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The following Bearcat uniform standard applies to ALL swimmers who are members of Bearcat Swim Club.
Team Suit – Swimmers should only wear the Bearcat team suit at meets. Team suits can be purchased in fall and spring during apparel orders. The team suit is a Nike solid black suit, with the Bearcat logo print.
Racing Suits – Swimmers, other than Seniors, do not need, and should not purchase "tech suits". Bearcat Swim Club believes that use of these suits is an advanced stage of athlete development and it is crucial for a swimmer to lay a strong technical, physical, and psychological foundation in the sport before moving to this equipment. Only athletes in the Senior group who have achieved a Senior Sectional time should consider using "tech suits" and then only in specific consultation with their coach on the appropriate selection, venue, and proper use of the technology.
A Nike brand suit is required to be worn during meets. During championship meets a Nike suit is mandatory (an alternative suit may be worn only if after all efforts, a Nike suit cannot be fitted to an individual).
Bearcat Swim Cap (Latex or Silicone) - This is the STANDARD uniform swim cap to be worn at ALL swim meets (except at designated finals events). One cap will be handed out at the beginning of the year. Any replacement cap can be purchased for $5. Any swimmer that wishes to have a silicone cap can be purchased for $15.
Bearcat T-Shirt – A Bearcat t-shirt must be worn at swim meets. You may also wear older retro-style Bearcat t-shirts. NEVER wear your summer league, high school swim team, college swim team, or previous swim club tee shirt when you are competing as a member of Bearcat Swim Club! You may wear a t-shirt from a particular swim meet you attended. Bearcat tee shirts are available for purchase in the fall and spring.
Warm-ups or Parkas – Swimmers should wear one of the following warm wear apparel items at all swim meets. Warm-ups and/or parkas are a great way to keep the swimmer warm and dry between events. Parkas might be a wiser choice for the younger athlete as it can last longer and be grown into as a child grows. Bearcat parkas and warm-ups are available for purchase in the fall and spring.
Bearcat Sweatshirts – A Bearcat team sweatshirt is a great way to show team support not only at meets, but in the community. A sense of team pride can be worn anytime of the year! Bearcat sweatshirts are available for purchase in the fall and spring.
Backpack – A Bearcat backpack is a great solution to storing all your suits, goggles, towels and swim equipment. It’s easy to carry your swim gear back and forth to the pool and home with a team backpack. Bearcat backpacks are available for purchase in the fall and spring.
Nike is our Sponsor! - Please buy Nike suits and etc. Nike goggles are the exception; we feel that other goggles may be a better option for your swimmer. If you are buying other items, you are not supporting our team. Nike is very generous with Bearcat Swim Club. As an organization, Nike outfits our national team with clothing and suits; gives a discount on all suits, goggles and other items; outfits our coaching staff in polo shirts, bags, and warm-ups. Nike supports us in many ways. Showing your appreciation is simple. Buy Nike products!
Elsmore Swim Shop - Elsmore has set up an online team store exclusively for the Bearcats. This link is set up on the Bearcat website. At this site you can purchase equipment, practice suits, goggles and etc. year-round anytime you need. All items purchased through the online site will give the team 5% back annually. So please help the Bearcats purchasing team product online through Elsmore.
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