IN THE NEWS
voted best in the bay area since 2003.
LA TIMES
DIABLO MAGAZINE
Best Sporting Goods Store (2022)
Best Sporting Goods Store (2021)
Best Sporting Goods Store (2020)
Best Sporting Goods Store (2019)
SF WEEKLY
Best Sporting Goods Store (2020)
Best Sporting Goods Store (2019)
Best Sporting Goods Store (2016)
Best Sporting Goods Store (2015)
Best Ski/Snowboard Shop (2011)
Best Ski/Snowboard Shop (2010)
Best Athletic Supplies (2009)
Best Sporting Goods Store & Best Athletic Supplies (2008)
Best Athletic Supplies (2007)
Best Sporting Goods/Outdoor Store (2006)
Best Discount Store for Triathletes (2004)
Best Sports Equipment (2003)
Business Times
Top 75 Bay Area Corporate Philanthropists (2018)
Top 75 Bay Area Corporate Philanthropists (2017)
Top 75 Bay Area Corporate Philanthropists (2016)
Top 75 Bay Area Corporate Philanthropists (2015)
BAY AREA A-LIST
Best Sporting Goods (2018)
Best Sporting Goods (2015)
Best Sporting Goods (2013)
Best Sporting Goods (2012)
Best Sporting Goods (2011)
Best Sporting Goods (2010)
BEST OF SILICON VALLEY
1st Place: Best Sporting Goods Store (2022)
2nd Place: Best Outdoor Gear (2012)
2nd Place: Best Outdoor Store (2010)
3rd Place: Best Running Shoes (2010)
SAN FRANCISCO MAGAZINE
Best Sporting Goods Store (2016)
SAN FRANCISCO BAY GUARDIAN
Best Sporting Goods Store (2014)
Best Sporting Goods Store (2013)
Small Business Award Alternative Chain (2012)
Best Sporting Goods Store (2012)
Best Sporting Goods Store (2011)
Best Sporting Goods Store (2010)
Best Sporting Goods Store (2009)
Best Sporting Goods Store (2008)
Best Sporting Goods Store (2007)
Best Sporting Goods Store (2006)
Best Sporting Goods Store (2005)
Best Place to Buy Athletic Gear (2003)
SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS
Best in the Silicon Valley: Best Bike Shop; Best Green Business; and Best Sports Store (2012)
WALNUT CREEK PATCH
Favorite Sporting Goods Store (2012)
WAVE MAGAZINE
Best Silicon Valley Sporting Goods Store (2010)
Best Silicon Valley Sporting Goods Store (2009)
Best Sporting Goods Apparel Store (2008)
SFGATE BAYLIST
Best Sporting Goods (2010)
Best Sporting Goods (2009)
COMPETITOR MAGAZINE
Best Triathlon Store (2013)
Best Running Store;Best Bike Shop/Tri Shop (2010)
Best Outdoor Store (2009)
Best Triathlon Shop (2009)
7X7 MAGAZINE
Best Bike Repair (2012)
Best Basic Training (2009)
& SO MANY MORE!
Trip Advisor Traveler's Choice: Sports Basement Outdoors (2020)
Hoodline's Best Sporting Goods Store in Berkeley
Best New Store and Best Sports Equipment in Marin Independent Journal (2019)
Best Sporting Goods SF Examiner (2018)
Foursquare's Best Sporting Goods Shop in SF (2018)
Gear Patrol's 20 Best Running Shops in America
dailyKarma Cause Local Effect Award Recipient (2015)
Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor (2015)
Bay Woof's Best Dog-Friendly General Retail Store (2014)
Calycord News & Talk's Best Sports Store (2014)
Triathlon America Top 10 US Retailer of 2010
Power Bar Sports Specialty Retailer of the Year (2009)
Outdoor USA Magazine’s Top 100 Outdoor Retailers
CitySports Magazine Best of the Bay: Best Swim Shop (2004)
And the award goes to...us!
best sports & snow equipment shop
Marin Independent Journal, 2024
Best sporting goods store
diablo magazine, 2022
best sporting goods store
best of silicon valley, 2022
Top electric BIKE SHOP
Aventon Top Shop, 2023
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
COUCHES BEFORE PROFITS.
