PRACTICE SUITS & MEET SUITS
All Stingray a need to hav e at least one, preferably two practice suits to be worn during practice. Please no board shorts or beach swim trunks. These suits dramatically hamper learning and applying good technique. You may wear old Stingray suits or loose fitting nylon Speedos. You may wear more than one of these types of suits at practice. Please do not wear your Stingray competition suit to practice. The wear and tear of everyday use will fade and lesson the quality of the material.

No high school team suits or USA Swimming suits will be allowed at swim meets. However, you can wear these suits at practice. We only wear the Stingray competition suit or a specialized racing suit at the swim meets.

SWIM CAPS
The same rule applies to swim caps. All swimmers with shoulder length hair are required to wear a swim cap at practice. Long hair with no cap reduces the efficiency of an individual to concentrate on proper technique and drills. Stingray caps will be worn at swim meets. Again, no high School or USA swimming caps are allowed at any MSL swim meets. Please feel free to wear any swim cap with any logo at practice.

GOGGLES
All swimmers are required to have at least two (2) pairs of goggles with them when they arrive at swim practice. The goggles need to be adjusted before practice and tightened appropriately.

FINS
Fins will be required with the advanced groups. Zoomers are preferred and made primarily for competitive swimmers but regular long fins can be used and will be cut to proper size by a Coach.

COMFORTABLE SHOES AND CLOTHING
On occasion we will do some group stretching and light dry land work. Please always come prepared.

EXTRA EQUIPMENT
Kick boards, pull buoys, swim stretch bands used during the course of the season at practice will be supplied by the Coaching staff.

REMEMBER HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO COME TO PRACTICE PREPARED. EVERY PRACTICE BEGINS WITH PROPER PREPARATION. SHOWING UP FOR PRACTICE FIVE MINUTES LATE WITH ONLY A SUIT AND A TOWEL IS THE EQUIVALENT OF SHOWING UP FOR SOCCER PRACTICE WITH A BALL AND A DRESS!!!