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Navy Speedo Teamster 2.0 35L Backpack with CDSC Logo and Name.
Most items will be shipped from our warehouse within 2-3 business days. Exceptions may be made on low quantity items. Free shipping over $149.99 before taxes and after discount is applied. Shipping time is an estimate only and cannot be guaranteed.
Want to make a return? No worries, we accept returns and exchanges up to 30 days after purchase except for final sale items. Items for return may not be approved without an RA# please email info@team-aquatic.com with your order number and item to return to receive an RA#. The item must be returned in original and unused condition with all tags and packaging when applicable. Final sale items are team portal items, sale items marked 30% or more off, goggles, caps, fins, snorkels, nose clips, and ear plugs. Items purchased at a retail store may not be returned to our online store.
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Welcome to your TAS Guide for Black Friday/ Cyber Monday 2020. We anticipate that Cybermonday this year will be a lot busier than the previous years as Covid-19 pushes consumers to avoid stores and shop online. This will have a major impact on shipping delivery times that may result in delays that are out of control. If you are purchasing in preparation for the winter holiday, please note that shipping times are not guaranteed. We will try our very best to accommodate your needs during this busy time.
Due to staff shortage, we will not be able to offer online chat services this year as our Swim Experts will be focusing on processing and shipping orders as quickly as possible! However, in order to help you with your holiday shopping FAQs, we've created this handy guide for you to help find answers to most of your questions. If you still have questions after reading through this guide, please feel free to reach out to us at info@team-aquatic.com. If you have a specific question, please feel free to click the category from the list below to be directed to that section.
We do have automated emails that are sent out to keep you informed of any updates to your order status. The email will contain all the information you need regarding your order. We have a specific email that will be sent out when orders are shipped, and it will inform you of that in the email and provide information on how to track your package.
We anticipate that Cybermonday this year will be a lot busier than the previous years as Covid-19 pushes consumers to avoid stores and shop online. This will have a major impact on shipping delivery times.
We are happy to offer a variety of ways to get the items ordered. Please note that it may take 1-3 days to receive your order and up to 10 days after that to ship out. Due to Covid-19 and the unprecedented demand for shipping services, delivery times are not guaranteed.
*some exclusions apply
*Purolator does not ship to PO Boxes. Please enter a full shipping address.
At times we may not be able to fulfill your entire order from one warehouse; and in order to keep delivery times down, we may split your order into two shipments so we can fulfill and ship your order quickly. This means your order will arrive in separate parcels, and you will be contacted and informed by one of our sales representatives if this is the case or the packing slip will inform you.
In the rare case that your order is lost. We will contact the shipping couriers for you to find where the package is.
Note: In general we find that the TYR brand fits big compared to the Speedo brand.
As girls mature into women their body shapes alter. You may find it hard to get a proper fit for girls sizing. Speedo youth sizing is specifically designed for the younger girl swimmers and the size 26 and 28 correlate closely to girls' sizes 10 and 12. The following chart should help you determine whether to buy the girls' size or the youth size.
Size |
Chest |
Waist |
Hip |
Youth 26/10 |
28.5 |
25 |
30 |
Youth 28/12 |
30 |
26 |
32 |
26 |
31 |
23 |
33.5 |
28 |
32 |
24 |
34.5 |
Sizing is extremely important with racing suits! Racing suits are supposed to hug everypart of your body! The compression comes from the structure of the suit, rather than how tightly it fits. Ideally you want to go one to three sizes down from what you train in. However, this may vary depending on the brand of your training suit and the brand of your racing suit. You should also take into consideration your body shape as some brands fit different body types better than others. We find that Arena racing suits generally fit swimmers with more narrow hips, while Speedo racing suits work better for swimmers with bigger hips.
We recommend, if possible, that you establish your racing suit size in any of the following ways:
*Note: Wearing a racing suit that is not the right size may actually hinder performance. A suit that is too big will create drag and not offer correct compression for optimal performance. While a racing suit that is too tight will be too constrictive and not allow you to use your body’s natural range of motion.
