The two brothers - Glenn & Wayne

Wayne is so confident underwater










Coach, very urgent











Wow, Glenn & Wayne in Swim Safer Stage 1 at SengKang Swimming Complex








A light moment with them after class

No age is too young to learn Swimming

IronKids in action

All ready to go
















All girls race















Neck to neck race








Oh no, the boy is Hot on her tail, need to power up













Her expression on her face tell us how much she wants to win

Comming Soon next Year 2011!!! - IronKids Class

Watch out for this post for latest update :)

1) Competitive Swim - Junior Squad Age 9-12yrs ( for demanding & aspiring parents having kids achieving GOLD standard) , no where to go?--this class is for them, to turn them into a Competitive Swimmers )
Not enough, then go for:
2) Half IronKids - Swim & Bike or Swim & Run
3) Full IronKids - Swim, bike & Run

All these coming your ways next year 2011

IronKids Angra dos Reis 2008

Rulang Primary School - School Program at Bukit Batok Pool - 8th - 15th Nov 2010

Swimming is fun & fitness







Teamwork is taught










This is class Elite









The Coach looks on as the class gets excited to start the lessons











The 3 Musketeers lay down their swords for the day & learns swimming instead ..lol








The 4 beauties enjoying their Sun Tanning










Learning to survive with the Life Jacket in the water

Team Hoyt - Father of the century

Join me on Face book at swimIronKids

SwimSafer Stage 1- Certificate Award

Frederick Tan age 8 being the first to received his SwimSafer Stage 1 Certificate at SengKang Swimming Complex together with his father.
Well done Fred and keep swimming.
Remember when the school works gets tough, the tough goes Swimming :)

SwimSafer to replace Learn to Swim effective 5th July 2010

Frequent Ask Question by Public

FOR PUBLIC
1. What is the rationale behind replacing the Learn-To-Swim Programme (LTSP) and National Survival Swimming Award (NASSA) with SwimSafer programme?
A review initiated by the National Water Safety Council (NWSC) in 2008 determined that an integrated programme combining the merits of the LTSP and NASSA into a single national framework be introduced. This new programme called the SwimSafer Programme ensures that students learn basic swimming, survival and lifesaving skills concurrently.

2. Will the LTSP and NASSA cease to exist with the implementation of the SwimSafer?
As the SwimSafer is designated as the replacement programme for the LTSP and NASSA, both the latter programmes would be discontinued wef 5 July 2010.

3. With regard to the transition to the SwimSafer programme, would it not be more viable for the LTSP and NASSA to exist concurrently with the SwimSafer programme before phasing it out gradually?
After deliberation on this issue, it was concluded that it would be prudent to discontinue the LTSP and NASSA completely with the SwimSafer onboard. This would minimise confusion for consumers, who may be surprised by the entry of a new programme in Singapore. We are thus announcing the SwimSafer four months in advance of its official roll out on 5 July 2010, so that the public is aware of its existence.

4. What are the differences in this new SwimSafer programme from the previous Learn-To-Swim Programme?
The SwimSafer programme is a six stage level which not only incorporates progressive elements of swimming but also water survival and lifesaving skills at each level.

5. If my child or I have completed LTSP, do I still need to go/can I go through the SwimSafer programme?
Yes, you still can and it is recommended for you to continue to participate in the SwimSafer programme. Instructors will assess your next entry point in the programme based on your individual skill level.

6. If my child has not completed the LTSP, how will the shift from LTSP to the SwimSafer programme be made?
With effect from 5 July 2010, instructors will be conducting SwimSafer courses at all of Singapore Sports Council's (SSC) swimming pools. Your child?s skill level will be assessed based on SwimSafer Stage 1 standards and he/she will progress from there.

7. If my child is currently undergoing the NASSA programme, how will the transition to SwimSafer be?
Your child's instructor will determine which of the SwimSafer stages, Bronze, Silver or Gold, will your child be and instruct him/her accordingly.

