June 19th 2011
The 12th NUS Invitational Lifesaving Championship 2011 was kick-started with a still-water clinic held on 20th May 2011. Almost 40 enthusiastic participants gathered at the NUS Sports and Recreation Centre swimming pool to learn more about the lifesaving events and their relevant techniques. A short briefing was carried out together with a series of demonstrations, before participants were broken into 6 groups.
Mr Sim briefing the participants
These groups rotated around 6 stations which covered 6 different events—200m obstacle swim; 12m line throw; 50m manikin carry; 100m manikin carry with fins; 100m manikin tow with torpedo tube and fins; and 4X25 manikin relay. At each station, an NUS ULC member would go through the rules of the event and demonstrate the correct technique, giving some time for the participants to have some hands-on experience.
NUS Lifesavers guiding the participants
This served to give first-time participants some exposure prior to the competition so as to reduce the possibility of a disqualification. Rotating around the stations, participants learnt some tricks and tips of the various events in preparation for the championship.
Participants of the Still Water Clinic
On 28th May 2011, a grand total of 246 participants from 14 different institutions took part in the competition.
This included teams from A2 Aquatics, Anglo-Chinese Junior College, Aquatic Realm, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytechnic, Nanyang Technological University, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore Lifeguard Corps, Singapore Swimming Teachers’ Association, Singapore Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, Water Sapiens and National University of Singapore. The day started off with a traditional march past led by NUS, with all the teams parading around the pool with their flags.
TeamNUS led the march past
This year, the championship featured a new event—Simulated Emergency Response Competition (SERC) which required a mix team of 2 male and 2 female competitors. One chief to be appointed to lead the team and he/she donned a different cap for differentiation from his/her team members. The simulated situation was carried out on the event day itself. During the 2 minutes of the competition, the appointed chief was to demonstrate good leadership and communication skills, and the team members were to demonstrate good team work. Most importantly, all participants had to assess the situation presented and demonstrate lifesaving techniques and skills to the panel of judges who judged them based on criteria such as adequate care of the victims and safety. This event was in a bid to bring lifesaving in Singapore closer to the standards of that in International Lifesaving and was adapted from the World Lifesaving Competition.
Mr Sim preparing props for SERC
Human and Manikin Simulators
The highlight of the day was undisputedly the SERC event. No single team used the same approach to deal with the same situation which included the use of human and manikin simulators. The team from the Singapore Swimming Teachers’ Association giving the best performance, with composure and speed, landing them the gold medal for their excellent team work and display of lifesaving skills.
For Division A, Temasek Polytechnic were the overall winners, clinching both Men’s and Women’s Champion, with the National University of Singapore as 1st runner-up, and Singapore Lifeguard Corp clinching 2nd runner-up. Whereas for Division B, the Overall Champion went to Singapore Polytechnic, with Singapore Swimming Teachers’ Association and National University of Singapore clinching Men’s and Women’s Champion respectively.
We would like to congratulate all winners and thank everyone for their support and active participation that made the 12th NUS Invitational Lifesaving Championship a success and we hope to see everyone again next year!
TeamNUS Achievement!!
Gold
MEN 50M MANIKIN CARRY (INDIVIDUAL)
Toh WeiQing
WOMEN 100M MANIKIN CARRY WITH FINS (INDIVIDUAL)
Neo Puay Yong
MEN 100M MANIKIN CARRY WITH FINS (INDIVIDUAL)
Toh WeiQing
WOMEN 200M SUPER LIFESAVER (INDIVIDUAL)
Liang Chun Hui Khoonnie
MEN 200M SUPER LIFESAVER (INDIVIDUAL)
Toh WeiQing
MEN 100M MANIKIN TOW WITH TORPEDOTUBE AND FINS (INDIVIDUAL)
Kwek Jun Song
Silver
WOMEN 200M OBSTACLE SWIM RACE (INDIVIDUAL)
Liang Chun Hui Khoonnie
MEN 100M MANIKIN CARRY WITH FINS (INDIVIDUAL)
Hong ShangLong Nicholas
WOMEN 100M RESCUE MEDLEY(INDIVIDUAL)
Neo Puay Yong
MEN 100M RESCUE MEDLEY (INDIVIDUAL)
Toh WeiQing
WOMEN 100M MANIKIN TOW WITH TORPEDOTUBE AND FINS (INDIVIDUAL)
Puay Yong
4x25M MANIKIN CARRY RELAY (MEN)
Toh WeiQing/ Nicholas Hong/ Kwek Jun Song/ Tan Yinren
SIMULATED EMERGENCY RESPONE COMPETITION (SERC)
Tan Jian Hao/ Toh WeiQing/ Neo Puay Yong/ Lynn Khoo YiLin
Bronze
MEN 100M MANIKIN TOW WITH TORPEDOTUBE AND FINS (INDIVIDUAL)
Koh Chee Lin
MEN 4X25 MANIKIN RELAY
Koh Chee Lin/ Melvin Tan/ Tok Wei Sin/ Teo Joo Fuat Nicholas
12th NUS Invitational Championship 2011 Result Download
Part 1
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Part 3
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