Equipment Requirements

What you need to bring to every practice:

• Appropriate training swimsuit

• Towel

• Swim cap

• Goggles

• Water bottle

• Showering items for after practice

• A mesh bag for you personal items kept on deck. Mesh helps prevent mould by allowing your equipment to air dry.

• See below for additional requirements depending on the swimmer’s program.

Development equipment kit

None. Swimmers will use shared club equipment such as kickboards and flippers.

Performance equipment kit

These four items can be purchased directly from WSWSC as a kit for $110. Please contact info@whistlerseawolves.com for details.

1. Mesh bag (approx. $25-$40 )
2. Kickboard (approx. $25-$30)
3. Flippers (short) (approx. $40-$70)
4. Pull buoy (smaller size please) (approx. $15-$25)

These items can be purchased from a number of retailers including Team Aquatic Supplies. See the discount Shark Club card below.

5. Snorkel (approx. $50-$75)
6. Nose plug (approx. $5-$12)

Competitive Focus equipment kit

These four items can be purchased directly from WSWSC as a kit for $110. Please contact info@whistlerseawolves.com for details.

1. Mesh bag (approx. $25-$40 )
2. Kickboard (approx. $25-$30)
3. Flippers (short) (approx. $40-$70)
4. Pull buoy (smaller size please) (approx. $15-$25)

These items can be purchased from a number of retailers including Team Aquatic Supplies. See the discount Shark Club card below.

5. Snorkel (approx. $50-$75)
6. Nose plug (approx. $5-$12)

Masters equipment kit

None. Swimmers will use shared club equipment such as kickboards and flippers or bring their own.

*WSWSC logo swimsuits are available for purchase. Contact our Administrator at info@whistlerseawolves.com for availability and pricing.

Here are some general guidelines for fitting a swimsuit for swim club:

• A properly fitting swimsuit should fit closely against your body.

• Bunching at the seams or tightness and pulling at the straps and openings usually indicates an incorrect size.

• You should be able to move freely without causing the neck or leg openings of the suit to stretch.

• If the swimsuit is cutting uncomfortably into any portion of your body, try a different style, brand and/or size.

 The fit is too big if:

• suit material is wrinkled or bagging. 

• scooping at the neck occurs when holding a streamline position. 

• suit straps can be raised above ear lobes when given a good tug.  

• the opening in the back of the suit lifts off the skin at any portion of the circle.  

The fit is too small if:

• it restricts or limits athletic range of motion.  

• it hurts!  

• it limits blood flow and/or breathing.

Some swimmers will want a tighter fitting swimsuit for racing.

A common fit test is to lift the straps upwards off the shoulders. You should be able to lift the straps about one inch for a competition suit. When in doubt, move around in your suit to test out the fit. Lift your arms, legs, and shoulders until you’re certain everything stays in place.

Race suits are not required. If you’re at the point where it might be needed, the Head Coach will talk to them.

Things to keep in mind:  

• The suit you are trying on is as tight as it’s ever going to be and will loosen over time.  

• The feel of the suit will change once you are in the water.  

• Any bagging or wrinkles will cause unwanted drag during your race or workout.  

• If it feels like the suit is pulling on your shoulders, be sure to pull the hipline of the suit up nice and high to give more length in the torso.