When to Pack

Pack the night before the meet. As you put items in your bag, visualize the entire day of competition: From the moment you plan to wake up, to the moment you walk back through your front door. Make a list of things you can’t pack until morning (food or cloths in the wash), make a list. Set that on top of your swim bag before you go to bed.

Swim Meet Packing List

  • Warm Up Swim Suit
  • Two Team/Competition Swim Suits
  • Two Swim Caps
  • Two Pairs  of goggles. (We recommend Speedo Vanquisher 2.0)
  • Towels, at least three, but you may consider a dry towel for after each event
  • Something to sit on during downtime (sleeping bag, blankets, lawn chairs)
  • Sweatpants/sweatshirt, pajamas, or robe to stay warm between events
  • Swim Parka (optional)
  • Flip Flops or Crocs
  • Plastic bag for wet suits
  • Brush/comb and hair ties for long hair
  • Board games, cards, books, brain teasers
  • Nutritious food and beverages
    • Fresh Fruit
    • Sandwich
    • Nuts
    • Energy Bars
    • Water
    • Gatorade
  • Cash for concessions and heat sheets
  • Highlighting marker(s) to highlight events on heatsheets
  • Black Sharpie marker(s) for marking event/heat/lane information for each race on swimmer's arm/leg
  • Pen or pencil
  • Separate bag, for after the meet, complete with toiletries, a clean towel, and a change of clothes

 

Parents: Some pools are cold.  Some pools are hot.  Be prepared to make adjustments to your clothing so you are comfortable too!