The following is a press release written by Georgia Sourtzis for Play It Again Sports.
Local Entrepreneurs Open New Resale Concept, Providing Venue for Local Families and Athletes to Buy & Sell Quality Used Sports and Fitness Equipment at a Discount
Play It Again Sports®, the leading family sporting goods resale concept, has announced the grand opening of its new location in Bloomington located at 135 N Gates Drive. The brand provides athletes of every age a place to buy and sell their quality used sports and fitness equipment including baseball gloves and bats, hockey gear, golf clubs, soccer gear, lacrosse equipment, exercise bikes, benches, weights, football equipment and more.
A favorite among families, the new Play It Again Sports in Bloomington will buy, sell and trade quality used sports and fitness equipment. Play It Again Sports is part of Winmark - the Resale Company®, a unique national retail resale franchise that focuses on sustainability, small business formation and providing Resale for Everyone®.
Meet the Owners
For owners Heath and Josie Snider, opening Play It Again Sports in Bloomington is a natural extension of their longtime commitment to resale retail and their community. Josie’s mother has owned and operated Once Upon a Child for 26 years and Style Encore for more than 15 years, giving the family deep experience in helping customers find quality products at affordable prices while giving gently used items a second life. Heath, a former school teacher, was drawn to the opportunity to build a business of his own while creating a place where families could access quality sporting equipment without the expense of buying everything new. Together, Heath and Josie saw an opportunity to bring the Play It Again Sports concept to Bloomington and create a business that could support local families, promote reuse and help more kids get started in sports.
“We’re incredibly excited to finally open our doors and welcome the community,” said Heath Sinder, owner of Play It Again Sports in Bloomington. “As a former teacher, I know how important sports can be for kids to help them build confidence, friendships and a sense of belonging. We wanted to create a business where we could give back to the community, make sports equipment more accessible and help more kids get the opportunity to get involved in the sports they love.”
Beginning Thursday October 1 and throughout the weekend, owners Josie and Heath are inviting guests to stop into the store to experience the following:
Thursday October 1 – Sunday October 4
- Future Coupon: Get $20 off your next purchase when you spend $100 and coupons for Once Upon a Child and Style Encore
- Earn a scorecard when you shop at all three stores (Play It Again Sports, Once Upon a Child and Style Encore) to be entered to win a $300 Play It Again Sports shopping spree
- Support your school team when you shop: At check out, share your school team. The school team that shops the most during the grand opening weekend will receive a $200 donation or Play It Again Sports shopping spree
- Enter the giveaway to win a prize including a $100 Once Upon A Child or Style Encore gift card, golf bag or baseball bat
Thursday October 1
- Opening Line Giveaway: First 25 people in line will receive a $25 Play It Again Sports gift card and swag bag (one gift card per household)
- Enjoy complimentary food from Casa Brava*
Friday October 2
- Enjoy complimentary ice cream from Jiffy Treat*
- Make a putt to receive a discount to Play It Again Sports
Saturday October 3
- First 25 people in line will receive a complimentary Play It Again Sports water bottle
- Enjoy complimentary cookies from Magic Morning*
- 12 PM – 2 PM: Enjoy complimentary hot dogs and popcorn*
- Enter the corn hole and basketball shots activities to win a prize
Sunday October 4
- Double Points Day: Earn double points in your customer loyalty account for every purchase and sell
*while supplies last
Play It Again Sports’ resale concept allows for quality used sports and fitness equipment to end up in someone else’s hands, rather than thrown into a landfill, providing a resource for shoppers who are looking to update their gear in a mindful environmental manner.
Unlike a typical consignment store, no appointment is necessary to sell sports and fitness equipment to Play It Again Sports. Plus, the store pays consumers on the spot for goods it purchases from them.
Play It Again Sports Bloomington is open Monday through Saturday from 10AM to 8PM and Sunday from 11AM to 6PM. For more information or questions on the buying process, the new Play It Again Sports can be reached at 812-287-7514 or https://playitagainsports.com/locations/bloomington-in/.
About Play It Again Sports®
Play It Again Sports is the ultimate resource for used sporting goods. With over 300 franchised stores in the United States and Canada and an e-commerce shop online, we are focused on sustainability – buying, selling and trading quality used and new sports gear and fitness equipment. Play It Again Sports is franchised by Winmark - the Resale Company®, which also franchises Plato’s Closet®, Once Upon A Child®, Style Encore® and Music Go Round®. Together, Winmark franchise brands have helped recycle over 2 billion items since 2010, keeping reusable goods out of landfills and in the hands of new owners. For more information visit www.playitagainsports.com.
About Winmark Corporation
Winmark − the Resale Company®, is a nationally recognized franchisor focused on sustainability and small business formation. We champion and guide entrepreneurs interested in operating one of our award winning resale franchises: Plato’s Closet®, Once Upon A Child®, Play It Again Sports®, Style Encore® and Music Go Round®. At June 27, 2026, there were 1,389 franchises in operation and over 2,800 available territories. An additional 87 franchises have been awarded but are not open.
