Swim Training Kit
All squad swimmers are required to have a swim kit bag containing essential equipment to support their training. Below is a guide to what you’ll need and where you can purchase these items.
Essential Swim Kit
- Water Bottle: A labelled water bottle is essential for staying hydrated during training sessions.
- Goggles: Protect your eyes from pool chlorine with a pair of well-fitted goggles. These are a must-have for all swimmers.
- Spare Swim Hat: Squad swimmers must wear a swim hat during both training and competitions. Club-branded swim hats are available for purchase from the club.
- Kickboard and Pull Buoy: These essential training aids help improve strength and technique. Many swimmers find it more cost-effective to purchase these as a set.
- Fins (Short): Short training fins are great for building strength and technique.
- Hand Paddles: Recommended by the coaching team:
- Finis Freestyler Jr. Hand Paddles (white) for swimmers under 14.
- Finis Freestyler Hand Paddles (yellow) for swimmers aged 14 and above.
- Optional Training Snorkel: Helps swimmers focus on stroke technique without turning their heads to breathe.
Clothing
- Swim Trunks/Costumes: Can be purchased from most sports stores or online. Popular brands include Maru, TYR, Speedo, Adidas, and Arena.
- Swim Bag: A mesh swim bag is ideal for carrying all your equipment to and from the pool.
Where to Buy
You can purchase your swim kit from a variety of sources, including:
- Simply Swim
- Pro Swimwear
- Amazon and other online retailers.
By ensuring you have the right equipment, you’ll be fully prepared to get the most out of your training sessions. If you have any questions about your swim kit, feel free to speak with a member of the coaching team.