I don't swim in a lot of meets. I always get to a swim meet, look around at what other people brought, and think, "Ooh, that's a good idea. I wish I had brought one of those."
I'm trying to construct a "swim meet checklist" that I can keep in my swim bag. What do YOU think is essential to take to a swim meet?
Here's what I have so far:
Swimsuit(s)
T-shirt
Shorts
Long-sleeved pullover
Long sweatpants
Sandals or other deck shoes
Swimmer's chamois
Towel(s)
Goggles (at least 1 spare pair)
Swim cap(s)
Legal drugs (ibuprofen, etc.)
Seat cushion
Small hair dryer (in winter), with long extension cord
Padlock
Paper & pen or pencil
Colored highlighter pens (invaluable for highlighting names in big heat sheets)
USMS card (don't leave home without it!)
Water bottle
Food (specifics vary depending on the time of day and length of meet)
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Former Member
Shampoo
Former Member
Extra pair of contact lenses
Ear drops/Q-Tips
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Hair comb/Brush
Rubber Band(s) if hair is long
Chapstick
Former Member
I would add a razor to the list just in case you realize after warmup that you missed a big embarrasing spot... Been there, done that! ;-)
Also, if you're swimming in a sunny place you might want to add sunblocker and sun glasses...
Don't you think that's a bit anal to have a swim bag checklist for swim meets?
It's not like you're wilderness camping and it's life or death
here's a few items many people bring some are essential and some are nice to have, it all depends on if there's room and spare time,
copy of your meet entry submission form
meet info,
heat sheet
directions to the pool and hotel
2 warm up suits
1 or 2 racing suits
2 pairs of googles
2 caps
deck clothes wear around the pool, sweats t shirt
street clothes wear when I leave the pool
2 towels
stop watch
doc bag which contains (shampoo, conditioner, razor, tooth brush, tooth paste, deodorant and what ever else you need)
chair
pillow and blanket
book
chess set
Money
ipod / walkman
video camera
cell phone
there's probably more
Ande
Originally posted by Jayhawk
I don't swim in a lot of meets. I always get to a swim meet, look around at what other people brought, and think, "Ooh, that's a good idea. I wish I had brought one of those."
I'm trying to construct a "swim meet checklist" that I can keep in my swim bag. What do YOU think is essential to take to a swim meet?
Here's what I have so far:
Swimsuit(s)
T-shirt
Shorts
Long-sleeved pullover
Long sweatpants
Sandals or other deck shoes
Swimmer's chamois
Towel(s)
Goggles (at least 1 spare pair)
Swim cap(s)
Legal drugs (ibuprofen, etc.)
Seat cushion
Small hair dryer (in winter), with long extension cord
Padlock
Paper & pen or pencil
Colored highlighter pens (invaluable for highlighting names in big heat sheets)
USMS card (don't leave home without it!)
Water bottle
Food (specifics vary depending on the time of day and length of meet)
????
Originally posted by newmastersswimmer
One way or another I'm going to beat some Longhorn at something!
Try matching wits or smarts with a Longhorn, guaranteed victory, or any Texan, especially Houstonians!
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Former Member
I write my event, lane number and heat number on my hand ... Otherwise I'd be going was it heat 4 lane 5 or heat 5 lane 4 ... crap!
Make it a sharpie (a thin one) ... the other wear off ...
Former Member
Chess set eh.....You should have never said that one Ande b/c now I'm taking you down in chess no matter what happens in the pool!.....One way or another I'm going to beat some Longhorn at something!
Newmastersswimmer