Ideally you should be able to push the goggles onto your face without them falling off. An alternative test is to put the goggles on (without straps), grab the nosepiece and pull the goggles off your face. If you hear a pop and feel the suction on your face, then you know you have a good seal that is going to keep water out.
Fins are unisex and based off male sizing (e.g., 3-5, 5-7 etc.)
In order to return unwanted items, please see the section below. Shipping charges are non refundable.
At Team Aquatic Supplies, we value our customers and are committed to working together to meet expectations.
We understand that sometimes your order isn’t quite right. If this happens, return the item(s) in original unused condition with all original packaging and tags in place within 30 days of the ship date, and we’ll refund you the purchase price. See terms and conditions below for details.
All approved returns, online and in-store, are processed by refund only; we do not accept exchanges. To save time and effort, simply place a new order.
All returns are subject to inspection. All returns must be unused, unworn, unwashed, and without damage. All returns must have tags attached and original packaging.
All Final Sale and Clearance items are not eligible for return or refund.
Goggles, earplugs, nose clips, caps, snorkels, and all custom logo goods are not eligible for return or refund.
We are happy to accept your authorized return at one of our TAS retail stores for a refund. To make your return in-store, you need three things:
Some of our stores will run specials at the same time as the web special, but some web specials are only available online due to stock availability. If you are looking for a specific sale item in-store, please contact the location to confirm that they have the item and that the web special price applies. Contact information for all locations can be found here.
Sorry, discounts cannot be combined.
All clothing and footwear for children under 15 are exempt from PST. Note that equipment and accessories do not qualify for PST exemption. To claim your PST exemption, download the PST exemption form, fill out Parts B and C and email it to info@team-aquatic.com with your web order number in the subject line. (Your web order number will have the format of W1000XXXXX. It can be found on the confirmation email that you are sent at check out.) One of our representatives will email you to confirm receipt of the form.
Swimwear is available in many blends of materials.
Every swimsuit has specific washing instructions on the tags or packaging. General recommendations include:
Note: Wearing your swimsuit in hot tubs or pools will expose it to chlorine and other chemicals in the water and in some case may cause fading, wear and loss of elasticity. Light colours may become transparent under these conditions. This is normal wear and tear and not a manufacturer’s defect.
Swimwear that contains polyester will hold up longest when exposed regularly to chlorinated water.
We understand if you are feeling stressed because you are unfamiliar with swimming gear. The following sections below will explain what each equipment is and what is appropriate for your swimmer. We have heard in many cities, the use of pool equipment such as kickboard, pull buoys, fins, etc. will be restricted due to Covid-19. This is to help reduce common touchpoints and keep everyone safe. So, if you typically borrow any equipment from the pool during your swims, you will need to start bringing your own to the pool.
This item is a flotation device used to improve a swimmer's kick. An item commonly borrowed from the facility but due to restriction, you likely won’t be able to grab one as you walk on deck. It is therefore a good idea to have your own. Most of our kickboards are similar in shape and serve the same purpose. Different brands may add slightly varying features to enhance certain aspects. We carry junior kickboards and adult kickboards. The TAS Adult Rigid kickboard is the largest size, followed by the Finis yellow kickboard, Funky Trunks/ Funkita, and Dolfin Kickboard. The Finis Alignment kickboard is shorter in design from the standard kickboard but still an all ages kickboard. It is intended to put less pressure on the shoulders and promotes proper head alignment.
The purpose of pullbuoys is to prevent your legs from kicking while swimming to focus on strengthening your pulls and core. The pull buoy provide extra buoyancy for your legs & hips, to bring your body position in line so you are more streamlined as you train since you will not be using your legs to kick as you normally would. This will help you build core strength and slow down your stroke so you can focus on perfecting your movements. The pull buoy is placed between your inner thighs and holding it gently with your legs. Just like the kickboard, you likely won’t be able to borrow a pull buoy. We are presently in love with the fun colour options the Funkita / Funky Trunks Pull buoys are available in. Its size is also great for adults or kids!
