Team Apparel
A complementary team t-shirt will be provided to each swimmer. Parents will have the opportunity to purchase additional t-shirts for the swimmer, parents, and siblings. Our invitational Reindeer Classic will have t-shirts for purchase during the meet date. State shirts will also be available during the State Meet date.
Team Suits & Jammers
Team suits are mandatory to be worn during all meets. Both old and new styles are accepted for the swim season. We will have a suit try on after a parent meeting. Some ways to save is to look for used suits on the Clinton Otter’s Facebook group or combine orders with other swimmers when ordering through the website
https://www.swimoutlet.com/collections/clintoncommunityymcaotters
All team suits will need to be ordered through this website. They will be shipped directly to your house.
Your swimmer can wear a tek suit if approved by the coaches. Tek suits should only be worn by swimmers 12 & up.
Practice Suits and Backups
Swimmers should have a designated practice suit that should only be worn at practice. This will help keep your team suit in better condition. Good companies to look for are TYR and Speedo and Dolfin. Suits should have sufficient coverage on the top and the bottom. This goes for both males and females.
Goggles
A good pair of SWIM GOGGLES (or TWO) with your child’s name on them is essential and required for practice! They allow your child to open his/her eyes and not to swim blindly in the dark! For your younger children, they take a little getting used to, but please persevere; it will be well worth it. Good brands of sport goggles are TYR, Speedo.
Swim Caps
Team silicone cap will be available for purchase ($14) on team sign-up form. Team caps are mandatory to wear at every swim meet. To extend the life of your team swim cap you should not keep them in your car where they can be exposed to extreme heat or cold. Silicone is a great style and long-hair styles are available for those having trouble keeping their caps on.
