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We have updated the schedule for term 3 and 4 schedule for swimming classes already! Pandemic restrictions has eases, and so has travel restrictions. We have receive many feedback that you wish to spend some time out of the country, so we we will be having a longer term break in June and December this year to fulfil your request! Below are the schedule for term 3: Below are the schedule for term 4: For those who are staying behind and wish to have some activities, we will have something plan for you during the long break too so you can keep yourselves occupied. We will be releasing more information soon! More information on the schedule can be found on the link: https://www.swimology.sg/swimming-lesson

It is a good news that children from 5-11 years old is now eligible for Covid-19 vaccination, which means that they can also be better protected against Covid-19. At the same time, it also raise concerns if the children could continue their physical activity within 2 weeks after the injection. So we invited Casper, our in-house Exercise Physiologist and Swimologist, to share more insights on 3 most common questions that we have been getting on Covid-19 vaccination. Question 1: MOH has advised that children should avoid strenuous activities after vaccination for 2 weeks, do we need to adhere to it strictly? Explanation: The keyword is "strenuous". Yes, anybody, not just children, should avoid strenuous exercise after vaccination. Most of us had went through the vaccination, we know that we don't really feel good for the first few days. This is the way how your body is telling you to rest up and recuperate. If you feel ok after that, I think it is reasonable to resume some of of physical activity. Similar to resumption of physical activity after u recover from any illness, you should start easy again and slowly progress back to your usual intensity. I would not recommend 2 whole weeks of inactivity, any research will say the same thing. The keyword is "strenuous". Question 2: MOH has indicated swimming is one of the strenuous activities, so we should not swim for 2 weeks right? Explanation: It really depends. If we are talking about sprints and long distance swim, then yes, it is strenuous. We need to look at a few factors: Intensity Like what I mentioned before, sprints and long distance swimming will be high intensity, it will be strenuous to the body. On the other hand, if we are looking at swimming short distances leisurely with plenty of rests in between, I wouldn't consider it as strenuous. Fitness Level How strenuous the physical activity to individual depends on their fitness levels. If a child has been sedentary, any form of physical activity may be strenuous. If you are looking at a child who has been doing competitive swimming since young, swimming a few laps might not be a concern at all. Physical and Mental Wellbeing If you are not feeling well, then a usual routine might seem more strenuous. So overall, we cannot determine the intensity of the activity just by the activity alone. The reason why MOH stated that swimming is a strenuous activity is probably because it is an easy reference or benchmark, but it is definitely not one size fit all answer. We still have to do our own judgement call on whether if swimming is considered strenuous or not. We cannot determine the intensity of the activity just by the activity alone. Question 3: How does School of Swimology manage swimmers who are going for their vaccination? Explanation: So far we have been talking about swimming, but not swimming lessons. Going for a swim and going for swimming lesson is 2 different things. Yes, both involve swimming, but swimming lesson has more components than just swimming. There are other skills that swimmers need to learn like floatation, survival skills, different entries into the water, etc. These skills are not strenuous. The swimmers just need to inform us, and we can always switch the lessons to more skill practice than lap swimming. Of course, if they are not feeling well, it is still advisable to rest up than to go for swimming lessons. Speak to your respective Swimologist as they know the swimmer's capability better than anyone else. They will be to advise better. Swimming lessons has more components than just swimming, such as floatation, survival skills, entries into the water. If you have more questions or doubts on Covid-19 vaccination, drop a comment below or email us at askme@swimology.sg. We will definitely get back to you.

Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas! We have come to the end of the year of 2021 and here are the schedule for 2022. Below is the schedule for Term 1 of 2022: For schedule for Term 2 of 2022 onwards, you may refer to our Swimming Lessons Schedule. See you in 2022!

Following the update released by Sport Singapore on 7 Oct 2021, below are the summary of the changes that will affect us: Swimming / Life Saving / Hydrotherapy / Water Conditioning Classes for below 12 years old will be able to resume from 11 Oct 2021 onwards Group classes will still remain suspended until 24 Oct 2021 Private classes will still be able to proceed with the ratio of 1:1 or 1:2 depending on the swimmers' proficiency level. Your Swimologist will contact the respective classes to make arrangements. Classes with seniors above 60 years old is recommended to stop for the time being. If you are one of the affected swimmers, please discuss with your Swimolgists if you wish to continue swimming during this period FloatFit FloatFit classes will remain suspended until 24 Oct 2021 at all our locations Private FloatFit classes can be arranged, please contact us at floatfit@swimology.sg to arrange. Seniors above 60 years old is recommended to refrain from joining the class for the time being. Please contact us if you wish to have other arrangements. SwimSafer Revision / Assessment SwimSafer Revision will remain suspended until 24 Oct 2021. For more information, you may refer to our partner website @ www.assessment.com.sg. For more information on the latest restrictions, you may refer to SportSG website for more information.

