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From Armbands to Autonomy: Why SwimFin Frees Young Swimmers
If you grew up learning to swim, chances are you wore bright orange armbands, clung to a kickboard, or had a bulky float wrapped around your waist. They’ve been around for decades and are almost part of childhood pool memories. They worked — in the sense that they kept us afloat. But did they really help us learn to swim ? Today, swimming education draws on what we know from child development, psychology, and motor learning. The tools we use should match those principles. One
Shirlyn Lee
Nov 224 min read
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Same Pool, Different Day: Why Swimming Pool Water Feels Warm or Cold
Cold one day, cozy the next? The pool didn’t change — you did. Discover the science (and a real-life rainy-day story) behind why some pools feel warmer when it rains.
Shirlyn Lee
Nov 143 min read
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Why Do Swimming Pools Feel Cold in Tropical Singapore? Here’s the Science
Even in hot, humid Singapore, outdoor pools can feel icy cold — sometimes dropping to 24°C during monsoon season. From wind tunnels to rooftop designs, here’s the science (and real-world experience) behind why your swim might feel chillier than you expect.
Shirlyn Lee
Aug 238 min read
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Forced Suspension of Classes
With a heavy heart, the Swimrific team is suspending ALL classes til 30th April 2020 to help minimise further spread of Covid-19.
Shirlyn Lee
Mar 26, 20202 min read
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Important Message for our Clients Regarding Tightened Covid-19 Measures
On behalf of my team and our families, we'd like to say a huge thank you to all of you for practicing safe distancing and increased...
Shirlyn Lee
Mar 25, 20203 min read
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Swimrific + Covid-19 Measures
Here's an update trying to sum up the last couple of weeks for you as well as the measures Swimrific will take going forward.
Shirlyn Lee
Mar 21, 20204 min read
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Perspectives for Surviving the Haze
A short read defining air quality measures and opinions from relevant professionals directly and indirectly related to the haze.
Shirlyn Lee
Jan 11, 20203 min read
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How to Clean Bath Toys for Your Child's Wellbeing
I'm sure you've all seen articles, videos and comments around the web where concerned parents are outraged about the mould found in their...
Shirlyn Lee
Jan 11, 20203 min read
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The Truth about Ring Floats & Armbands (A Swim Teacher's Perspective)
Being a parent, it’s only natural to want your child to be happy and safe in and around water. Without prior knowledge on how to teach...
Shirlyn Lee
Jan 11, 20205 min read
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Keeping Warm in Non-Heated Swimming Pools
Seen this glum look in the pool? Or worst still, have you seen your child shiver with clattering teeth or watch their lips turn blue?...
Shirlyn Lee
Jan 11, 20203 min read
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Swimming Back into Action
After a long hiatus, we're back! Much has happened since we last left off in December 2016. For most of 2017, I have joined, managed and...
Shirlyn Lee
Jan 11, 20201 min read
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Tips for Picking the RIGHT Swim Coach
What should you do when you decide that now's the right time to start your child on swim lessons? Here are some practical considerations...
Shirlyn Lee
Jan 11, 20204 min read
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Infant & Preschoolers Down Under!
I recently took a trip down to Geelong, Victoria to do some hours and get certified for my Infant & Preschool Aquatics. Why all the way...
Shirlyn Lee
Jan 11, 20202 min read
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This is Me - My Journey as a Swim Instructor in Singapore
From swim school owner to freelance instructor — a personal story about rediscovering the joy of teaching, embracing transparency, and sharing authentic experiences in the swim industry.
Shirlyn Lee
Jan 11, 20202 min read
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