. Both longtime Farmington Valley residents, as well as accomplished tennis players, Tony is a certified USPTA level 1 instructor and USRSA Master Racquet Technician, while Kathy coordinates apparel and management of the store. The shop stocks a wide range of equipment and apparel for all racquet sports, including tennis, squash, racquetball, platform tennis, and badminton. The owners offer several services, such as custom shoe fittings, which includes three different foot measurements and an evaluation of each customer's specific foot mechanics. It also repairs damaged racquets, and provides custom stringing and gripping services. Perfect Racquet also creates custom tennis uniforms for many high schools and colleges. The shop features a customer rewards program, which gives back $20 in store credit or gift cards for every $500 spent. Tony and Kathy also support a shoe recycling program, where customers can return their used tennis shoes within nine months of purchase and receive 10 percent off their next purchase. Outside of the shop, the owners also operate the Connecticut Tennis Academy, which provides lessons to children and young adults of all ages and skill levels. The Tennis Academy is at Avon Old Farms. Visit the Perfect Racquet website for details.