Sundown Swimathon

February 2nd 2010

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On January 29th, 10pm, NTU held its annual Sundown Swimathon as part of its Swim Fest 2010. The Sundown Swimathon is a one-of-a-kind segment of the Swim Fest where teams of 5 would sign up to swim from 10pm to 7am on the next day.

3 teams from NUS Lifesaving took part in the Sundown Swimathon where we all swam up to almost 2000 laps overnight. The Alumni team came in 3rd among 16 teams, swimming 712 laps during the 9 gruelling hours.

Tired, but feeling a great sense of satisfaction

The lifesaving family with our finishers’ medals!

“When I go out and race, I’m not trying to beat opponents, I’m trying to beat what I have done … to beat myself, basically. People find that hard to believe because we’ve had such a bias to always strive to win things. If you win something and you haven’t put everything into it, you haven’t actually achieved anything at all. When you’ve had to work hard for something and you’ve got the best you can out of yourself on that given day, that’s where you get satisfaction from.”
- Ian Thorpe

posted by pearlyn

2009 report for TeamNUS

January 13th 2010

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2009 has been a remarkable year for TeamNUS Lifesaving.

The trip to Darwin, Australia, for the Arafura Games in May 2009 saw the team clinching a Gold medal in the Lifesaving rope throw event, and doing well in the still-water and open-water beach events against top lifesaving teams. Members from the University Lifeguard Corps (ULC) also went on the trip as volunteers to learn new skills and knowledge in a Lifesaving workshop held by the Royal Lifesaving Society of Australia. Many new friendships were created with teams from across Australia and Hongkong.

Similarly, after attaining the overall Champions at the 10th NUS Lifesaving Invitationals in July, TeamNUS Lifesaving went on to conquer even bigger battles. In the 32nd National Lifesaving Championships 2009, they were once again crowned the overall Champions, along with 15 Gold medals and various commendable achievements.

Another notable accomplishment was the team’s participation in the Malaysian National Lifesaving Championships, organized by the LifeSaving Society Malaysia. The event was held in the midst of the team’s preparation for their exams in October 2009. With their mentor and coach Mr Sim, the lifesavers embraced the challenge to compete with various teams from different tertiary institutions throughout Malaysia and Singapore. The combination of hard work, passion and outstanding performance ensured that they left the game clinching the overall Champions. During the TeamNUS Awards Night in 2009, the team was also proud to be awarded the Merit Award (Men’s team).

All in all, the NUS Lifesaving Team has been doing well in both local and international competitions and brings much pride to NUS as well as to Singapore. We congratulate them and look forward to their achievements in upcoming competitions.

(Photos courtesy of Hisham & Pearlyn.)

Prepared by Zach & Chris
Publicity Committee

posted by pearlyn

LS 123 and BM Courses

January 8th 2010

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NUS University Lifeguard Corps will be conducting its Lifesaving courses (Lifesaving 1, 2, 3 and Bronze Medallion) when the 2nd semester begins!

Date: Monday, 18th Jan 2010
Time: 6.45pm
Venue: SRC Swimming Pool
Contact person: Lynn @ 97103887
Join us at the SRC pool on every Monday and Wednesday for trainings from 7pm to 9pm. Bring along your swim wear.

Feel free to contact us or refer to our FAQ section for more details on the courses!

posted by pearlyn

Malaysia National Lifesaving Championships 2009

November 24th 2009

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The Malaysia National Lifesaving Championships 2009 is a competition organised by the Life Saving Society Malaysia. It was held on 31 October and 1 November this year, with more than 22 teams gathering in Johor Bahru (Kompleks Mutiara Johor Land) to compete.

TeamNUS Lifesaving was invited to take part in this competition, along with various teams from Inti Universiti College, Nanyang Technological University, Persatuan Penyelamat Kelemasan Johor, Singapore Polytechnic, University Sains Malaysia, etc.

We would like to thank the organisers for this exciting and memorable event, and congratulate TeamNUS on clinching the overall Champions!

