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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
1 day ago9 min read


New Season - Bluefins TOP Swimmers recognised for their coachabilty skills🌟🏊♀️🏊🏼🏊♂️
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
3 days ago1 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


County Development Squad - Bluefins Spotlight 🔦
County Development is the first step on the County Pathway, where swimmers aged 9–14 learn to handle tougher sessions, race more often, and measure themselves against County standards.
Oct 158 min read


How Swim England Rankings Actually Work 📊 (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 295 min read
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