Singapore Swimming Association is the National Sports Association governing Swimming, Water Polo, Synchronised Swimming, Diving and Open Water Swimming in Singapore.
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To be a national governing body, providing leadership for the aquatic sports of swimming, water polo, diving, synchronised swimming and open water swimming.
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Swimming stands out as an exceptional sport suitable for all fitness levels due to its low-impact nature and ability to provide a full-body workout. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced athlete, swimming offers a gentle yet effective way to improve cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, and flexibility. The water's buoyancy reduces impact on joints, making it ideal for individuals recovering from injuries or seeking a gentle form of exercise.
Moreover, swimming allows for gradual progression by adjusting intensity through stroke techniques and swim drills, accommodating varying fitness levels and goals. Beyond physical benefits, the rhythmic movements and focus required in swimming promote mental relaxation and stress reduction, enhancing overall well-being. Whether in a pool or open water, swimming offers a versatile and enjoyable way to stay fit, making it a sport accessible and beneficial for everyone.
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27th SEA Games: Joseph Schooling Men 200m IM Gold
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Paris 2024: Records and milestones for Singapore's Olympic swimmers
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Swimming Lessons & Courses for Infants, Kids & Adults in Singapore
Swimming Lessons in Pools for Infants, Kids & Adults in Singapore
Paris 2024: National record for Gan on Olympic debut
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Learn Different Types of Swimming Styles and Strokes
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Hangzhou 2022: Swimmers vow to take lessons from Asiad meet
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Hangzhou 2022: Silver lining for swimmers as Teong swoops for second
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Hangzhou 2022: Costly start ends Tan’s medal hopes
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Hangzhou 2022: Swimmers eye medals after making opening splash
By Patrick Johnston
From Splash to Success: Nurturing Children for a Lifelong Passion in Sports
In the world of sports, where dedication, discipline, and determination intersect, stories of triumph and growth unfold. The journey of Gary See, a father with a passion for sports and two aspiring
Singaporean Doctor Challenges the New York Hudson River, to Raise Funds for St Luke's Hospital
Dr Chua Jia Long, Medical Officer with the Republic of Singapore Navy, in training for his Hudson River Swim. Photo Credit : Dr Chua Jia Long
Cambodia 2023: Para-swimmers continue to make waves at APG
Wong Zhi Wei picked up his first gold of these Games, winning the men's 100m butterfly S13 in a new Games record time. Photo: SportSG/Abd Rahman
Cambodia 2023 : Toh Wei Soong's targeting 5 APG Swimming Medals en route to Paris 2024!
TeamSG's Toh Wei Soong finished 4th in the 50m butterfly S7 final at the Tokyo Paralympics on Sep 3, 2021. Photo Credit : Sport Singapore
From athleticism to mental well-being: Early-age swimming lessons have many benefits for kids
Cambodia 2023: Swimmers win 47 medals for best SEA Games haul
Quah Ting Wen (in the water) and (from left) Quah Jing Wen, Faith Elizabeth Khoo and Letitia Sim won the women's 4x100m medley relay in a new Games and national record time. Photo: SNOC/Andy Chua
Cambodia 2023 : Tributes pour in for TeamSG's 1,000th SEA Games Gold medal winners!
TeamSG's Quah Ting Wen, Nur Marina Chan, Quah Jing Wen and Amanda Lim won Singapore's 1,000th SEA Games gold medal. Photo Credit : Andy Chua/SNOC
Cambodia 2023: Day 5 yields most success for Team Singapore so far
Singapore badminton player Loh Kean Yew was in action on Wednesday in the men's team event. Singapore lost to Indonesia in the semi-finals to take bronze. Photo: SNOC/Eng Chin An
Cambodia 2023: ‘Quah quartet’ powers to inaugural mixed medley gold
Quah Ting Wen, Quah Jing Wen and Quah Zheng Wen teamed up with SEA Games debutant Nicholas Mahabir for a special win in the mixed medley relay. Photo: SNOC/Andy Chua
Cambodia 2023: Swimmers retain golds to add to haul in the pool
Gan Ching Hwee's gold in the women's 400m freestyle makes her the first Singaporean since Junie Sng in 1983 to retain this title at the SEA Games. Photo: SNOC/Andy Chua
Cambodia 2023: With record swim, Jonathan Tan punches ticket to Paris
Swimmer Jonathan Tan clocked 21.91sec in the heats of the men's 50m freestyle to earn qualification to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Photo: SNOC/Andy Chua
Cambodia 2023: Swimmers lift Team Singapore to 1,000th SEA Games gold
By May Chen
Singapore maintain longstanding regional supremacy, with 21 Swimming Gold medals in Hanoi!
Maxmillian Ang wins TeamSG's very 1st SEA Games gold in 200m breaststroke!
Team Singapore swimmers kick off SEA Games with four gold medals!
40 SEA Games Gold medals - Team Singapore legend, Joscelin Yeo!
(SportSG's Raj Kumar with Joscelin Yeo and her 4 kids in Mar 2020)
Singapore's future swimming stars in action at the National School Games!
