Background
The Windsor Bluefins Swim Team dates to 1966 when the Windsor Centennial Pool first opened. The early years were difficult as it struggled to survive but by 1978 the team was well established. In 2003, the Windsor Centennial Pool was marked for closure by 2006 and the WB Parent Association came forward with a $10,000 donation towards the construction of the new facility. In addition, other fundraising efforts were undertaken and another $4,000 was raised bringing our contribution to the pool to $14,000. We were the first users of the new pool which opened July 1, 2007.
The Windsor Bluefins have been ranked highly for many years. In 2004 we won Provincials for the large teams. By 2009 we became a small team but still won the highest point score for small teams for 2009-2014. The Windsor Bluefins have consecutively had swimmers qualify for the All-Star Team. In 2025 our 10 and Under team won high point award at provincials
The Bluefin Tuna is the fastest creature in the water. It is widely regarded as the most difficult fish to catch, as are many of our swimmers!
THIS YEAR WE CELBRATE 60YEARS AS A TEAM!!!!
Philosophy Statement
The Windsor Bluefins is a competitive swim team. We can practice up to five + days a week throughout the summer. Swim meets are optional each weekend across the province representing our team and our community. Our goal is to make your child the best athlete that he or she can be while having fun!
While improving your child’s swimming abilities in all four competitive strokes, we also aim to teach a high standard of teamwork, fair play, and sportsmanship in and out of the pool. We encourage these aspects in our swimmers by involving them in full team activities, cheering each other on at meets, and being respectful of fellow competitors, officials, and parents.
Our goal for the summer is to recruit new swimmers, retain our returning swimmers and for each swimmer to achieve their personal goals. For some, that may mean medaling at Provincials. For others, it may mean achieving their personal bests, e.g., improving a stroke, managing a turn, or performing a dive. Athletes need a lot of encouragement and support from their family, friends, and coaches, so please do not be shy about cheering on every Bluefin.
