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I love being a soccer mom!
And a baseball mom, tball mom, swimmer mom (that one is rough), taekwondo mom...
I think one boy is involved each season, and one year round...so we are constantly on the go!
We love that everyone stays active, even if they aren't in a sport during a particular season, they stay active by hiking/camping in scouts. It is never -ending with our four very active boys (finally past that stroller stage too!)
Posted by: Maria | 03/31/2011 at 04:43 PM
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i have been a "sports mom" for a long time.
for over 10 years i have been spending my saturday mornings....my monday nights....
my thursdays at 5:00...even entire weekends
in a gym or at a field watching my kids play sports.
and i can finally say that I think i kinda LOVE IT.
i didn't for a long time.
i think it was because i had babies to bring along....with strollers and bottles and crying.
and they get bored.
but NOW i get to enjoy the whole game!
i get to watch them learn and improve within their favorite sport.
i get to see them interact with their teammates and coaches.
and i am PROUD of them.
having my kids in sports is important to me.
i want them to be active and healthy....trying their best at whatever sport they choose.....keeping out of trouble by being at practice instead of having nothing to do.....
building their confidence through sports.
every time they learn something new and GET IT...it's so cool.
Gatorade is a staple in our sports loving home.
we consume a lot of it....have coolers full of it....have tried every flavor and size they offer.
gatorade has a website just for SPORTS MOMS.
it's full of facts about nutrition, hydration and safety from injury for young athletes.
it has some videos too that were really touching...makes you proud to be a mother of an athlete.
you can Visit the Official site of gatorade for yourself!
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i would love to hear if YOU are a sports mom!
which sport do you spend your time camped out in a folding chair with a cooler of gatorade?
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I am slowly becoming a sports mom. My daughter is my oldest and she has only played a few seasons, but my son is now of age. He has played basketball and is now getting ready for baseball. I am slowly beginning to realize that I will be at a game pretty much every Saturday (once he starts football or soccer) for probably 12 more years! It is fun though! Would love to win the giftcard!
Posted by: Larissa | 03/31/2011 at 07:19 AM
I'm finally going to be a "sports mom" & pretty excited about it. My son starts soccer next week!
Posted by: Lindsay | 03/31/2011 at 07:21 AM
I've been through t-ball, baseball, basketball, soccer & volleyball with my two children. Now they are grown and I miss it. Love the Gatorade though.
Posted by: Sandy | 03/31/2011 at 07:22 AM
I am such a sports mom. When it gets overwhelming, I just think about how my boys will be gone form our home in a couple of years. I've been doing this for so long, I don't know what I will do when I'm not a sports mom anymore.
I love the changing sports season because then I get to hang out with different sports moms. We are full on into baseball and with 2 teenage boys, that means games every day and lots of laundry.
Posted by: Gina in Louisville | 03/31/2011 at 07:23 AM
SOCCER! Oh, and BASKETBALL! They overlap some. My two kids' soccer practices and games overlap some. I spend a lot of time in the car, pulling up to curbs and getting balls, coolers, water bottles, chairs, blankets and sometimes umbrellas out of the back of the van. I wasn't so sure about all of it at first. But three years into it and I'm hooked!
Posted by: susan ponder | 03/31/2011 at 07:24 AM
I am not a sports mom yet since my little guy is not yet 3 although he does love all kinds of sports. We play a lot at home! But I am a sports aunt and love spending time at the field or gym watching my nices and nephews play!! Can't wait til I can go watch my son play!
Posted by: Valerie Alexander | 03/31/2011 at 07:25 AM
I was a sports mom for a couple seasons...then, like you mentioned, I started disliking it since I was dragging babies.
That's gonna change next season though! I can't wait to be at the field or gym watching my boys excel at what they love!!!!
