Swim Alberta Nutrition Sessions for Swimmers 14 and Older
| Start date | Sep 29, 2026 |
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| End date | Oct 26, 2026 |
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Swim Alberta is pleased to offer two nutrition sessions to our community for the 2026-2027 season. All individuals attending these sessions MUST register for each session using the respective links below to receive the Zoom link to join the meeting.
These sessions will be recorded and shared with those who have registered and attended.
Nutrition Session #1 – Tuesday September 29, 2026 @7-8pm
- TOPIC: Nutrition Considerations for Swimmers with Type 1 Diabetes During Training & Competition
- This session will provide an overview of nutrition strategies to support swimmers with Type 1 diabetes during training and competition. Topics will include carbohydrate planning, fueling before, during, and after exercise, blood glucose considerations related to nutrition, hydration, recovery nutrition, and working collaboratively with the athlete's healthcare team to support performance and health.
- Outcomes:
- Understand the role of nutrition in supporting blood glucose management during training and competition.
- Identify appropriate fueling and hydration strategies before, during, and after swimming sessions.
- Recognize how training demands may influence carbohydrate needs.
- Apply practical nutrition strategies to support recovery and performance.
- Understand when referral to or collaboration with other healthcare professionals may be appropriate for diabetes management.
- REGISTRATION: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/l1Um9ba4QLefVWzBkCtR8g
Nutrition Session #2 – Monday October 26, 2026 @7-8pm
- TOPIC: Fueling for Training vs Racing
- This session will explore how nutrition needs differ between daily training and competition. Athletes will learn how to adjust carbohydrate intake, meal timing, hydration, and recovery strategies based on training goals, competition schedules, and performance demands. Practical examples will be provided to help athletes confidently fuel for both preparation and performance.
- Outcomes:
- Differentiate nutrition priorities for training days versus competition days.
- Identify appropriate carbohydrate, fluid, and recovery strategies based on exercise demands.
- Apply meal and snack timing recommendations to support performance and recovery.
- Develop a personalized approach to fueling before, during, and after training sessions and events.
- Recognize common fueling mistakes that may impact performance, recovery, or energy levels.
- REGISTRATION: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LEgJZ7fcRnewzMg_S0giyA
Please be advised, these sessions will be targeted to 14&O swimmers. Younger swimmers are welcome to attend, but we would strongly recommend that they are accompanied by an adult.
The full schedule with registration links can be found in the Swim Alberta Member Portal. Individuals must be registered and active for the 2026-2027 season to be able to access the member portal. Please ensure your members are aware of this requirement.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing everyone online!