Artistic swim
Heading to a competition
What to Expect
What a competition day looks like, from arrival and warm-ups to routines and results.
Coming soon
Competition Checklist
Everything to pack, tickable on your phone. You can also download it as a PDF.
Open the checklist →
Hair & Make-Up
Bobby pins, Knox gelatine, make-up and everything else for competition hair and faces.
See the list →
Competition Suits 2026/27
This season’s competition suits: what your swimmer needs and how to order.
Details coming soon
Competition checklist
Everything your swimmer needs for a competition day. Tap each item to tick it off as you pack — the list resets when you reload, so pack in one go.
Team uniform & clothing
10
Backpack
RAQ shirt
RAQ sweatshirt
RAQ pants
RAQ shorts
RAQ jacket
Parka
Flip flops or slides
Athletic shoes
Socks
In the water
6
Black swimsuit
RAQ swimsuit
White swim caps (2)
RAQ swim cap
Nose clips (bring several)
Goggles
Hair & make-up
10
Bobby pins (a ton of them)
Rubber bands
Wet brush
Leave-in conditioner
Bun donut
Hair nets
Knox gelatine kit — application brush, bowl, fork, kettle, water
Make-up — eye shadow, eye liner, lipstick, mascara, Chapstick
Make-up remover wipes
Nail polish remover
Towels & bags
3
Wet bag
2–3 towels
Undergarments
Food & comfort
4
Snacks and lunch
Water bottle
Yoga mat
Sunscreen
Team set-up (shared)
3
Easy-up canopy (2 people)
Changing tent (2 people)
Chairs
It is an all-day event
Competitions usually run all day. Bring healthy snacks, plenty of water and a proper lunch.
Label everything
Caps, towels, bottles, bags — put your swimmer’s name on all of it. Pool decks swallow anything unnamed.
