IT SEEMS LIKE ALL I DO IS SPEND MONEY ON SWIMMING! WHAT ARE THE BASICS MY SWIMMER REALLY NEEDS?
It is recommended that your swimmer wear the official team suit and cap to swim meets. Goggles and caps are highly recommended (but not all swimmers wear them). Encourage your swimmer to take good care of his goggles. Some swimmers go through several pair a year if they are careless. Depending upon the competitive level of swimmer they may benefit from the purchase of swim fins (per the coaches: no fins with straps), pull/buoy or paddles. The coach will recommend which pieces of equipment would be appropriate for individual needs. One of the greatest investments you can make is to purchase a Record Book (around $3.00 from Different Strokes) to keep track of your swimmer’s times. Useful are special shampoos and conditioners for chlorine saturated hair. Finally a team bag and sweat suit make an ideal gift for a special occasion. Be sure your child’s equipment is marked with his name since most goggles, fins, etc. look alike.
