What To Pack In Your Swim Meet Bag
Swim Parenting, Beginner's Tips, Swim Teams
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January 4, 2016
Whether you are packing for yourself or supervising your children, making a checklist and having extras is a great start to preparing yourself for a day of fun and fast swimming. Read our tips below for what to pack for your swim meet.
Indoor or Outdoor Swim Meeet?
First, is your meet indoors or outdoors? Also what time of year is it? If you are swimming outside packing sunscreen, a hat, sunglass, and a long sleeved thin shirt for protection are all a good idea. You will probably want to leave your clear goggles at home and opt for a dark colored or mirrored pair to help block the sun. Bringing sandals or flip flops is also a good idea. If it is winter or fall, bring layers, and don’t forget your parka either! An insulated thermos of warm tea might be a nice comfort as well. Keep your feet and head warm too, by wearing the right kind of footwear and hat. If it is cold, fuzzy boots are great but at least sneakers and socks, a knit hat too. Losing heat from your head and feet will harm you.Bring extra of everything to Your Swim Meet
Two pairs of goggles, two caps, even two suits. Certainly a few towels as well. Having extra is far better than needing something and not having it. However that doesn’t mean pack your bedroom. Snacks and fluids, the more portable the better, toting around a small cooler may not sound so great, but cold water does! Regardless of your event’s timeline, bring ample fluids. It isn’t uncommon to see swimmers hauling around a gallon of water. I challenge you to not only bring one, but to drink the whole thing!Extras to Pass The Time at Swim Meets
Music to help pass the time or a deck of cards, a book perhaps, but avoid gaming devices! They can be time sucks and a big enough distraction to miss a race. This may not apply to our master’s swimmers, but definitely our kids. As a coach I have seen it happen countless times. Be social, hang out, and chat with your friends and teammates to pass the time. And finally, remember to bring dry clothes for when your day is done, so that you can get out of that wet suit. Hope you have a great meet!Learn More About Competitive Swimming:
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