BUDDY SPORTS Blog

At Buddy Sports, we're more than just a coach — we're your buddy every step of the way. Here's exactly what the SwimSafer journey looks like, from your first lesson to that proud certificate moment. 1. Find a Certified SwimSafer Coach Look for an instructor who holds a valid SwimSafer 2.0 Instructor certification — that's us! Coach Ling and the Buddy Sports team are ready to guide your child. 2. Learn Stage-Specific Skills ( Stage 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 Bronze / 5 Silver / 6 *Gold ) Y

Whenever a parent asks about my experiences & credentials, I take it as a great sign—it shows just how much you care about your child’s safety & experience. As a parent, if you are trusting someone to guide your child in deep pools, on outdoor trails, or in the open sea, asking questions is essential. You deserve to know who is taking care of your child, what their safety standards are, and whether they have the real-world experience to handle dynamic situations. Before start

❤️ Today, I received this heartwarming review from Caris, and it reminded me why I do what I do. Seeing her daughter not just pass her Gold exam this morning, but smash the timings by 30 seconds, was an incredible moment. 🏊‍♂️💨 I’m so happy for both the parents and the child. They traveled a long way to see me, and that kind of commitment is where success begins. But here’s what I’ve realized: Effort alone is not enough. We often talk about "hard work," but without belief,

Confidence Climbing Session with your Buddy Coach Ling @WCP Yesterday was a milestone day for us. We ran a pilot session for our newest programme, and seeing the kids tackle the climbing wall was a powerful reminder of why we do what we do. At Buddy Sports , our mission has always been clear: We help kids become calm, confident, and capable. While many of you know us from the pool, we believe character building doesn't stop at the water's edge. Here is how our new climbing

People often ask me, why a forest adventure program? For me, it goes all the way back to my army days. I was trained as a Commando Ranger in the SAF, and the forest was where I learned some of life’s most powerful lessons. Out there, surrounded by nature, you don’t just learn survival... you learn about yourself. The jungle sharpens you. It makes you to stay alert, adapt quickly, and think ahead. You learn to stay calm even when things don’t go as planned. You start seeing p

As a full-time swimming coach, I’ve always believed that swimming isn’t just about mastering strokes in a pool, it’s about building real confidence in the water. The sea, unlike a pool, is unpredictable. The current changes, the waves rise and fall, and you can’t always see the bottom. But that’s also what makes it so rewarding. When you can swim confidently in the sea, you know your skills are real — not just practiced in comfort, but tested in nature. When I served in the

Our first Trail X Art was an exciting idea for me... it felt like everything I loved could finally come together: nature, art, my army...

It all started quite simply with a request from my son. One day, he looked at me and asked, “Papa, can you draw me a Children’s Day...

Not long after, Covid came. Swimming lessons had to stop... and I began thinking about what else I could do.... An idea started forming:...

Trail X Art started during Covid. The idea was simple but powerful, to bring kids outdoors, let them explore nature, observe the world around them, and express those experiences through art. When Covid came, it would have been easy to stop. Kids had to wear masks, and outdoor activities felt uncertain. But we didn’t let that stop us. Instead, we adapted. We still went out on trails. We still paused to notice the small details... the veins on a leaf, the sunlight dancing on wa

Today’s challenge wasn’t just about coins, it was about courage, patience, and teamwork. And they nailed it. All coins found, and even...

Happy Lantern Festival from Buddy Sports! 😄👍 From all of us at Buddy Sports , we wish you and your family a joyful Lantern Festival...

When the pools were closed during COVID, we didn’t stop moving! Instead of swim lessons, we kept active with physical training at...

Phase 1 - Online Theory Test https://govtech-sg.my.site.com/swimsafertest/s/ Phase 2 - Practical Test Phase 3 - Receive Transaction ID...