Swim England
Highlighted Policies
Fuel Up and Feel Great
This guidance on fuelling up and feeling great, or the Low Energy Availability guidance as it is also known, helps participants, parents and coaches understand the effects of nutrition and how to spot the signs of low energy.
It highlights the importance of recognising symptoms and seeking timely support.
Stronger Without the Scales
This policy explains when weighing aquatic athletes should and should not be done, the importance of safeguarding and consent and what steps should be taken to ensure the process is safe and participant-focused.
Wavepower
Wavepower is Swim England’s safeguarding policy, designed to ensure everyone can enjoy aquatic sports safely and positively. It sets out the procedures and standards for protecting participants, in line with current laws and guidance.
Sports
Concussion
This guidance explains how to recognise, manage and safely return participants to sport after concussion, stressing immediate removal from activity and gradual, medically supervised recovery.
Epilepsy
This policy supports safe participation in swimming for people with epilepsy, outlining necessary precautions, supervision requirements and activity restrictions during periods of increased risk.
Nutritional supplements
This statement provides advice for participants aged under 18 regarding a food-first approach to nutrition, discourages supplement use and highlights doping risks.
Breath-Hold Training Guidance
This guidance is aimed at coaches who undertake breath-holding training in Swimming and Artistic Swimming. It outlines research findings, key considerations, and the balance between performance benefits and potential risks.