Periods, Puberty & Water Sports
| Start date | May 1, 2026 |
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| End date | May 1, 2026 |
| Declaration open | Apr 19, 2026 12:00 AM |
| Declaration deadline | May 1, 2026 12:00 AM |
| Eligibility | Junior 2 Junior 1 Whales Age Group 3 Age Group 2 Age Group 1 Senior 3 Senior 2 Senior 1 Hybrid Senior 1 |
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We are excited to announce a special workshop on Friday, May 1, titled Periods, Puberty & Water Sports! This event will be at Brewer Pool, in the lounge, at 7:15pm. Please confirm your attendance in your Swim Ottawa account so we can ensure the lounge will accommodate the group size.
Our special guest will be Dr. Jenna Gale, an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Ottawa, an attending physician at the Ottawa Hospital and consultant physician at the Ottawa Fertility Centre. Jenna is an avid athlete who enjoys running, swimming and biking, and is a mom of two.
This workshop is open to all SWOTT swimmers with female reproductive organs and will be an interactive discussion followed by a question and answer period, with the option to write down questions instead of raising your hand. This is a fantastic opportunity to get answers to questions you didn't know you needed to ask, and to help remove any embarrassment around this incredibly important subject. Female athletes in all sports deal with periods, but water sports add a unique twist.