What should I bring to a Meet?
· Patience - you will be there awhile.
· Swim suit, swim cap, and goggles - wear the swim suit.
· Baby powder - to "dust" the inside of the swim cap. This helps preserve the cap and makes it easier to put on.
· Towels - realize the swimmer may be there awhile, so pack at least two.
· Something to sit on. Often, the swimmer’s area may be located in a gym or cafeteria. Example: sleeping bag, old blanket, or anything comfortable to sit on. The swimmer will be spending more time on it than in the water.
· Sweat suits - each swimmer may want to bring two because they can get wet and soggy.
· Team YES! spirit shirts: Two or three. Same reason as above.
· Games or a good book - travel games, coloring books, books, anything to pass the time.
· Food - each swimmer is usually allowed to bring a small cooler. It is better to bring snacks. They usually have snack bars at the meet, but the lines are long and most of the time they only sell junk food.