Swim Meet Checklist

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Former Member — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 17:47:30 GMT

extra caps, extra goggles and one extra suit....oh yeah, and extra socks and a pair of flip flops, depending on the weather. A good book helps if you can stand to read between events.

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Former Member — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 17:34:59 GMT

swimmers are some of the most anal peole I know. What happened in our lives to make us this way?

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Former Member — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 14:17:28 GMT

originally posted by MikeB You fell victim to one of the classic blunders. The most famous being: Never get involved in a land war in Asia. Only slightly less well know is this: Never go in against a when death is on the line! Ha ha ha! Why does the word "Inconceivable" keep popping into my head now?.....funny thing though about that word.....how can you actually apply that word to any particular thing or idea....as soon as the word is used to describe anything at all, doesn't it then contradict itself by its very definition? Newmastersswimmer

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Former Member — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 12:54:00 GMT

Haha.. you fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders. The most famous being: Never get involved in a land war in Asia. Only slightly less well know is this: Never go in against a when death is on the line! Ha ha ha!

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knelson — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 12:53:41 GMT

Originally posted by laineybug Sharpe pen... to write your event/heat/lane assignment on your arm or leg. This is a good idea, but I can't bring myself to do this anymore. Too much like an age grouper!

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Former Member — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 07:16:06 GMT

Geek, It is not sporting to get into a battle of wits with an unarmed man.

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Former Member — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 17:35:07 GMT

Great idea, Lainey! I ALWAYS manage to forget some piece of that combination. I have, on several occasions, been standing on the blocks thinking, "What am I supposed to be swimming here?" :) Heather (who once had to ask the timers what the event was - how embarrassing!)

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aquageek — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 12:53:51 GMT

You guys need a trunk for all that crud you are toting to a meet. Take a suit, a towel and a bottle of water. I like the malt liquor suggestion better than all others.

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Former Member — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 07:22:19 GMT

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

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Former Member — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 06:36:24 GMT

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 ...

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aquageek — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 02:56:07 GMT

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.

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ande — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 02:04:45 GMT

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) ????

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Former Member — Sun, 20 Nov 2005 13:10:10 GMT

Sharpe pen... to write your event/heat/lane assignment on your arm or leg.

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Former Member — Sun, 20 Nov 2005 13:08:55 GMT

Several 40 0z Malt Liquors....at least one for each race. Newmastersswimmer

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joy — Sun, 20 Nov 2005 12:16:26 GMT

lotion & conditioner

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Former Member — Sun, 20 Nov 2005 09:32:51 GMT

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...

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Former Member — Sun, 20 Nov 2005 06:05:03 GMT

Extra pair of contact lenses Ear drops/Q-Tips Toothbrush/Toothpaste Hair comb/Brush Rubber Band(s) if hair is long Chapstick

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Former Member — Sat, 19 Nov 2005 09:26:52 GMT

Shampoo