Training Equipment
The basic list of the equipment your swimmer will need when training at GCSC is as follows:
- Short fin flippers
- Kick board
- Pull buoy (float that goes between legs to allow swimmer to focus purely on arms)
- Training Snorkel
- Goggles
- Swim cap
- Net kit bag to hold all of the above
- Water bottle – sports bottles with a pop up sipping top works very well for swimmers
(no disposable bottles with a loose plastic cap that can fall into the water) - All equipment and Club clothing should be named with a permanent marker
All swimmers are required to bring a full bottle of water, squash or diluted fruit juice to drink during each training session. There is a cold water fountain available in the changing room area of GL1 by the Barton pool. All bottles should be kept at the end of the lane within arm’s reach in order to be easily accessible during training. It is really important that our swimmers are well hydrated before, during and after each session.
Swim Caps
Members should now purchase their GCSC swim caps directly from Allens of Kingsbury online swimwear retailers.
Looking After Your Swim Cap
- Avoid contact with sharp objects such as fingernails, hairpins, earrings, teeth
- Try to place the position of the cap using full hand to expand and guide cap, rather than pulling at the edges where sharp nails could tear the cap
- Rinse in cold water and wipe dry after use and sprinkle inside and out with talc
Club Clothing
All Club clothing should be ordered and purchased directly from our new supplier, at their dedicated Gloucester City Swimming Club shop page. Items are made to order with a lead time of approximately 5 weeks.
Sublimated Shirt
Youth £19.49
Adult £23.39
Hoodies
Youth £27.99
Adult £33.59