Swimming and Periods

Swim England have produced soem great guidance on training and competing whilst swimmers are on their peiord.  More information can be found on Swim England's site: Information on the menstrual cycle for aquatic participants

Can I train on my period?

Yes - Training can help improve some period symptoms. 

Can I wear period pants or swimwear in training and competition?

A specific period swim costume can be worn during training (at any time) or where competitions are held under Swim England regulations. This includes all unlicensed and licensed swimming competitions, including Swim England national competitions, across both age group and masters swimming.

Period pants can be worn underneath a race costume during training (at any time) or in competition at all events held under Swim England regulations. This includes all unlicensed and licensed swimming competitions, including Swim England national competitions, across both age group and masters swimming.

All items worn in competition must be made of textile material as per the current World Aquatics rules.  Swimmers are not permit a swimmer to wear two full swimming costumes.   More information is available here:  Swim England changes guidance on period wear at its licensed meets

When I am on my period, what should I take to training or competition?

Emergency pack (Pants, tampons or sanitary towels, paracetamol for painrelief) - We have tampons and sanitary towels in the Marlins Locker if you need them - just ask for the key.
Dark coloured towel
Dark coloured costume