Practice Equipment and Team Apparel

 

TSA is a ARENA sponsored team and we encourage you to purchase ARENA apparel (suit, warm ups, parkas, etc).  Our team colors are Blue and Black.

Click HERE to order suits, apparel, and equipment online from Elsmore Swim Shop.

Show your team spirit with a t-shirt that shows your support for The Topeka Swim Association. We have partnered with a local vendor, H&H Designs, to offer a variety of items to help you display your team spirit!

Click HERE to view and order spirit wear from H&H Designs.

Team Swim Caps with the TSA logo are available at anytime. Latex are $5.00 and Silicone are $15.00 Let your coach know you want to buy a team cap. Charges will be made to your TSA account.

TSA logo Magnets and Stickers are availabe for sale. Magnets are $7.50 and Stickers are $5.00. Email [email protected] to purchase!

PRACTICE EQUIPMENT

Each practice group has a list of required practice equipment.  It is essential for your swimmer to have all the required equipment for practice.  Coaches take equipment into account when planning each group's practice workouts.  In order for your swimmer to get the best out of their time in the water and each workout they must have their group's practice equipment.  Along with the equipment below, you will want to purchase a mesh bag to hold and store your equipment in.

There is also an "Equipment Swap" section on our bulletin board at the pool. You are welcome to post an item to buy/sell/trade and view the items other families have posted.

  

Required Practice Equipment per Group
  Silv/bronz    Gold/Plat Junior National Varsity
Fins + + + + +
Kick board + + + + +
Paddles   + + + +
Pull Buoy   + + + +
Snorkel + + + + +

ALL groups require each swimmer to have a practice suit, cap and goggles. 

 

To see pictures of examples of required equipment, click HERE

Other helpful hints-

  • To ensure sizing and proper fit take time to have your swimmer try on their teammates' paddles and fins before or after practice. Your coach will be happy to assist you in deciding on what sizes to order for your swimmer.  
  • If your swimmer complains of fins being too big-bring a pair of "no show" socks to the pool and have them wear the socks with their fins. This also helps if the fins are rubbing and causing blisters.
  • To avoid blisters from fins, have your swimmer wear a pair of no show socks or keep a container of vaseline in their mesh bag. 
  • For paddles-thread only the middle finger strap, not the wrist strap. 
  • Label ALL of your equipment with a permanent marker!