Required Gear
- Swimsuit (Competition suit required - see below... we also recommend having one or more "practice" suits, which can be any brand)
- Goggles
- Kickboard
- Fins
- Swim Cap (one is provided to 1st year swimmers... but we recommend getting extra practice caps)
RECOMMENDED: Swim Bag
See below for links to some gear suggestions!
COMPETITION SWIMSUITS
Suit designs are used for TWO years. These custom suits are not returnable or exchangeable. Our suit for the 2026 and 2027 season is the Speedo "Linear Lava" design.
Our swimsuit supplier, CAS, visits us each March at the main pool for fittings (see the home page for dates) - which we HIGHLY recommend doing before ordering. They will also have some samples and gear available for sale) or fittings can be done at CAS in Huntington Beach. Riptide suits are non-refundable/exchangeable. Be sure you are getting the right size!
To order online - visit https://casswimshop.com/product-category/team-stores/team-stores-northpark-riptide/
Type in Code: NPR
It takes at least 2 weeks for your order to be ready. You will have the option to pick up your order from the CAS store, or have it delivered to your home for an additional charge.
To order in-store:
COMPETITIVE AQUATIC SUPPLY (CAS)
15661 Container Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
714-898-2655
Mention you are a Riptide family and receive a discount in the store. Online prices are already discounted.
Goggles
Fins