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2019 Christmas Gift Guide is Here!

With only 6 weeks to go, Christmas is starting to be on everyone’s mind. Cyber Monday is a great time to get your Christmas shopping done, and TAS has your back! We have prepared a simple Christmas guide with our most popular gift ideas, in case you need some ideas shopping for a swimmer in your life.

Secret Santa/ Stocking Stuffers ideas that spark joy:

Goggle Cases are practical and cute gifts that will get lots of use! We have several brands, including the brand new Amanzi cases which are super fun.

Towels are a necessity for every swimmer and we got you covered! We stock a variety of towels from quick dry Arena microfiber to plush Funkita towels. The Lualoha towel is a beautiful high quality Turkish towel made from 100% woven cotton. These towels dry fast and are stylish for both the pool and beach! If you are looking for a more traditional pool towel, the Arena Halo or Pool Smart Towel are our most popular microfiber towel that comes in a variety of colours. 

Toiletry Bag is new this year but we are sure it will be a hit! A practical bag to bring everything you need at the pool to get your self ready. Made specially for swimmers with fun swimming phrases such as: “Chlorine is my perfume”.

Swim Spray is an all-natural product that removes the chlorine smell from skin & swimwear because even a swimmer doesn’t always want to smell like the pool. It’s a great gift for the competitive and recreational swimmer.   

Silicone Cap is something a swimmer can never have too many of! We have lots of new fun prints available this month so that we have an option for everyone. Don’t forget we also have the TYR and Speedo long hair caps for those that need a bit of extra space in their cap for a more comfortable fit.

A gift that will get great use:

Swimming Backpacks tend to be our most popular Christmas gift!  They aren’t just regular backpacks but bags designed with swimming in mind, with features such as the wet pouch for wet swimsuits. The Speedo Teamster (35L) is our most popular backpack, but we also have other great options such as the Arena Fastpack 2.1 (45L) and the Arena Team Backpack (45L).

Mesh Bags are great option for someone who already has a backpack they love. Designed to carry wet gear, they do get  grimy overtime and therefore every swimmer would love a new one. We just recently launched some fun new patterns by Funkita and Funky Trunks for cool patterns!

The ultimate gift for the swim obsessed:

Racing Suits is the ultimate gift for a competitive swimmer and something that will get great use, at any level. We have race suits for a young swimmer looking for their first tech suit, competitive level swimmer and even master swimmer! Not sure about the size? Consult any of the TAS Swim Xperts. If you are still un-sure, TAS accepts exchanges and returns within 30 days of your purchase on regular priced items. So keep that in mind if you’re looking at buying a racing suit this Christmas season!

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2019 FINA World Champs Gwangju

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Catch all the action next week!
Coach Dave Johnson is a part of the Canadian team at the World Championships along with our swimmer Cole Pratt and a host of other Canadians in Gwangju, Korea. Coach Dave & Cole just finished their final training camp in Japan in preparation for the 2019 FINA World Championships and have now arrived in Gwangju, South Korea. Coach Dave was selected as a member of the coaching staff based on athlete performances at the Canadian Swimming Trials and for Johnson this is his first senior national team coaching staff appointment since 2005. Pratt, the youngest swimmer to make the qualifying standard for the meet (under the FINA “A” cut in the men’s 200m backstroke at 1:58.07) will be racing the 200m Individual Medley and the 200m Backstroke events. The 200IM goes on Wednesday the 24th of July and the 200BK on Thursday the 25th of July. All the action will be on both FINA.TV and CBC.CA livestream. CBC will also be carrying
some of the swimming finals live over the course of the championships on their “Road to Tokyo 2020” television program.
There are a number of ways to follow what is going at the World Championships as there will be plenty of digital media coverage from around the world. Cascade will have its own take on the meet focusing on what Cole and Dave are up to with a little sprinkling of what the rest of our Canadian contingent has gotten themselves into at the same time. If you are looking for a more “holistic” view of the meet you can check the coverage that is offered below.

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Swim Ontario Solidifies Partnerships with Team Aquatic Supplies and Arena

Original blog post: https://swimswam.com/swim-ontario-solidifies-partnerships-with-team-aquatic-supplies-and-arena/

Swim Ontario has recently signed partnership agreements with both Team Aquatic Supplies and Arena Canada. Both agreements extend through to August 2020.

The partnership agreements bring financial support, service and Arena Products to Swim Ontariomembers, swimmers, teams and coaches through multiple recognition programs, as well as title sponsor for the eight annual Provincial Championships and the Ontario Junior International competition.

