Swimming Kit
For gala’s all swimmers must have:
- Club T-Shirt (not a Jack Petchey T-shirt)
- 2 x Goggles
- 2 x Club hats
- 2 x Warm up Costumes/Trunks (1 per session/per day)
- At Regionals and Counties, swimming costumes/jammers/trunks must be FINA approved. (click here e.g. for boys)(click here e.g for girls)
- Equipment needed for pre and post pool exercises
- Food and drink appropriate for the activity {For Nutrition and Hydration information, on what to bring/have please see appropriate documents}
For training sessions, ALL swimmers must have:
- 2 x Hats
- 2 x Goggles
- 2 x Costumes/Trunks
- Pull Buoys
- Kickboard
- Fins - no need for technical fins - need to fit so they do not rub/ and need to be lightweight/ flexible - we do not recommend the speedo fins as they are incredibly heavy/ and not at all flexible (please click here for e.g)
- Water bottle- at least 500ml of fluid for every hour of training. Must be either water or diluted squash.
For training sessions, County Development, Regional and National Performance squad swimmers only:
- Snorkels (Training snorkel should sit in front of face and curl at head – not a standard snorkel) [& Nose clip for those that try to breathe through their nose when using their snorkel] (please click here for e.g.)
- Finger/ hand Paddles - please ask coach for advice before purchasing
- Thera band
- Foam Roller {https://www.amazon.co.uk/MiraFit-Hi-Density-Massage-Workout-Pilates/dp/B00K9PODL8/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1470825590&sr=8-9&keywords=foam+roller}