Equipment

In order to gain maximum benefit from swim practices, the coaches highly recommend that all swimmers acquire the practice equipment specified under their group description. We have made this easy for you. All the equipment and gear that you need can be purchased in one place at MI Sports. The team store link is:

FLATIRONS SWIMMING (FAC) - MI Sports (swimmisports.com)                              
Click on TEAM STORE LOGIN and then scroll down to the Flatiron Swimming team logo and click on that.
Or, call Kristi at 800-693-3539 and she will help you with your order.

MI Sports will also make available team bags embroidered with our logo. All costs include embroidery, though, they must be entered separately on the order page. You can also shop for equipment at swimoutlet.com or other local retailers.

Required equipment includes:

Kickboard: Finis Alignment Kickboard
Swimmers Snorkels:  Finis or Speedo or TYR or Arena brand swimmers snorkel
Paddles:   Stroke maker paddle - need both size 0.5 and size                                                                                                                                        Kicking resistance socks: Grey & Black Group Swimmers Only: Resistance socks (oneswim power bag size M or an equal brand),                                                                      

Fins: Speedo or Sporti short fins for our very youngest swimmers

Speedo Optimus Fin for our 10 and under swimmers (who have fairly small feet)

Aqua Sphere Alpha Fins for 10&Over swimmers

Mesh Bag: Speedo Deluxe Bag
Nose Clip: Speedo competition nose plug
Swimsuit: Speedo Aquablade 

Optional equipment includes:

Parka: with team name and monogram (Available from MI Sports or swimoutlet.com)
Team Bag: with logo and monogram
Parka ordering information:

Please talk to the coaches for advice on sizing and ordering.

If ordering a parka through SwimOutlet, please use the following specifications when ordering:

Size:  Order big or ask coaches for recommendations

Shell Color:  Black
Lining Material: 19 Oz. Arctic Fleece 
Lining Color:  Gold
Front Embroidery:  First & Last Names On Front - Cursive  or  Block
Embroidery Color:  Gold
Embroidery Text:  NAME
Tackle Twill Lettering (Back):  Yes
Tackle Twill Info:  FLATIRON SWIMMING (on two lines), PLAIN BLOCK, 2 inch, Gold