Swim Meet 101
Practices: All swimmers who attend practice should bring the following items:
- Bathing suit (females must wear a one-piece suit)
- Caps (mandatory for long hair, any cap for practice is fine)
- Goggles (needed for practice and meets)
- Water bottle (swimmers can place it next to their lane and drink them as needed)
- Towel
- Sunscreen (put on before practice)
*Coach Sam's recommendation for goggles (SPEEDO Vanquisher link) - Although Costco has a great deal on goggles, they are usually poor quality, don't work well and break often. Investing in a good pair of goggles will save many headaches for your child, you and the coaching staff. Mirrored goggles act as sunglasses while swimming, and make backstroke more enjoyable.
Questions: During practices, the coaches request that any questions you may have, be saved for the times before practice has started or after practice has ended. This is to ensure that we are able to maximize our time during practice with the swimmers.
*Please keep in mind that in 6 weeks, as much as we may try, your child may not learn everything there is to know about swimming. If you are interested in private lessons, please reach out to a coach directly.
