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World Aquatics Points Explained (WA Pts)
World Aquatics Points (shown as WA Pts on Swim England Rankings) offer a universal way to compare swimming performances — even when events, distances, and ages differ. They help swimmers and parents understand the quality of a swim, not just the finish time.
Dec 13 min read


County Qualification Explained
Every Autumn, as the race calendar builds and we head towards Christmas, one question comes up again and again from parents:
“How does County Qualification actually work?”
Nov 266 min read


Bluefins Hats: A Symbol of Our Journey
Just like every club swimmer, Bluefins love a new hat. Whether it’s for training or racing, there’s just something about pulling on a new hat that makes you feel part of something bigger. Since our 2020 relaunch, hats have become more than just kit — they’ve become part of our identity and culture.
Outside the club, our hats spark plenty of curiosity too — and one of the questions we’re asked most often is: “What are the different hats about?”
Nov 204 min read


Using the Pace Clock: The Skill Every Swimmer Needs to Master
There are three ingredients you need to be a great swimmer: water, skill, and a pace clock.
You’ll find one at the end of every Bluefins pool — the large white clock with a half-red, half-black hand that never stops. It’s more than just a timer. It’s the heartbeat of the training session.
Swimmers and coaches use the pace clock to control when to start, measure how fast each repeat is swum, and manage recovery between efforts. It’s what turns lengths into structured, measur
Nov 169 min read


🤽♂️ Bluefins Water Polo Academy — Where Skills Meet the Game
The Bluefins Water Polo Academy is where confidence, teamwork, and skill come together in one exciting, fast-paced sport.
For swimmers aged 9–13, it’s a fun but focused environment — where the energy of play is matched by the same discipline and attention to detail found across all Bluefins squads.
💙 Who It’s For
The Academy is open to any swimmer aged 9–13 who enjoys a challenge, loves working in a team, and wants to experience the excitement of Water Polo.
Oct 293 min read
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