BLACKHAWK SWIM TEAM

Swimmer Equipment List

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

• Team Suit  & More (password:  gohox).  Team suits are required for the 2021 season.
• Swim Outlet 
• 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)
• 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
• Yoga Mat (Summer Only for Dryland Training)
• Sport/Water Resistant Sunscreen
• Lip Balm

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)