Posted by: Melissa | 03/31/2011 at 07:26 AM
I officially became a "sports mom" two weeks ago when my oldest daughter started soccer. She came running off the field at the end of her first practice and said, "That was AWESOME!" :)
Posted by: Jen Brandt | 03/31/2011 at 07:30 AM
I've been a sports mom for the last 13 years....basketball, volleyball, softball, and baseball are all sports my kids have played over the years. Now, only my two youngest boys (10 and 12) play baseball and I have to say it's my favorite sport to watch them play.
Posted by: Kari | 03/31/2011 at 07:36 AM
I'm totally NOT a sports mom, but not by choice... we're just more of a music family. BUT, my daughter just started tennis last week, and she loves it, and I love that she loves it. Plus, I'm a big exerciser and I'm in desperate need of new workout clothes. This card may come in handy!
Posted by: Jenny | 03/31/2011 at 07:40 AM
With 9&10 year age differences between my oldest and two youngest, I too was a baby toting sports mom and now LOVE it that the little girls who are now 4&5 have started there own sports!! Soccer, field hockey and basketball sports mom here!!
Posted by: Teisha | 03/31/2011 at 07:41 AM
When my kids were younger I was a sports mom and loved it! I was always sad when a season was over...the other families on the team had turned into friends. Now my son is a Tai Kwon Do fanatic and there isn't room for parents to stay and watch...I guess they figured studio space is more important and I agree!
Posted by: Lori | 03/31/2011 at 07:45 AM
I am a sports wife and sister, too! We love blue Gatorade, especially during baseball season. :)
Posted by: Holly Stanfield | 03/31/2011 at 07:49 AM
I see "sports mom" in my future, and not sure how I'm going to handle it! I think I'll probably get too involved in the game and get all worked up! I'll have to learn to control myself! :)
Posted by: Sarah | 03/31/2011 at 07:50 AM
I am a soccer mom and I LOVE every minute of it! =)
Posted by: Laura A | 03/31/2011 at 07:51 AM
i will be a sports mom next fall! This is new for us.
thanks,
deb meyers
Posted by: deb meyers | 03/31/2011 at 07:51 AM
With two boys it's almost inevitable. :) Since it's the way I grew up, I'm looking forward to it! This is the first Spring where both boys are playing baseball - pee wee t-ball for the 4 year old, and Coach pitch baseball for the 7 y/o. So fun!
Posted by: rebecca | 03/31/2011 at 07:52 AM
we love sports! soccer, basketball, volleyball, running, irish dance,... we have one rule though, NO sports on sunday!
Posted by: lena | 03/31/2011 at 07:52 AM
Not a sports mom yet! But I am one in trying I have the right van for it. But in all seriousness I am a sports Aunt I go to every game niece has, she involved in all sorts of sports. I am the mom bringing my screaming, restless bored kids to her games..lol
Posted by: Christy | 03/31/2011 at 07:53 AM
oops I can't spell I meant I am one in training..whew.
Posted by: Christy | 03/31/2011 at 07:53 AM
My boys mainly play soccer and shoot .22 rifles in shooting sports. They are also interested in basketball and track, but they don't have teams at their level.
Posted by: Jennifer | 03/31/2011 at 07:58 AM
I'm a sports mom too...that's just what we do. Right now it's baseball and basketball. I feel so blessed to get to watch my kids...they are just amazing.
Posted by: Lisa Q | 03/31/2011 at 08:00 AM
I'd say I'm a "sports mom" but i know this is only the beginning. So far it's baseball/ tball / and basketball but with three boys I'm sure the list will only grow. I love it and we do love gatorade! My kids even pack it for school lunches!
Posted by: Nicole Q. | 03/31/2011 at 08:01 AM
I have camped out for a few sports for my son...but lately it has been for basketball....its really nice to be inside when its cold and rainy outside!!! :)
april
Posted by: april | 03/31/2011 at 08:02 AM
I am a Sport's Mom and Wife! My husband coaches a high school soccer team and plays in an adult league. Both my children play spring and fall soccer. And now that my son is in middle school, and just made the 7th grade squad, we are adding that to our already busy schedule. Needless to say, we have plenty of Gatorade stocked at our house. The clear one (Rain?) is my favorite for obvious reasons, but my kids like the blue one!
