HOX SWIM TEAM
Required, Recommended & Optional Swim Equipment
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
- Athletic Swimsuit for Practice (e.g., TYR, Speedo, Dolfin), and should be worn under clothes:
- Fashion swimsuits & trunks are not permitted. Competition-style, athletic swim suits are best for learning to swim, train & compete
- Googles x2 – Primary and Backup Pair
- Swimple goggles are recommended for younger swimmers
- Speedo Vanquisher goggles are recommended for older swimmers
- Swim Cap
- Required for those with hair longer than chin length; recommended for others
- Silicone cap recommended over latex
- Swim Fins
- Long /Floating fins for swimmers 10 and Under (e.g., Sporti, Speedo, or Finis)
- Short/Training fins for swimmers 11 and Up (e.g., Zoomers)
- Kickboard
- Towel
- Reusable Water Bottle labeled with swimmer's name
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
- Healthful Snacks (e.g., Protein Bars, Nuts, Trail Mix, Chocolate Milk, String Cheese, Hummus, Peanut Butter)
- Swim Backpack
- Swim Parka
- Water Resistant Sunscreen
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Tech/Compression Swimsuit for older swimmers (e.g., Arena, Bluefin, Speedo)
- Mesh Bag for Wet Gear
- Swim/Athletic Shampoo/Conditioner (e.g., Zealios, Triswim, Ultraswim)