New parents have asked what their swimmer will need for the season. Here's our list of both essential and optional items. Most of these can be found in our store at https://www.swimoutlet.com/pickeringtontigershark...

ESSENTIAL GEAR FOR PRACTICE

Practice Swim Suit, any color or design. We recommend tight-fitting one-piece for girls and brief or jammer style for boys.
Goggles – good fit and a spare set are recommended
Swim Cap – any color or no swim cap
Towel
Shatterproof Water Bottle
Swim Bag - just like back pack, but made for wet environments. Available in our online store or can use other options like draw-string mesh, etc.

ESSENTIAL GEAR FOR MEETS

Competition Swim Suit - Team suit is preferred but not required, purple suits are best because it's easier to follow our team's swimmers.
Goggles – If you wear glasses and can't see without them, prescription goggles are available. (See our online store.)
Swim Cap, not required, but if worn must be team cap. 2018 team caps will be available at the pool after practice starts.
Towels – Extra towel or two is a good idea.
Shatterproof Water Bottle
Swim Bag
Sharpie to write the swimmer's Event, Heat, and Lane numbers on their hand.

OPTIONAL GEAR FOR MEETS

Nose Clips – Many swimmers don't use them, but some swear by them.
Brush/Comb, Hair ties, Shampoo & Conditioner
Flip Flops or pool shoes, Highlighter & Pen/Pencil for heat sheets
Notebook, Pencils & Crayons for kids to draw
Clothes for after meet - Kids often go to meets in their suits and might need a change of clothes for afterwards.