If you need elegant team awards, medals serve as another good option. Another benefit of medals comes from their size – they do not take up as much space. For athletes with many trophies, this feature will be greatly appreciated. You’ll find what you want because medals come in various sizes and colors. Like trophies and resins, medals come with 3 lines of personalized engraving.

The first step to having a successful awards ceremony is choosing a location. This is a crucial part of the planning process. Try to select a site that will be fun for the team. Here are some inexpensive options:

• Themed party at Team Mom/Coaches house

• Take the team to the local ice cream parlor

• Go out for pizza

• Bring the team to see a pro sports game

• Play a parents vs. kids ball game at the local park

Does your coach have sense of humor? Then the bobblehead trophy is a great choice, and kids love them as well.

For those just starting their sports careers, small participation trophies are perfect!

Need a more elaborate trophy? A player with several years of participation deserves something more elaborate.

Players

For Little League teams, simple trophies fit their needs. The most common Little League trophies are gold, clear, or silver colored figures on a base with 3 engraved lines. The top line of engraved plate usually states the Year, the second line commonly contains the team name, and the last line typically has the athlete’s name.

As the players develop their athletic skills, the trophies should reflect that development by being more elaborate. Adding a short column to the basic trophy adds a little extra for more experienced athletes. Players receiving additional recognition such as MVP’s or All Stars should receive similar trophies with a larger column. The engraving format for these trophies follows the same convention as the Little League trophies.

Another great option for team gifts is the Resin Awards. These inexpensive choices are perfect if you want something a little out of the ordinary. With three lines of engraving, you can personalize Resins like you would personalize trophies.

If you need elegant team awards, medals serve as another good option. Another benefit of medals comes from their size – they do not take up as much space. For athletes with many trophies, this feature will be greatly appreciated. You’ll find what you want because medals come in various sizes and colors. Like trophies and resins, medals come with 3 lines of personalized engraving.

Coaches

Players aren’t the only ones who should get trophies – coaches deserve recognition as well.  The following suggestions make terrific gifts for coaches:

Picture Sports Plaque: One of the most popular coaches’ gifts, this plaque also works well to recognize sponsors and other contributors.

Game Ball Trophy: Present an acrylic encased Game Ball to the coach after the team signs it.

Hat: Players can sign their names and numbers on a coaches’ hat for a personalized keepsake.

Sports Coach lipboard: Want something functional? Give your coach a clipboard with the coach’s name, your team name, and the season’s year.

Whistle: An engraved whistle will bring a smile to the coach's face. Laser engrave the front of the box with the coach's name, team name, or expression of thanks.

Bobblehead trophy: Does your coach have sense of humor? Then the bobblehead trophy is a great choice, and kids love them as well.