Swim meets start early and last for hours so it is smart to have everything ready in advance.
Bring (1) swim essentials; (2) food/water; and (3) something to keep busy when waiting between events.
Most meets do have concessions so you should have some cash as well.
Items needed for a swim meet:
Food
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Cooler. Although not all facilities will allow outside food in the facility, you can keep one in your car.
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Healthy snacks like fruit, nuts, energy bars, yogurt, orange slices, grapes, fruit bars, carrots, goldfish, Ritz bits with peanut butter, cheese sticks.
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Lots of water to keep hydrated. Sports drinks are fine as long as kids are alternating between water and sports drink.
Swim Gear
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Two swim suits: one for the meet plus a spare.
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Two pair of Goggles: one to keep as a spare.
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Team cap and one extra cap and baby powder.
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Hairbands for ponytails/buns.
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Lots of extra Towels - towels will get wet quickly. Consider having one for each session of the meet.
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Warm socks, shoes or flip flops.
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Extra appropriate clothing to keep warm. Remember meets run rain or shine. Bring sweatpants, sweatshirt and/or t-shirt, hat, sunscreen.
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Toiletries and change of clothes. Include brush, shampoo/conditioner, and deodorant.
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Prescription medication if required.
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Duffel bags or Backpack to hold gear.
Miscellaneous Items
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Duffel Bag to hold items.
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Plastic bag for wet items.
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Blanket/tarps/sleeping bag.
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Tents or EZ pop-up to protect from sun, wind etc.
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Sports chairs.
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Games, cards, books, IPod, game boy, homework, paper, portable electronics.
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Sharpie. Write your child's event/heat/lane on their arm or leg. Between events, parents may need to refresh any faded event numbers.
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