What To Take
What to take to a meet
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Most important: Swim Suit, Goggles, Team Cap
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Towels - pack several.
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Sunscreen - your mother was right, you should always wear sunscreen!
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Something to sit on - folding chairs or blankets. The swimmer area may be located away from the pool on grass or concrete.
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Swim parka or other outer layers.
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Games: travel games, cards, coloring books, books, anything to pass the time between events.
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Food and Drinks: Bring dinner to night meets and energy sustaining snacks to morning meets. There are usually concessions if you'd rather buy.
Water, fruit juice, gatorade etc.
Snacks: Granola bars, fresh fruits, sandwiches etc. -
Pop-up tent or sun canopy. The days are long and hot and there isn't always shade available.
This sounds like a lot to schlep (and it is! anything on wheels is helpful), but once you have attended a couple of meets this will all seem routine. Please do not hesitate to ask any other parent for help or information!
Note to Parent's: Temperature at meets can range from very warm to very cold depending on the location, time of day and weather. Wear or bring lots of layers!