Being from Singapore, sports has never been the priority. Many of us would tend to put our academics before our sports. This is even more prevalent in “unknown” sports like Lifesaving where Direct School Admissions (DSAs) is non-existent. So, why take up lifesaving? What does the sport pathway look like in Singapore? Here’s what itContinue reading “The Lifesaving Pathways”
Monthly Archives: May 2021
The Orange Manikin
Meet Bobby, the trusty orange Manikin Bobby is used often to train and prepare lifesavers for real-life rescues, weighing approximately 50kg when fully filled! Therefore, it makes carrying Bobby a vital skill in lifesaving sport! The two most common methods seen in competition is the freestyle and back carry. Which is you prefer? Comment below!
Pool Lifesaving Events
Pool Lifesaving // Still Waters Did you know that there are a total of 11 different events in the still water competitions? 1. 200m Obstacle Swim Race (Individual) 2. 4 x 50m Obstacle Swim Race Relay 3. 50m Manikin Carry (Individual)4. 100m Manikin Carry with fins (Individual) 5. 4 x 25m Manikin Relay 6. 12.5mContinue reading “Pool Lifesaving Events”
Lifesaving Singapore 