Sports Directory

PE and school sports equipment in Dartford

Sports Directory is a British supplier specialising in physical education (PE) and sports equipment for schools. Its catalogue is organised by discipline and by educational stage, with a specific section for Early Years & Primary PE that brings together resources for agility, balance, balance bikes, balls, bats, bean bags, boccia, bowling sets, cones and markers, curling, dodgeball, egg and spoon races, frisbees, helmets, hula hoops, jump sacks, parachutes, petanque, quoits, scooters, skipping ropes, soft play, stopwatches, target mats, throwing and catching equipment, and whistles.

The company operates from its headquarters at Unit 1A Wilks Avenue, Questor, Dartford, DA1 1JS, and serves schools with a customer service team available Monday to Friday.

Catalogue by sports and disciplines

The range covers a wide variety of sports and activities: American football, athletics, badminton, bags and holdalls, basketball, bibs, bikes and scooters, boxing, classroom resources, coaching resources, colour run, cornhole, cricket, curling, dance and movement, darts, dodgeball, first aid, Gaelic football (GAA), games, golf, gymnastics, handball, health and fitness, hockey, kin-ball, korfball, lacrosse, lines and markings, matting, medals and trophies, netball, outdoor activities, camping and DofE (Duke of Edinburgh), orienteering, packs, padel, pickleball, PlayInnovation, playground and pitch, quidditch, resources, rounders, rugby, SEND (special educational needs and disabilities), shelters, softball and baseball, sound and audio, speed and agility, sports day, squash and racketball, stoolball, storage, swimming, table tennis, tchoukball, teamwear, tennis, trampolines and volleyball.

In addition to the general categories, the site includes specific collections such as archery and crossbow, baseball, boccia, breakfast clubs, classroom, colour run, cornhole, curling, darts, early years, football, netball, gymnastics, play & junior sport, dodgeball, pickleball and table tennis.

Brands and featured products

The catalogue includes products from recognised brands. Among the items featured on the page are:

• Slazenger Academy Tennis Balls: pressureless tennis balls, designed to last and deliver consistent performance, with a resilient bounce even with frequent use. They come in a 60-ball bucket for easy storage and transport.
• Slazenger Elevate Basketball: a high-quality training ball with embossed dimple rubber for good grip and durability, designed for PE departments and coaching. Each size has a different colour to make identification easier. Available in 4 sizes.
• Puma Vitoria Football: an exclusive football with a 6-panel design and cross-grooves to improve flight and durability. Soft-touch foam and moulded grooves for consistent performance on both grass and artificial surfaces. Available in pink, white and yellow.
• Slazenger Training Bibs: lightweight, durable training bibs, ideal for organising groups and identifying teams quickly. Supplied with a mesh bag for storage.
• Slazenger 1-20 Bibs: bibs numbered 1 to 20, suitable for all sports and for marking pupils. They allow combinations of numbers and colours for up to 120 pupils. Sold in sets of 20 with numbers printed on the front and back.
• Kooga Netball Bibs: lightweight netball bibs with sewn sides, sold in sets of 7 with positions printed on the front and back.

The teamwear section includes the brands Puma, Nike, Canterbury, Umbro, Grays, Gilbert and an unbranded option (Unbranded Teamwear).

Rewards programme for schools

Sports Directory runs the My School Rewards programme, through which schools can earn 10% back on their purchases. The site also offers the option to check accumulated vouchers (My Vouchers) and has a blog with content.

Resources and tools for teachers

The website provides teachers with various tools: a Quick Order system, the option to request the latest catalogue, size guides, a contact form and a registration area for schools. It also includes information on how to place orders, delivery, payment methods, returns, PE and Sport Premium funding, and an Our Partners page.

Customer service and payments

Customer service is available Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to 17:00. The shop accepts payments by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal and Diners Club.

Location and contact

Unit 1A Wilks Avenue, Questor, Dartford, DA1 1JS · Phone: 01322 311233 · Email: sales@sportsdirectory.com