Members · Kit & Clubwear
Bring the equipment your coach asks for, look after it and label it clearly. Find our training guidance, club clothing and swimming caps in one place.
Our swimming training kit list includes goggles, a Mako’s club cap, short training fins, a kickboard, pull buoy, swimming snorkel and nose clip. A mesh bag keeps everything together. Swimmers with long hair must wear a Mako’s club cap.
Check with your coach which equipment is suitable for your squad, age and session before buying. New trial swimmers and water-polo players should ask what to bring to their first session; the regular swimming kit list is not a requirement to buy everything before a taster.
Buy well. Train well.
What each item does, with affordable choices and branded or premium alternatives. You do not need the most expensive option: fit, suitability and your coach’s advice come first.
Matt’s favourite goggles are the Decathlon BFAST 900. Choose a comfortable seal and a nose bridge that fits your face: the most expensive pair is not always the best fit. The link below opens Decathlon’s current BFAST model.
Help with body position and kick work so you can concentrate on a particular part of your stroke. Check the fit and the type your coach wants before buying.
Supports the upper body while you focus on your kick. Choose firm, dense foam that holds its shape. Avoid soft foam that bends or squashes easily. Ask your coach about the right size; the Arena board is our premium choice.
Adds buoyancy around your hips and legs, helping you work on body position and arm technique. Choose firm, dense foam rather than soft, easily compressed foam. Check the size and suitability with your coach.
A centre-mounted swimming snorkel helps you focus on technique without turning your head to breathe. Ask your coach about the fit. For nose clips, buy cheap plastic ones in a large Amazon multipack: children lose them easily, so keep spares in the kit bag. There is no need to pay for premium clips.
Keep your fins, board, pull buoy and snorkel together in a ventilated bag. Label the bag and each item so kit finds its way back to you.
Paddles come in several types, with different purposes. Technique paddles, freestyle-specific paddles and larger resistance paddles are not interchangeable. Ask your coach which type and size suit you before buying. We rate FINIS training kit: it is a premium choice, but equipment we like and recommend when it fits the task.
For kickboards, pull buoys and combined pull-kicks, choose firm foam that holds its shape. If a listing does not make that clear, check with your coach before buying. Pack swimwear, a towel and a clearly labelled plastic water bottle too.
Retailers provide current prices, stock, sizes and delivery details. Some Decathlon links are sold by marketplace partners. Ask the club about current member equipment offers and any help choosing suitable kit.
Browse the official Fleetwood collections for swimming and water-polo clothing, including shirts, hoodies, shorts and outerwear. Swimzi provides current products, sizes, personalisation options, stock, prices and ordering information.
Find the Fleetwood Mako’s children’s collection.
Shop children’s clubwear (opens in a new tab)
Find the Fleetwood Mako’s adults’ collection.
Shop adults’ clubwear (opens in a new tab)Buy your Mako’s club cap directly from the club office on a training night. Club caps are mandatory for swimmers with long hair and help keep hair out of the face.
Ask your coach or contact the club before buying equipment. We can explain what is appropriate for your training.
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