Kids' Sport Season: How Parents Use Restup All Week

Kids' sport isn't just Saturday morning. There's training once or twice a week, a game on the weekend, and every so often a carnival or tournament that takes the whole day. Add a second child in a different sport and you can spend more time at the grounds than at home.

Parents who buy Restup for sport tend to keep it in the car for the whole season, so it's there for every one of those moments. This post covers where it helps most.

Training nights

Training usually means an hour or so of waiting at the edge of a field or court. You could sit in the car, but most parents want to watch, chat to other parents, or keep an eye on a younger sibling. A seat that opens in a few seconds means you can sit down wherever you end up standing.

Weekend games on grass and courts

Footy, soccer and cricket are played on grass that's often soft or damp. Netball and basketball mean hard courts or indoor stadiums with limited seating. Restup's four-legged X-frame and wide non-slip feet stay steady on grass, gravel and concrete, and it weighs 1.4 kg, so carrying it from the car park is easy.

The seat swivels 360°, which helps when the play moves from one end to the other, or when you're watching two kids on neighbouring fields.

Swimming carnivals and all-day tournaments

Carnivals and tournaments are where seating runs out fastest. The stands fill early and the rest of the day is spent on concrete or grass between events. A compact stool takes up far less room than a camp chair, so you can sit close to the action without blocking anyone's view or the walkway.

Pack it away between events and it goes back over your shoulder in its carry bag, leaving your hands free for bags, drinks and kids.

Being honest about what it is

Restup is a stool with no backrest. For a full day of cricket where you want to lean back, a camp chair may suit you better. On very soft or boggy ground, any seat's legs can sink a little, so pick a firmer patch if you can.

It's made for adults and teens and holds up to 150 kg. Younger children should be supervised if they use it, and it shouldn't be used as a step or for climbing.

Season tips

Keep it in the boot from the first training session to the final. Wipe the frame with a damp cloth after muddy days and let the seat dry before you fold it away. If you've got more than one child playing, it's worth having a seat each for you and your partner, since you'll often be at different grounds.

The short version

A season of kids' sport adds up to a lot of hours standing around. A light seat that lives in the car and opens in seconds makes training nights, game days and carnivals a lot easier on your legs.