Posted by: Karen | 03/31/2011 at 08:05 AM
I am a sports mom! Soccer is our life come fall and spring and this year we added a winter season. I love watching my kids play!
Posted by: jen@odbt | 03/31/2011 at 08:05 AM
i have a couple more years before i'm a sports mom. I'm excited to be one!
Posted by: sarajane2326@yahoo | 03/31/2011 at 08:07 AM
I am a sports mom too! Have been for 5 years now. My son started playing soccer when he was 4. Played that for four seasons and has now moved to football. They have two seasons a year, January-April and August-November. My daughter has done soccer, dance and now gymnastics. I love it too, but I must admit, I don't enjoy taking my 2 year old!
Posted by: Wendy | 03/31/2011 at 08:07 AM
We are enjoying basketball with our daughter and baseball with our son right now. Good times! And the boys on the baseball team love the blue Gatorade!
Posted by: Amy | 03/31/2011 at 08:08 AM
I am just now getting into sports mom territory and I have a baby and a four year old so its not the most fun yet but I can see the potential!
Posted by: Jennifer | 03/31/2011 at 08:08 AM
My oldest son doesn't like sports, but my second one loves them: soccer, tae kwon do, baseball, and basketball. My other two are too little for sports, but already showing interest in them!
Posted by: Donna | 03/31/2011 at 08:09 AM
I am just beginning to be a sports mom. My son is in soccer and my daughter will be able to play soccer in the fall. Also, my son will play T-ball for the first time this summmer. I am proud to be a sports mom. I love it and love that my kids enjoy the fun of the game and the attention from family and friends. It is great!
Posted by: Danett | 03/31/2011 at 08:10 AM
I'm not a sports mom as I don't have any kids yet, but I always keep my hubby stocked in Gatorade for his running (and he drinks it like crazy in the summer while doing yard work).
Posted by: Jen N. | 03/31/2011 at 08:11 AM
I am a just now a second year sports mom and I already love it. My little guy hasn't started yet, he really just wants to drive a firetruck. We LOVE gatorade at our house...and Dicks Sporting Goods.
Posted by: Ellen | 03/31/2011 at 08:12 AM
My daughter (age 11) has started soccer for the first time this year and is loving it. She has finally gotten past some of the drama of her asthma and I am thankful she is active. My son (age 5) has started Karate/TaeKwanDo and is loving it enough to clean up his toys to be able to go! He cheeses the whole time, even in his guard stance.
Posted by: Sheryl | 03/31/2011 at 08:12 AM
Definite sports mom here!! Great giveaway!
Posted by: Jessica B. | 03/31/2011 at 08:13 AM
How are the winners picked? Do you have to draw randomly or does the computer pick? Anyway, here goes...but only because I am a sports mom too. (not to mention sports wife)
Posted by: Jennifer Chappell Deckert | 03/31/2011 at 08:13 AM
I have three boys that play football....1 in high school, 1 middle and 1 grade school. That is A LOT of football. And for the icing on the cake, my husband is a high school football coach at the RIVAL high school that my oldest goes to. Late summer and fall, I'm basically a single mother to my young daughter who is three. It's crazy but it's a way of life and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Posted by: Sara | 03/31/2011 at 08:13 AM
I have spent time in the gym during gymnastics practice, but that sport fell to the wayside once Christen discovered soccer. So I spend most of my free time at the soccer field. I am secretary of the school's soccer booster club, and this takes up the rest of my spare time. Christen LOVES soccer and has even competed in the World Youth Soccer Cup. She has taken up another sport, one I never knew existed: Air Pistol. Not as fun for a spectator. But she loves it!
Posted by: Jodi | 03/31/2011 at 08:14 AM
I am a sports mom. getting ready for baseball season tomorrow. in the middle of track season and preparation for football in the fall. it would be lots of fun to win the dick's gift card. i am sure we would spend it on shoes!
