Basingstoke Bluefins - Parent (& Swimmer) Hub
Our one page source of information for every stage of the Bluefins journey.
Starting out with a swimming club can be exciting — and a little overwhelming.
New terminology, squad names, QTs, goals, galas, rankings, and training routines can feel like a maze at first.
The Parent & Swimmer Hub brings everything together — helping families make sense of how competitive swimming really works from day one.
It’s where you’ll find everything you need to understand, support, and grow within Bluefins — from first galas and goal-setting to squad progression, rankings, and qualifying times.
Built in collaboration with our coaching team, the Hub offers practical advice, clear guidance, and meaningful insight to help parents feel informed and swimmers feel empowered.
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Training & Venues
2025 - 2026
Our Framework - How Bluefins works in practice
The Bluefins Framework shows how our programme is organised — from squad structure, pathways, and criteria to training timetables and how new swimmers join.
It’s the practical side of the club — clear, structured, and designed to help families see how each piece connects within Bluefins.
Step-by-step Guide
The next step from Lessons to Club swimming
The Foundation of Bluefins
Development to Performance
Training & Venues
Being in the right Squad at the right time
The Pathways Overview
Safeguarding & Support
Our Parent Guides - Helping Make Sense of Swimming
Our Parent Guides dive deeper into the sport itself, exploring the bigger picture of competitive swimming — from QTs and Rankings to goal-setting, racing, squad training, mindset, coaching and volunteering.
Each guide explains the language, science, and culture of swimming in clear, accessible terms — helping parents feel confident, connected, and informed as their swimmers grow.
👉 Explore Parent Guides
How Swim England Rankings Actually Work
Guide to Auto and Base consideration times
Targets, Splits, Cycles, Pacing, Spacing and Drafting
Why do we set Goals?
Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 explained
Why Young Swimmers Should Swim All Events
Be part of the Bluefins Action
Squad Spotlight
County Development
What sets Bluefins apart
Quick Dips - Short Stories from the Pool
Short, sharp reads that capture the moments, ideas and stories shaping life at Bluefins. From behind-the-scenes insights to performance snapshots, Quick Dips brings together our lighter blogs — the pieces you can dip into easily whenever you want a quick burst of club culture, coaching or creativity.
Written for swimmers, parents and our wider community, these quick reads offer a glimpse into the heartbeat of the club, including:
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The Bluefins Swim Hats Story — how a simple idea became a club-wide symbol of effort and identity
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AI and Arena Selection — where technology and coaching combine to build smarter teams
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South East Top Performers — celebrating the Bluefins athletes on the regional stage in 2025
What’s All the Fuss About?
Faster, Smarter, AI assisted Team selections
Small Clubs with Big Performances in 2025
From 2025 Social updates