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**Please be sure to mark all clothing and personal items with the person’s last name and sport (FIGURE for figure skating and SPEED for speed skating). This includes items such as cameras, books, as well as his/her toothbrush.**
Carry-on bag (please check with airline restrictions on size; backpack is usually fine)
Medicine: All medicine should be packed in bag athletes are carrying on plane. Please place in zip lock bag with clear instructions on taking medicine. Also, feel free to include any other concerns we should be made aware of regarding medication.
Refillable water bottle
Equipment/Skate bag (if applicable; may also pack in carry-on if have room AND is allowed by airline)
Skates (figure for Figure Skaters, hockey or speed for speed skaters)
Skate guards and/or soakers
Program music (freestyle and dance if athlete competing in dance) on CD clearly marked with athlete’s name and number of tracks. May also bring on MP3 or MP4 version on iPod or other medium.
Towel to dry skates
Duffel Bag – from Special Olympics Team USA
Figure Skating Sport Specific Competition Items
Headband for keeping ears warm
Extra skate laces
Screw Driver to fit the screws in the bottom of your blade (this must be checked through in your luggage as you will not be permitted to carry this on the airplane).
Extra skating outfit for warm-up
Speed Skating Sport Specific Competition Items
Speed skating helmet
Knee pads
Wrist guards and neck guard
Speed skating skin suit
Thermal underwear or "wicking" undergarments for warmth to wear under skinsuit
Full-zip pants to wear while wearing skates
Speed skating gloves (leather batting gloves or XC ski gloves)
Clothing
(5) pair underwear (or enough for at least 5 days – we will not do laundry so bring extra)
(2) pairs casual pants (for dance and social outings)
(1) pair gym shorts
(2) long sleeve shirts or turtlenecks
(2) short-sleeve shirts
(2) sweatshirt or fleece for layering
(1) pair tennis shoes for cross training
(1) pair casual shoes for travel
(7) pair socks
(2) pair of long johns (top & bottom)
(1) pair of wool socks
(1) pair snow or hiking boots
Warm sleep attire
Heavy jacket (we suggest you wear/carry this on the plane)
Gloves/mittens/scarf
Warm hat (beanie, skull cap, etc)
Laundry/plastic bag for dirty items to pack for the trip home.
Toiletry Items (travel size preferred; 3-ounce bottles or less)
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Dental floss/mouthwash (travel size)
Shampoo & conditioner
Soap
Deodorant
Glasses or contacts (and contact solution if necessary)
Other personal hygiene items
Hand/body lotion (the air will be dry)
Other
Spending money for souvenirs or snacks (approximately $ 25)
Camera
Book, magazine, deck of cards or other item to keep busy during downtime.
Anything else that you need in order to get through the week.