The trick to getting a good pair of goggles is selecting a model that fits your face and eyes. The packaging for swim goggles is not sealed – it’s specifically designed to allow you to try on the swimming goggles.

Press fit. A simple test to check the seal between the goggle and eye socket is to try pushing the goggles on without using the head strap. If the goggles seal for up to a second, this is an indication that when used in conjunction with the head strap they should provide a leak proof fit.

Adjust for comfort. Once the goggle style is determined, you will need to adjust the nosebridge to hold the eye cups in position. Proper adjustment is essential for both comfort and to maintain a watertight seal. The unique one-piece construction of many Zoggs goggles means no nosebridge adjustment is required.

The strap should then be fitted. The purpose of the strap is to hold the goggle in position – not to provide the seal. The strap should be firm, but not tight, and should not apply any backward pressure.

Further adjustment of head strap may be necessary. To alter the head strap, always remove goggles first.

Once fitted, goggles acquire a personal fit (or memory). It is recommended that no other person should use another’s goggle. This is both a fit and hygiene issue.

Junior Kidz: Flipper, Little Champ, Little Pro and Little Optima

Juniors: Ultima Jnr, Phantom Jnr, Little Ripper

Adults: Endura, Hydro-Max Classic, Neptune & Zena

Junior: Ultima Jnr, Super Seal Jnr, Jnr Pro

Adults: Ultima, Phantom, Optima

Aqua-Tech, Sonic, Ultima, Elite, Phantom, Athena 2

Choosing the right pair of goggles and swim kit is often very much a personal choice. It is important, however, that the swimmer selects product which is going to provide the right fit and optimum comfort as well as looking good.

To remove goggles safely, put thumbs under head strap at side of head. Slide thumbs to back of head and lift strap from back to front of head.

To avoid possible eye damage or discomfort when wearing goggles: NEVER pull eye cups from the face as they may spring back and cause eye damage.

DO NOT dive into water wearing goggles (competitive racing starts from starting blocks are not considered dives).

It is important to care for your goggles, swimwear and equipment. A few golden rules:

Always rinse in clear cold water to remove chlorine or salt

Allow to dry in a hygienic location

Store away from direct sunlight

Keep goggles in a goggle pouch to avoid scratching

Only use a soft cloth on the inside of goggle lenses

The Ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) is a scale developed by the Australian Radiation Laboratory in conjunction with a number of Cancer Councils to rate UVR protection.

Exposure of the skin to solar radiation (UVR) can lead to the development of skin cancer and cataracts. When exposed to UVR when swimming it is recommended that you cover your body with swimwear, wear goggles, cap and use sunscreens that provide the appropriate level of protection.

Zoggs goggles are recommended by

The Cancer Council Australia

The sun gives off many different types of radiation. As well as visible light or sunlight, there is invisible radiation. Over exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun causes skin and eye damage.

There are three main types of UVR, however, only UVA and UVB reach the earth’s surface. UVB is the most damaging of the two and is responsible for sunburn, suntan, skin ageing, skin cancer and eye damage. UVA also causes skin and eye damage and increase your risk of developing both common skin cancer and melanoma.

Ultraviolet radiation cannot be seen or felt. The heat of the sun comes from the infrared rays of the electromagnetic spectrum and these rays are not responsible for sunburn. Most people get sunburnt when the temperature is between 18-27 degrees due to the misunderstanding that UV is not so strong on a cool day.

Levels of UV can be 10 times higher in summer than in winter. UV levels vary from day to day. On a cloud-free day, maximum UV levels occur when the sun is overhead at solar noon. The danger period for UV is from 10am to 3pm. Seventy per cent of the harmful UVB radiation that is received each day occurs within three hours either side of noon. You can still burn outside these hours, it just takes longer.