Really appreciated the friendly service in this shop, and liked their selection…read more When it turned out that we wanted something that they didn't have (it was unseasonal stock), the sales assistant simply wrote down where we could find it. I think that's very kind. We will go back, definitely.

A family run business that really puts their heart into it. Not intimidating in the slightest and…read morethey won't pounce on you either (I hate that, especially in a sport shop)! Customer service is obviously at the fore front and they will go the extra mile. You feel as if you are getting advice from a good friend as opposed to a sales person. They have an array of sport offerings but particularly specialise in cricket, tennis, rugby and fitness. The items and clothing that they stock is of top performance but also looks really good. In particular I have purchased some great running gear that performs well, is comfortable and is well styled. They have a great eye for product. They are an exciting addition to the Hove and Brighton community. I am all for championing good local retailers such as Nick Rivett Sport.

What a great shop, a gem! I stumbled on this excellent shop only recently as I took a short cut up…read morea side road ext to Gap kids. The Guys in the shop were soo friendly and knew their stuff. I am an amateur runner just starting out but they also seem to cater for all runners including the much more advanced than me! This didnt stop them advising me on what shoes were appropriate for me without making me feel like I wasnt important to them, as some athletic shops do if you are not part of the elite. They also have a rather impresive running machine that they can film you to chech your running style. I hear they moved from a smaller unit down the same street, I guess great service and good products does pay off!!

A shop that focus on running shoes and clothing and has staff that are older then 20 years and even…read morebetter know what they are talking about.

This independent store sat right next to the Royal Pavilion is a real gem of a shop that has only…read moremanaged to stay in business because it knows what it's real sports people need. The shop looks small from the outside but as it is set over 2 floors it increases the floor space dramatically. The beauty of this shop is that it offers equipment for sports that you can otherwise struggle to find and they can give you a good insight into what equipment will suit you best. The 2 guys that own it I am almost certain are father and son and everytime I go in there they are both there involved in something. The first time I found out about this shop was when my friend took me to get his shirt printed with his name and number which they do brilliantly and can do all the proper lettering for most sports which really helps to make your shirt feel real. If you need something please go here first as this local shop really deserves, and has earned, our loyalty.

There's a good variety of sporting goods on offer at Swift Sports, and if I were the age where I…read morewanted to be getting football boots, this'd be my location of choice. It looks small from outside, but the store is pleasantly put together, and surprisingly deep so that you'll find there's more variety on offer than you may be expecting. The really special thing about this place is T-shirt printing. If you want your name or whatever putting on a jersey, then this place will do it at a damned descent price, at a good speed (if the machines warmed up) and to a fantastic quality. I came here with a friend when he was preparing his best mate in America's 21st birthday gift and have to say, that even as a novice to this kind of affair, I could appreciate why he dragged me through the rain soaked streets of Brighton to get here.

I first went to the shop to buy some cross country trainers, which they had a large amount of for a…read moremiddle - sized shop. They have alot of womens, mens and childrens running clothing along with a really large range of sporty food items i.e energy gel, which looks like a thick blue capri sun. They have waterbottles, pens etc. They have lots of specialist equiptment for sporty people, such as Lacrosse sticks - i dont know how much they are meant to cost, but these were more than £100! There ate woggles, swimming cotumes and goggles. They had gum guards, hockey stick tape and lots of hockey sticks. They had a few PE kit bags, but maybe should have a few more. My favourite thing about the shop is the display of the running man.

From the owner: We Simply Love Sports! At Simply Sports we offer a wide range of sports gear, equipment, apparel &…read morefootwear for tennis, cricket, running, swimming and so much more.

As a keen Tennis player, Intersport is a must for me. In the Brighton area there are very few…read morequality sports retailers, with 'Swift Sports' probably being the only one. Therefore I have to travel to Intersport in search of good quality tennis balls and rackets. I picked up a new Head Radical that had only been out for about 4 weeks, so I was impressed it was already in stock. I also had a restringing performed, choosing from about 5 different settings (more than many). If you a tennis player, or any sports player, Intersport will almost certainly stock what you need.

I wandered into Intersport while I was waiting for my food to be ready from the Olive Branch over…read morethe road, and was very impressed by the stock. It's quite a large shop, and so has the floor space to stock equipment for a wide range of different sports, and not only that but to stock a wide range of equipment for each sport - there is an entire wall devoted to cricket bats for example. They even have a bike shop at the back. Alongside equipment such as racquets, balls, bats, and so on, they also stock sportswear and trainers, and a few kids items like toboggans and mini-scooters. The staff were very friendly, and it seem like if they didn't have anything in stock they would be happy to order it in for you. I'm not a sporty person, but this shop is a great resource for local sports enthusiasts of different stripes.

Snow and Rock is the place to go if you're heading to the mountains. They supply everything you…read morecould need in preparation for a ski trip. Snowboards, skis, boots and all the necessary equipment - wax, poles, goggles, padding, sunscreen - are displayed around the shop. Accessories that might be of interest to the non-boarders: sunglasses, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens and smaller sized rucksacks.