Posted by: carolyn | 03/31/2011 at 08:15 AM
SOCCER !! ...and I love every single minute of it :)
Posted by: Shelly foster | 03/31/2011 at 08:15 AM
Cute pics:) we have done tee ball and soccer and ballet (is that a sport?) my oldest starts flag football soon. I an excited about that....and maybe I'll finally understand that sport?! My gave was tee ball when they were so little :)
Posted by: Sara's art house | 03/31/2011 at 08:15 AM
You know . . . I guess I am a sports mom!! My kids have always gravitated towards the non-traditional things like Tae Kwon Do and Curling (yes, curling!!) but lately they've also gotten into football and cheerleading, too! So, yes, I guess I've spent plenty of time watching them in their athletic endeavors! :-) Definitely plenty of opportunity for those Proud Mama moments!
Posted by: Leslie @ {Tiny Wings} | 03/31/2011 at 08:17 AM
I am just about to become a sports Mom! My son is turning 4 on Monday and starts soccer on Tuesday! He is so excited and I have to admitt, I think I am just as excited for him!
Posted by: Shannon Kirtley | 03/31/2011 at 08:18 AM
my 5 year old just started Soccer last fall.......love to watch!
Posted by: kim | 03/31/2011 at 08:19 AM
2 kids ages 12 and 7
12- year old plays Soccer, Basketball (Travel and Jr High), runs track and also voice lessons!
7 year old- Soccer, Baketball, Baseball (Allstars and Youth)
So I depend on Gatorade to keep them hydrated during the heat of summer. I think I have spent enough on Gatorade over the years to send them both to college!
I am looking forward to many more years of sports!
Posted by: Amber | 03/31/2011 at 08:20 AM
I'm a mom who plays sports, so for the past 5 years I've been dragging the stroller and babies to my softball games (and my husbands). My daughter was 2 weeks old at her first visit to the softball field. We are on the cusp of the now 5 year old joining her own teams, and I couldn't be more excited!
Posted by: Maggie | 03/31/2011 at 08:21 AM
I am a proud Gatorade-toting soccer mom. In fact, the Spring registration is due today, to avoid the late fee, and this year, I am determined to avoid the late fee!
Posted by: Cate O'Malley | 03/31/2011 at 08:25 AM
tennis, ballet, basketball, soccer, gymnastics, skiing...just to name a few!!! they want to do it all!!!
Posted by: jess | 03/31/2011 at 08:25 AM
I became a "Sports Mom" after being a "Sports Wife". I went from college football and power lifting to Moto Cross, Super Cross, Baseball, Martial Arts, Freestyle Wrestling, Football and Greco Roman Wrestling. And this is just one kid! And dad coaches in most of these sports! We have Gatorade lining the garage wall all year long and we LIVE at Dick's -- there is always something we "NEED". I wouldn't trade all of the bleacher butt that is a side effect of being a "Sports Mom" for all the money in the world!
Posted by: Lynette | 03/31/2011 at 08:26 AM
i too, have been a sport mom for a looooonnnnnggggg time. i agree with your thoughts. what's difficult is when your kid try-out for baseball his sophomore year of high school and is cut. now what? meanwhile we will sit, and stand, and clap and cheer for our youngest at all his baseball games this season. 45 games. play ball. :)
Posted by: deborah@applesinwonderland | 03/31/2011 at 08:27 AM
Baseball Mom!
But next year, I have one child proclaiming that I can add Football Mom to my title!
:)
Posted by: Dana D@BoysMyJoys | 03/31/2011 at 08:28 AM
My oldest is in basketball for the first time and baseball. The youngest does a fun little gym class. My favorite part is FINALLY being the mom who gets to just sit and watch! I always envied those moms!
Posted by: Breeana | 03/31/2011 at 08:28 AM
Not a sports mom yet, but I'd love to win.
