Also Consider Bringing:

• Money: Meet programs usually cost a couple of bucks. If the meet is running slowly, you may want a snack bar treat.
• Lunch/Snacks: Pack your sandwich, fresh fruit, nuts, energy bars, and water. Don’t count on the snack bar being open.
• A chair: Sometimes, a team area will be stationed on wet grass or hard concrete. To stay comfortable, consider bringing a chair along.
• Sunscreen: If the meet is outdoors, you may be sitting outside in the sun for hours. Remember: even if it is overcast, you can still get burnt and dehydrated. Stay Covered, Stay Hydrated, and Stay Cool!
• Warm clothes: Bring a swim parka, comfortable pants, sweatshirt, socks, and shoes. Even at indoor pools, it is best to have a non-flip-flop option for your feet if the air conditioning is cranked up or you get stuck near an open (or frequently opened) door.
• Entertainment: Be prepared to sit around for a couple of hours. Staying awake and alert will help you swim faster, so bring whatever keeps you happily entertained: a friend or two, a deck of cards, something to read, pens and paper for coloring, your iPod, or all of the above.
• A relaxed, positive attitude is the most important thing you can bring to a meeting!