This is the competitive wing of Swimfast Aquatic Group and with only 20 swimmers in year 1996, it has grown to more than 300 swimmers. Our experienced coaches are directed and led by Head Consultant, Mr David Lim, who has brought the national teams to numerous international competitions such as Asian Games, Olympic Games, etc. as well as our Head Coach, Coach Qi Minjie.
Over the years, Swimfast has groomed and nurtured many elite swimmers such as Joseph Schooling, Tao Li, Samantha Yeo, Amanda Lim and many more. We are well-represented at every national swimming team – e.g. Swimfast had 13 out of 17 swimmers representing Singapore at 2014 Asian Games, 9 out of 11 swimmers at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
We are also the proud champions for 13 out of 14 Singapore National Swimming Championships. In the year 2018, we were the overall champion for Singapore Junior Inter-Club Championships too, making it our 6th win.
We currently have 6 competitive teams – 3 teams at ACS Barker and 3
teams at Methodist Girls’ School.
Our Junior Competitive Squads precedes the Intermediate Competitive Squad, with ages ranging between 6 to 9 years old. Our Junior Development Squad swimmers will be trained to be promoted up to the Junior Competitive Squad. Swimmers in this age group will learn more on stroke foundation, learning to train competitively with basic training sets to build up their endurance and speed, spearheaded by drills and stroke work.
Junior swimmers typically train approximately 3 to 4 training sessions in a week
Our Junior Teams are headed by Coach Dean and Coach Yee Teng at ACS Barker and Methodist Girls’ School accordingly.
This level caters to swimmers who are 9 years and above and able to meet the minimum qualifying timings for 50m events and 100m Freestyle. Experience in competitive swimming is required. Swimmers typically train approximately 3 to 5 training sessions a week.
Our Intermediate Teams are headed by Coach
Wei Yu
Our Intermediate Competitive Squad succeeds the Junior Competitive Squad with swimmers ranging from 10 to 12 years old and able to meet the minimum qualifying timings for 50m events and 100m Freestyle. Experience in competitive swimming is required. Swimmers in this age group will be trained on strength and muscle endurance, spearheaded by speed work.
Intermediate Swimmers typically train approximately 4 to 5 training sessions a week.
Our Intermediate Competitive Squad is headed by Coach Wei Yu and Coach Cindy at ACS Barker and Methodist Girls’ School respectively
Our Youth Competitive Squads are catered for 11 years old and above. They will be required to meet minimum timings for 200m events to ensure they have the endurance to clock longer mileage during training sessions. Morning sessions (5.30am) will also be introduced to swimmers so that they transition smoothly to Senior Team when they reach 13 years old. Swimmers in this age group will be trained in all aspects with the aim to produce well-rounded swimmers.
Swimmers typically train approximately 5 to 7 training sessions a week.
Our Youth teams are headed by Coach Melvin and Coach Meng Seng at ACS Barker and Methodist Girls’ School respectively.
Swimmers are at least 13 years old at this level where they are required to meet minimum timings for their 400m events. Morning sessions are increased so swimmers can meet the average 9-10 training sessions a week. They will also start competing in Open meets such as Singapore National Swimming Championships, SEA Age Group Championships, FINA World Cup etc.
Our Senior Team is headed by Coach Minjie.
Senior swimmers will be trained to meet minimum timings for their 400m events. Morning sessions are increased so swimmers can meet the average 9-10 training sessions a week. They will also start competing in Open meets such as Singapore National Swimming Championships, SEA Age Group Championships, FINA World Cup etc.
Swimmers typically train approximately 9 to 10 training sessions a week.
Our Senior Team is headed by Coach Minjie.