Posted by: Karline | 03/31/2011 at 08:29 AM
I'm not a sports mom, but my family was a sports family and I loved it so much! My dad coached our basketball teams, and we also did swimming, soccer, cheer leading, flag football, golf and lacrosse. Now I am a sports sister, camping out on Saturdays to watch my youngest bro beat it out in lacrosse. I hope that when I have a family we are a sports fam...I may have to force my children into it until they like it...kidding...not really.
Posted by: hayley | 03/31/2011 at 08:32 AM
Love being a sports mom too! My husband is the coach of my sons' club soccer team... so that means we travel and spend weekends in other small Nebraska towns. SO much fun! Oldest son plays basketball and soccer, middle son plays on 2 soccer teams, and daughter plays volleyball and basketball.
As the "coach's wife" I always need to be prepared. Also, I have a shutterfly blog that I keep the pictures on for the parents to view and order.
Sports Moms Unite! ;)
Posted by: Sugar Mama | 03/31/2011 at 08:35 AM
I have a 2 and 5 year old so I'm not a sports mom yet, beyond watching my daughter in her swim lessons. I don't care what sport/activity they decide on, as long as they're passionate about something! Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: amy cornwell | 03/31/2011 at 08:36 AM
We are just starting that phase of our family life. My daughter is 4 and has been in dance since the fall, so for now I am camped out in the lobby, not the bleachers.... and I'm the one sipping on a drink!!! haha
We are looking forward to the years to come with a flurry of sporting and athletic activities, especially since I have another little one on the way! :)
Posted by: Barbara | 03/31/2011 at 08:37 AM
Just became a "sports mom" on Tuesday with my 5 year old starting gymnastics. :) Can't wait for many more years of watching...and praying. :)
Posted by: Beth | 03/31/2011 at 08:38 AM
I am a proud sports mom too! Between my three kids, I am either at a basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, or football game all year long. I totally can relate to enjoying it all more now that I don't have a baby or toddler to keep track of.
Posted by: Stacy | 03/31/2011 at 08:38 AM
We spend our time cheering on college sports...since our kids are only 2 and 2 months. However, I hope he will play baseball like his dad and she will play volleyball like her mom :)
Posted by: Julie Baldwin | 03/31/2011 at 08:39 AM
I'm a sports Mom, going on 6 years. My daughter started out playing soccer, but has since "retired" because soccer isn't her thing. She has found that basketball is more her game. My son also plays basketball, but I think I might have to say that watching him play baseball is my favorite. I believe sports are such a benefit in teaching kids so many positive things. I wouldn't want to miss this season of my kid's lives for anything!
Posted by: Laura | 03/31/2011 at 08:40 AM
I just started being a sports mom. My daughter is training for a 5K and we love gatorade :)!
Posted by: Abby | 03/31/2011 at 08:43 AM
I just started being a sports mom.
My daughter is in soccer and gymnastics. Sports are very important to me...i want my kids to be active!
Posted by: Sarah @ this farm familys life | 03/31/2011 at 08:47 AM
I've been a sports mom for about 3 years I think. Maybe it's only 2? I don't know, he's almost 7 so i'm guessing three. Anyway, it started out as soccer and we quickly came to find out that he's really good at it. Teeball wasn't as "fun" for him and so left us with a not so good taste in our mouths too. But soccer, spring soccer, fall soccer, indoor soccer...he loves it and so do we. Our 3 year old has just started indoor soccer too. He doesn't love it. He cries on the court. Weird because when big bro was playing outside, it was all he wanted to do. I guess the grass is always greener huh? Would love to win this, need some new shoes for the exercise exploits I began with my husband this week!! :) Thanks Meg!
Posted by: Renae | 03/31/2011 at 08:48 AM
Proud sports mom for going on 6+ years.
13yo dtr plays soccer only now but has also played basketball - now she runs in between soccer seasons and has done a few 5Ks!
11yo son started with tball in kindergarten then flag football and has now done tackle fball for two seasons. He has wrestled for 3 seasons - LOVES wrestling. But boy is that an eye opening experience for the wrestlers and the parents b/c while he is on a team - it is not a team sport - at least at this age. Because... when he loses a match, it's just him, HE lost not his team - no one to share the loss with. He also played soccer one full year before being big enough for tackle football and loved that too!
