Swim team gear

[Anonymous]

Goggles. Lots of goggles! Be prepared for lost goggles

A routine and place in the home to hang wet suits and towels.

Good snack/meal container for swim meets.

Cheap shoes (flip flops) for meets- labeled with swimmers name.

Label everything with your name!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agree with PP above. Water is still cold in June, especially early morning and from 8-10 PM for B meets.
We have swim parka for each kid to wear between heats.

https://www.swimoutlet.com/products/sporti-striped-comfort-fleece-lined-swim-parka-youth-8117651/?color=royalblueshellcharcoallining&view=ab23jun

We have this one too. I got an adult small when my kid was little so they could grow into it. Its lasted 5 years or so.

[Anonymous]

Fuzzy character onesie shaped like animals or Pixar characters are also a favorite cover up at our pool!

[Anonymous]

Sunscreen
Backup goggles and caps
Extra towels--at least 2 per meet
Trash bags--for when it rains
Sweatshirt and pants for cool mornings. Swim parkas are too expensive.
Card games and such to pass time at meets
A good attitude and a lot of patience

[Anonymous]

The goggles - get extra once they know what they like.

Towels - early in the season, think one towel per event plus for warmup. Like 4 of them. They get wet and then cold and then you need a new one!
The backpack isn’t required but it is helpful to hold the towels.

If diving as well - even more towels.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for all the advice!

[Anonymous]

Swim parka is overkill.