Garden Hills Cool Sharks

Team Store: (for online ordering of suits, goggles, and other equipment): https://reddiset.com/collections/garden-hills-cool-sharks

Swimsuit fittings: Sat. April 18th 10:00am-2:00pm and Wed. April 29th 4:30pm-7:30pm @ Garden Hills Pool

Cool Sharks Swap: please bring your outgrown suits, t-shirts, and goggles (in gently used condition) to the swap table at our swimsuit fittings (or drop them off at practice). Stop by the table if you’d like to save some money and help recycle our Cool Sharks gear!

Part of training to be a competitive swimmer is learning to swim with the proper attire and equipment. The right training suit, cap, and goggles will help your child swim more efficiently and improve speed and confidence. Please help your child be successful in our sport by following the guidelines below.

Swimsuit:

All swimmers should purchase a team swimsuit to wear for meets (see information below). Swimmers may wear their team suit or a different suit for practice. No swim shirts please! These really slow your child down and make it difficult to learn to swim properly. And unlike a real wetsuit, swim shirts will actually make your child colder in the water (these shirts are designed for sun protection not warmth). A practice suit with sleeves is ok as long as it is tightly fitted to reduce drag.

For our year-round swimmers: tech suits and other racing suits are suitable for the ASA Championship meet. For all other meets, swimmers should wear a Cool Sharks team suit or practice suit. (Note that a new ASA rule effective 2026 prohibits any type of tech suit at a dual meet)

Swim Cap:

Swimmers should wear their Garden Hills swim caps for meets (swim caps will be provided for each swimmer as part of their registration fees and will be included in your swimmer’s bag).  Caps are optional for practice but long hair should be tied back and out of your swimmer's face (be sure to have extra hair ties in your bag). 

Goggles:

A good pair of goggles is a MUST for both practice and meets. No snorkel masks or play goggles please. Nothing is more discouraging for a young swimmer than a poorly-fitted leaky pair of goggles. TYR Swimple or Vesi Jr; Speedo Hyperflyer, Superflyer or Hydrospex; and Dolfin Flipper are good brands for younger swimmers. Older swimmers need competition goggles such as Speedo Vanquisher, TYR Blackhawk or Blackops, Arena Tracks, Nike Vapor or Legacy, or similar. Goggles can be found locally at Dick's Sporting Goods (the Lenox store has a great selection), online at Amazon or SwimOutlet, or purchased at our swimsuit fittings or online through our team swimsuit vendor (click HERE). 

Our team vendor is Reddiset. We will have two swimsuit fittings at Garden Hills Pool: Sat. 4/18 10:00am-2:00pm and Sat. 5/2 8:00am-11:00am (rain or shine), where you will be able to try on and purchase your suit and take it home with you. There will also be goggles and other items for sale at the fittings. If you are unable to attend one of the fittings, you may place an order online with Reddiset. All orders placed online will be shipped directly to your home (shipping charges will apply). 

THE CUTOFF FOR ONLINE ORDERS IS MAY 6 in order to be delivered by the first meet (May 26th). 

Our 2026 team swimsuit is the TYR Hexa (color - black/royal). The price is $71 for female suits and $47-$55 for male suits. This is the same suit we had last year.  If you have an old swimsuit from last year that still fits you are welcome to continue to wear that, or it will make a great practice suit!

There are two styles for girls:

• Diamondfit: thin straps, medium neckline, keyhole back, medium cut leg (recommended for all swimmers)
• Cutoutfit: thin straps, low neckline, low cut back, high cut leg (recommended for older swimmers)

Which style you choose is a matter of personal preference, but 10 & under swimmers should choose the first style. Of the last two styles, the Trinityfit is more stylish and has more of our team colors, but it is currently available by special order only (contact Reddiset). 

There are also two styles for boys - Jammer (long legs) and Racer (no legs). Most boys prefer the Jammer. 

If you have any questions, please call (470) 845-7565 or email [email protected].