<-- Set Play

You've read this guide, you've been to a few practices, and now you're ready for your first tournament. Congratulations! Just make sure you've got the following items.

Indispensable

Be a good team player and don't show up at a tournament without these.

• white cap, black cap
• white stick, black stick (maybe freshly painted?)
• mask, fins, glove -- see Equipment
  
• snorkel with mouth guard
  
• towel
• for CA players: signed liability waiver
  
• for US players: paid up membership to USA UWH
• swimsuit, oh yeah...

Recommended

If past history is any indicator, these may come in handy.

• fin keepers
• backup mask -- first item to break, always
• ibuprofen
• duck tape -- for your feet and other uses
• sunscreen, sunglasses (sunlight reflects off pool surface)
• water bottle
• hat, windbreaker, warm clothes -- outdoor pools can get breezy
• some light, easy to digest food, like cereal bars or goo or...
• dechlorinating shampoo
  

<-- Set Play