WHAT Equipment & Apparel

Gear Up for swim season

Team Suits, Gear & Apparel

WHAT offers families an easy way to purchase all the suits, gear, and apparel needed for both practice and competition. As an Arena-sponsored team, we’ve partnered with B&R Pools, a local Pittsburgh swim shop, to provide high-quality products at an exclusive discounted rate for our members.


What's Required?

  • Competition Suit – Swimmers must have a suit for meets. If families do not wish to purchase the official team suit, swimmers may wear a plain black or blue suit for competition. (Please note: team suits should not be worn to practice, as this shortens their lifespan.)
  • Training Gear – Swimmers should have:
  • Kickboard
  • Pull buoy
  • Paddles
  • Snorkel
  • Fins
  • Goggles
  • Caps
  • Mesh bag to hold equipment


Optional but Encouraged

While not required, we strongly encourage families to purchase team apparel such as warm-ups, parkas, and swim bags. Presenting a unified look on deck helps build team pride, confidence, and a strong sense of community.


How to Order

Through our Team Store link, or at B&R Pools, families can purchase:

  • Team suits
  • Warm-ups, parkas, and team bags
  • Required training equipment (kickboard, pull buoy, paddles, snorkel, fins, goggles, caps, mesh bag)


The exclusive Arena discount is only available when ordering through B&R Pools. The team store link will be available soon. We’ll share the link directly with families as well as post it on the WHAT website.

WHAT Equipment & Apparel FAQ's

How do I order suits and gear?

Order through our local partner, B&R Pools, to enjoy exclusive WHAT member discounts. (Team Store link coming soon!)


Can I buy gear without the WHAT logo?
Absolutely! Families may choose equipment and suits with or without the team logo, depending on preference.


When should I order suits?
We recommend ordering early in the season to ensure your swimmer has everything they need in time for practices and meets.


What if my swimmer needs a different size later?
B&R Pools allows exchanges or additional orders throughout the season.


How do I get my discount?
Simply identify yourself as a WHAT team member when ordering from B&R Pools or purchase items directly through the Team Store link.

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