The equipment required varies between groups. Each swimmer is responsible for bringing their equipment to every practice in good condition. It is recommended to use a mesh bag for equipment. Lockers are available for a fee to rent at the pool to store equipment.

ALL swimmers need a fitted (one piece) swim suit. These can be purchased from any sports store or Amazon. It is recommended to have a practice suit and a competition suit. The competition suit does not have to be an ACTUAL competition suit, but just a separate one as the chemicals in the pool tend to eat away at swimsuits.

ALL swimmers need at least 2 pairs of goggles. The type of goggles is swimmer preference. These can be purchased from any sports store or Amazon.

ALL swimmers will need an Orcas swim cap for competitions. Every new swimmer will receive a complimentary Orcas swim cap at the start of the season and additional Orcas swim caps can be purchased. Generic swim caps can also be purchased at any sports store or on Amazon. Swim caps can be worn for practice if desired but are not required.

ALL swimmers need to bring a water bottle to every practice (not glass).

KICKBOARD

Here are a couple examples for the type of kickboard required. Be sure to select an adult kickboard, not a junior one.

https://www.amazon.ca/Speedo-Team-Kickboard-Blue-Size/dp/B0172GZZNG/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2H79QOONWM3UW&keywords=kickboard+swimming&qid=1693448504&sprefix=kickboard%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-6

https://www.amazon.ca/Arena-Kickboard-Pink-One-Size/dp/B00G04RZ9Y/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2H79QOONWM3UW&keywords=kickboard+swimming&qid=1693448504&sprefix=kickboard%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-5

PULL BUOY

Here is an example of the type of pull buoy required. Smaller swimmers can choose a junior pull buoy if desired (ages 9-10 and under)

https://www.amazon.ca/sspa/click?ie=UTF8&spc=MToxMDk1Mzk1MjkxMDA4NjA3OjE2OTM1MDgwMDQ6c3BfYXRmOjMwMDAwMjIzNjMyOTEwMjo6MDo6&url=%2FSwimming-Kickboard-Training-Beginners-23x9x9x15cm%2Fdp%2FB09X2LR3Q3%2Fref%3Dsr_1_2_sspa%3Fcrid%3DEQK5ZTN4DLQV%26keywords%3Dpull%2Bbuoy%2Bswimming%26qid%3D1693508004%26sprefix%3Dpull%2Bbu%252Caps%252C150%26sr%3D8-2-spons%26sp_csd%3Dd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY%26psc%3D1

FINS

Here is an example of the type of fins (flippers) required. Size is based on shoe size - be sure to refer to the size chart.

https://www.amazon.ca/Speedo-Multicolored-Short-Training-Medium/dp/B008MV8KW4/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2AHQG6IMQPGBE&keywords=swimming+fins&qid=1693508031&sprefix=fins%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-6

HAND PADDLES

Here are a couple examples of the type of hand paddles (swimmer preference):

https://www.amazon.ca/FINIS-Agility-Paddles-Floating-Medium/dp/B07NQD7RP9/ref=sr_1_8?crid=TOBDHSEICQ16&keywords=swimming+paddles+hand&qid=1693507879&sprefix=swimming+paddles%2Caps%2C222&sr=8-8

https://www.amazon.ca/Synergy-Paddles-Training-Yellow-Large/dp/B06XFLLFLV/ref=sr_1_9?crid=TOBDHSEICQ16&keywords=swimming+paddles+hand&qid=1693507879&sprefix=swimming+paddles%2Caps%2C222&sr=8-9

SNORKLE

Here is an example of the type of snorkel required:

https://www.amazon.ca/sspa/click?ie=UTF8&spc=MTo0NTI4MDY5Nzc2MTA0NjA3OjE2OTM1MDgwNjI6c3BfYXRmOjIwMDA5NDk2MTk0NjQ5ODo6MDo6&url=%2FSwimming-Swimmers-Snorkeling-Comfortable-Mouthpiece%2Fdp%2FB0BFGKF321%2Fref%3Dsr_1_2_sspa%3Fcrid%3D2CF922OCSJ2G5%26keywords%3Dsnorkel%2Bswim%2Btraining%26qid%3D1693508062%26sprefix%3Dsnorkel%252Caps%252C151%26sr%3D8-2-spons%26sp_csd%3Dd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY%26psc%3D1

PARACHUTE

Here is an example of the type of parachute required:

FINIS Swim Parachute for Resistance Training - Builds Strength & Endurance - Adjustable Belt - Red - 8 inch, Swim Belts - Amazon Canada

Swimming Training Set - Aquatic Resistance Belt, Parachute & Pool Harness Trainer - Stationary Swim Exercise Set - Accessory, Swim Belts - Amazon Canada