With the constant evolution in pandemic situation, our class schedule has been affected in Term 2 and 3 this year. As the schedule differs from site to site after the rescheduling, all our swim locations have their own respective schedule now. Hence, we will not be publishing the schedule online, your Swimologist will inform you of your Term 4 schedule once confirmed. Thank you for your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience caused. For any enquiry, please feel free to email us at askme@swimology.sg or call/sms/Whatsapp us at 96784679.

It has been all over the news, and all affected participants or students should have received some information from us on your classes or programmes already. With the latest restrictions, below are the changes: Swimming and Life Saving Classes All swimming and life saving classes for 12 and below will be suspended until 10 Oct 2021 tentatively. We will be updating nearer to date should the classes be able to resume after 10 Oct 2021 or extend to a later date. Group classes for 13 and above will also be suspended until 24 Oct 2021 unless other arrangement has been made with you separately during this period. Do contact your respective Swimologists for more information. FloatFit Classes Due to the limitation in number of people allowed in a lane, FloatFit classes will not be able to proceed. All FloatFit classes will resume from 24 Oct 2021 onwards. We will be updating nearer to date should the classes be able to resume after 24 Oct 2021 or extend to a later date. SwimSafer Revision and Assessment Subjected to similar restrictions, SwimSafer revision and assessment will also be suspended until further notice. Please refer to www.assessment.com.sg for more information. Affected participants will also be notified. For more information on the latest restrictions, you may refer to SportSG website for more information.

Good news everyone! We know you have been waiting for this. SwimSafer assessment is back! Assessments are set to commence in September and registration has opened. Yes, we have moved our assessment registration to www.assessment.com.sg because we have grown over the years. With the goal of making the whole assessment experience a better one, we have teamed up with other partners to make SwimSafer assessment more awesome! All the existing perks remains and additional perks for YOU! Mailing of certificate to your preferred address for FREE! Dedicated email address to answer to all your enquiries about SwimSafer. More dates and locations to choose from. Discount codes for registration if you are clients of any of our listed partners. Have more suggestions? Email swimsafer@assessment.com.sg to feedback. We will be glad to receive them.

Have you read the article on Straits Times about coaches being the weakest link in the Covid-19 fight? If you have not, here is the link: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/are-sports-coaches-who-move-across-condos-a-weak-link-in-covid-19-fight If you were to ask, it is really hard to answer. With almost all the other activities for children discontinued or moved online, with an exception of 1 to 1 sports lessons carried on outdoors, many are questioning lessons such as swimming isn't discontinued. Some would agree that activities such as swimming will pose a threat against the fight with Covid-19. Inevitably, there is a possible risk of infection during the lesson. In fact, any activity will carry risk of infection; including the hospitals with stringent protocols. We cannot speak for all coaches, but in the School of Swimology, we ensure that all Swimologists have their masks on (by Moveman) throughout the lesson; even inside the pool . The mask will only be taken off when Swimologists are having their face submerged underwater and this only happens when the coaches are demonstrating a skill or ensuring the safety of students underwater. During this period, Swimologists will intentionally distance themselves away from the students with minimized speaking. This acts as an additional safety measure to protect our Swimologists and students. Despite all safety measures and social distancing being taken, it will still not completely eliminate the risk of infection. We are doing all we can to minimize the spread of Covid-19. It is not wise to take chances. With the enhanced measures put out by our government and almost all activities discontinued or moved online, some believe we shouldn't take chances. However, unlike other activities, swimming cannot be moved online. Sometimes, we need to put ourselves in the shoes of the coaches. Stopping classes completely would mean taking away their livelihood. We believe all coaches are doing their best to follow the safety guidelines as failure to do so may result in losing their source of income. Adding on, no coach would wish to be the one infecting their students with Covid-19, hence they will take extra precautions, be socially responsible to ensure that they themselves are healthy and safe. With all that being said, in such a situation, nothing is 100% foolproof. We have all gone through circuit breaker, eased measures, and now back to enhanced protocols. There is always a chance of outbreak and all we can do is minimize the risks involved. Life goes on, we are all trying to do our part ain't we?

