New members/Squad 5
New swimmers (Group 5) starter kit initially comprises a costume, goggles, hat and a drinks bottle with water or really weak squash that can be sipped through training.
Squad 4
As the swimmers progress to Group 4, a mesh kit bag, kick board, pull buoy and fins are also needed.
Squad 3
In Group 3 additional items are an ankle strap and hand paddles (without wrist straps).
Squads 2 and 1
Groups 1 and 2 also require drag shorts and rashies.
Equipment Bag
New members
Goggles
Swim Hat
Boys- Close fitting swimming costume.
Girls – Close fitting costume with a cross over back.
Squad 4
As above plus
Mesh bag
Goggles
Swim hat
Kickboard
Pull buoy
Squad 3
As above plus
Ankle strap
Swim fins
Hand paddles
Squad 2 and 1
As above plus
Drag shorts
Rashie – close fitting technical top