Swimsuits, goggles, etc...
SUITS
Team suits aren't required, but we've chosen a few items we think would be helpful for our swimmers on Swim Outlet. Swim Outlet is a great place to get quality competitive swim gear at reasonable prices. Ordering through our affiliate link earns the team money, too!
Trunk-style and two piece suits aren't designed for competitive swim, so we ask that they not be worn to practice or meets. Two piece suits are not allowed in GDSA meets, and will disqualify the swimmer.
CAPS
All swimmers will receive a 4S cap for meets. For practices, silicone caps are a great choice because they are more durable. Sporti brand caps are inexpensive but should last through the summer and beyond. We have two in the team store, one regular style and one for long hair.
GOGGLES
Sporti brand goggles are also a less expensive but good quality option. They are often less expensive than what you'd purchase locally at a big box store, and are more suited to racing. We've put several styles of Sporti and Speedo goggles in the team store. Either brand will work well. Many outdoor swimmers prefer mirrored goggles to help with the sun. A number of mirrored options are in the store.
Purchasing from Swim Outlet is not a requirement. We offer the suggestions as a convenience to our swimmers and their parents.
Swimwear
GDSA has a number of rules regarding swimwear that should be considered when shopping. Please check the GDSA website under Rules for the most updated regulations regarding swimwear.
RULE VI — SWIMWEAR
A. Swimmer’s cap must be of a solid color, representative of their GDSA team, or a novelty cap.
1. Caps worn from teams not represented in the league will not be accepted and are in violation of the rule.
2. Swimmers wearing illegal caps will be disqualified from the event swam.
B. Swimwear worn by swimmers shall be limited to the following requirements:
1. Only one-piece swimsuit shall be permitted in competition
2. Constructed of a woven/knit textile material
3. Permeable (100 percent to air and water)
4. Made without zippers or other fastening system other than a waist tie for a brief or jammer and elastic material within the casing/ribbing in the terminal ends (straps, leg openings, and waist openings)
5. Constructed so that the style/shape of the suit abides by the following:
a) Male swimwear does not extend above the waist nor below the top of the knee cap
b) Female swimwear does not extend beyond the shoulders nor below the top of the knee cap, nor cover the neck
C. Swimmers may not wear any visible metal jewelry during competition with the only exception of metal medical bracelets. Then all metal medical bracelets must be completely taped to the skin during competition.
D. The Referee shall have the power to bar offenders from competition until they comply with the rules.
