A few items of necessity for swim meets include (but is not limited to):

• swim caps (required for girls)
• jammer or racer (required for boys)
• sun screen
• lots of fluids (Gatorade, water, juice but not soda)
• healthy snacks (fruit, crackers, etc.)
• two towels (one to sit on, one to dry off)
• games/toys (NO balls or Frisbees)
• blankets or small chairs to sit on