Facilities and Equipment of Swimming

Keeps the swimmer's hair out of the way to reduce drag. It may be made of latex, silicone, spandex, or lycra.

• Pull buoy

• Googles

• Swimsuits

• Swimcap

The suit covers the skin for modesty. Competitive attire seeks to improve upon bare human skin for a speed advantage.

• Goggles

• Swimming cap

• Swimsuit

• Dry fit

It is used to help kick faster. They also improve technique by keeping the feet in the proper position while kicking.

• Paddles

• Swim Fins

• Googles

• Kickboard

Swimmers use this equipment to make weight to pull them back, to increase resistance.

• Drag Suit

• Paddles

• Kickboard

• Swim Fins

Swimmers use these plastic devices to build arm and shoulder strength and refine pulling technique.

• Pool Noodle

• Snorkel

• Paddles

• Pull Buoy

Keeps water and chlorine out of swimmer's eyes. It may be tinted to counteract glare at outdoor pools.

• Googles

• Swimcap

• Swimsuits

• Shades

What do you call to this type of swimming equipment that can be used in floating?

• Pool Noodle

• Pull buoy

• Snorkel

• Ankle Bands

It is a plastic device that helps swimmers breathe while swimming. This piece of equipment helps the swimmer practice keeping his or her head in one position

• Ankle Bands

• Snorkle

• Pull Buoy

• Kick Board

It is used to support swimmers' legs (and prevents them from kicking) while they focus on pulling.

• Pool Noodle

• Pull Buoy

• Paddles

• Kick board

It is used to support the weight of the upper body while they focus on kicking; helps build leg muscles.

• Pool Noodle

• Paddles

• Pull Buoy

• Kick board