Swimming pool bag
Everything for a pool session, packed in two minutes.
Swim kit (7)
- Swimsuit or trunks
- Goggles and a spare strap
- Swim capSome pools require one.
- Towel
- Flip-flops or pool shoes
- Coins or a lock for the locker
- Membership card or booking
After the swim (6)
- Shower gel and shampoo
- Comb or brush
- Moisturiser
- Hair ties or hair dryer money
- Dry clothes and clean underwear
- Plastic bag for wet things
Training extras (4)
- Kickboard, pull buoy or fins, if the pool lets you
- Water bottleYou sweat in the pool too.
- A light snack for afterwards
- Waterproof watch or lap counter
Check before you leave (4)
- Pool open and lanes free? Check the timetable
- Open cuts, ear infections or sore eyes? Wait until healed
- Learners and children: a lifeguard on duty, or a grown-up within arm's reach
- Empty and hang up wet things once you get home
Written from www.nhs.uk