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We are happy to offer a variety of ways to get the items ordered. Please note that it may take 1-3 days to receive your order and up to 10 days after that to ship out. 

• In Store Pick up
• Choose from one of our two locations: Warden Location or Bullock location. 
• Please wait for our email indicating your order is ready for pick up. 

• Canada Post  [5-10 business days]
• Free shipping if your order is over $100* (before taxes, after any discounts are applied). 
• Regular shipping is $20 

Orders that require shipping within Canada. will be delivered within three to ten days, depending on your preferred shipping method. Shipping to countries outside of Canada. may take up to 14 days. Please get in touch if your order hasn’t been delivered according to the expected timescales, and we will check your order status.

Yes. We’ll provide updates at every stage of your order, from the moment you place it, through to delivery. In your delivery confirmation emails, you’ll receive a tracking reference which you can use to check the progress of your order online.

• Orders that are shipped with Canada Post can be tracked here. 
• Orders that are shipped with Purolator can be tracked here.

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This piece of equipment is used to improve a swimmer's kick. We carry junior and adult kickboards. 

• If your swimmer is >165cm tall, the Junior size kickboard is recommended.
• If your swimmer is <165cm tall, the Adult size kickboard is recommended.

**Common practice is for competitive swimmers to use junior size kickboards regardless of height.

The pull buoy provide extra buoyancy for your legs & hips. The purpose of pullbuoys is to prevent your legs from kicking so that focus can placed on the pull, this in turn will help develop core strength. The pull buoy is placed between your upper thighs. 

Training fins are a tool used to improve your kick as well as your stroke technique. All fins are unisex size. We only carry the short fin, as they are more suitable for intermediate to experienced swimmers. The shorter blade will provide resistance to improve power in their kicks while still enabling swimmers to use the fins to train at race speeds as they will allow for faster kick rates. But also, provide enough propulsion for intermediate and advance level swimmers to use for slower technique swimming as well. Coaches tend to prefer short fins over long fins for training. 

We carry both the Hand & Finger paddles. Finger paddles are designed to improve hand entry and catch. Hand paddles help swimmers develop upper body strength as they work the muscles in the back, chest, arms, and shoulders. 

It is important to know what size is best for you. A general rule to follow is that paddles should not be anymore than 10% bigger than your hand. All our paddles have measurements in the product images. If you are using a paddle that is too big, you are potentially inviting improper technique and overloading your shoulder muscles which can lead to injuries. That being said, the size of the paddle should also be dictacted by your experience as a swimmer. If you are a younger swimmer, we recommend starting with smaller paddles, and as you gain experience and strength, slowly increase the size. Paddles should not be used for more than 25% of your total workout to avoid becoming dependent. 

Mesh Bag and Backpacks

Finally, don’t forget you need something to carry all this gear! A Mesh bag is a convenient way to carry all your gear. The holes in the mesh are designed so that the equipment can dry in between uses, which helps prevent mold/ mildew from developing. All our meshbags are big enough to fit fins, kickboards, snorkels, and your essentials. We also carry various swim backpacks which are specially-designed for swimmers. These backpacks will have mesh pockets and sides included for wet gear storage. They are bigger than traditional sized school backpacks and have rubberized bottoms and waterproof fabric to hold all your gear and keep your belongings dry. 

Types of Goggles

The first thing you should do is think about what type of swimming you’re doing. All goggles have different purposes. Here’s a brief explanation of the intended purpose of the various types of goggles available for purchase:

Competition Goggles

Competition goggles are generally low profile, technical, and fit close to the eye socket. The close proximity to the socket reduces drag, making you more hydrodynamic. They’re meant for racing and can be uncomfortable if used every day, although many swimmers do practice in them.

Practice Goggles

Meant for everyday use, practice goggles are less technical than competition goggles. Even so, the goggles are well-made and high quality. Since they’re meant to be worn more frequently and for longer durations than competition goggles, they’re generally more comfortable. They usually have more gasket rubber. This softens the pressure against your eyes while creating a good seal.

Recreational Goggles

Although cheaper and fairly comfortable, recreational goggles are not great for long swimming excursions. The anti-fog film on the inside of the lenses— if they have any — tends to wear off quickly.

Swimming with foggy goggles can be irritating, not to mention dangerous! Low visibility can lead to colliding with other swimmers, bumping your head on the wall, or banging into the lane rope. Still, these goggles are fine for those looking to save money and aren’t expecting to swim for long durations.

How do I know if my goggles fit?

The key areas to focus on are around the eye socket and across the nose – some goggles have adjustable or interchangeable nose bridges to allow a more bespoke fit, whereas others are made from softer materials that adapts to the shape of your face. Gently hold the goggles to your eyes without the strap, if you experience a brief level of suction they will offer a good fit. With the best fitting goggles you will feel a slight suction and a comfortable, even pressure around your eye.

What’s the best way to take care of my goggles?

Looking after your goggles properly will help you extend their life. 

Use the goggle pouch they came with. This will help prevent scratches and other damage that can occur when they’re loose in your swim bag.

Rinse gently after use with lukewarm water. Chemicals and chlorine can affect the life of your goggles. However, DO NOT use soap or detergent to clean your goggles as this can damage them and affect the anti-fog coating.

Don’t touch or rub the goggle lenses. Rubbing and touching can scratch the goggles and remove the anti-fog coating, affecting your vision in the pool.

Leave goggles to air-dry after rinsing. Lay your goggles flat to air-dry and never leave them wet in your kit bag, as this can encourage bacteria and mould.

Keep goggles out of the sun when not in use. UV light can affect the life of your goggles. When you’re not wearing them, pop them out of the sun. They’ll last longer!

How do I prevent my goggles from fogging up?

