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Following the speech on 14 December 2020 by Prime Minister Lee, everyone has been looking forward to 28 December 2020. So what is going to happen to swimming after 28 December 2020? Sport Singapore has also updated on 24 December 2020 on the new guidelines for swimming too. We have it summarised for you. Below are the main changes for swimming: Swimming activities shall be limited to 8 Pax instead of 5. What will remain the same: Facility capacity must be adhered to ensure no overcrowding. Instructor is not included inside the 8 Pax. 3m distancing must be maintained between different groups at all times. No mixing between groups is allowed. Source: Sport Singapore

Do you know that ActiveSG has stopped collecting cash as payment for a couple of years already? With Wirecard SG closing down in Singapore, ActiveSG has also ceased the use of CEPAS or EZ-link card for payment to ActiveSG facilities on 3 October 2020 onwards. So how do we make payment to ActiveSG from now on? Yes, this is the most asked question since 3 October 2020. We will share it here so that you can share it with everyone who is affected. The only payment mode ActiveSG is accepting now is ActiveWallet. You can download the app on: Google Play or Apply App Store. You can then sign up the membership by following the steps below: As ActiveSG is an initiative of the government, you may use Singpass to sign up an account. What's more, local residents (Singaporeans and Permanent Residents) will receive a free ActiveSG$100 upon signing up and verification. The ActiveSG$ can be used as cash payment to pay for facilities booking and also offset up to 30% of your ActiveSG programme fee! Of course, anything that comes free has a fine print to it. The free ActiveSG$ will only be valid till the end of the following year upon sign up. Expiry will extend 1 year if you use the credit at least once during the expiring year, so all you have to do is to visit ActiveSG facilities once a year. ActiveSG has not mention when they will stop this offer for local residents, so if you have not sign up for it, please do sign up to redeem your ActiveSG$100. What happen if I used up the ActiveSG$? Can I redeem more ActiveSG$? This will bring us to the next part of ActiveWallet. ActiveWallet is not just about the ActiveSG$, it is also a payment gateway to all ActiveSG facilities, programmes and their merchant. As shared earlier, ActiveSG$ can only be used on facilities booking and 30% of the programme fee. The remaining 70% of the programme fee and merchants products / services will have to be paid via the MyCash portion of ActiveWallet. All you have to do is to top up via direct debit or credit card. Maximum amount to store in the MyCash portion is $200. Here comes the exciting part... For every $10 spent using MyCash, you will receive ActiveSG$1! Let's say if you make a payment of $100 to School of Swimology for swimming lesson, you will earn ActiveSG$10 for that transaction! All you have to do is to top up your MyCash and request for the QR code from us. Scan the QR code and make the payment to us and you will receive the ActiveSG$ straight away. It is that simple! Also, ActiveSG do have some events and challenges once in a while that offer ActiveSG$ as rewards, so do check on ActiveSG app every now and then to find out. Knowing what ActiveWallet can do doesn't make you a pro yet, you need to know what is its restriction too. We will make it more explicit here in case you still don't get it yet. Yes, you get ActiveSG$1 for every $10 spent in MyCash. This also mean that if you spend only $9.90 using MyCash, you still will not be entitled to redeem any ActiveSG$. Also, each transaction will only give a maximum of ActiveSG$10, so if your transaction is more than $100, you will still get ActiveSG$10. If you have been attentively reading this post, you should know ActiveWallet inside out now. However, if you feel that there are more things you wish to find out or we have not put it here, feel free to contact us at askme@swimology.sg, we will get your questions answered. Alternatively, you can visit ActiveSG website for more information.

Because wearing a face mask is the new norm, so School of Swimology now have a mask for every Swimologist. The cool fact: The face mask can be worn during coaching classes. Isn't it interesting that the mask can be worn in aquatics condition? We, for sure, are impressed. The main structure of the mask is made up of silicone which makes it waterproof. The filter is water resistant with Bacteria Filtration Efficiency of 95%. We wear it because it is extremely comfortable to be worn for the whole day and it makes it safe for our Swimologists and swimmers. Unlike land activities, swimming has a lot higher risks involved. Our Swimologists are required to react quickly to any situation. Having the mask on really benefitted us: First of all, it is a requirement for to wear mask, Swimologists will be able to fulfill the requirement. The mask is breathable even after water splashes on it which makes it comfortable to wear in and out of the water. Having the mask on gives more assurance to both Swimologists and swimmers that there is a layer of safety precaution taken to minimise the possibility of any spread of virus. Our Swimologists meet many swimmers everyday, we would not wish to be the ones spreading the virus. Because of aquatic conditions, even an advance swimmer might be in need of help. Swimologists are always ready to perform any rescue if required, and they may need to come into close contact with the swimmers, hence having a mask on will be much safer. We have tried other options (e.g. face shield), it does not offer the same kind of assurance for our Swimologists and swimmers. We are glad that Moveman is able to provide such amazing products for our Swimologists. We would highly recommend their products.

School of Swimology (SoS) has been monitoring the coronavirus since the start of 2020. As of 31 Jan 2020, there is no evidence of community spread of the virus in Singapore as publish by Ministry of Health (MOH). Sport Singapore has also given a guideline to all coaches that it is still possible to continue coaching, as long as everyone is feeling well and nobody in the class have returned from China for the last 14 days. Following the guidelines, SoS will be adopting the guideline and here is what we will be doing: Anyone who have just came back from China for less than 14 days will not be allowed to join the class until the 14 days period is over. For those who are not feeling well, it is advisable to refrain from swimming during this period. SoS will bring forward the missed classes for those who miss their lessons if they just came back from China / are suspected of having the coronavirus. All classes will be proceeding as usual until further notice. If there is anyone in group class who wish to take a break during this period, it is unfortunate that lesson fee will still be charged. If you are in a private class and wish to take a break during this period, please discuss with your Swimologist. All Swimologists have been cleared. If they are not feeling well, replacement will be activated to cover their classes, until they get well. Should the situation gets worse, swimming lessons will be cancelled and bad weather policy will be applied (Additional 15min for next 2 lessons for every lesson cancelled). If there is any issue on coronavirus that is not answered, please let us know. We will get back to you on it. Contact us at askme@swimology.sg

We have been receiving many enquiries about training programmes, because you wanted to do more on your own "We would like to have more training on our own so that we can get better." Hence starting February this year, we will be posting a weekly training programme for those who are interested. The post will be published every Monday at 8am. Anyone is free to try it. "We are also concern if the training might be too easy or too tough for us." Who is it for? This training programme is designed for swimmers who are able to swim proficiently in these styles: Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Frontcrawl. You may change the sets / distance to your suit your capability so anybody can use the programme. Altering the programme might not achieve the outcome that was intended, but you still get your swim. How much time do I need to cater for the programme? About an hour, or slightly more inclusive of warming up and cooling down. Do take note that the session may take longer than an hour depending on your proficiency level. Do I need to prepare any equipment? Other than your swimsuit, goggles and swim cap, it is recommended to have a pull kick board (Pull buoy and kick board is fine too). Swim paddles and flippers are optional. Anything else to take note? Enjoy the swim! If you have any questions, doubts or special request, feel free to drop us an email at askme @swimology.sg.