Swimsuits

We highly recommend having at least two well-fitting, high-quality swimsuits for both practices and meets. Look for chlorine-resistant options to ensure longer-lasting wear.

Meet Day Attire

Whether competing at home or away, all swimmers are expected to wear their Pickering team gear. Wearing team gear and colors ensures that we look like a united team at meets, representing Pickering with pride.

The club provides:
✔ 1 Swim Cap with Pickering Logo
✔ 1 Pickering Team Shirt

Swimmers are also expected to have:
✔ Navy swimsuits (not provided by the club)

What type of suit should I buy?

For practices and meets, we recommend:

✔ Boys: Snug-fitting jammers (not surfer-style shorts)

✔ Girls: Full one-piece swimsuits (no two-piece suits)

✔ Modesty suits (full-length, well-fitted) are also fine — black is acceptable if navy isn't available

Fit matters!

  • Too big? It fills with water and slows swimmers down

  • Too small? It’s uncomfortable and restricts movement

  • Check sizing guides when buying online

  • Ask store staff for help if shopping in person

Thinking about a tech suit?

  • These are for swimmers attending higher-level meets

  • Designed to reduce drag and improve performance

  • If wearing a tech suit, swimmers must still wear their Pickering cap and team shirt at meets

 

Where to buy

Team Aquatic Supplies – Order online for shipping or visit their store at:
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, 875 Morningside Ave.

Recommended Options:

✔ Girls:

  • TYR Youth Durafast Max
  • Speedo Youth Super Pro Back

✔ Boys:

  • Speedo Youth Jammer
  • TYR Youth Durafast

Other recommended retailers: Alltides, Ly Sports

Swim Gear
Basic Training List

Note: Your coach may recommend additional mandatory equipment, based on your group.

✔ Well-fitting training swimsuit (no trunks or board shorts)
✔ 2 pairs of well-fitted goggles
✔ 2 training caps
✔ Fins - swimmers under 12, select the color-coded fins; older swimmers, ask your coach whether they prefer long or short fins. 
✔ A pair of thin socks to use with fins to avoid abrasions and blisters
✔ Pull buoy
✔ Skipping Rope
✔ Kickboard
✔ Swim bad/ Mesh Bag to carry equipment

Basic List for Meets

✔ Navy team suit or tech suit – see above for more info
✔ At least 2 club caps for competitions
✔ 2 pairs of well-fitted goggles
✔ 1 or 2 club t-shirts
✔ Navy pants, shorts, or warm track suit

Where to buy

Though you can purchase the above equipment at any swimming store, here are some recommended options:

  • Alltides.com
  • Ly Sports
  • Ontario Swim Hub – 2223-8339 Kennedy Rd. Markham
  • Team Aquatics Supply – located at the Toronto Pan Am Centre. We also have an online Team Store with Team Aquatics, or you can order from their regular online items. Don’t forget your DISCOUNT (see below).

 

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