9yo dtr has only played soccer - she loves it. We've tried to encourage her to try something else but she's not really interested in sports for competition but for the fun - which is FINE! Great even. I just wish she would at least try something else. But it's ok.
6yo son has played one season of flag football and is starting his 2nd. He did not want to try tball and that's ok - it is rather boring :)
Anyway, I completely agree that it is easier to love the lifestyle of a kid-sports family when you are not toting babies around. But 4 kids and their schedules and their games and their gear! Wheeeeww - it's hard sometimes to manage it all.
But I wouldn't trade it for A-N-Y-T-H-I-N-G!!!
Posted by: Jennifer in VA | 03/31/2011 at 08:50 AM
My mom never let me be involved in high school activities. I wanted to try out for plays and run track. I always kind of felt that I had missed out on some camaraderie by not being able to do any of those activities. I am not a sports mom yet. My children are only 2 1/2 and 9 months. However, my daughter is so athletic already. She can kick the ball, hit the ball, catch the ball, etc so well already that her coordination makes her look older than she is. So... I am pretty sure that someday I will be a sports mom, and I'm looking forward to it.
Posted by: Amy G | 03/31/2011 at 08:51 AM
My kids are 2 and 4 and I can't wait to be a sports mom! I feel that athletics teach kids so much and I also can't wait to watch them!
Posted by: Jenny | 03/31/2011 at 08:51 AM
My 2 kids are still both a little young for sports, but I can honestly say that I look forward to being a sports mom! After all, I learned from the best, most intense sports mom ever - my mom!
Posted by: Keli B. | 03/31/2011 at 08:52 AM
We love gatorade and Dick's sporting goods!!!
Posted by: Jen G | 03/31/2011 at 08:54 AM
Wow, Dick's sporting goods has the best sports gear! Hope I win :) My boys are into lacrosse. I love being a sports mom.
Posted by: Amanda | 03/31/2011 at 08:58 AM
Tonight is my only daughter's very first soccer practice. My husband and I both love sports, but I don't know if I'm ready to be a "sports mom" yet. Looking forward to many athletic adventures and hopefully very few injuries!:)
Posted by: Marla | 03/31/2011 at 08:59 AM
Mom to three busy little girls. The older two just finished their swimming season with my little one by my side through it all. It's so wonderful to watch them progress and how exciting to see their faces when they succeed.
Posted by: Wendy | 03/31/2011 at 09:01 AM
I am a sports mom, it is a new thing for me, just the last two years. While I enjoy watching my girlies swim, play soccer and basketball, I still have a little one and another on the way so it will be a while before I get to enjoy the games and meets fully.
Posted by: Lynette | 03/31/2011 at 09:01 AM
I'm just a sports aunt for now, but cant wait to cheer my own kiddos on! Dave and i were both athletes and loved those experiences and lessons, ive missed the bleachers and gyms, cant wait for that season of life. For now we'll keep enjoying out little tykes wiffle ball and little bball goal.
Posted by: amanda | 03/31/2011 at 09:01 AM
We aren't your typical "sport" family---sure, we do the soccer-baseball-basketball deal...but our boys LoVe their skate parks, water skis and trail bikes! We've always got the truck loaded and headed somewhere...2 things are always in tow: suped up 1st aide kit ;) and the cooler of gatorade!
Posted by: shelly | 03/31/2011 at 09:01 AM
Our family sport was always swimming. All three of my kids literally lived in a pool and went through hair conditioner like water!
It began with my daughter, Claire, who was invited to a swim practice by a friend. She LOVED it and that was 18 years ago. So her brothers followed us to practice, swim meets, and more practice and more meets.
When her oldest brother, Aaron, turned 5, he told me, "Okay, I am bored, put me in swimming, but I want to wear a speedo!" Then he was hooked. He swam on the High School State team all 4 years of High School and went to college on a swim scholorship. His life goal was to swim at a NCAA championship meet, and he did! He was thrilled beyond belief! And we were to thrilled for him.