RGS’ Emily Ong (left) and Kayla Koh compete in the Girls C Division 100m Breaststroke Final, bagging the gold and bronze medal respectively. Photo Credit : Team Nila Content Producer, Ron Low
Positive signs despite No Olympic 'A' cuts at Liberty Insurance 51st SNAG Major Games Qualifier
Stephan Widmer (National Head Coach and Performance Director) and Gary Tan (National Training Centre Head Coach) during the Liberty Insurance 51st SNAG Major Games Qualifier. (Photo: Andy Chua/SSA)
NEO GARDEN raises more than $500,000 for Singapore Swimming Assn & the Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund
(Photo: Mr Neo Kah Kiat (left), Founder, Chairman and CEO of Neo Group presenting the cheque to Mr Lee Kok Choy (middle), President, Singapore Swimming Association and Mr Syed Zakir Hussain, Board
SEAG 2019: Swimming Sparkles As Team Singapore Celebrates Successful Games
Team Singapore continues to show consistency and depth as evidenced by the 53 gold, 46 silver, 68 bronze medals amassed at the just-concluded 30th Southeast Asian Games held across four major
Team Singapore Athlete of the Month February 2020 | Spotlight on Team Singapore with John Yeong and Duncan Elias [season 2 ep 2]
#SpotlightOnTeamSG: Loh Kean Yew (Badminton) and Nur Syahidah Alim (para Archery) make the shortlist for our Team Singapore Athlete of the Month for February 2020. Also on the list are Toh Wei Soong
Diver Jonathan Chan qualifies for Tokyo 2020 Olympics | Spotlight on Team Singapore with John Yeong and Duncan Elias [season 1 ep 9]
#SpotlightOnTeamSG: We review another eventful month for Team Singapore in our Spotlight on Team Singapore segment, in our Sport On! Singapore highlights show with John Yeong and Duncan Elias. It's
Fencer Amita Berthier leads charge in Athlete of the Month Nominees | Spotlight on Team Singapore with John Yeong and Duncan Elias [season 1 ep 2]
#SpotlightOnTeamSG: Amita Berthier, Arianne Tay, Maxmillian Ang, Marc Brian Louis, and Quah Ting Wen are the first 5 nominees for Team Singapore Athlete of the Month for Month of March!
Facilities
Facilities
Heartbeat @ Bedok ActiveSG Swimming Complex
Level 5 Heartbeat@Bedok, 11 Bedok North Street 1 Singapore 469662
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Swimming Equipment
How to choose your swimming goggles?
Learn how to pick a pair of goggles that suits you with our tips in this article.
What should I wear for swimming?
Find out what types of swimwear are available on the market before choosing the right attire that suits you for your swimming needs.
What are sun protective swimwear?
Learn more about the types of sun protective swimwear available, and stay safe from the sun's harmful rays.
How to listen to my mp3 music while swimming?
Are you a music lover who cannot part from your mp3s even when doing sports? There is good news for you as mp3 players are now designed for underwater use as well. Read on.
Swimming Facts
What is Para Swimming
Para Swimming is a sport where athletes are classified on their functional to perform each stroke, and their skills are tested in freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke and medley events.
What muscle groups does swimming develop and its benefits
Swimming is an exercise that helps to develop the most complete set of muscle groups. Read this feature to find out what muscles are engaged when you swim different strokes.
How is swimming beneficial for pregnant women?
Learn about the benefits which swimming brings to pregnant women, and lead a healthier life even during pregnancy.
What is Open Water Swimming?
Find out what Open Water Swimming is, and the precautions you should take when swimming out of the public pool.
How did our Singapore swimmers fare at 27th SEA Games?
Overview of Team Singapore swimmers' performance at the 27th SEA Games 2013 held in Myanmar.
What is the difference between long course and short course swimming?
Find out the differences between swimming in a 25-metre pool as opposed to a 50-metre pool, and why some competitions in the world are short course competitions.
When is FINA Swimming World Cup held in Singapore?
Learn about one of the world's leading swimming meets and Singapore as one of the host cities for the competition.
Getting to know Milo Girl Amanda Lim
Find out about 10 interesting habits of Team Singapore swim star Amanda Lim as we get up close and personal with her.
Singapore to host World Junior Swimming Championships
Singapore will host the fifth edition of the World Junior Swimming Championships in 2015, at the Aquatic Centre of the Singapore Sports Hub.
Interview with recreational swimmer Zahira Hayati
Zahira Hayati shares with us that she frequents Tampines SRC for swimming as her overall fitness routine. Read the full interview here for more.
Training Method
Swimming for Beginners
How do you breathe when you swim?
Learn to master your breathing techniques underwater with our tips in this tutorial for swimming.
How do you swim breast stroke?
Learn how to swim the basic strokes of the breast stroke or frog style with our tips in this article.
How do you swim freestyle or front crawl?
Learn the front crawl in swimming with our tips in this feature.
How do you swim butterfly stroke?
Learn the butterfly stroke in swimming, pick up the right techniques with our tips in this tutorial.
How do you swim faster?
Learn how to swim faster and better with these tips from our tutorial section.
Training Tips
What are some alternative exercises I can do in the swimming pool?
This feature suggests alternative exercises from swimming which you can contemplate in the pool to improve your overall fitness.
What's On
What's On
SWISH FEST: Dempsey Hill's First Water-fun Family Festival
Introducing Swish Fest, Dempsey Hill’s first water-fun family festival happening on 10th November 2024.
National School Games 2024 Swimming A, B and C Division Finals
Catch the exciting Wushu finals for the A, B and C Division!
National School Games 2024 Swimming Junior and Senior Division Finals
Catch the exciting swimming finals for the Junior and Senior Division!
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Quah Zheng Wen
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Chantal Liew
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Jonathan Tan Eu Jin
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Letitia Sim En Yi
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Quah Jing Wen
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Gan Ching Hwee
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Levenia Sim Entong
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