Here are the achievements of TeamNUS Lifesaving in the Malaysia National Lifesaving Championships 2009:

TeamNUS Overall Achievements at the M’sian Champs
Men’s Team A - Champion
Men’s Team B - 2nd Runner-Up
Women’s Team A - Champion
Overall Champion

Gold
4×50m Obstacle Relay (Men’s Team A)
4×50m Obstacle Relay (Women’s Team A)
50m Manikin Carry (Women’s Team A)
100m Manikin Carry with Fins (Women Team A)
100m Manikin Tow with Fins (Women Team A)
4×25m Manikin Relay (Men’s Team A)
4×25m Manikin Relay (Women’s Team A)

Silver
4×50m Obstacle Relay (Men’s Team B)
50m Manikin Carry (Men’s Team A)
100m Manikin Carry with Fins (Men’s Team A)
100m Manikin Tow with Fins (Men’s Team A)
Line Throw (Women’s Team B)

Bronze
50m Manikin Carry (Men’s Team B)
100m Manikin Carry with Fins (Men’s Team B)
100m Manikin Tow with Fins (Men’s Team B)
100m Manikin Tow with Fins (Women Team B)
4×25m Manikin Relay (Men’s Team B)

More photos from the competition in Malaysia…

Congratulations to our Overall Champions! (It is very very warm in the jackets)

NUS Men’s teams with our fellow competitors

This far, and farther…

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NUS Sports Awards (AY 2008/2009)

November 24th 2009

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The annual NUS Sports Awards (AY 2008/2009) Night was held on the 24th of October 2009, celebrating the hard-work and achievements of the Sportsmen of NUS.

TeamNUS Lifesaving is proud to be awarded the Merit Award (Team) for our Men’s team.

Awardees of the Merit Award (Team):
Chan Koon Wah Ian
Chong Theen Mun
Chua Kar Meng
Goh Wei Yang
Hong Shanglong Nicholas
Huang Shengye
Jiang Rong Ming
Kwek Jun Song
Lee Kok Leong
Liang Yaowen Fitzkhoon
Lim Wee Siang
Ng Aik Thong
Pang Yang Jun
Pui Kangrui
Tan Yin Ren
Teo Joo Fuat Nicholas
Tok Wei Sin

We would also like to congratulate our fellow team mates on the following awards and achievements.

Team Player of the Year:
Ng Wei Jing
Kwek Jun Song

Team Rookie of the Year:
Ng Xi Yun
Liang Yaowen Fitzkhoon

Honorary Award:
Kouk Meiling
Ng Wei Jing
Chong Theen Mun
Huang Shengye
Ng Aik Thong
Pang Yang Jun
Pui Kangrui

More photos of the special night…

(From Left) Fu Jie, Kar Meng, Yang Jun and Aik Thong

(From Left) Wei Jing (Nicky), Crystal, Sook Nee, Cheryl, Lynn, Ya Wen, Mei Ling and Kiat Ju

A night of celebration

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the man behind all of this…
He has sacrificed much time and put in a lot effort to train and groom our team… Showered us with love and yummy home-cooked meals… Given us opportunities to meet many fellow Lifesavers from abroad… and imparted us the values of humility and teamwork.

He is none other than our coach and Daddy, Mr Sim Lye Hock.

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Results for TeamNUS (Nationals)

November 17th 2009

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Overall Champions!

We would like to congratulate the following athletes from TeamNUS Lifesaving for their achievements in the recent 32nd National Lifesaving Championship 2009!

TeamNUS Overall Achievements at the 32nd Nationals

Women’s Team Champion
Men’s Team 1st Runner-Up
Overall Champion

STILL-WATER EVENTS:

Gold
50m Manikin Carry (Masters)
TAN HIONG HWEE, MELVIN

100m Rescue Medley (Men)
KWEK JUN SONG

100m Manikin Carry with Fins (Women)
NEO PUAY YONG

100m Manikin Carry with Fins (Men)
CHUA KAR MENG

Line Throw (Masters’ Team)
TAN HIONG HWEE, MELVIN
CHAN KAR MUN, EUGENE

4×50m Manikin Relay (Women’s Team)
NEO PUAY YONG
GOH SUYI CRYSTAL
NG XI YUN
WONG WING SEE ELIZABETH

4×50m Manikin Relay (Men’s Team)
CHUA KAR MENG
KWEK JUN SONG
WONG FU JIE
KOK ZUI HUA LEONARD

4×50m Medley Relay (Masters’ Team)
TAN HIONG HWEE, MELVIN
YEW HON MUN, JEFFREY
CHAN KAR MUN, EUGENE
YEO JIA LIANG

200m Super Lifesaver (Women)
NEO PUAY YONG

100m Manikin Tow with Fins (Women)
NG XI YUN

100m Manikin Tow with Fins (Men)
CHUA KAR MENG

Silver
100m Rescue Medley (Women)
WONG WING SEE ELIZABETH

Line Throw (Masters)
LOW SZE GIN
TOH GIN WAI

4×50m Medley Relay (Men’s Team)
KWEK JUN SONG
CHUA KAR MENG
CHONG THEEN MUN
KOK ZUI HUA LEONARD

