Equipment & Team Gear

If you have any questions about equipment, contact our volunteer Equipment Manager: [email protected]
Or speak directly with your swimmer’s coach.

Swim Caps

  • CAJ caps (non-customized): $15
  • Buy through the Equipment Manager: [email protected]
  • Coaches may also have some available for purchase (cash only)

Watch your email in October for info about ordering personalized CAJ swim caps

Requirements

Please make sure your swimmer has the required gear based on their training group. Not all equipment is needed for every swimmer. If you’re unsure, speak with your coach.

Equipment Notes NV1 NV2 NV3 IMD ADV
Googles Recommended to have TWO (2) pairs M M M M M
Swim Cap Recommended to have TWO (2) M M M M M
Practice Suit Recommended to have TWO (2) M M M M M
"Race" Suit   / / / O R
WATER BOTTLE   R R M M M
Fins Short-blade fins are better than long ones R R M M M
*Pull Buoy   / / / M M
*Kick Board The smaller, the better! R R M M M
*Snorkel   / / / O M
Paddles The paddle should be slightly bigger than the hand / / / O M
*Mesh/Swim Bag   R R R M M
Skipping Rope   / / / / R
TEAM UNIFORM At least TWO (2) CAJ t-shirts for competitions and events M M M M M

M = Mandatory / R = Recommended / O = Optional / "/" = Not Necessary

*If well taken care of, Pull Buoys, Kick Boards, Snorkels, and Mesh/Swim Bags last a long time.

Mini-Jets do not need any equipment, other than Googles and a Swim Cap.

Label Everything

  • Write your swimmer’s name on all clothing and equipment.
  • This helps recover lost or mixed-up items at practice and meets.

Where to Buy Equipment

Let sales staff know you’re with CAJ—discounts typically apply to all team orders.

Ly Sports – Year-Round Store

Order your:

  • CAJ swimsuits
  • Goggles
  • Swim equipment
  • Swim parkas
  • Backpacks
  • Officials’ golf shirts

Store Link: Ly Sports – Cambridge Aquajets
Team Code: CAQUAJETS (Use the team code for a 2% discount + 5% back to the team.)

Notes for Parent Volunteers:

  • Navy golf shirt → required for Bingo
  • White golf shirt → Timekeepers / Chief Timekeeper
  • Red golf shirt → Other officiating positions

Swimsuit note: Swimsuits are no longer sold through the Equipment Manager.
If unsure about sizing, use the online sizing guide or contact Ly Sports directly:

  • 1 (519) 999-6824
  • Mon–Fri: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Sat–Sun: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

All Team Sports – CAJ Clothing

Order your CAJ shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, hats, and toques here:

Store Link: All Team Sports – CAJ Clothing Store

  • 2nd Store closes: Midnight, November 10th 2025
  • You’ll be contacted by email when your order is ready for pickup or delivery (based on your selection).

Team Aquatic Supplies

For equipment not supplied by the club, Team Aquatic offers a discount to CAJ swimmers.

  • You’ll need a Shark Card (printed or digital) —Link to Shark Card
  • Valid in-store only
  • Ask your coach or equipment manager if you don’t have one

Team Aquatic Supplies Website