When Andrew turned 5, he informed us he wanted to swim. So he spent his first practice at the side of the pool hanging on for dear life! But his confidence grew and he became a great swimmer that loved it. He swam on our High School State team all 4 years of High School. When swim season was over, his senior year, he was ready to move on.
So many memories, I would relive all of them!
Posted by: GB Jost | 03/31/2011 at 09:02 AM
Oh yes, I love being a sports mom, have sat through basketball, soccer, football and TONs of volleyball games! It is the best was to spend a morning, or afternoon! Gotta say the all day tournaments can wear me down though...thank goodness for Gatorade!
Posted by: Crystal Swoverland | 03/31/2011 at 09:04 AM
I am a SWIM sports mom. My 12 year old swims 6-7 days a week which puts me and two little ones at a pool 6 or 7 times a week watching (which I love) Her meets take us out of town on many weekends. My little kids have been very good about tagging along.
When I am not helping Olivia get to where she needs to be, you can usually find me at another pool coaching our local high school swim team and now a beginners Masters team. I also volunteer as the Secretary for our tri-county summer swim league. I guess you could say we are a little water-logged! LOL
Posted by: Karen Lehmann | 03/31/2011 at 09:06 AM
I attempted being a sports mom. Signed my son up for soccer when he was four and he wanted nothing to do with it. Maybe he'll like something else. Or maybe I'll be a piano mom.
Posted by: Camille | 03/31/2011 at 09:09 AM
I'm not a sports mom yet. My 5 year old boy (my oldest) is just starting to take interest in playing. I predict some Saturdays this summer we'll be at the soccer field. :)
Posted by: Sarah | 03/31/2011 at 09:09 AM
What a SWEET giveaway-this would awesome to win!
Posted by: Jemm | 03/31/2011 at 09:09 AM
Soccer season JUST started here in AZ and we are coaching 3 teams (we only have 2 sons, mind you) this season. I LOVE this time of year!
Posted by: Amanda | 03/31/2011 at 09:10 AM
I cant claim to be a sports mom but I do watch a lot of sports. I also run, work out, play tennis, and stay pretty active. currently I have gatorade in my fridge... and pantry! :) Maybe one day I will be a sports mom...
Posted by: Sarah | 03/31/2011 at 09:12 AM
I'm the ultimate "soccer mom". Four kids, soccer, swim team, baseball, hockey, and basketball. Our monthly practice/game schedule is ridiculous! However, my kids love it all and so I'm just along for the ride! My husband is also a highschool baseball coach, which adds to the chaos..bigtime! Gatorade is definitely a staple in our fridge!!!
Posted by: Debbie Smallie | 03/31/2011 at 09:14 AM
soccer and basketball mainly with a season of baseball and football in there somewhere...also am "aunt" to my friend's kids so we have had more soccer, baseball and softball in there, too...love it
Posted by: JulianneB | 03/31/2011 at 09:14 AM
Spring soccer just began this week - three kids, all different age groups, three nights a week, all day on Saturday -- I LOVE IT! And we get all of our gear at Dick's, so I would love this gift card!
Posted by: Karla | 03/31/2011 at 09:14 AM
I am just beginning the sport phase of my mommy days, because my kids are only almost three and 6 months, but I can't wait for the days of full Gatorade coolers! I played every sport you could imagine growing up and my parents were very involved with my sports and it was a lot of fun.
Posted by: Erin T | 03/31/2011 at 09:20 AM
I'm not a 'sports mom' yet as my kids are still too little, and not quite interested. But, I am a 'sports wife'! We spend a whole lot of time once the sun comes out camped out in folding chairs cheering daddy on as he plays softball all summer long... and then there are always the bleachers when he's playing basketball in the fall and winter! I used to not 'LOVE' it either, (probably because I had babies, and strollers, bottles, and crying) but anymore I really look forward to it. We love to cheer our guy on, and I love that all three of his girls are his biggest cheer leaders!
