Equipment
We've set out below a list of common equipment used by competitive swimmers. Not all equipment is required for every swimmer, and your child’s coach will tell you exactly what your swimmer needs.
Must Haves
- Goggles: Swimmers use goggles to protect their eyes from the chlorine as well as to gain a clear view of their surroundings in the pool. There are a variety of colors and styles depending on the preference of the swimmer.
View samle pictures of goggles - Cap: Caps are designed to keep hair out of the swimmer's face and goggle straps in place..
View samle pictures of Caps - Practice Suit: Practice suits are used during workouts. They are created with a stronger material for durability. Some may create extra drag to make the workout more challenging..
View samle pictures of Practice suits - Water bottle: swimming is a cardio exercises. As we workout we are burning so many calories and getting so dehydrated. Therefore, every swimmer must have a water bottle on the pool deck not in the bag or changing rooms, to “rehydrate” while working out..
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Items You May Need
- Mesh Bag: A mesh bag is used by swimmers to hold their training equipment..
View samle pictures of Mesh Bag - Kickboard : A kickboard is a floating device used by swimmers during practice to enhance their kicking skills..
View samle pictures of Kickboard - Fins/Flippers: Fins are a device that fit on a swimmer's feet to increase kicking speed and power during practice..
View samle pictures of Fins/Flippers - Paddles: Paddles are a plastic device placed on a swimmer's hands (palm) during practice, to add resistance to the pulling phase of the stroke. There are a variety of paddles available, depending on the purpose of the pulling drill..
View samle pictures of Paddles - Pull Buoy :A pull-buoy sits between the swimmer's legs to enhance body position during a pull set when the swimmer is not kicking..
View samle pictures of Pull Buoy - Racing Suit: Introductory swimmers may wear the same suit in which they train, only a little bit tighter. As a swimmer advances to the higher (faster) stages, you may consider purchasing a racing suit which is considerably tighter and beads off water. An entry level racing suit can be a few hundred dollars. .
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