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

If you’ve ever sat poolside at a water-polo match wondering what on earth just happened — you’re not alone. Between the whistles, the splashing, and the constant movement, the game can look chaotic. But once you understand the basics, you’ll see just how tactical, skilful, and fast-paced it really is. This quick guide breaks down the key rules, timings, and referee signals — so next time you’re watching a Bluefins match, you’ll know exactly why everyone’s cheering!

The Bluefins Junior Water Polo Squad is where players turn skill into strategy and teamwork into performance. For athletes aged 12–18, this is where the game becomes faster, smarter, and more demanding — and where representing Bluefins truly means something. Every match, every session, every team talk builds on the foundation set in the Academy. Now, it’s about applying those skills in real competition, learning to think under pressure, and embracing what it means to play fo

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.

Understanding progress in a sport that feels different Every swimmer begins with a dream — from learning new skills to qualifying for Counties, breaking a time barrier, or one day reaching Nationals. But a dream on its own isn’t enough. To make it real, you need structure, direction, and a plan. That’s why we set goals.