For swimming you need a suit, goggles and a cap. Swim teams and masters clubs add fins and a kickboard for training, and wear matching deck gear: hoodies, jackets and towels.
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Swimming Equipment Starter Kit
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1. Swimming Jerseys & Uniform
Swim teams wear matching deck gear between races. We make sublimated swim team apparel, hoodies and microfibre towels with club names.
Still need a team name? See our swim team names.
2. Goggles and Cap
Low-profile goggles that seal well, and a silicone cap (required at many pools and clubs).
- Speedo Vanquisher 2.0 Goggles – low-profile lap goggles with a wide view.
- Speedo Silicone Swim Cap – a basic silicone cap.
3. Fins and Kickboard
Short training fins and a kickboard are on almost every swim team's equipment list.
- Arena Powerfin Pro II Training Fins – short-blade silicone fins for lap training.
- Speedo Adult Kickboard – a standard training kickboard.
Swimming Equipment Checklist
- Team deck hoodie or jacket
- Team towel
- Swimsuit
- Goggles
- Silicone cap
- Training fins
- Kickboard
- Water bottle
FAQ
What equipment do I need for swim team?
A suit, goggles, a cap, short fins and a kickboard. Many teams also use a pull buoy and paddles.
Conclusion
Swimming needs very little gear. We recommend starting with a suit, goggles that seal, a silicone cap, short fins, a kickboard and matching team deck gear.
Ready to get your team matching? Tell us your colours and logo, and we'll send a free mockup of your custom swim team gear. No minimum order, made in Canada, and about 4 weeks to your door once approved. Start your design.
Playing more than one sport? See our equipment lists for every sport and team names for every sport.
