Punxsutawney Phil and his hibernating shadow did their part on Groundhog Day to help bring an end to an especially bitter and brutal snowy season.
Now that the end of winter is in sight — cross your frigid fingers! — here are five entertaining outdoor activities SVSports can help you cure your Spring Fever when North America finally thaws out:
1. Disc Golf: Forget that other frustrating golf game. Get some friends, find or make a course, and have a blast tossing discs instead of clubs. Not much equipment or experience is required to have fun playing this outdoor activity, which is growing in popularity.
2. Yard Games: Even if your Kick The Can career is behind you, there are many outdoor activities that can make you enjoy and/or relive your youth. Get off the couch and feel like a kid again by playing croquet, Bocce ball, golf toss, badminton or horseshoes in your yard or at the park. Ah, what the heck. Take a can just in case you want to teach those kids a thing or two about that cherished sport.
3. Play (Wiffle) Ball: Have you played Wiffle Ball in a while? Grab a combo set and start preparing your Hall of Fame speech. You are, no doubt, destined to become the Babe Ruth of the Backyard. The Wizard of Wiffle. The Punisher of Perforated Plastic. Ah, even if you have a few whiffs on Wiffle pitches, you’re still guaranteed to have a good time — as long as the dog doesn’t eat your home run ball.
4. Play (Non-Wiffle) Ball: Whether you’re a weekend warrior who turns triples into singles or an athlete with real skill, nothing beats stepping onto the diamond for a baseball or softball game. Our massive assortment of equipment — from cleats, gloves, bats, balls, helmets to batting-practice nets — can help you take your game to the next level. About the only thing SVSports can’t help you with is your walk-off trot.
5. Attend a game: Sometimes it’s just best to leave the playing to the pros. Attending a Major League Baseball game with your family or friends can create lasting memories. With a wide variety of officially licensed apparel and memorabilia, we can make you feel — and look — like part of the team when you take yourself out to the ballgame. Sorry. You’re on your own for peanuts and Cracker Jacks.