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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:

  • 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.
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