Journey Insights

Presenting Speedi Coach: Katsiaryna Kulpo HEAD COACH, SPEEDI ARTISTIC SWIMMING Hi, my name is Coach Katya and I am from Belarus. Here’s my background: During my tenure as the National Assistant Coach of the National Team of Singapore from 2012 till 2018, the Singapore team achieved the following: • 2015 – Gold and Silver medals…

TeamSPEEDI has adopted the value of GRIT for her athletes. What is Grit? Grit is a personality trait that is characterized by a combination of passion and perseverance for long-term goals. People with grit have a strong work ethic, determination, and resilience in pursuit of their goals. They demonstrate an ability to bounce back from…

Swimming is a popular recreational activity that involves propelling oneself in water using the arms and legs. It is also a competitive sport, in which athletes compete to achieve the fastest times in various swimming events. Swimming can be done in open water (such as oceans, lakes, or rivers) or in pools. It is a…

Let’s Admit It: Every Parent Wants a Good Learn-to-Swim Coach But… What It Takes to Be a Swimming Coach, Anyway? My name is Coach Phone, and I am the Team Lead for Learn To Swim and Water Safety program in SPEEDISWIM. Before joining SPEEDISWIM in Singapore, I was privileged to attend the Internationaler TrainerKurs (ITK)…

My experience as an Artistic Swimmer for the past five years has been life-changing. How I started: One fine day when I had a play date with a childhood friend at her swimming pool, I saw my friend holding a nose clip in her hand as she was in synchro; I was reminded of my…

he benefits of swimming are endless; and the benefits extend beyond the pool environment. Being able to swim from a young age is very important, as it’s an essential life skill every person should have. Water can be dangerous. All activities in the water expose a risk of drowning, and children are more susceptible to…

A whistle blew. We started kicking our legs as we followed the coach’s instruction to swim ahead to the middle of the pool. The next thing I knew, the kickboard I was holding onto with my dear life slipped through my fingers, and there I was waving my arms and legs in all directions in…

The weather is so hot in Singapore that people seek relief in the waters – by cooling themselves in the swimming pools and at the beach. But, while it may be fun, danger lies in the water for those who cannot swim. Figures from KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital showed 104 drownings and near-drowning accidents between 2011…

How it started? When I was young, my first memories of competitive swimming were that of watching my father race a 50m freestyle during a friendly meet against other competitors half his age. Watching his gallant figure from the poolside as he gave his all, gave me inspiration to follow into his footsteps and pursue…

Competition was formalised and taken up another level through the founding of the Asian Underwater Hockey Championship (AUHC) between Japan, the Philippines and Singapore in 2007.This regional competition has since grown to include Indonesia and China. Our sport attracts those seeking a fun yet challenging activity… one which constantly pushes you to your limits, where…

My journey in becoming an Olympian Born in a family where my mother worked for a long time (over 30 years) as a swimming coach, love for sports was instilled in me from early childhood. For me it was fun. I loved going to the pool and watching my mom train her little kids. Even…

Water polo is a team sport that requires multiple aquatic, individual and relational skill set. There are numerous skill sets or qualities a Water Polo player should possess. In this blog post, let’s delve into some important qualities that makes a Water Polo player. Owning aquatic skill set such as the ability to swim and…

During the period of my sports career (11 years), I have worked and received a lot of help from many specialists in the field of sports who helped me achieve, first of all, my personal results. It has always been interesting for me to analyse how this or that aspect is connected, which will help…

The Highlight The prestigious Singapore Sports Award presented by the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) is local highest honours in recognising athletes and coaches for their sporting achievement and performance at the International sporting arena. The 2018 SNOC Sports Award presentation was held at Marina Bay Sands on 18 July 2018. Debbie Soh is an…

Singapore Swimming Association conducted Singapore Water Polo National League 13U and 11U in March 2021 this year. The competition was conducted in Tampinies Hub, Multipurpose Pool What the boys have displayed with this achievement has not ony improved their Water Polo Skills, but also great team work, humanity and most importantly hard work, discipline and…

Singapore Swimming Association (SSA) and in accordance with the Rules and By-laws of Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA) and World Para Swimming (WPS) Swimming Rules and Regulations, conducted Pesta Sukan 2021. Our Speediswim competitive Swimmers took part in this competition held on 28-Aug-2021, 29-Aug-2021, 04-Sep-2021 & 05-Sep-2021. Kudos to our Lead Coach Siarhei Ivashyn and…