Posted by: Mandy Forney | 03/31/2011 at 09:21 AM
I am a TOTAL sports mom and LOVE it!! In fact, I go through withdrawals between seasons - lol!! :)
My son is 11 and daughter 8 and we have done Baseball with him since he was 5, football for him, Fall baseball for him, Basketball for both, swim team for both, Fall and Spring soccer for her, track for both, and I'm sure I'm missing something!! :)
It's a crazy schedule but I wouldn't have it any other way. Oh and these are all choices of my children, the only sport we insisted they pick up was swimming and that's because it's a life skill. THen they decided they liked to compete in it! :)
This Dick's card would be awesome because I have my eye on this http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11048718 for all the games we go to!! :) And goodness knows they have a TON of things my kids could use!! :)
Thanks so much for the chance!! :)
Posted by: Vicki | 03/31/2011 at 09:22 AM
When my boys were really little they used to call gatorade Daddy juice because that is what my husband would drink when he would play ball. My favorite sport to watch is basketball.
Posted by: Sara W | 03/31/2011 at 09:23 AM
I am a baseball mom!! Down in Texas the Rangers are HOT right about now and my son plays for the Rangers in little league! Their team's name changed from the A's to Rangers over the winter break - you want to talk about some excited boys! The best news is - I already have all the shirts/hats I need to cheer him on!!
I tweeted this! http://twitter.com/#!/TheAmandaJo
Posted by: Amanda Jo | 03/31/2011 at 09:24 AM
Soccer! This Spring I will have 4 kids playing soccer for the first time! (My kids age range is 14-4) My oldest will be on 2 teams. We will be at 6-7 games a week plus practices. There will be GATORADE...lots of GATORADE and water, bananas and Quaker Chewie bars and Starbucks. Stocking the mini-van for soccer season is serious business!
Posted by: FeFe | 03/31/2011 at 09:24 AM
I have been a sports mom for 10 years also. I have had the privilege of watching my older two play baketball, football, soccer, swimming, volleyball, softball and baseball. Now my third who is quite a bit longer is starting blast ball this summer. I abolutely love watching them...always have and always will.
Posted by: Shawna | 03/31/2011 at 09:25 AM
Not quite yet, my boys are 2 and 6 months old. But soon enough I'm sure!I'm hoping they will love soccer and basketball...we'll see. :)
Posted by: Lindsay | 03/31/2011 at 09:26 AM
I am a new sports mom-- soccer and baseball. My 5 year old scored his first goal last week and it was awesome! I spent my childhood playing volleyball or basketball in the gym, softball on the diamond or in the stands watching my siblings. I hope to impart the same love of sport and physical activity on my kids. I'll check out the Gatorade mom site for sure. Thanks!
Posted by: Liana | 03/31/2011 at 09:27 AM
I am not a sports mom. I am a sport supporter of middle schoolers. Gotta love being a youth group sponsor.
Posted by: Lindsay | 03/31/2011 at 09:28 AM
My husband is a college soccer coach - so we see and consume a LOT of gatorade. I miss all the high school sports and can't wait to have some little sport-sters of my own!
Posted by: Kellie S. | 03/31/2011 at 09:30 AM
Three of our four kids are involved with sports. It's a lot of running, especially since they all play multiple sports at the same time. Between practices and games, we're constantly on the go. My youngest is 2...so I totally hear you on the not so fun to watch when you are trying to corral a little one.
We love Gatorade...when they're playing an organized sport or just when they're running around at home.
On a side note, my 9-year-old just started a knitting class her school is offering. I don't know who's more excited, she or I. :)
Posted by: Erin | 03/31/2011 at 09:30 AM
My daughter is an Irish Dancer - which is a whole sport in itself, although many people don't think of it as a traditional "sport". Still, it comes with lots of practice, dedication, athletic ability, competition...and, of couse, Gatorade!
Posted by: Wendy C | 03/31/2011 at 09:33 AM