OPST GEAR

OPST has a variety of vendors set up for gear and equipment swimmers need for practices and to compete.  Please check the lists below to determine what equipment your swimmer needs according to their practice group. Team veterans - please check the condition/size of equipment you may already own and order as needed. If you have any questions please ask before ordering. PLEASE LABEL ALL OF YOUR SWIMMER'S GEAR.

OPST has a Team Parnership contract with Arena. Because of this, please try to purchase Arena brand swim suits and gear only.

OPST has a store through the following vendors for suits, gear and more:

Metro Swim Shop - http://web.metroswimshop.com/opst you will need to register, creating an account, before you can shop the team store.

****Please make Metro Swim Shop your first stop as this is the only vendor where sales count towards our Arena contract minimum.****

Swim Outlet - www.swimoutlet.com/opst

OPST branded apparel may be purchased through the following vendors

SquadLocker -  SquadLocker  Search for OPST Hammerheads

Chlorine Deck Wear - Ocean Pines Swim Team Shop – Chlorine Deckwear

TEAM SUIT - Swimmer must compete in an all black, Arena brand suit for all swimming competitions. Styles can vary. Arena suits can be ordered through Swim Outlet or Metro Swim Shop. If you are considering a Tech Suit, please refer to Tech Suit Policy information to ensure you are purchasing the correct suit for your swimmer.

For help with Arena suit styles please ask. The following Arena suit styles are available on both Metro Swim Shop and Swim Outlet.

Arena Female suit styles:

1) Arena Challenge Back - Thin Strap, less back coverage

2) Arena Light Drop Back - Thin Strap, conservative back

3)Arena Swim Pro Back - Thick Strap, conservative back

If your swimmer is expressing interest in a tech or tech-style suit, please refer to guidelines on the OPST website under Team Information Tab 12 & Under Tech Suit Policy

COMPETETION CAP - Swimmers should wear the new, GREEN team caps with current logo on it when competing. Contact Jen David or [email protected] if you need to purchase. 

PRACTICE EQUIPMENT

All swimmers should have cap, goggles (and back up pair) and a water bottle at all practices. In addtion, all swimmers will need a kickboard. Any training kickboard will work and are available throughSwim Outlet, The Swim Shop, and Amazon. Mesh Bags are recommended to keep equipment together and for ease of carrying to and from practices. No equipment will be stored at the pool.

Hammerhead Pups

  • Kickboard

Copper, Bronze 1,  Bronze 2, Bronze 3, Bronze 4

  • Training Fins
  • Kickboard

Silver 1

  • Training Fins
  • Kickboard
  • Pull Buoy
  • Dryland Mat

Silver 2, Green, Gold 1, Gold 2

  • Training Fins
  • Kickboard
  • Pull Buoy
  • Hand Paddles
  • Dryland Mat