200m Super Lifesaver
TEO JOO FUAT NICHOLAS

100m Manikin Tow with Fins (Men)
CHONG THEEN MUN

100m Manikin Tow with Fins (Masters)
YEW HON MUN, JEFFREY

Bronze
4×50m Obstacle Swim (Men’s Team)
KWEK JUN SONG
WONG FU JIE
CHONG THEEN MUN
KOK ZUI HUA LEONARD

50m Manikin Carry (Women)
GOH SUYI CRYSTAL

50m Manikin Carry (Masters)
CHAN KAR MUN, EUGENE

100m Manikin Carry with Fins (Women)
NG XI YUN

100m Manikin Carry with Fins (Men)
WONG FU JIE

Line Throw (Masters)
LIM CHWEE ANN
MOK HENG CHONG

4×50m Medley Relay (Women’s Team)
NEO PUAY YONG
GOH SUYI CRYSTAL
NG XI YUN
WONG WING SEE ELIZABETH

4×50m Medley Relay (Masters’ Team)
LOO ENG HWEE
LOW SZE GIN
TOH GIN WAI
LIM CHWEE ANN
MOK HENG CHONG

100m Manikin Tow with Fins (Masters)
TAN HIONG HWEE, MELVIN

OPEN-WATER EVENTS:

Gold
Board Paddling (Women)
WONG WING SEE ELIZABETH

Board Race (Women)
NG XI YUN

Rescue Tube Rescue (Men)
KWEK JUN SONG
CHUA KAR MENG
CHONG THEEN MUN
WONG FU JIE

Taplin Relay (Masters)
TAN HIONG HWEE, MELVIN
YEW HON MUN, JEFFREY
CHAN KAR MUN, EUGENE

Silver
Beach Sprint Relay (Men)
KWEK JUN SONG
CHUA KAR MENG
CHONG THEEN MUN
KOK ZUI HUA LEONARD

Rescue Tube Rescue (Women)
NEO PUAY YONG
NG XI YUN
ANG YEN YIN
ZHANG HUIFEN GRACE

Board Rescue (Women)
NG XI YUN
WONG WING SEE ELIZABETH

Taplin Relay (Women)
NEO PUAY YONG
GOH SUYI CRYSTAL
WONG WING SEE ELIZABETH
ZHANG HUIFEN GRACE

Ironmen (Men)
WONG FU JIE

Ironwomen (Woman)
NG XI YUN

Bronze
Beach Sprint Relay (Masters)
TAN HIONG HWEE, MELVIN
YEW HON MUN, JEFFREY
YEO JIA LIANG

Board Paddling (Women)
NG WEI JING NICKY

Board Race (Masters)
TAN HIONG HWEE, MELVIN

Taplin Relay (Men)
TOK WEI SIN
TEO JOO FUAT NICHOLAS
HONG SHANGLONG NICHOLAS
LIANG YAO WEN FITZKHOON

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Splashdown ‘09 in SLSS Newsletter

November 6th 2009

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The detail can be found in the article (Oct-Dec 09 issue) : page 13

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Splashdown is here AGAIN!

August 31st 2009

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This is a 3 hour swimming event with 3 category:

OPEN: Swim as many laps as you can in 3 hours and exchange them for lap gifts! Top prizes up for grabs too!

Swimathon: Complete a 100 laps (5km) within 3 hours and get an additional exclusive finishers’ tee! You are still eligible for lap gifts and top prizes

Team: Apprehensive about swimming alone? Feeling lonely? Get some friends to swim together! Take it slow and easy, no rush! It’s about having fun!

There will also be lifesaving demonstration, mystery games and Discounted Arena products on sale!

For more details, visit our website @ http://splashdown09.blogspot.com/ We will also be at the SportBazaar in Central Forum from 9th to 11th September.

Wait no more and sign up with us now!

posted by kiatju

LS123 & BM Courses

August 5th 2009

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For those who are interested in taking:

LS123

The course will start on 31st August, 7pm at NUS SRC Pool. Just make your way down. Pls bring along your swimwear and $70(course fees).

BM

The actual course will start on 31 August, 7pm at NUS SRC Pool. Just make your way down. Pls bring along your swimwear and $60(courses fees).

There will be  swim proficiency sessions for those taking BM, which starts on the 17 August, 7pm at NUS SRC Pool, every mon & wed till the actual course starts…it is not compulsory that you must attend these swim proficiency sessions but it will be most helpful as u will be improving your swim techniques and speed to prepare you for the test.

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Old Layout

July 9th 2009

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If anyone misses the old layout, here are some screen caps for your reminiscing!

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