All goggle lenses have an anti-fog coating on the inside. This anti-fog coating will wear out over time, however rubbing the inside of the goggles with your finger or other objects will quicken this process and make your goggles fog up more quickly.  Even brand new goggles can start to fog up during really tough sets, when this happens we recommend quickly dipping your goggles in water to clear the fog rather than rubbing them with your finger, this will extend the life of the anti-fog coating. If this has started to happen, take a look at our aftermarket anti-fog coating. Spitting inside the lenses is also a well-known trick that works and it has to be done before each swim.

What’s the Purpose of a Swim Cap?

Swim caps hold several different purposes, based upon the individual wearing them. 

While they might be uncomfortable, the benefits they provide a swimmer far outweigh the disadvantages that come with them. 

When worn correctly, a swim cap helps reduce drag in the water, therefore, increasing hydrodynamics. In layman’s terms, it helps a competitive swimmer go faster! 

Most individuals outside of competitive swimming use a swim cap to protect their hair from chlorine damage. The chemicals in the pool can strip away the natural oils in the hair, leaving it dry and rough. Caps can also help protect hair from the sun if you’re swimming outside!

Why Should I Wear a Swim Cap?

Aside from the benefit of protecting your hair from chemical damage, a swim cap has other benefits. Not just for you but for others, too!

• Keeps hair and hair products out of the pool
• Prevents hair from getting in your face
• May help protect your ears

Are Swim Caps Supposed to Keep Your Hair Dry?

As of this writing, no cap will keep your hair 100% dry. While the belief is that a swim cap will and should keep your hair dry, the truth is that swim caps aren’t completely effective at keeping your hair dry. 

At best, you can expect the hair around the edges of your cap to get wet. 

Because of the contours of the head and ears, it’s not easy for the cap to get an airtight seal. Add in some hair and the constant movement in the water, and you can see why some water might get into your cap.

That said, some swim caps are better at keeping your air mostly dry compared to others. Caps such as a lycra cap are mesh and breathable, allowing the water to pass through the material. Latex and silicone caps, though, have a thicker material that doesn’t allow much water in. 

How Do You Put on a Swim Cap?

The simplest way to put on a swim cap is to ask someone for help! Even experienced swimmers ask teammates or their coach for help at times. Chances are someone around the pool will know how to help you put on a swim cap. 

When getting help with your cap:

1. OPTIONAL: Wet your cap 
2. Stand in front of the person helping you
3. Open your cap and place the front of it on your forehead. 
4. Whoever is helping you will take the back part
5. Lean down/forward just a bit
6. The person helping you will stretch the cap back and over your head
7. Adjust the cap so it fits to your liking

Do Males Need to Wear Swim Caps?

It depends on the individual and what their needs are. Males can and do wear swim caps, based on their preference. And while you tend to see men wearing caps in competitive swimming, you can still wear one even for leisure swimming, too.

Regardless of gender, a swim cap helps protect hair. If a male has long or short hair that they’re wanting to keep healthy, they should consider a cap.

Even those without hair can still swim with a cap. Some individuals don’t like the feeling of the water going over their ears. Wearing a swim cap can help with this.

Long story short. Males don’t need to wear swim caps if they don’t want to. However, depending on if they’re training or not, they might want to consider a cap.

Should a Swim Cap Cover Your Ears?

Yes and no. Again, this comes down to individual preference.

A swim cap shouldn’t sit bunched above the ear. Instead, it should come down to cover, at least, half of your ear. 

For some swimmers, this is enough. Other swimmers, such as myself, prefer to have the cap completely cover their ears. Again, this is a personal choice depending on what makes you most comfortable.

If you wear earplugs, however, you’ll want the swim cap to cover your ears completely. Your earplugs will stay in better with the material of the cap there to help hold them in place. 

How Do You Keep a Swim Cap On?

Swim caps are famous for two things. Either ripping at the most inopportune moments or for falling off.

One of the biggest culprits of a slippery cap is too much conditioner in your hair. While this can vary by person, conditioner is by far the main reason your swim cap slides off.

Related article: Why Does My Swim Cap Slide Off?

To help prevent this, wet your hair and rinse out the product before you get into the pool. This will remove any product you might have in your hair still and can help keep your cap from falling off while you swim.

You should also wash your face before putting on your cap if you use moisturizer. This will give your cap a better chance of staying on.

What are the Different Kinds of Swim Caps?

Swim caps come in several different varieties. Each with a different purpose and material. You should pick a cap that suits your needs and works best for your water workout.

If you’re not sure which cap is best for you, we’ve broken out the different kinds available and who they’re best suited for. 

Latex Swim Caps

Latex caps are the cheapest caps you can find ($2-5). They’re made of, you guessed it, latex, and run very thin. Because they run thin, they tend to rip easier than silicone caps. As a note: if you are allergic to latex, you probably shouldn’t choose this as your swim cap.

They can be uncomfortable due to their tight fit and how they often pull at the hair. However, for those swimmers who have difficulties keeping a cap from sliding off, latex ones typically stay on the best.

Silicone Swim Caps

Silicone caps are made of a thicker, more durable material than latex caps. Due to the material, they usually last longer than latex. These caps are better suited for individuals with longer hair, too.

They also tend to be more comfortable. Both in terms of wear and for those who have hair, as it pulls less. They’re also easier and less painful to put on and take off.

Lycra Swim Caps

Lycra swim caps are made out of a soft, mesh/cloth-like material. They’re best suited for individuals who need to keep their hair out of their face while doing something water-related. Such as water aerobics or therapy. 

One drawback to the lycra cap is that it will not keep your hair dry. The material is mesh-like, which allows water to pass through it. If you’re looking for a cap to keep your hair mostly dry, this cap won’t provide that benefit.