Nutrition for Aquatic Athletes
| Location | Nanaimo Aquatic Centre |
|---|---|
| Start date | Jan 15, 2026 5:00 PM |
| End date | Jan 15, 2026 6:00 PM |
| Declaration open | Jan 8, 2026 12:00 AM |
| Declaration deadline | Jan 13, 2026 12:00 AM |
| Eligibility | Junior Provincial Junior National Senior Island Senior Provincial Senior National |
| Fees | $5.00 per member |
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Nutrition for Aquatic Athletes
Presented by Nicole Barberie
The Nanaimo Riptides Swim Team is pleased to host “Nutrition for Aquatic Athletes,” an informative and engaging presentation led by Nicole Barberie on January 15, 2026, from 5:00–6:00 PM in the NAC meeting room.
Nicole brings a unique and highly relatable perspective. Not only as a nutritionist, but also as a parent of three children involved in aquatics, including one currently attending Tulane University on an athletic scholarship. Her experience spans grassroots sport through to NCAA-level performance, giving families valuable insight into what it takes to fuel developing and high-performance aquatic athletes.
This session will help swimmers, parents, and coaches better understand how nutrition directly impacts training quality, recovery, growth, and competition performance. Nicole’s practical, athlete-centered approach focuses on realistic strategies that can be applied immediately at home and at the pool.
Key topics include:
- Fueling before, during, and after training
- Nutrition strategies for competition days
- Supporting growth, recovery, and consistency in aquatic athletes
- Practical, age-appropriate fueling habits for swimmers
Snacks for athletes will be provided during the session, helping reinforce key concepts with real-world examples.
We encourage both the athletes and parents to attend
Cost:$5 per swimmer