SPY has an online team store available through Kiefer Aquatics. There is a new process for fall of 2026 which connects to a Shopify account.
How to access our team store:
- Go to https://kiefer.com/pages/teams-landing-page.
- Scroll down to Team Stores Signup Form. Click the bubble for "Team Members” (NOT “Team Admin”).
- Create your own account using the team ID Number: Team ID Number: 2708472002
Once your account is created you will be able to use the regular Login link on the Kiefer website to login and have access to our Team Store.
Team Suits (Black and Purple Offered)
We recommend that everyone has a team suit. The team suits meet USA Swimming guidelines for competition (Men suits can not be above the navel or below the knee. Women suits can not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, or below the knee). The team suits are a very durable material that will last a long time. Swimmers are encouraged to wear a team suit at competitions. Swimmers should not need to wear their team suit to practice. Team suits and caps help to make each swimmer identifiable on a crowded pool deck at a meet to coaches and parents.
Swimmers may desire to wear a "racing" suit or tech suit, but should do so when prompted by a coach or during their final competition. Racing/Tech suits are very expensive, have a significantly shorter life than the team suit, and using a racing/tech suit for every race negates the mental benefit of putting one on at your final competition. Please keep in mind that as of September 1st, 2020 there will be a ban instituted by USA Swimming that prohibits the wearing of tech suits by swimmers ages 12 and younger at any competition.
Equipment
Depending on the group your swimmers is in, they will use a variety of equipment at practice. Swimmers are encouraged to have an equipment bag with their own equipment for practice to ensure they have the proper equipment for each practice. You can see recommendations for equipment below:
Beginner, Age Group, and Junior - Equipment needed is Kickboard and Fins
Senior Prep and Senior - Equipment needed is Kickboard, Fins, and Paddles. Snorkel is recommended.
Kick Board - Swimmers should make sure their kick board is labeled with their first and last name on it. There are several types of kickboards. For younger, shorter swimmers you should avoid kickboard that are too long as it will be hard for them to control.
Recommended Kickboard for all groups
Fins - We use fins to help develop leg strength in swimmers and also assist with drills to provide more repetitions for younger swimmers. It is recommended that swimmers have their own set of fins for practice and athlete's names should be put on fins in permanent marker as many athletes will have the same type/color of fins. We do have some spare fins on deck, however we can not guarantee there will be enough of any size for swimmers to get their own at practice. It also takes away from practice time and burdens coaches when they have to assist swimmers with finding fins in the fin bin during practice. If swimmers do not have their own fins, they should arrive early enough to practice making sure they have enough time to find fins prior to practice starting.
Recommended 14U Fins - These fins are recommended for Beginner, Age Group, Junior, and Senior Prep
Recommended Senior Fins - These fins are more expensive and I recommend they are purchased as the "last" set of fins you will need as your athlete's feet have stopped growing.
Paddles - Increase surface area of the hands to continue to develop 'feel' for the water and power. All swimmers in the Senior Prep and Senior groups should have their own set of paddles.
Recommended Paddles - For Senior and Senior Prep
Snorkels - Snorkels will be used to continue to develop proper body position while kicking and swimming. Snorkels can be used by swimmers to maintain head position during drills and longer swims. Snorkels are not recommended for swimmers 12 and under at this time but are recommended for athletes 13 and Older.
Recommended Snorkels - For 13 and older Athletes
Apparel
SPY Swimmers will be outfitted at the beginning of each season with a team shirt and 2 caps with their last name on it. The caps should be worn at all competitions, if your swimmer chooses to wear a cap.
Additional apparel is available through the Team Store. We have tried to make apparel available in as many sizes as possible. Items include shirts, tanks, shorts, coats, parkas, hats, gloves, warm up pants and jackets. This apparel can be found in the Arena Apparel and Spirit wear sections of the Team Store.
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