Training fins are a tool used to improve your kick as well as your stroke technique. They are a important part of every swimmers training program and with grabbing fins from a communal bin being a no go, you will want to have your own pair. Be sure to properly size your fins to avoid blisters. All fins are unisex size. Follow this sizing chart for guidance. We recommend purchasing Finis socks to protect your feet and add comfort when using fins. Fins come in mainly two categories: long and short. Long fins are best for beginners to intermediate swimmers who are looking for easy speed, comfort, and flexibility in the kick. You have less range of motion but propels you along quicker. Short fins are more suitable for intermediate to experienced swimmers. The shorter blade will provide resistance to improve power in their kicks while still enabling swimmers to use the fins to train at race speeds as they will allow for faster kick rates. But also, provide enough propulsion for intermediate and advance level swimmers to use for slower technique swimming as well. Coaches tend to prefer short fins over long fins for training.
Paddles come in various shapes and sizes, so we recommend reading to the product descriptions. Finger paddles are designed to improve hand entry and catch. TAS carries the Arena Finger paddle. Hand paddles help swimmers develop upper body strength as they work the muscles in the back, chest, arms, and shoulders. They do this by stopping th water from flowing through your fingers and creating drag, allowing you to perform your arm pull with more power. Lastly, some paddles come with straps while others do not. Paddles wihout straps are designed so they fall off if your technique is wrong. Strapless designed paddles teach swimmers to apply positive pressure throughout their strokes. If the swimmer does not maintain palm positive technique through the stroke, this paddle will provide immediate feedback by shifting in place or falling off your hand.
It is important to know what size is best for you. A general rule to follow is that paddles should not be anymore than 10% bigger than your hand. All our paddles have measurements in the product images. If you are using a paddle that is too big, you are potentially inviting improper technique and overloading your shoulder muscles which can lead to injuries. That being said, the size of the paddle should also be dictacted by your experience as a swimmer. If you are a younger swimmer, we recommend starting with smaller paddles, and as you gain experience and strength, slowly increase the size. Paddles should not be used for more than 25% of your total workout to avoid becoming dependent. Overuse of paddles can lead to should problems since these devices put this area under excessive strain. To lessen the load, we recommend using a pull buoy along with this workout. Alternate swimming with and without paddles and try "combo drills" to lessen the strain.
Finally, don’t forget you need something to carry all this gear! A Mesh bag is a convenient way to carry all your gear. The holes in the mesh are designed so that the equipment can dry in between uses, which helps prevent mold/ mildew from developing. All our meshbags are big enough to fit fins, kickboards, snorkels, and your essentials. We also carry various swim backpacks which are specially-designed for swimmers. These backpacks will have mesh pockets and sides included for wet gear storage. They are bigger than traditional sized school backpacks and have rubberized bottoms and waterproof fabric to hold all your gear and keep your belongings dry.
To help your goggles last longer, don’t loan them to others and don’t rest them on your forehead because over time this can change the shape of the silicone seal. Pull the goggles down around your neck or take them off if you are not wearing them. After swimming, rinse your goggles in water and hang them over a doorknob to dry (straps hanging down). We recommend you rinse your goggles in water with hand soap to keep the inside of the lenses clean and store your goggles in a goggles case to prevent the lenses from getting scratched in your swim bag.
All goggle lenses have an anti-fog coating on the inside. This anti-fog coating will wear out over time, however rubbing the inside of the goggles with your finger or other objects will quicken this process and make your goggles fog up more quickly. Even brand new goggles can start to fog up during really tough sets, when this happens we recommend quickly dipping your goggles in water to clear the fog rather than rubbing them with your finger, this will extend the life of the anti-fog coating. If this has started to happen, take a look at our aftermarket anti-fog coating. Spitting inside the lenses is also a well-known trick that works and it has to be done before each swim.
Click HERE for our racing suit size charts
Racing suits, or tech suits, are suits that high performance swimmers wear for their big competitions. The suits are made from a special fabric that has hydrophobic properties designed to repel water to allow the suit and swimmer to flow through the water with reduced drag. The suit also offers compression that will keep your muscles firing quickly and working more efficiently to help reduce fatigue. There are varying levels of compression offered in the range of racing suits available, and there are many factors that will help determine which racing suit is best for you; factors like your body type, what races you specialize in, your experience in the sport. Some suits offer high compression and are best for sprinters. Other suits have less compression, offer more flexibility, and feel lighter on your body; these suits are designed for long distance, breaststroke, and I.M. swimmers.