Swim Ontario has been able to offer recognition programs with the support from Team Aquatic Supplies for years and now will include the added value from Arena. All initiatives will now be referred to as ARENA & TAS, including regional scholarships, Male and Female Para Swimmers of the Year awards, Friend of Swimming volunteer award, provincial record breaker program, the monthly newsletter, Swimmer of the Month, annual conference, and a new Masters Swimming Recognition program.

Swim Ontario members have benefitted from the support of Team Aquatic Supplies and their people for years and now with Arena coming on board, this is just great” said Dean Boles, CEO/CTO of Swim Ontario. “Having our Provincial teams outfitted by Arena will add great value and presence when they compete national and internationally.”

“We are extremely proud to partner with Swim Ontario and Team Aquatic Supplies in pursuing our brand mission to support swimmers to reach their full potential.  Arena is a market leading brand in swimming and we are confident that our product innovations will contribute to all swimmers surpassing their goals,” said Pierre Vermette from Arena Canada/Momentum Distribution

“We’re very excited to be a part of this new partnership supporting Ontario’s athletes.  I’m confident the collaboration between Swim Ontario, Team Aquatic Supplies and Arena will create a unique look for our proud province,” said Paola Di Giovanni, Eastern Manager Team Aquatics Supplies Ltd.

Swim Ontario athletes who have received support from these programs in the past include Olympic medalist Kylie Masse and All-American Tess Cieplucha 

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Aqua Sphere Wetsuits are now available exclusively online!

Team Aquatic Supplies currently carries three Aqua Sphere wetsuits that are sold exclusively online: Pursuit 2.0, Racer 2.0, and Phantom 2.0.

Can I use Aqua Sphere's wetsuit for triathlon?

Aqua Sphere's wetsuits are also known as triathlete wetsuits, but they are not considered trisuits. Trisuits are meant to be worn throughout the entire triathlon event while wetsuits are specifically made for the swimming portion of a triathlon and stripped off during the first transition from water to land. A trisuit has no flotation, unlike wetsuits which are made of a very buoyant material called neoprene. Moreover, Wetsuits do not have the bike padding which trisuits have. In many cases, wetsuits are worn over trisuits. If your triathlon is in open water and it is predicted to be cold, we suggest using Aqua Sphere's wetsuit. The wetsuit will not only provide warmth, but it will also keep you afloat and allow you to swim faster. 

What is the difference between all three wetsuits?

The Pursuit 2.0 is our entry level wetsuit. Even though the Pursuit is the lowest out of the three, it is still a great wetsuit for even experienced swimmers. The reason for the price increase in the different models is due to the added extra features. The Racer 2.0 is considered our middle tier wet suit. It compares with the Pursuit 2.0 in that it is slightly more buoyant, it has thinner Bio-Stretch Zones for more flexibility, and a thicker core. The Phantom 2.0 is our top elite tier wetsuit. The wetsuit's density is the same as the Racer 2.0, except it has more buoyancy and a reversed zipper. The higher the tier level the more range of motion in certain areas, more stability around the core, and more buoyant the wetsuit.

Does a wetsuit really make a difference when swimming?

It certainly does! Wetsuits provide warmth and buoyancy making it easier to float and swim.

How long do wetsuits last?

If you take good care of them, then can last for years. Make sure they are being rinsed with non-salted water after very swim, and hang them up inside out to dry.

How do I know if it fits?

A wetsuit should fit like a glove. Once on, it should be smooth with no wrinkles. The arm sleeves should reach down to the wrists and the leg sleeves should reach down to just above or right on the ankle. When you make circular arm motions, make sure you don't feel too restricted.

Why do I always get chaffing on my neck when I swim with a wetsuit?

This is a very common problem. When you have the perfect fit, you may get away with no chaffing. We recommend using Body Glide for this problem.

I've tried on other wet suits and my arms always get exhausted, do you offer sleeveless wet suits?

Unfortunately, no, but we've had many customers with the same issues with their past wetsuits. Again, perfect fit is the key! If you have on the right size, you will never feel like your arms are restricted. These wetsuits are all the latest technology and are made with the swimmer in mind. 

 

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Speedo - Find the right swimsuit to flatter your body shape

Whether you’re top heavy or have an athletic build, we’ve got a swimsuit option for you. Simply choose the body shape that closely resembles yours from the four basic body types below – Hourglass, Pear-Shaped, Inverted Triangle and Athletic – and read our recommendations to learn which will suit you best.

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