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

The new season has begun with real momentum — and our swimmers have wasted no time setting the standard. Each month, we highlight individuals who bring the right blend of effort, attitude, consistency, and skill to every session. Our Top Swimmer awards recognise those who don’t just perform well in the pool, but who train the right way: • they embrace feedback • they chase improvement • they show discipline and focus • they support their lane

The Bluefins Masters squad made a statement at the Swim England National Masters Championships at Ponds Forge, Sheffield, turning their love for relays and racing into a weekend of medals, British Records, and unstoppable team spirit. This year’s team was the club’s largest ever at Nationals, featuring several new faces making their Sheffield debut. Our Senior 18–24yrs swimmers — Bradley, Olly, and Josh — raced in their first National Masters Championships, gaining valuable

The 1500m freestyle may be the ultimate test of endurance in swimming, but the 800m sits just behind it — and Bluefins are once again raising the bar. With 83 swimmers entered across all age groups, the 800 at this Sunday’s Club Champs opener promises a showcase of grit, determination, and team spirit.

At Bluefins, every swimmer belongs to a squad system matched to their commitment, ability, and ambition. Training with others on similar pathways creates the energy, challenge, and support needed for progress and enjoyment.