Swim England and Aquatics GB encourage a balanced approach to competition.Young swimmers should experience a range of strokes and distances, including 400 m, 800 m and 1500 m freestyle, to build a strong foundation for future success in the sport. Early distance exposure isn’t about specialising — it develops complete swimmers with the fitness, pacing control and resilience needed to progress confidently through the sport.

If your child is in our Skills Academy, Competitive Development, or County Development Squads, you may have already come across Swim England Rankings. This is often the first moment swimming feels “official” — times appear online, filters sort results, and suddenly every swim has a number attached to it. 🏊‍♂️📲

For many families, joining the Skills Academy is the entry point into the world of club swimming. It can feel a little different from lessons — structured sets, squads, lane etiquette, Bluefins kit.

At Bluefins, we believe the difference between good and great coaching lies in the details. Every turn, every breakout, every drill better than the last. Our coaches bring focus, analysis, and feedback — the tools that refine technique, sharpen execution, and drive improvement. And while passion moves swimmers forward, it’s precision that transforms skill into confidence.

This week, swimmers from our Skills Academy, Competitive Development, County Development, and Age Group Competitive Squads turned their...