RED AND BLACK, WE PACK!

Most of these items are needed for every competition.

Show Up Wearing  

Items the team shows up wearing to all competitions as a unified look.  LABEL EVERYTHING.

• Team jacket

• Uniform bottoms (black athletic leggings and/or black shorts, as specified by coach for that meet).

• Black T-shirt

• Neutral sneakers

• No show socks

• Parka (optional)

also bring for figures competition

Consider dedicating a large athletic/swim backpack to these items.

Your athlete needs them nearby and ready to go. again, label everything.

• Everything listed above, under “Show Up Wearing”

• Black flip flops

• Team swim cap

• White silicone swim cap (for figures competitions)

• White latex swim cap (for routine meets only; to protect hair under team swim cap)

• Goggles (tinted/mirrored for outdoor meet; clear for indoor meet — check meet announcement)

• Yoga mat

• Nose clips (at least 2, preferably 3)

• Water bottle (labeled)

• Lunch: Easy to forget! Remember to bring your athlete something to eat!

• Towel

• Sunscreen

• If the meet is a routine meet (not just figures), you’ll also need all the items below.

bring for routine meets and shows

You may want a Caboodle or train case for travel/meets. LABEL EVERYTHING.  

bring your caboodle/case with hair/make up items into the meet for make up and touch ups.

you do not need to come to routine meets made up, unless told otherwise.  

• Knoxing and Hair Items: Bring everything on the Synchro Hair list (click here), which includes:

  • Knox gelatin (4 packets per meet or performance day, plus 4 extra)

  • Bowl/cup and applicator brush(es)

  • Water boiler

  • Hair/bun nets to match wet hair color

  • Comb and brush

  • Pony tail holders

  • Small rubber bands

  • Headpieces, if applicable

• Make Up:

  • Look for these recommended items at Ulta, Make Up Forever, or Sephora.

  • Portable mirror

  • Blush (match Childs skin-tone)

  • Eyeshadow and waterproofing primer: 

    • Eyeshadow:  

      • Your coach will specify color for each meet.  Athletes can share, but you may eventually want to invest in your own variety pack of colors, and an extra set of applicators.

    • Waterproof eyeshadow primer:  

      • NYX Proof It!  Waterproof Eyeshadow Primer or Make Up Forever Aqua Seal 

  • Waterproof mascara:  

    • Loreal Voluminous Waterproof Mascara, with NYX Waterproof Mascara Topcoat to make it extra waterproof.

  • Lipstick: Your coach will tell you what color you’ll need. Any brand is fine.

    • For longlasting color, Ulta suggested red.  They specifically suggested:  L’oreal Color Riche 315 in True Red, and/or Cover Girl Outlast Lipcolor and Topcoat in one of the red shades. 

    • We also suggest bringing a tube of Vaseline Lip Therapy to put on top, as these longlasting lipsticks are very drying, and can be uncomfortable after a while for little ones.

• Makeup remover (wipes or baby oil work great).