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Swim England Rankings Explained (and What Parents Should Ignore)
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. 🏊♂️📲
Sep 29, 20254 min read


Club Championships - First Big Weekend! 💥
Show Your Super Powers ⚡
After the buzz of last Sunday’s 800 freestyle — with an incredible 86 swimmers taking on one of the toughest events in the pool — we’re ready to launch into the first full block of this year’s Club Championships.
This Sunday we kick off with a one-day meet, before the main full weekend on 12/13 October.
Sep 24, 20254 min read


Basingstoke Bluefins Skills Academy – The Foundation of Bluefins
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.
Sep 23, 20256 min read


Our New Assistant Head Coach👴👨🦱🧔♂️🤖
The start of a new season always brings fresh energy ⚡ and new ideas 💡. For Bluefins, this September was no different.
Sep 22, 20253 min read


Bluefins Officials – Be Part of the Action
At every Bluefins meet, our swimmers dive in ready to give it their all. But behind the racing, there’s a team making sure every start, turn, and finish really counts. That team is our officials.
Here’s the truth: without officials, there are no licensed swims, no personal bests on rankings, no records. The even better truth? Any parent can step up and do it.
Sep 21, 20254 min read
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