Have you watched the episode of Talking Point where they talked about the swimming pools? It was a pretty good episode so we decided to share it too. Here's the thing that we wanted to share: The Ammonia from human body reacts with the Chlorine from the swimming pool to form Chloramine. These reactions caused the Chlorine level in the swimming pools to drop. Excessive amount of Ammonia will cause the Chlorine level to fall below the ideal range in the swimming pool reducing it's ability to disinfect the pool effectively. So where is this Ammonia coming from? Ammonia gets into the swimming pool via human body via sweat and urine. So how can we help about this? Rinse the sweat off at the showering point before entering the water and go to the toilet to pee when needed. While it might be hard to reinforce, we should do our part to watch our hygiene in the pool. This will greatly help to maintain good water quality of the pool. In case you are curious which episode of Talking Point we are talking about, here's the link for you to watch that episode: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/talking-point-fy2021/what-s-really-in-our-pools-14490292

Sometimes, working out on land does feel a little boring... and that is normal. We all love novelty! We understand that and brought Floatfit officially to Singapore so that you try it first hand. You might have heard or seen Floatfit some way or another by now, we are bringing workout from land to water. The Equipment Created by AquaPhysical, Floatfit is a fitness exercise programme on water using Aquabase - world's first inflatable exercise mat. The Aquabase is designed to stay at the same position, so that you can exercise without moving around in the water. It can hold a weight up to 150kg at optimum pressure. Although it is floating on water, Aquabase creates a flat surface to ensure an effective workout with the unstable conditions of the water. The Programme The workout on the Aquabase has been designed to bring exercises on land to an unstable platform on the water. Your muscles, especially core muscles, will have to work continuously to keep yourself balanced. Yes, it is challenging but that's what makes it fun. It is no wonder Floatfit has more than 1500 trainers over 55 countries. Currently, Floatfit has 3 different types of programme: 1. Floatfit HIIT 2. Floatfit BALANCE 3. Floatfit GROW Floatfit HIIT, like the name suggest, is a high intensity interval training on water which includes the conventional squats, mountain climbers, burpees and lunges. Exercises are done in short, intense burst. Floatfit BALANCE is inspired by Yoga and Pilates to focus on breathing and movement. This programme challenges balance and boost mental wellbeing. Floatfit GROW is packed with action to encourage lifelong love for fitness. This programme is designed to engage children and create a quality engagement among families. Aquaphysical is constantly looking for more variety and they will be launching more programmes in the future. The Expectations First of all, expect to get wet. It is a water-based workout after all. Focus on challenging yourself and don't worry about falling. Fall if you need to, you might just need to get a refreshing break in the water from the exercises. Depending on the locations and requirement, the classes are 30, 45 or 60 minutes long. The class usually starts off with familiarisation to help you get used to being on the Aquabase. Depending on the your fitness level, there will be progression and regression so that you can reap the most benefit from the session. The Benefits You already know the benefits of exercising - increased level of fitness, strength and flexibiity. Because you are working out on the water, you get extra training on your stability and coordination. A 30 minute HIIT session can burn up to 360 calories! With all the concentration on balancing throughout the workout, it helps to improve your mental wellbeing too! It is also a great opportunity to make new friends, exercise and have fun at the same time. The Requirement The recommended requirement to join a Floatfit class is: 1. Swim 25 metres 2. Tread water for 45 seconds 3. Do a forward roll in the water 4. Be comfortable in deep water Taking into the account of the above requirement and wanting more people to be able to join in this fun yet challenging programme, School of Swimology has made it easier. All sessions are done in a training pool of 0.9-1m pool, unless stated otherwise and anybody, regardless swimmer or non-swimmer, are able to join the session! The Attire Ideally swimming costume is still recommended because we are still in the swimming pool. If you wish to be more conservative, you are free to wear additional layer of gym wear. Remember to bring along an extra set of clothes to change after the session. One of the popular items among participants is the Moveman's mircrofiber towel as it is very absorbent to dry you up fast, and dries quickly after use. The Locations Floatfit is currently located at 3 locations in Singapore: 1. Clementi Swimming Complex 2. Geylang East Swimming Complex 3. Toa Payoh Swimming Complex You can sign up for the session at any of the 3 locations on ActiveSG. Prices and schedules are all on it too. If you wish to have Floatfit classes near you, drop us an email at floatfit@swimology.sg, let us know where you would like to have it and we will be in touch with you.

