The Ultimate Meet Day Packing List
- Coach AP
- Mar 10, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 13
No one likes the feeling of anxiety that arises when you think you've forgotten a crucial piece of equipment for meet day. This list serves as a way to ensure you've remembered every item you could possibly need to make your meet experience a success!
Check-In Items
Photo I.D.
Federation Membership Card
Opening Attempts (in kilograms!)
Platform Gear
Singlet / Squat or Deadlift Suit / Bench Shirt
Knee Sleeves or Knee Wraps
Wrist Wraps
Socks (regular / deadlift)
Shirt for under Singlet
Compression Gear (Olympic weightlifting only)
Federation-Approved Underwear
Lifting Shoes (squat shoes, deadlift shoes, etc.)
Lifting Belt(s)
Thumb Tape
Chalk
Baby Powder (powerlifting only)
First Aid
Band-Aids
Neosporin Medical tape
Vet Bond
NSAIDS (ibuprofen, aspirin, etc.)
Topical pain relief lotion
Nutrition
Caffeine of choice
Pre-workout / Recovery formula
Simple Sugars for Quick Energy (Gatorade, fruit juice, Nesquik, lemonade, Tang, gummy candy, etc)
High-Carb / Low-Fiber / Low-Fat Snacks (Pretzels, white bread, , etc.)
Meals ("real" food, not just snacks!)
Water
Electrolytes
Mobilization Tools
Resistance Band(s)
Hip Circle
Foam Roller
Lacrosse Ball
Massage Gun
Miscellaneous
Hair Ties / Head Band
Sweatshirt / Sweatpants
Headphones / Music
Tripod / Recording Device
Water Bottle
Smelling Salts
Deodorant
Hand Lotion (for after lifting)
I'd bring an extra pair of underwear as well, you just never know...