When I was younger, I was an avid skier: what you get from growing up in the mountains. Now-a-days,…read morethe whole kaboodle is just too pricey, but I still enjoy popping into shops like Snow and Rock and checking out the wares! As ski shops go, this one has anything you could possibly need, and a friendly word of advice for the newcomer. While this doesn't change the fact that they are selling expensive items for expensive hobbies, it is nice to know how readily available such items are, should the bug hit me too hard once more! In terms of their selection, Snow and Rock seem to have found the perfect middle ground: they offer more ski equipment than would probably be necessary for the casual enthusiast, but don't leave the hardcore fan wanting either. How they trade I'm not sure; we Brits aren't best known for our love of the pistes, but I'm sure they fill a ski sized hole in the otherwise excellent Brighton shopping scene, somehow or another. It is hard to criticise Snow and Rock's selection: they have everything I could possibly want if I went skiing again, and are as well stocked as any of the shops on the continent I've been in. If anything, I'd criticise the amount of snowboarding stuff, but that's just because I think snowboarders are incredibly annoying (they mess up the good ski-slopes... it's a long-standing rivalry!) Joking aside, it's a well-stocked shop, and offers all skiing sundries you might require as well as the beasts themselves: rucksacks, scarfs, hats, etc. I'm still not 100% sure why and how they operate in Brighton of all places, but do think they're a great little place. If you're heading for the slopes, pop in to make sure you have everything: I don't know about you, but I always used to find I'd forget SOMETHING on one of those ski holidays...

I recently decided that I needed to get fitter and healthier, so went on the hunt for some sports…read morestuff. I had a gym trial and wanted to look swish, so I adorned myself with the Nike Swoosh - my preferred medal of sporting honour (who needs an Olympic Medal?!) One of the best places to buy sports gear is the aptly named Sports Direct. It seems to constantly be offer "further reductions", but don't let the cheap exterior put you off. And don't let the masses of sports crap put you off either. And definitely don't be put off by the less-than helpful staff, because these are just formalities. When you are searching for practical items, you have to think practically. Sports Direct is ugly, but has some great finds. I got some pretty sweet Nike Dri-fit shorts for around £10. That's a good price, especially since they are specifically designed for running and have a nice little pocket in the waistband for your iPod. I could've gone to a specialist sports store and bought the same shorts for a much higher price. I would have probably been made to feel more valued as a customer and spent less than 20 minutes trying to find the bloody things, but at the end of the day I made a saving. And as the government keep yammering on at us: money matters!

Sports Direct is an enormous sports shop on North Street - two floors of equipment, accessories and…read moreclothing for every age and gender of sports fan. Along one wall of the main floor (and it's a LONG wall) are shoes for training, running, hiking, etc. I've never seen so many shoes. The clothing on this level mostly includes jumpers, sweat pants and yoga gear - actual sports clothing. Equipment for cricket, badminton, ping pong, soccer, bicycling and darts is available on this level as well. Up the escalator (sports folk don't like stairs) you can find less sportsy attire: t-shirts, some jeans and plaid shirts, and winter coats. Some of these have been reduced by up to 70%, I should mention. Others are on at a buy-2-get-1-free deal. Also up here: more shoes! How is it possible? There are some gift ideas near the back: calendars, mugs, key chains and even wine gum candies in the theme of your favourite sports team (if it's Manchester or Liverpool.) Definitely a good place to start looking for sporting goods or attire.

I first came across Snow & Rock many years ago a ski show in Earl's Court where I purchased my…read morefirst pair of ski boots from them. Since then I've returned many times for skiing related purchases. Skiing isn't a cheap shop and indeed Snow & Rock aren't a cheap ski shop so be prepared for some credit card pain when you shop here. I tend to buy my more specialist items like ski boots, skis and goggles from here as I feel quality in these areas is worth some extra money for good advice and good fitting. After all, these items tend to last me years, so it's worth getting quality which will last I've now skied long enough to know when I've getting good advice or if someone is trying to blag. The advice here is generally solid. I like their custom footbed service where they will mould the soles of your boots to fit your feet exactly. Having a pair of perfectly fitting and comfortable ski boots is vital to an enjoyable ski holiday and these are well worth the investment. Snow & Rock will also adjust boots after purchase for up to a year after purchase. As usual, hit the shop for bargains at the end of ski seasons. The clothing is expensive here and I tend to go elsewhere for less trendy but more affordable gear - I can't bear to spend that amount of money on something I've only going to wear 1 or 2 weeks a year

I don't think anyone in London is going to understand the following reference, but visiting…read moreAmericans might. Snow & Rock is REI. Just smaller and more expensive. They had a decent selection of outdoor gear and more sports oriented gear than I expected. If you need adventuring or outdoor gear I'd come check this place out.

I love this shop ive shopped here many time for trainers for me and my kids and also my husband the…read moreclothing range they have for younger kids is fab specially the barbie and thomas range of clothing at a cheap price constantly go back to this place and it never disappoints!

Really good quality clothes for cheap pricesread more