Meet Check List

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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

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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!

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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.