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Carry with you to the pool:
- Black figure suit
- White cap (name on inside)
- Goggles
- Nose clip(s)
- Solo, Duct, Trio Suits & Headpieces (if applicable)
- Team Suit & Headpiece
- Team warm-up suit and THSC cap
- THSC T-shirt
- Blue shorts or pants
- Team warm-up pants and jacket (does not apply to Novice)
- Knox/bobby-pins/bun maker/small-toothed comb/ponytail holders/hairnet/plastic cup/paintbrush/"knoxing"' towel
- Waterproof make-up, suntan lotion, nail polish remover, make-up remover
- Water bottle with name dearly printed on it
- Shampoo/Conditioner, razor, lotion, deodorant
- Prescribed Medications (with written instructions), glasses, contact lenses/contact case/solution
- Pool towels (1 if traveling by plane, 2-3 if not)
- Underwear (1 set)
- Coat, THSC sweatshirt, thick socks, gloves (if traveling somewhere cold)
- Plastic Bags (wet suit, dirty clothes)
- Deck/shower shoes
- Sneakers, socks
- Small tape recorder and land drill tape
- Schoolwork/Writing/Reading materials
- Wallet with money for meals, snacks, water, souvenirs ($25/ day)
- PHOTO IDENTIFICATION... IMPORTANT if traveling by plane
- Calling Card (for away meets only)
- Camera/Film
- Positive attitude and a focused mind.
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| One suitcase (to be checked if traveling by plane) |
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- Pajamas
- Toiletries (Toothbrush, toothpaste, retainers?, hairdryer, etc.)
- Pool Towels (2 if traveling by plane)
- Shirts (2)
- Shorts/pants/jeans (2)
- Socks (2-3 pair)
- Underwear (for however many days you will be gone)
- Umbrella/Raincoat (for outdoor pools)
- Earplugs (in case your roommate snores)
- Nice Outfit for "Swimmers Social" (if planned)
*** Athletes, NEVER check anything that you think you may need for competition!
Your THSC bag will travel on the plane with you so be sure that all crucial competition items are in that bag.
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| Please leave these items at home: |
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- Gameboys or other handheld toys
- Cell phones (unless needed for calls home or emergencies)
- Large quantities of candy (you may bring a treat for after the meet is over... but please not large bags of sweets)
- Jewelry, watches, or other items that are of great value monetarily or sentimentally
- Pocket knives, scissors, knitting needles
- Alcohol, cigarettes, lighters, drugs or drug paraphernalia
- Inappropriate language/behavior
- You may bring a Walkman, BUT please limit use to time spent alone.*
* Coaches may ask athletes to remove walkmans if the coach feels that the swimmer is isolated from the team. |