Team Gear and Swim Suits
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GEAR REQUIREMENTS
The chart below lists the gear required for each practice group. Each required item serves a purpose and will be used on a regular basis. The Team does not have loaner gear for athletes to rely on being available at each practice. Athletes are responsible for bringing all listed gear to every practice session. Athletes who do not have gear will still be required to complete gear-facilitated training sets without the gear. Their teammates will still be required to use the gear in question. Accommodations will not be made for athletes who fail to bring their gear.
Failure to bring gear to practice will result in a conversation with the coach and a subsequent email to the responsible adults. Multiple failures can result in disciplinary action.
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Group 1 |
Group 2 |
Junior 1 |
Junior 2 |
Junior 3 |
Senior |
| Team Competition Suit (seasonal) | If attending swim meets | If attending swim meets | Req. | Req. | Req. | Req. |
| Team Backpack | Req. | Req. | Req. | Req. | ||
| Team Warmup | Req. | Req. | Req. | Req. | ||
| Water Bottle | Req. | Req. | Req. | Req. | Req. | Req. |
| Mesh Gear Bag | Req. | Req. | Req. | Req. | Req. | Req. |
| Kickboard | Req. | Req. | Req. | Req. | Req. | Req. |
| Fins | Long-blade fins | Long-blade fins | Long-blade fins | Long-blade fins AND Short-blade fins OR medium-sized notched |
Long-blade fins AND Short-blade fins OR medium-sized notched |
Long-blade fins AND Short-blade fins OR medium-sized notched |
| Pull Buoy | Junior-sized symmetrical | Adult-sized symmetrical | Unbalanced or adult-sized symmetrical | |||
| Paddles | Hand paddles with removable straps | Hand paddles with removable straps AND Finger paddles | ||||
| Front Snorkel | Req. | Req. |
Each item of equipment should be well labeled with the swimmer's name and placed in their mesh gear bag. Gear bags should not contain dry clothes or towels, as they will get wet during practice. Gear bags must be kept on the side of the pool, with all required practice gear and other items (spare goggles and caps).
In addition to the listed items, all swimmers should have an extra swim cap and pair of goggles in their mesh bags, so that technical difficulties do not delay practice.
The Jr. snorkel size is recommended for ages 10&Under. Socks are recommended for swimmers who experience discomfort with fins.
Please note that one (1) team swim cap is included in your initial registration with the Team. Additional team caps (silicone and latex) are available for purchase.
TEAM SWIMSUITS, WARMUPS, AND PARKAS
The Team regularly hosts Champion Pools and Spas for swimsuit, apparel, and parka fittings. The dates will be communicated to responsible adults in advance. You can order at these events. If you cannot attend a fitting or would like to order or replace a suit at any other time, please reach out to Champion at 829-6400 and ask for Mark, and he should be able to help you out.
You may also order from Champion online. Our team store with Champion can be found here.
OTHER GEAR
Please consider shopping for training and other gear (including warm-ups and bags) through our SwimOutlet Team Store. By purchasing through SwimOutlet, the Team receives a portion of proceeds. Thank you for your support of our Team!
Our Team Store can be found at www.swimoutlet.com/collections/tjstingrays
