Sports
Swimming
Swimming CCA trains at the school pool or a designated public pool. Training kit is on you: 2 swimsuits (rotation), competition cap, goggles. Schools usually provide kickboards and pull buoys.
Before you shop
What Swimming CCA is like in school
Swimming competes in the NSG (Junior Division for primary, C/B/A for secondary/JC). Training at the school pool or a designated public pool. All training kit is on the parent.
Training rhythm
- 2-3 sessions per week, 2 hours each — usually after school in the school hall or field.
- Competes in the National School Games (NSG) — Jan to Sep season, with C / B / A Division play.
- Peak intensity during NSG season; off-season is technical / conditioning work for swimming.
The school provides
- Pool access (own or hired).
- Kickboards and pull buoys (usually).
- Coaching.
What parents buy
- Training swimsuit × 2 (rotation reality).
- Goggles (Speedo Vanquisher is the standard).
- Silicone swim cap.
- Microfibre swim towel.
- Pool flip-flops for between sessions.
Watch-outs
- Chlorine destroys cheap swimsuits — pay a bit more for chlorine-resistant material.
- Rinse goggles in fresh water after each use; pool chemicals fog the anti-fog coating fast.
Frequently asked
Need to know all four strokes?
By NSG competition level, yes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly). Beginners learn over time.Is gala the main event?
Yes — NSG swimming galas are the season highlight. Heat and final structure like adult meets.Can my child swim if asthmatic?
Many swimmers manage asthma well — chlorine can be an irritant but cold/dry air is worse. Confirm with paediatrician.
Swimming kit
School pool or designated public pool. All training kit on you.
5 items
Training swimsuit · 2
Goggles
Swim cap
Quick-dry towel
Pool slippers
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