Christmas is Nearly Upon Us! Time to Write Santa's Letter
The holiday season is almost here, and with it comes the joy of gift-giving, family time, and, of course, Santa’s letter. As swimmers, this is also the perfect opportunity to make sure you have all the right equipment to continue your training with full focus and dedication in the New Year.
If you're wondering what to ask Santa for, we’ve got some great suggestions to help you stay on track with your swimming goals. It’s important to make sure you’re fully equipped, not just with the right attitude but with the right gear to maximize your performance in the pool.
Here are some essential items swimmers should have, and you can find everything you need through our required equipment links.
Key Swimming Gear to Ask Santa For:
Black Swim Costume or Jammers
A good quality, durable black swim suit is a must-have for any swimmer. Whether you’re in training or competing, a black swim suit is often required as part of team attire, and it's perfect for staying focused on your swim. Be sure to choose a comfortable, high-performance design that suits your body and supports your swimming technique.
Amazon Suggestions:
Girls Costumes: Speedo Girl's Essentail Endurance Plus Legsuit or Manyakai Kids Girls One Piece Swimsuit Competitive Swimming Costume
Boys Costumes: Speedo ECO Endurance+ Jammer or Zoggs Boy's Cottesloe Mid Jammers
Evans Swim Cap
A swim cap not only helps reduce drag but also keeps your hair out of the way while you focus on your stroke technique. Be sure to choose a cap that fits comfortably and doesn’t cause any discomfort during longer training sessions. Wearing an Evans swim school cap (or if you have reached swim team , a swim team branded cap) brings team unity and a feeling of belonging. These can be bought at reception at the start of your lesson.
Goggles
Clear vision is essential when training or competing, and a good pair of goggles will help you stay sharp. Whether you prefer tinted lenses for outdoor swimming or anti-fog goggles for indoor sessions, make sure you have a reliable pair that fits well and offers comfort for those longer swims.
FOR PRE-CLUB AND SWIM TEAM TRAINING SQUADS
Training Fins
For improving your kick and stroke technique, a good pair of training fins can make all the difference. They help you build strength and propulsion, and they’re perfect for your swimming drills.
Amazon Suggestions:
Short Fins
Maru Training Fins or CAPAS Swim Training Fins
Pull Buoy
This handy tool helps you focus on your upper body strength by stabilizing your lower body while you swim. It’s an excellent piece of equipment for improving technique and building endurance.
Amazon Suggestions
Pullbouy / Pull-Kick
Kickboard
A kickboard is another essential for swimmers focused on developing their kick. It helps isolate the lower body, allowing you to work on your leg technique while keeping your upper body in place.
Amazon Suggestion:
Finis Alignment Board
Swim Snorkel
A swim snorkel allows you to focus entirely on your stroke and breathing mechanics without turning your head to breathe. It’s especially useful for improving your stroke technique, as it lets you maintain a neutral head position, and builds respiratory tolerance.
Amazon Suggestion:
Centre Mounted Snorkel
Hand paddles
Hand paddles enable you to finesse your hand entry into the water and also develops a stronger pull pathway, to improve the efficiency of your strokes
Amazon Suggestions:
Standard Hand Paddels
Hand Paddles or Hand Paddles Freestyle Paddles
Finis Freestyler Paddles
To make sure you’re fully prepared for your next swim training session, be sure to check out the links to our required equipment page. Having the right gear ensures that you’re able to train efficiently and engage fully with your training programme. This is especially important as we approach the holiday season and your swimming goals for the new year.
As you write your letter to Santa this year, don’t forget to include the items that will help you reach your swimmer reach their full swimming potential. Whether you're focusing on technique, endurance, or speed, the right equipment will keep you on track to swim your best.
Happy holidays, and we hope Santa brings you everything you need to make a splash in the new year!
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