NON-PROFITS & CLUBS
Girls on the Run Bay Area Spirit Award (2018)
East Bay Bicycle Coalition Bike Friendly Business Award (2013)
San Francisco AIDS Foundation Community Service Award
Walden House Outstanding Supporter Recognition
San Francisco Bicycle Coalition’s Recognition for Supporting Bike To Work Day
Shape Up SF Summit: Super Star Award for Physical Activity
Association of Fundraiser Professionals National Philanthropy Day: Outstanding Corporate Grant Maker (2007)
GOVERNMENT
California Park & Recreation Society: Outstanding Partner of the City of San Ramon Award
Cal Recycle Best Public/Private Partnership Award (2018)
District 14 Small Business of the Year Award to Sports Basement Walnut Creek (2014)
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Ebbie Change Leader Award to Eric Prosnitz, Sports Basement co-founder and CEO (2011)
Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce UXL Award for Business of the Year (2009)
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom recognized Dec. 13, 2007 as “Sports Basement Day” in San Francisco based on support for the Healthy San Francisco Program (2007)
San Francisco Board of Supervisors Certificate of Honor for the support of AIDS/LifeCycle
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom’s Letter of Recognition for the support of the Sunday Streets Initiative
City of Campbell
September 2024
"On behalf of the City of Campbell, I want to express our appreciation for the significant contributions your business has made to our community and the local economy. The sales tax revenue generated by Sports Basement helps fund essential public services and community improvements. The jobs you provide are important to our residents. Businesses like yours are the backbone of our local economy and play a crucial role in the continued growth and development of our city and the region.
We look forward to continuing our strong partnership with your business to make Campbell the wonderful place it is to live, work, and visit.
With sincere gratitude,
Susan M. Landry, Mayor, City of Campbell"
OUR STAFF ARE ALSO KINDA COMPETITIVE...
Check out their placements at some of our favorite races.
SANTA CRUZ IRON MAN
1st Place: Female 30-34 Age Group - Anna Guzman (2022)
7th Place: Overall Relay - Petra Boester, Niko Haller, Katarina Boester (2022)
Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon
1st Place: Overall Relay - Yuta Sano, Philip Holenstein, Mateo Sanchez (2022)
1st Place: Coed Relay - Paula Eberla, Matthew McCallum, Jaime Tran (2022)
2nd Place: Age Group - Dylan Bridges-Oliva (2022)
3rd Place: Age Group Aquathon - Ian Ballentine (2022)
1st Place: Coed Alcatraz Relay - Breanna Behnke, John Leyson, Ian Ballentine (2021)
1st Place: Team Relay Division (2018)
1st Place: Team Relay Division (2017)
JP Morgan corporate challenge
1st Place: Female Team (2013)
1st Place: Female Team (2011)
1st Place: Female Team (2009)
1st Place: Female Team (2008)
SANTA CRUZ HALF IRONMAN
1st Place: Female 25-29 Age Group - Anna Guzman (2018)
WILDFLOWER TRIATHLON
1st Place: Long Course Team Relay (2016)
Ragnar Trail Lake Tahoe
1st Place: Mixed Division (2013)
3rd Place: Mixed Division (2013)
1st Place: Best Team Campsite (2013)
Santa Cruz Olympic Triathlon
1st Place: Female Overall - Anna Guzman (2021)
1st Place: Female Overall - Anna Guzman (2019)
1st Place: Female Overall - Anna Guzman (2018)
Santa Rosa Half Ironman
1st Place: Female 30-34 Age Group - Anna Guzman (2019)
Napa Valley Marathon
1st Place: Overall Winner - Andrew Bauer (2019)
Santa Cruz Dip & Dash
1st Place: Overall Winner - Yuta Sano (2017)
1st Place: Overall Winner - Yuta Sano (2016)
1st Place: Overall Winner - Yuta Sano (2015)
1st Place: Overall Winner - Yuta Sano (2014)
Half Moon Bay Olympic Triathlon
1st Place: Overall Winner - Anna Guzman (2019)
Sure, we can claim to be focused on the community and the customer, but you don’t have to take our word for it - you've seen our list of community and customer love, awards and reviews. And if you want to talk about Sports Basement, media and press inquiries can be submitted using that little green button below.