SwimSafer is a national water safety programme in Singapore introduced in July 2010 by the National Water Safety Council (NWSC), a council appointed by the then Ministry of Community, Youth and Sports (MCYS). *MCYS is now known as Ministry of Community, Culture and Youth (MCCY) The SwimSafer programme consists of six progressive stages. Survival and activity skills are taught in each stage of the programme, working progressively toward the next stage. At the end of each stage, each child will receive a stage completion certificate. In 2018, the syllabus was reviewed and SwimSafer 2.0 was developed to equip participants with a more rigorous water survival and swimming competency skills. SwimSafer 2.0 programme comes with a revised syllabus and assessment, and enhanced instructor capabilities through training and re-certification to provide quality learning experience. The key changes made from SwimSafer to SwimSafer 2.0: Syllabus There is a greater focus on water survival skills and swimming competencies, through a stronger emphasis on participants’ practice time and skills progression. Online quiz was developed to help participants reinforce their knowledge of water safety (for instance, difference between swimming in a pool and in other water conditions. Participants will receive an electronic certificate upon completion of online quiz and practical assessment. Assessment Protocol Participants will need to demonstrate relevant skills in a sequence that mirrors water survival situations more realistically. Participants can show showcase their competencies more effectively and efficiently, ensuring that they have fully mastered the skills imparted. Professional Development and Certification of Instructors To ensure instructors are up-to-date with content knowledge and pedagogical practices, instructors are required to renew their certification every three years with mandatory hours of continuous coach education. The programme aims to teach swimming proficiency and water survival skills to individual to minimize drowning incidences in a fun manner. These skills are necessary in view that more than 60% of drowning incidences in Singapore (from 2005 to 2008) occurred in open waters, such as the seas, rivers and reservoirs. The SwimSafer™ 2.0 programme consists of the following categories Entries and Exits Sculling and Body Orientation Underwater Skills Movement/Swimming/Strokes Survival Skills Rescue Skills Knowledge Source from: https://www.myactivesg.com/Sports/Swimming/How-To-Play/Swimming-facts/What-is-the-SwimSafer-Programme

It has been almost a year of hiatus of SwimSafer assessment since the start of the pandemic in year 2020! We are glad that after much arrangement with Sport Singapore, we are able to resume SwimSafer assessment from Feb 2021 onwards. As the pandemic is still ongoing, some precautionary measures will be in place to ensure safety of all our participants and coaches: The assessments will be conducted over multiple days to prevent overcrowding at the swimming complex. Each assessment will only accept up to 8 participants. Only participants will be allowed to enter the swimming complex for the assessment, accompanying parties (e.g. parents and friends) will not be permitted in. Assessment schedule has been published on our events page for registration up till March 2021. SwimSafer Stage 1 Bukit Batok Swimming Complex: 6 Feb 2021 - 1300hr 20 Feb 2021 - 1300hr 20 Mar 2021 - 1300hr Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex: 7 Feb 2021 - 1600hr 21 Mar 2021 - 1600hr SwimSafer Stage 2 Bukit Batok Swimming Complex: 6 Feb 2021 - 1200hr 20 Feb 2021 - 1200hr 20 Mar 2021 - 1200hr Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex: 7 Feb 2021 - 1700hr 21 Mar 2021 - 1700hr SwimSafer Stage 3 Bukit Batok Swimming Complex: 7 Feb 2021 - 1300hr 21 Mar 2021 - 1300hr Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex: 21 Feb 2021 - 1600hr SwimSafer Stage 4 Bukit Batok Swimming Complex: 7 Feb 2021 - 1400hr 21 Mar 2021 - 1400hr Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex: 21 Feb 2021 - 1700hr SwimSafer Stage 5 Bukit Batok Swimming Complex: 21 Feb 2021 - 1300hr 28 Mar 2021 - 1300hr Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex: 14 Mar 2021 - 1600hr SwimSafer Stage 6 Bukit Batok Swimming Complex: 21 Feb 2021 - 1400hr 28 Mar 2021 - 1400hr Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex: 14 Mar 2021 - 1700hr Revision option is available for each of the assessment. Information on revision will be reflected in the details of the respective assessment. Assessments from April 2021 onwards will be updated after consultation and confirmation with Sport Singapore. Any other enquiries? Feel free to email us at askme@swimology.sg. If you require a quicker response, please leave your contact number too. We will be able to call you directly.