Sandwell Aquatics swimmers have proudly featured in Swim England West Midlands’ Fuel Upand Feel Great campaign – an initiative focused on improving understanding of nutrition, energy and overall wellbeing within aquatic sports. The campaign aims to support young athletes, parents and coaches by raising awareness of how fuelling the body correctly plays a vital role in performance, recovery and long-term enjoyment of swimming.
By taking part in the campaign video, Sandwell swimmers helped bring these important messages to life, sharing the pool with athletes from across the region to demonstrate what healthy, positive sporting environments look like. Their involvement highlights Sandwell Aquatics’ ongoing commitment to athlete wellbeing alongside performance, reinforcing that success in swimming starts with feeling energised, supported and confident.
Fuel Up and Feel Great focuses on recognising the signs of low energy availability — something that can affect mood, motivation, training consistency and recovery. Through clear and age-appropriate messaging, the campaign encourages swimmers to understand their bodies better and feel comfortable speaking up if something doesn’t feel right. For parents and carers, it offers guidance on how to spot early signs of low energy and how to support healthy fuelling habits at home.
Coaches and volunteers also play a key role, and the campaign supports them in creating environments where wellbeing is prioritised just as highly as physical development. By encouraging open conversations around nutrition, rest and recovery, clubs can help young swimmers thrive both in and out of the water.
Sandwell Aquatics is proud to see its swimmers representing the club and the region in a campaign that champions balance, education and care. Their participation sends a strong message that fuelling well, feeling good and enjoying the sport are essential foundations for long-term success in swimming.