Swim Parent Survival Kit

While swimmers may require only a suit, cap, and towel, parents typically need more support gear to get through a swim meet.

Once you put together a kit, it will be ready for future meets. Also, these are items you can find around the house so you can save your money for the cool swim stuff.

A backpack has lots of pockets and are easy to carry. Most families hase a supply of used backpacks stuck away. As long as Swim Dad doesn’t mind carrying a Hello Kitty backpack, there is no need to buy a new one.

Folder keep directions to the pool in this folder if you need them. Also some of you may want to print a table for keeping track of their times. 

Pencil case is filled with pens, pencils, highlighters, Sharpie, (& reading glasses if you need them.) Bring extra highlighters and Sharpies so when you loan them to a less prepared swim parent you don’t have to worry about being without one because they didn’t give it back.

First aid kit should contain only a few of everything you may need. For example, five band aids should be plenty so do not take the whole box. Here is what is in one swim Mom's zip-lock bag: meds for headache, sinus, fever, indigestion, nausea, and diarrhea. You may also include antibiotic ointment, insect bite cream, band aids,  and most importantlysunscreen.
Here in Texas I highly recommend having sunscreen!!!!

Cosmetic kit has chap stick/lip gloss, hair brush, pony tail holder, hair clip, mints, toothbrush, dental floss, and travel sizes of lotion, contact lens solution, toothpaste, and tissues. I also stash a little cash and loose change.

Entertainment  these meets go fairly fast.  But do remember an ipad or other entertainment for non swimming kids.

Camera equipment , small camera/ go pro, batteries. Unless you plan to do some heavy duty photography, leave that bulky DSLR camera at home.


Snacks for YOU!

Water, tea, apples, pb& j sandwich,...

Remember, you only have to make your swim meet survival kit one time and it is ready to go (except for replenishing those snacks).

I also keep wet ones and a hand towel - For sticky fingures and large splashes accordingly.

Please comment and share what you keep in your swim parent survival kit!

Have a great night and see you in the morning,

Coach Marion