HOX SWIM TEAM
Required, Recommended & Optional Swim Equipment
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
- Athletic Swimsuit for Practice (e.g., TYR, Speedo, Dolfin), and should be worn under clothes:
- Fashion swimsuits & trunks are not permitted. Competition-style, athletic swim suits are best for learning to swim, train & compete
- Googles x2 – Primary and Backup Pair
- Swimple goggles are recommended for younger swimmers
- Speedo Vanquisher goggles are recommended for older swimmers
- Swim Cap
- Required for those with hair longer than chin length; recommended for others
- Silicone cap recommended over latex
- Swim Fins
- Long /Floating fins for swimmers 10 and Under (e.g., Sporti, Speedo, or Finis)
- Short/Training fins for swimmers 11 and Up (e.g., Zoomers)
- Kickboard
- Towel
- Reusable Water Bottle labeled with swimmer's name
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
- Healthful Snacks (e.g., Protein Bars, Nuts, Trail Mix, Chocolate Milk, String Cheese, Hummus, Peanut Butter)
- Swim Backpack
- Swim Parka
- Water Resistant Sunscreen
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Approved Tech/Compression Swimsuits. Please click here for rules regarding Tech suits elgibility.
- Mesh Bag for Wet Gear
- Swim/Athletic Shampoo/Conditioner (e.g., Zealios, Triswim, Ultraswim)
If you need any swim gear, we recommend Elsmore Swim Shop in Walnut Creek.
Countrywood Shopping Center
2054 Treat Blvd Suite D
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Store: (925) 300-3369