Typically we recommend that tech suits should only be worn by swimmers ages 14 & up; once their skills, technique, and race experience have matured.
We have a wide variety of entry-level to mid-level racing suits for those who are still developing in these areas.
This is really dependent on your level of swimming and your personal preferences. However, based on our 40 plus years of experiences as a team of swimmers, former swimmers, coaches, lifeguards and provincial, national and world champions, here are our suggested guidelines.
If you are a mid level swimmer with some experience racing, are maybe attending provincials, consider a Speedo LZR Pro, Arena ST, R-Evo One, and Speedo Power Plus.
If you are attending senior or age group nationals or swimming at an international level (this is the highest level for racing suits), consider the Arena Carbon Series, or the Speedo Pure Collection.
Race suits need to be worn tight - like a second skin. If you wear the right size, it will be difficult to get into, and with these suits being constructed with material that is delicate, extra caution must be taken when putting on a racing suit. Use the pads of your fingers when putting on your racing suit, and not your nails. We also suggest using a sock or something similar to put over your hand for protection. For girls, it is very common to have someone help you put on the racing suit!
High performance suits are not designed for durability and long periods of use like practice suits, so it’s important to exercise extra care.
High Performance racing suits are technologically advanced suits designed to help you swim your very best but it is important to remember they are fragile. Their lightweight material and tight fit makes them very susceptible to being damaged. If treated delicately your suit should have a long life. For more information on how to care for your suit please check out our FAQ – “How to care for your racing suit”. Manufacturers have a limited warranty for defects. For defects, we require a receipt and clear pictures of the defect.
Maunfacturers defects include issues such as:
1. Bonding separation/ Seam Splitting
2. Seam Unravelling
1) Bonding Separation 2) Seam Unravelling
If you believe you have a suit with a manufacturers defect, please contact your nearest store or email info@team-aquatic.com with:
Limited warranty does not cover damage caused by the swimmer (even if unintentional) this is NOT considered a manufacturers defect. This includes but is not limited to
1. Holes in any form
-Often created by fingers, being snagged on something or too much pressure being applied to the suit. Below is an image which is a finger hole and would not be deemed a manufacturers defect.
The videos below have a step by step guide you can follow to put on your racing suit
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Pool Restrictions/ Protocols
Swimming Canada has released a return to swim document which outlines details on how clubs can safely operate/ implement a return to swim program. A major guideline that stands out in this document is starting with the limitation of 1 swimmer per lane, although some provincial regulations allow for more if physical distancing of 2 meters is maintained. Restrictions on capacity will therefore really vary but, in all cases some sort of capacity restriction will exist on how many people can be on deck/ in the pool at a time.
It will also likely be required that you sanitize your hands upon entry into the facility, pools will be required to have sanitizer available for swimmers to use. But it might be handy to have your own small bottle. Masks have been made required in some cities like Toronto and in others they currently recommended but the situation continues to change.
Additional efforts to maintain physical distancing in facilities such as one-way traffic measures for showers, changerooms, and washrooms will also be common. With some facilities even completely closing off access to changeroom facilities to support physical distancing. So before you head to the pool, make sure to check if the change rooms will be available.
Here are some additional resources on Back to Pool protocols:
These links are provided as reference only, please check with your local government/ facility/ club for specific details surrounding your pool.
Due to limitations on the number of swimmers able to be in the pool, many facilities are limiting access by requiring reservations or placing capacity caps on how many athletes can be in the pool, making it a first come first serve type situation. You therefore might not be able to get in the amount of training hours you are used to and might want to consider, supplementing your pool work outs. Our swim expert pick to help you do this is the NZ Stretchcordz with paddles. Using them between pool session will help develop and condition those muscles that maybe haven’t got as much use over the past few months. They are available in a variety of tensions.
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