What Does My Swimmer Need?
The following items are key items every swimmer should have:
Swimsuit
Swimmers should have at least one suit for practice and one suit for meets. These suits should be one-piece for girls and boys wear "jammers," similar to bike shorts or briefs. Popular brands are Speedo and TYR, though whatever the swimmer is comfortable in is acceptable. The Trails Swim Team, like every other team, has a team suit. Wearing a team suit is optional, but recommended. We do ask that all swimmers have a solid blue suit for meets.The team suit is solid navy blue with a Trails logo.
Note that when buying a swimsuit, do not buy it big for growth. Just remember a swimmer needs to swim fast, and the more loose material there is dragging through the water, the slower the child will swim. To keep your team suit in good shape for the swim meets, you should also consider buying at least one practice suit for your swimmer. Racing style suits can be purchased at online.
Buy team suits here: TBD
Swim Cap
Swim caps are a requirement for all girls at practice and in all meets. While they are optional for boys, they are recommended. You may wear any brand or colored cap (please refrain from wearing other team caps), however, customized Trails swim caps will be available for purchase prior to the start of the season. You can order caps with or without your swimmer's name. Team cap orders are due by May3: theswimteamstore.net
Goggles
Goggles should be tight fitting ... they can easily slip off when the swimmer dives into the water. Speedo Vanquisher (Jr. version for younger swimmers) has been a favorite of many Trails swimmers, however, your swimmer may wear whatever is comfortable. Having a spare pair on hand is a good idea as well.
Spirit Wear
Spirit wear is not required. You may order online here: European Sports
For questions on any apparel items, please contact [email protected].
Towels
Bring multiple towles to stay warm and dry!
Water bottle
Swimmers should bring water to every practice and to meets.