Swimming kit requirements

Simon Rigg

The 6 PsProperPlanningPreventsPrettyPoorPerformance

Quick Question?By how much did Michael Phelps

win the 100m butterfly at the Beijing Olympics?

Or

Adrian Moorhouse in the 100m breaststroke at the Seoul Olympics?

Answer

0.001 sec

Training KitCostume (s)Goggles (s)Hat (s)Hair clips/bands etc.TowelKick BoardPull buoyFinsDrink, at least 1 litre of water/squash, not

energy drinks

Gala KitMinimum 2 costumesMinimum 2 pair of gogglesMinimum 2 hatsChamois leatherT-shirtShortsTracksuit top and bottoms

Cont.Flip- FlopsCoins, lockers and snacksMobile? With credit!!!!!!!!!!!!!Parents contact detailsStretch bandsTowelsDrinks, food, not bags of sweets

Food and drinks for a galaSandwichesFruitDried fruitPlenty of fluids, not sports drinksSome sweets?Cereal barsetc

CostumesSeparate costumes for training and racingDowngrade racing costumes when they wearBuy cheap for training – a costume will only

last 3 months, topsTry. www.proswimwear.co.uk or

www.swimshop.co.ukCorrect size for racingCorrect style

Speedo Fast Skin 3 Super Elite

The good

The Bad

The Ugly

GogglesEnsure correct size and design for your childSeparate pairs for racing and trainingTraining ones, comfort over speedRacing, speed over comfortCorrect tightnessNose clip adjustmentNamed !!!Buy the same style, as parts are

interchangable

Need I say more??

Speedo Speed Sockets