Training Gear                                                                       

Each Branch will have different requirements for each swimmer based on their ability and training environment. 

Central Branch Equipment List:

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• Central Swimmers (Elite, Black & Red Groups) should have the following equipment:

  • TBAY SWIM CAP - Mandatory during swim meets and scheduled practices (Purchase from Coach).

  • Fins
    *please make sure you get the proper size!

  • Mesh bag

  • Socks for Fins

  • Swim Bag (Most swimmers use it to carry a Towel, Water Bottles, Shorts, Shampoo, Hair Brush, Glasses, Cell Phone....etc) 

  • Snorkel
    *Any 12 and under to have the jr. snorkel and 13 and up, the adult snorkel

  • Pull Buoy

  • Water Bottle ( For sure with the sun and the heat to stay hydrated! I do not want any swimmers drinking out of the school water fountain due to many people getting sick last year! Every swimmer must drink out of own bottle!)

  • Ankle Lock 

  • Goggles (Due to the Florida sun and training all year outside... everybody should have dark tint mirrored goggles); examples: http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/2929.htm http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/1131.htm http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/1130.htm

  • White canvas deck shoes ( thick-soled, lace-up……please talk to coach)

  • 2 tennis balls

• Swimmers in Little Bucs & Big Bucs should have the following equipment.

  • TBAY SWIM CAP - Mandatory during swim meets and scheduled practices (Purchase from Coach).

  • Fins
    *please make sure you get the proper size!
    Speed Training Fins or  http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/1647.htm

  • Mesh bag 

  • Snorkel
    *Any 12 and under to have the jr. snorkel and 13 and up, the adult snorkel

  • Swim Bag (Most swimmers use it to carry a Towel, Water Bottles, Shorts, Shampoo, Hair Brush, Glasses, Cell Phone....etc) 

  • Water Bottle (For sure with the sun and the heat to stay hydrated! I do not want any swimmers drinking out of the school water fountain due to many people getting sick last year! Every swimmer must drink out of own bottle!)

  • Goggles (Due to the Florida sun and training all year outside... everybody should have dark tint mirrored goggles); examples: http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/2929.htm http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/1131.htm http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/1130.htm   

* Please note that mesh bags with all equipment cannot be left at the pool do to the weather effecting and destroying it.

Fall Apparel Items

Racing Suit - There are fantastic racing suits available now, many of which are quite expensive. These include the Speedo LZR and SuperPro, as well as the Blue 70 suit. I would prefer your swimmer speak to me about whether these suits are appropriate before you purchase one. In the meantime, Speedo has began making the FastSkin II custom color suits again, which feature our colors (black and red). They look very sharp and they are fast racing suits. They are not meant for practice. Prices vary, but the best places to buy them are online. Two sites are featured below.

• http://www.swimoutlet.com/  Search for “Speedo FSII Custom Colors."

• http://www.metroswimshop.com/index.jsp  Search for “Speedo FSII Custom Colors."

Parka & Warm Ups - For warmth, please consider the Speedo Parka. Total TeamWares has offered us a good deal that includes personalization and a silkscreened logo. Super Pro Warm-up Black/Red includes embroidered logo on chest Personalized name: $8.00

Contact Info: 1-800-888-8843 contact is Clayton Dean Parka  

Total TeamWares