You’ve read this guide, you’ve been to a few practices, and now you’re ready for your first tournament. Congratulations! Just make sure you’ve got the following items.
Indispensable
Be a good team player and don’t show up at a tournament without these.
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white cap, black cap
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white stick, black stick (maybe freshly painted?)
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mask, fins, glove – see Equipment
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snorkel with mouth guard
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towel
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for CA players: signed liability waiver
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for US players: paid up membership to USA UWH
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swimsuit, oh yeah…
Recommended
If past history is any indicator, these may come in handy.
- fin keepers
- backup mask – first item to break, always
- ibuprofen
- duck tape – for your feet and other uses
- sunscreen, sunglasses (sunlight reflects off pool surface)
- water bottle
- hat, windbreaker, warm clothes – outdoor pools can get breezy
- some light, easy to digest food, like cereal bars or goo or…
- dechlorinating shampoo