Swim meets are a fun experience and allow teammates to bond with another and support each other in competition. The following are tips on what to pack and how to survive a swim meet.

• Patience! Meets are typically about three hours long
  
• Weather varies and can often change throughout the day, pack for cold, hot and wet weather
  
• Shelter is highly recommended. Invest in a pop-up tent for both hot and wet weather
  
• Stadium chairs
  
• Blanket
  
• Trash bags to keep your items dry in case of rain
  
• A Sharpie for writing events on your swimmers' wrists
• Plenty of sunscreen
  
• Hats for sun protection
  
• Extra swim suits, caps and goggles
  
• Extra towels
  
• Extra sweatshirts and sweatpants
  
• Entertainment to fill time between races (cards, games, coloring books)
  
• Plenty of water and drinks
  
• Carbohydrate-heavy snacks, see USA swimming for suggestions
  
• Install the MeetMobile app on your mobile device to keep track of the results