8. What's the minimum number of hours needed to complete the SwimSafer programme?
The SwimSafer programme has six progressive stages, each comprising 12 hours of lesson time. Survival and activity skills are taught in each stage of the programme, working progressively toward the next stage.

9. With the implementation of the SwimSafer, does it mean that being on the programme would render you well prepared for water sports participation?
SwimSafer will help you equip yourself with the basic and essential water safety skills. With these, the better prepared and safer you would be. Nevertheless, adequate safety precautions, such as wearing a life vest, should still be noted.

10. Will the SwimSafer affect the pathway to competitive swimming, since its emphasis is on survival and not technical swimming?
With the SwimSafer programme, it does not mean that students will not taught proper swimming skills. They will, of course, be instructed on basic swimming skills/strokes, as well as a well-rounded understanding of water survival. As they acquire such water safety skills, they will grow in water confidence and adapt better to competitive swimming.

11. How will you ensure that only SwimSafer certified instructors instruct in the SRC's swimming pools?
All SwimSafer certified instructors will be provided with a SwimSafer Instructor Card which they will have to produce upon entering the SSC's SRCs, as well as showing upon request from a parent. In addition, they will be identifiable on the pool deck by the SwimSafer branded hat that they will wear when conducting classes.

12. Where can I get more details about the SwimSafer programme?
More details of the programme will be available on the SSC at http://www.ssc.gov.sg/swimsafer. The NWSC website, too, will soon have more information about the SwimSafer programme.

SwimSafer Instructor Training - 2nd & 3rd June 2010

At 50, Im back to school for 2 full day SwimSafer Instructor Training held by the Singapore Sport Council. Well beside me is Uncle Chan age 80 the oldest I hve known for a Coach. SwimSafer will kick in and replace the current Learn to Swim effective 5th July 2010

Celine the TriLady

Celine responded to my adv and she started her training with me 1-1 somewhere in August 2010 as she could only swim the freestyle for abt 10 meters. Bad news is that I got no short cut for her so...
1st 4 weeks was hard work drills after drills and by the 6 Lessons she was able to swim 4laps with a few second of rest
She is camera shy as you can tell...lol
Her graduation came after 8weeks of hard work and she was able to swim abt 14-20laps with few seconds of rest in between.
This IronLady completed her first Maiden Olympic Distance triathlon organized by HP in October 2010 ..Well done Celine
She told me if time permits, she would like to come back next year to learn the Butterfly...When the going gets tough, the tough goes swimming :)

Private Lesson for 2 goodfriends

Joseph & Dan both good friend & Classmate age 6 taking Private Lesson for 2 at Equatorial Apartment






Let's Smile for the Camera :)











Look Mum, I can blow bubble...

Private Lesson for 2 Bro & Sis at Woodland Pool

Senneth 12years old & his Sister 10years old from India for their May-June Holiday to visit his Father working here in Singapore


Due to time constrain they took up the intensive 10 lessons. When I first started Lesson 1, they have zero knowledge of Swimming but Im very please that by the 6 Lesson they were able to swim beautiful breast stroke. By the 7-10 Lesson they were already swimming 50m pool from 5-10 laps.
Well done both and I hope they will continue to practice when back to India and hopefully the next trip here I can teach the freestyle if they still remember me :)

Note: Every Child has different learning capacity and results of each child will differ :)

Standard Chartered Marathon 2007- 42km

My moment with my CEO Mr Bott after the run.

Master Swim 2009

50M sprint in position 1 Heat 4.








Managed to have a light moment with our very own Ang Peng Siong after the swim against him in diff heat. At 47 he is still super fast.

Duathalon 2008

With my secret weapon, I better finished in fast time or..lol

Day of training - Saturday

Saturday starts with a 5-10km run follow by 20-40km bike training before heading for the pool for 30 Laps swim.
Work hard , train hard