🛍️ Maidenhead Marlins Swimwear & Equipment Guide
This page details the mandatory equipment required for each training squad and provides guidance on recommended swimwear and how to purchase essential items.
The Essentials (Required for All Swimmers)
These items are fundamental for every swimmer in every squad.
- Appropriate Swimwear:
- Costume (Girls): A one-piece training swimsuit is required.
- Trunks (Boys): Jammers or briefs are recommended. Board shorts are not permitted for training.
- Goggles: A correctly fitted, reliable pair is essential. Swimmers should always carry a spare pair.
- Drinks Bottle: A large, easily identifiable water bottle (1 litre minimum) must be brought to every session.
Purchasing Marlins Swim Hats
The MASC Swimming Hat is mandatory for all training and competitions.
- Availability: Swim hats are available to buy directly from coaches on the poolside at Braywick.
- Price: £6.00 each
- Payment Options:
- Cash: Preferred method. Exact change is greatly appreciated.
- Bank Transfer: You can pay by bank transfer to the same account used for training fees. Please use the reference: Hats & [Swimmer’s Name]
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Squad-Specific Training Equipment
The following table lists the additional mandatory equipment required for each squad. Swimmers must have all items for their squad and any preceding squads.
| Squad | Mandatory Additional Equipment |
|---|---|
| Junior Swim Academy | Kickboard, Short Fins |
| Junior One | Kickboard, Short Fins |
| Junior Two | Kickboard, Short Fins, Snorkel |
| Junior Three | Kickboard, Short Fins, Snorkel |
| Junior Four | Kickboard, Short Fins, Snorkel, Pull Buoy |
| Junior Five | Kickboard, Short Fins, Snorkel, Pull Buoy, Finger Paddles |
| Junior Development | Kickboard, Pull Buoy |
| Senior Development | Kickboard, Pull Buoy |
| Competitive | Kickboard, Short Fins, Snorkel, Pull Buoy, Hand Paddles, Band |
| Performance | Kickboard, Short Fins, Snorkel, Pull Buoy, Hand Paddles, Band |
| Performance + | Kickboard, Short Fins, Snorkel, Pull Buoy, Hand Paddles, Band |
| Masters | Kickboard, Pull Buoy |
Understanding Your Equipment
If you are unsure what a specific item is, here is a quick guide:
- Kickboard: Used for isolating leg work.
- Short Fins: Used to improve ankle flexibility and leg kick strength.
- Snorkel: A center-mounted snorkel used to focus on head position and stroke technique.
- Pull Buoy: A foam float held between the legs to aid in body position and isolate arm work.
- Hand/Finger Paddles: Used to develop strength and improve the 'feel' of the water. Note: Your coach will advise on the correct size.
- Band (Rubber/Tubing): Used to tie the ankles together to isolate the core and arm stroke.
