2008-2009 RFSC Team Suits

RFSC team suits for the 2008-2009 season (and maybe beyond if the suit remains available) can be ordered through Elsmore Aquatic (RFSC team discounted price: $54/girls; $34/boys). Contact Elsmore Aquatic (866-750-5543), and be sure to mention RFSC to receive special team pricing.
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Practice Apparel and Equipment 

Swimmers provide their own practice equipment (i.e., swimsuit(s), goggles, swim cap(s), and fins.) Please make sure these items are properly adjusted and that spares are readily available. 

         Girls: One-piece suits

         Boys: Jammers or racers are recommended. Trunks may be used for practice. 

         Goggles: Goggles are a must. The chlorine will irritate the swimmers' eyes without goggles. 

         Swim Caps: Longer hair necessitates wearing a swim cap. Those with very short hair may choose to not wear a swim cap for practice, but caps are recommended for meets.

         Towels: Swimmers should bring their own towels to meets and practices. These should be left in the locker room. 

         Fins: Highly recommended. Click Why Fins? to find out how they are useful in practice.   

         Team suit  (optional): Nice to have for meets, as well as to serve as a back-up suit.

         RFSC Apparel (optional):  Warm ups, sweats and other apparel are fun for the swimmers—for practice, school and meets. And for parents, too—RFSC tops are great to wear at swim meets.


Where to buy Swim Club Apparel

For clothing with Swim Club logos, Imaging World  on Main Street in River Falls offers a wide selection of athletic apparel, warm-ups, outerwear, and more, any of which can be customized with RFSC designs. For a sampling, check out their website: Imaging World.  

Where to buy equipment

RFSC sells a very limited amount of equipment as a convenience to members in a pinch; these are available for purchase in the office area before or after practice. For practice suits and goggles locally, check out Foster Sports (425-1541) in River Falls.  In addition, Elsmore Aquatic (866-750-5543) has a store in the Twin Cities; be sure to mention RFSC to receive special team pricing. You can go directly to the store in the Twin Cities, visit their website, or call and have them ship to you. In addition, Elsmore and other suppliers usually set up retail tables at swim meets. There you'll find a large supply of practice suits, goggles and other swim accessories (bags, deck shoes, etc.) for immediate purchase at good, often discounted, prices.

Sizing and purchasing tips

Suits-- Chlorine quickly stretches and thins swimsuits, so a new suit should be TIGHT! It should be snug on the bottom with very little give in the straps. Most swimmers have a separate practice suit and competition suit, wearing their older, looser suits for practice and saving tighter suits (or the team suit) for the meets.

Goggles—Each individual is different and it's best to try on several types to find the best fit. Once you've found a style that works for your swimmer, it's very helpful to have a spare set on hand.

 

Fins—Fins should be snug but not too tight. To determine the right size fins, it helps to have your child try on a pair belonging to a fellow swimmer during practice (wet feet and fins really help) -- or ask another parent or a coach for assistance. For newer swimmers, the regular style fin is appropriate; for more experienced swimmers, consider the medium fins that have a slightly shorter-length blade.