Join ULC in AY2010/2011!

July 19th 2010

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Our Lifesaving courses (LS123 and BM) commence at every beginning of the semester (approximately 2 weeks into it) for all NUS Undergraduates, Graduates, and Staff. Click HERE to register!

Lifesaving 1, 2,  3 (LS123)
When: Every Mon & Wed 7-9pm
Place: NUS SRC Pool
Cost: $70 (includes exam fees)
Registration period: 22 July – 23 August 2010
Minimum requirement: 50m swim test

Bronze Medallion (BM) (Basic requirement for SSC Lifeguard)
When: Every Mon & Wed 7-9pm
Place: NUS SRC Pool
Cost: $90 (includes CPR course & exam fees)
Registration period: 22 July – 23 August 2010
Minimum requirement: LS 1, 2, 3

If you have attained your BM certificate and are interested in training competitively in Lifesaving sport, feel free to contact our team captains for more details. We train on every Mon, Wed, Fri (NUS SRC Pool, 7-9.30pm), & Sat (Palawan Beach, 10am-2pm).

Male Captain: Toh Weiqing - weiqingtoh@gmail.com
Female Captain: Lynn Khoo - lynnkhoo89@yahoo.com.sg

Feel free to drop us an enquiry here!

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Results for teamNUS (NUS Invitationals)

July 17th 2010

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We would like to congratulate the following athletes for doing teamNUS proud for the recent 11th NUS Invitationals.

 GOLD

 MEN 100M MANIKIN CARRY WITH FINS (INDIVIDUAL)

CHUA KAR MENG

MEN 4X25 MANIKIN RELAY

KWEK JUN SONG/NG AIK THONG/WONG FUJIE/PANG YANG JUN

MEN 200M SUPER LIFESAVER (INDIVIDUAL)

NG AIK THONG

MEN 100M MANIKIN TOW WITH TORPEDO TUBE & FINS (INDIVIDUAL)

CHUA KAR MENG

 SILVER

MEN 50M MANIKIN CARRY (INDIVIDUAL)

TOH WEI QING

MEN 100M RESCUE MEDLEY (INDIVIDUAL)

KWEK JUN SONG

MEN 4X50M MEDLEY RELAY

KWEK JUN SONG/CHUA KAR MENG/WONG FUJIE/PANG YANG JUN

MEN 200M SUPER LIFESAVER (INDIVIDUAL)

TOH WEIQING

MEN 100M MANIKIN TOW WITH TORPEDO TUBE & FINS (INDIVIDUAL)

KWEK JUN SONG

BRONZE

MEN 200M OBSTACLE SWIM RACE (INDIVIDUAL)

JOHNSON TEO

MEN 50M MANIKIN CARRY (INDIVIDUAL)

KWEK JUN SONG

MEN 100M MANIKIN CARRY WITH FINS (INDIVIDUAL)

TAN YIN REN

MEN 4X25 MANIKIN RELAY

TOH WEIQING/TAN YIN REN/HONG SHANG LONG NICHOLAS/TOK WEI SIN

MEN 100M RESCUE MEDLEY (INDIVIDUAL)

TOH WEIQING

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NUS-Taiwan Lifesaving Exchange Trip

July 10th 2010

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From 26 June - 5 July 2010, the NUS University Lifeguard Corps (ULC) embarked on an exhilarating and memorable Lifesaving Exchange trip to Taiwan, where we experienced a whole new different dimension of what lifesaving is about.

Not only were we exposed to learning how to conduct rescues in the swift waters of Wulai, we were also given the opportunity to share and exchange experiences and knowledge with fellow lifesavers in Taiwan through the various university and local lifesaving event exchanges.

At a stop-over scenic spot along the Pacific Ocean while we were on our way from Hualien to Taipei. The views were mesmerizing.

At all smiles after a full day of whitewater rafting!

Very warm and genuine friends from Aletheia University after a friendly competition with them.

A group photo with the Secretary General of the Chinese Taipei Water Life Saving Association (CTWLSA), Mr Stanley Wu. He is a very funny and easy-going man who dedicates his time to run the association.

Toasting to lifesaving and friendship at one of the dinners hosted by CTWLSA. On the right hand side are our friends from Taiwan. Cheers!

