2026 Eagle Springs Flyers

Competition Suit Sizing

**IMPORTANT** Competition swimsuits are intended to fit snugly against the body like a second skin. Please move down a size if there is any bagginess when worn. Additionally, suits will stretch with use and exposure to the water. A properly fitted suit SHOULD feel tight and uncomfortable when new and dry. Please keep that in mind as you make decisions when purchasing suits this year. Competition suits are meant to be tight. Jammers should not look like MC Hammer pants!

NOTE: Please do not feel like you need to spend hundreds of dollars on "tech suits" for summer league swimming. Those suits are highly specialized for elite level competition. A properly fitted team suit combined with a good streamline will have a far greater impact on performance and speed than spending huge amounts of money for a super fancy suit!

Caps

Team caps are offered in both Latex and Silicone versions. Which material you choose will have no significant impact on swimming performance or speed. I've used both materials extensively throughout my time as a swimmer. It just comes down to personal preference. Latex caps are cheaper and will stretch more for swimmers that have lots of hair (not something I have to worry about...). Silicone caps are slightly more expensive, but tend to be more comfortable when worn for long periods of time, and do not degrade as quickly with exposure to chlorine.

Goggles

Anyone who has dealt with leaky goggles knows how miserable life at practice can be! Quality goggles are super important for swim training! Scuba goggles or other recreational goggles might be great for other activities, but they DO NOT work for competitive swimming! Look for brands that specialize in competitive swimming gear such as Speedo, TYR, or Arena. Here are my favorites:

Best All-Around, Most Comfortable, Nearly Indestructible Goggle: Speedo Vanquisher 2.0 (also comes in a smaller "Jr. Vanquisher" size for the little kids)

Best Low-Profile Racing Goggle: Speedo Speed Socket 2.0

Please DO NOT buy this goggle or anything like it from Amazon:

Many new swimmers last year were using this style of cheap goggle from Amazon. Even though they are advertised as a "racing goggle," they are not! They break easily, leak easily, and will cause all kinds of problems during training and competition. Please do not waste your money on these goggles!

Kickboards

Don't worry about all the flashy marketing or fancy shark fin looking shapes of various boards out there. Just a classic, tombstone-style kickboard will work great. Plus, they last forever, so buy it once and use it for years to come.

Mesh Swim Bags

Mesh swim bags are not necessary for swimming, but they do provide a very convenient way to keep your gear organized. They are durable and made from fast-drying polyester, so you won't have to worry about any funky smells taking over your car or mudroom.

Fins (Swim Fins)

What We Recommend (Important)

For our team, we recommend floating fins such as:

• FINIS Floating Fins
• Sporti Floating Fins
• Dolfin Floating Fins

These are all great, affordable options that work well for summer league swimmers.

👉 All of these options are available in our SwimOutlet Team Shop, making it easy to get the correct gear for the season.

👍 Why Floating Fins?

• They float – easy to retrieve if they fall off (great for younger swimmers)
• Improve body position – help keep hips and legs near the surface
• Build leg strength – longer blade adds resistance
• Beginner-friendly – ideal for new and intermediate swimmers

Fit Guidelines

• Fins should fit snug but not painful
• They should stay on during push-offs without slipping
• Do NOT buy oversized fins “to grow into” — they will fall off and cause frustration
• If between sizes → size down

When They’re Used

• Kick sets
• Technique work
• Speed and power training

Pro Tip

Write your swimmer’s name on both fins—they are one of the most commonly misplaced items on the pool deck!