Swim Meet Checklist

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) ????

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) ????