Meet Check List
Bring:
- plain black swim suit – devoid of logos (for figures)
- blue HAN swim suit (for spacing/swim through)
- competition suit
- matching head piece for competition suit
- white bathing cap(s) – no logos showing or will be worn inside out
- pink bathing cap(s)
- several nose clips
- 2 pairs clear goggles
- HAN uniform – team t-shirt, jacket, black yoga pants
- elastics for pony tail
- lots of bobby pins (bring extra to pool)!
- 3-4 envelopes of knox gelatin
- container for mixing gel solution
- small whisk helps with lumps
- paint brush for applying gel to hair
- round hair comb (matching hair colour)
- hair net (matching hair colour)
- team swim bag
- several towels for each day at the pool
- healthy snacks for poolside
- lunch bag with ice pack
- lots of water
Remember, no:
- watches, arm/leg bracelets and dangling earrings are not to be worn during the competition
- nail polish on hands or feet please
- tattoos must be covered!
Hair Gelling
Gelatin recipe:
Bun and hair gelling process:
Gelatin recipe:
- Mix 2 envelopes of gelatin (use 3 envelopes if hair is thick) with approximately 1/3 c. boiling water; let cool while preparing pony tail, circular comb and bun
Bun and hair gelling process:
- pull hair into pony tail at crown (top/back) of head
- insert round comb and pin firmly into place
- adjust pony tail if necessary
- twist pony tail into a bun or create two braids then wrapped these into a bun
- pin firmly into place, bun pins are best
- cover bun with hair net
- cover shoulders with a small towel
- apply gelatin/water mixture with a paintbrush completely covering hair and bun; be careful to not drip solution on skin/ears or uniform
- please bring extra bobby pins and knox gelatin to the pool on day of routine.