Across
- 2. — Paddle for rowing boats
- 3. — Safety gear for climbing or sailing
- 6. — Single-bladed or flat tool for kayaking/table tennis
- 8. — Long shaft used in hockey or lacrosse
- 9. — Shafted tool used in golf
- 12. — Leather glove for catching (baseball)
- 13. — Heavy disc thrown in athletics
- 14. — Shoes with studs for grip on grass
- 16. — Stringed frame used in tennis
- 17. — Surfboard or snowboard (context-dependent)
Down
- 1. — Long stick used in skiing or vaulting
- 3. — Protective headgear for many sports
- 4. — Barrier or goal used in many court games
- 5. — Boots with blades or wheels for gliding
- 7. — Hand covering for protection or grip
- 10. — Martial arts uniform jacket
- 11. — Alternative spelling of racquet (use if needed)
- 12. — Protective face gear (e.g., fencing, hockey)
- 15. — Protective padding (e.g., shin or chest)
- 17. — Wooden or metal hitting implement