River Falls' Home for Gently Used Sporting Goods

When River Falls lost its local sporting goods store, the community lost more than a place to buy equipment. They lost an affordable option in a town where nearly every kid plays a sport.

Sporting World RF opened to fill that gap with gently used gear at fair prices, run by volunteers who believe sport should be accessible to everyone in this community, regardless of what they can spend.

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Your Purchase Does More Than Outfit an Athlete with Equipment

Every year, net proceeds from Sporting World RF go directly to the River Falls Community Food Pantry through an annual donation. When you buy a used hockey helmet or swap out a pair of skates for the next size up, you're also helping put food on a neighbor's table.

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Secondhand Is the Smart Play

Buying used sporting gear isn't a compromise, it's a smarter way to shop. Kids outgrow equipment faster than it wears out. Gear that's been in the game still has plenty of life left in it. Shopping pre-loved keeps quality equipment out of landfills and keeps your budget where it belongs.

How We’re Setup

Sporting World RF is a volunteer-run store on North Main Street in River Falls, Wisconsin. A dedicated store manager handles day-to-day operations and keeps inventory moving — including listings on Facebook Marketplace and eBay for items that can be purchased online. Most inventory is available in-store only, so the best way to find what you need is to stop by.

What the River Falls Community is Saying

  • Everyone is super helpful. There’s a great selection for gently used Athletic equipment to Wild cat gear. Prices are great and the staff is so friendly! Very organized as well.

    — Victoria Bachman

  • We stopped here on a whim and found so many great Wildcat items for the whole family! I will definitely be stopping by more often, thank you.

    — Laura Jerome

  • Very friendly people and a great place to recycle sports equipment!

    — Chris Weber

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Common Questions

Is Sporting World River Falls a non-profit?

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Yes we are! We operate with a community-first mission. Net proceeds from the store support the River Falls Community Food Pantry through an annual donation.

How do proceeds support the food pantry?

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A portion of net proceeds goes to the River Falls Community Food Pantry each year. The more gear we move, the more we're able to give back to the community. We also take on-site food donations at our shop.

Who runs the store?

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Sporting World RF is run entirely by volunteers, with a dedicated store manager handling inventory and day-to-day operations.

Come See What We Have In Stock

We're easy to find and worth the stop. Come see what's in the store this week — inventory changes fast.

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