Gifts for Gymnasts: Ideas They Will Actually Use

Published by Startner on 04/11/2026 11:28 and amended on 04/11/2026 11:28.

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Looking for a present for a gymnast? The best gifts are the ones she will actually use in the gym, at training or at her next competition. Here are our ideas, from small stocking fillers to the leotard she has been dreaming of, all designed by Startner, a family workshop making gymnastics wear in Marseille, France, since 1968.

Quick answer

If you know her size, a new leotard is the gift every gymnast loves. If you do not, choose a Startner gift card (from €30 to €100), sent by email as soon as the payment is confirmed: she picks her own leotard and size.

1. A new gymnastics leotard

For competition, a long-sleeved leotard with crystals and shiny fabric is the classic choice; for training, a simple, hard-wearing leotard she can wear several times a week. Browse our long-sleeved, sleeveless and training leotards. Not sure about the size? Check our EU, UK and US size chart: when in doubt, choose the larger size.

2. A gift card, when you do not know her size

Our gift card comes in €30, €50, €80 and €100. It is sent by email once the payment is confirmed, so you can print it or forward it, and it is valid for one year on the whole shop. It can be used over several orders, which makes it ideal for grandparents, godparents or coaches who want to give without guessing a size.

3. Scrunchies to match her leotard

A small gift with a big effect on competition day: metallic scrunchies, shimmer or velvet scrunchies keep her hair in place and finish the look. They also make great stocking fillers or team gifts for a whole squad.

4. Training kit: crop tops, leggings and shorts

Gymnasts go through training kit fast. A crop top and leggings set or a pair of gym shorts to wear over a leotard is a practical present she will use every week.

5. A gym bag

A training bag holds her leotard, grips, water bottle and chalk. A bum bag is perfect for competition days, to keep small items close at hand.

6. Gymnastics chalk

For gymnasts who train on bars or rings, chalk blocks or liquid chalk is a gift that always gets used.

7. For boys and men

Male gymnasts need a leotard, long pants for pommel horse, rings, parallel bars and high bar, and shorts for floor and vault. Have a look at our boys' and men's leotards and gymnastics long pants.

Ordering for Christmas

UK and Europe: order by 14 December for delivery before Christmas (items in stock).
United States: allow 6 to 12 working days for delivery, so order early in December. See our page on leotards shipped to the USA.
Gift card: sent by email, so you can order it right up to 24 December.