WHAT TO BRING

Tomahawk Swim Club checklist

Swim meets are all day events. Plan to be there 6-8 hours. Check in with your coach as soon as you arrive. Notify your coach if you cannot attend for any reason.

• 1 Navy swim suit
• 1 suit for warm up - good to have a spare
• 2 pairs of goggles – good to have a spare pair
• 3-4 towels – they get wet fast and don’t dry
• Warm clothes to wear between events – sweatshirts and sweatpants
• Flip flops or other shoes that slip on and off
• Robe or warmup jacket – wear between events
• 2 swim caps – they will rip
• 3-4 hair ties – they get lost
• Black sharpies – for writing events on swimmer arms
• Highlighter – to highlight events in heat sheet
• Water bottle – to stay hydrated
• Money – heat sheets and concessions
• Snacks – keep up energy
• Chairs – to sit on while waiting between events
• Blanket or sleeping bag – to sit on between events
• Games and books – to pass the time between events
• Electronics – to pass the time
• Battery chargers – there is usually 1 outlet in the gym and you will not be sitting next to it

What NOT to bring to a swim meet

• NO slime or slime-like substances. Damages walls, floors and clothing
• NO balls – there’s so many people in the gym that there’s no room to play catch or basketball
• NO hoverboards – no room to ride, danger to others
• NO drones.