Equipment Needed
SWIM SUITS —Please have your child wear an appropriate swim suit to practice. We do not recommend sun shirts or sun suits as they will slow the swimmers down and inhibit their stroke development. You do not need to wear your team suit to practice. Swim meets have specific requirements for suits so please check with one of our credentialed officials with regards to specific details for meets.
SSST CAP — Please write your child's name in black sharpie clearly and largely on the caps. Children look the same in suits, goggles, and caps; this will help the coaches identify and learn your swimmers name during the first month of practice.
FINS/KICKBOARDS — The team provides both fins and kickboards to use in training. If you would like to purchase your own fins (saves a lot of time on the deck) here are a couple of suggestions:
Sporti Fins (lower priced)
GOGGLES — There are many goggles made for "kid-sized-eyes." We would suggest trying on a few goggles for fit. Speedo, TYR, and Water Gear all make simple goggles that should offer a good fit for children. Take the goggles carefully out of the box. Place eye pieces on eyes. Press lightly but firmly. If it is a good fit the goggles should seal and stay "sucked-on" the eye socket area for a few seconds. And, while the large lenses may work great for snorkeling — remember that's not what we're doing at the pool. Super-sized goggles don't stay on as easily when diving in. We also recommend getting a second spare set of goggles for the meets.
TEAM T-SHIRT — Team shirts and sweatshirts and other SSST swag items will be for sales from a specific website that will be opened sometime during our swim season. Announcements with regards to site opening are always emailed out. LINK
SSST TEAM SUIT — Team suits are not required, but are encouraged. We are currently evaluating options for a team suit. Stay tuned for details.
SSST TEAM TOWEL—Team towels will be available for purchase this year. Swimmers can choose a red or blue towel and have their named monogrammed on the towel (Monogramming the swimmer's name on the towel is mandatory as they will all look the same otherwise). There will be a link here and/or you will be emailed a link for purchase via swimtopia.
