Equipment

Competitive swimming does not require a major financial outlay, and we don't require any specific equipment, but if your swimmer has the basics, s/he/they/them will be more comfortable (as well as swim faster). Please check with coaching staff or parent orginizers if you have questions about what your child may need.

Goggles

• We strongly recommend a good pair of swim goggles. The chlorine really goes for your eyes. It's much more comfortable and allows for a better technique to put your head in the water when you have a good, well-fitting pair of goggles.
• There are many types on the market; they typically cost $10-15. Ask a coach or experienced swimmer or swim parent about how to choose and fit goggles.

Swim cap

• Swim caps are recommended, particularly for swimmers with longer hair.
• We usually have a supply of our blue Waterbury Rapids silicone caps for sale.
• Team caps - we have team caps for sale for $10.
• Spare swim caps are also recommended to have on hand for practice and at meets (they always break at the most inconvenient moments).

Other items...

• Nice, large towel
• Fleece or swim parka -- a lot of swimmers get cold fast once they're out of the water.
• Sunscreen, please!
• Water bottle for practices and meets. It's important to keep hydrated.