We would like to express our deepest appreciation to the Chinese Taipei Water Life Saving Association (CTWLSA) for hosting us, in particular to the Honorable Secretary General of CTWLSA, Mr. Stanley Wu, Deputy SG, Mr. Paul Lien, Leon, and our wonderful coaches, as well as the Tainan branch, and all the Lifesaving friends of Taiwan for making our trip so incredibly memorable.

Explore the following links to view some of the action during our trip:
1). Swift water rescue video
2). White water rafting video
3). National Taipei University exchange video
4). Pool demo/friendly competition at the Taiwan National Team selections

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Lifesaving Invitational - a success!

June 24th 2010

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The 11th NUS Lifesaving Invitational Championship that was held last Saturday (19th June) at the NUS pool was a great success thanks to our dedicated organizing committee, hardworking officials and SKP as well as all our awesome competititors!

We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to this event in one way or another.

Thank you, and see you next year!

Click here to download the tabulation of results.

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Splashdown is back!

June 18th 2010

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Register for SPLASHDOWN 2010

at the NUS Lifesaving Invitational Championship!

19th June, Saturday

Look for our SPLASHDOWN registration booth @ the NUS Pool.

Sign up early to avoid disappointment!

For more information, visit www.splashdown2010.blogspot.com

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11th NUS Lifesaving Invitational Championship

June 11th 2010

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19th June 2010, Saturday

Are you ready?

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OSA Student Life Evening

April 23rd 2010

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On April 1st, the NUS Office of Student Affairs (OSA) held the Student Life Evening event/dinner in NUS in appreciation of the contributions by all NUS students groups for bringing about vibrancy to the university as a whole.

We were entertained with song and dance performances by various students, cultural groups and even a performer from Cirque du Soleil! It was a truly enjoyable evening where NUS student leaders and OSA staff gathered for a night of interaction and good food.

Besides food and performances, the University Lifeguard Corps (ULC) also received a certificate of appreciation from OSA during this event.

We aim to continue fostering goodwill and friendship among undergraduates of different faculties through a common activity - Lifesaving - ‘Unity through Diversity’.

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Surf lifesavers say goodbye to Saxon Bird at Australian championships

March 24th 2010

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The Australian surf lifesaving championships’ gold medallist and reigning NSW under-19 ironman champion died at the Gold Coast Hospital after being struck in the head by a surf ski during an ironman event at Kurrawa Beach on Friday.
“Everyone knew it was an accident waiting to happen, why does it always take a tragedy for people to actually do something about it?”

Click here for the full story.

Credits: couriermail.com.au
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Fellow lifesavers, safety is crucial at all times be it during trainings and/or during competitions. Please never be complacent about safety, and be more wary despite the need for speed in events.

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Report on Straits Times & CNA

March 19th 2010

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In view of the increasing number of drowning cases in Singapore, a new water safety programme, SwimSafer, will be conducted in public swimming pools to teach water survival skills and drowning prevention techniques.

Teo Ho Pin, the chairman of the National Water Safety Council, said: “Every drowning case is one too many. So what we hope to do is that we hope to enhance the water safety knowledge among Singaporeans, and also to impart the necessary skills so that they can increase their chances of survival in different water situations.”

SwimSafer is the result of a review of existing programmes, combining the best of the Learn-To-Swim Programme and National Survival Swimming Award. Instructor to pupil ratio will be reduced from 1:20 to 1:10 so swimmers will be able to get more attention from their instructors, and at the same time, enhancing the safety of participants attending this water safety programme.

According to Channelnewsasia, the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) will  “train all instructors at SSC’s 24 swimming complexes to get them certified in time for the programme in July.”

In short, it is not enough to know how to swim.

All swimmers need to know about water safety and what they should do when they run into difficulty in the water.

Credits: The Straits Times & CNA

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NUS University Lifeguard Corps conducts lifesaving courses to create awareness of water safety, lifesaving skills and resuscitation rescue in all undergraduates. Through our courses, we impart the necessary skills required to save the lives of others. Courses are offered at the beginning of every semester. Find out more about them by clicking on our following links:

Lifesaving 1, 2, 3

Bronze Medallion

Bronze Cross

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Courses FAQ

Do keep yourself updated through our official website, IVLE, the NUS Sports e-newsletter, or feel free to contact us if you have any enquiries.

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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

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