Who are we?
Established in 1955 The Sports Shop is the original and largest sports retailer on the Isle of Wight.
The business was originally started as The Hyde Road Sports Ground by Geoff & Elsie Young in 1935 from their home in Shanklin. The first shop opened in Regent Street Shanklin in 1955.
We stock a range of equipment for almost any sport you can think of including: Football, Rugby, Badminton, Tennis, Darts, Swimming, Athletics, Squash, Hiking, Cricket, Rounders, Bowls, Stoolball, Baseball, Snooker, Billiards, Pool, Yoga, Martial Arts, Boxing, Weight Training, Hockey, Gym & Fitness Equipment, Running, Cycling, Skateboarding, Rollerblading.
We also stock a full range of Scouts, Guides, Brownie, Cubs, Rainbows & Beaver uniforms. The Sports Shop is the official supplier to many of the Isle of Wight's schools including Sandown Bay Academy, Gatten & Lake primary school & Broadlee primary school.
Modelling is another large part of our business. We stock a substantial range of models & modelling materials. Radio controlled cars, aeroplanes & boats.