Springboard Barracudas Swim and Dive

Below please find your Swimmer or Diver's equipment needs.  LABEL EVERYTHING with your Swimmer or Diver's name.  Sharpies are great for this.

Team suits are encouraged but not required. This season we are using the a new suit selected for 2024: a navy patterned Arena suit, similar to our previous suit seen below. Pricing is roughly: Female $60; Jammer $42; Brief: $35.

All swimmers are required to have (and don't forget to LABEL EVERYTHING):

• Swimsuit - One piece "lap" or "competitive" style suits are encouraged for girls and jammer or brief-style suits are suggested for boys.  Check out sites like swimoutlet.com or our team suit supplier, Sport Fair, for options.  Speedo, TYR and Arena are leading brands and Dolfin and Sporti also make good suits for practices.
• Goggles - Swim goggles are required for practices.  Speedo Vanquisher is a popular model for competitive swimmers and is available in Junior, Womens, and adult fit.  Swimoutlet.com, Sport Fair, and Amazon are good places to start if you're in the market for new goggles. Avoid mask or novelty-style goggles for practices.
• Swim cap - Swimmers need to wear caps to keep hair out of their eyes and get in the habit for meets.  There are three styles of caps: latex and silicone are preferred, please do not use nylon.  Competitive swimmers use latex or silicone and it's a matter of preference.  Team caps will be offered for sale in conjunction with registration or you can find them at the retailers listed above.  
• Water bottle - Stay hydrated before, during and after practice.
• Sunscreen - Be safe in the sun and apply sunscreen prior to practice.
• Towel - Don't forget your towel!

Suggested equipment:

• Swim fins - Swim fins help with kicking and to build strength and endurance.  The pool has some fins available for use during practice but we cannot guarantee availability of all sizes.  Fins made for snorkeling or diving are not suitable.  You can purchase fins on Amazon, Swimoutlet.com or at SportFair in Arlington.  Here are some suggestions:
  • https://www.amazon.com/Speedo-Rubber-Swim-Fins-Medium/dp/B005FYF8X0/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1505335679&sr=1-4&keywords=swim+fins
  • https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/sporti-floating-swim-fins-(color)-23059/
  • https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/finis-floating-swim-fins-13413/

  Label fins with a Sharpie (the "heavy duty" Sharpies are great here) on the top of the fin and bottom for quick and easy identification on deck.  Swim fins are required for participation in Winter Swim. 

• Kickboard - The team will utilize kickboards during practices. There are kickboards available for use but you may also purchase your own if you are concerned about shared equipment. Here is a some suggestion:
  • https://www.amazon.com/VIAHART-Swimming-Kickboard-Training-Children/dp/B07YLCFXNZ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=6X15APRLER5X&dchild=1&keywords=kickboard&qid=1619806424&sprefix=kickboard%2Caps%2C245&sr=8-5
• Swim bag or backpack - A mesh swim bag or swim backpack will have separate compartments to help separate items or allow them to dry quickly.  
• Ear drops - Have some ear drops handy if your swimmer complains of water or pain in their ear.  Local pharmacies or Amazon will have options available.  Look for "ear drying" or "swimmers ear" drops or prepare a solution yourself of white vinegar and rubbing alcohol.  
• Camp chair - Swimmers will need a collapsible camp chair for swim meets.