Certified NROC Swim Coach · All Ages Welcome

Dive Into
Your BestSwim.

Expert coaching for kids, adults, and competitive swimmers. We match you to the perfect program — no fuss, just results.

500+
Students Coached
20+
Years Experience
4.9★
Average Rating
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🏊 Our Programs

Find Your
Perfect Program

From first splash to race day — a program tailored to every swimmer's goals and skill level.

SwimSafer
Most Popular

SwimSafer

Ages 3–12

Water confidence and basic floating skills in a fun, nurturing environment. Our youngest swimmers learn to love the water through play-based activities and games.

Water safety basics
Floating & kicking
Fun pool games
Parent & child option
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Adult Beginners

Adult Beginners

Ages 16+

Never too late to learn! Our patient coaches create a comfortable, judgment-free space for adult beginners to build confidence in the water.

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Fitness Swimming

Fitness Swimming

All Ages

Low-impact, full-body workout in the pool. Perfect for fitness enthusiasts looking for a refreshing alternative to the gym.

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The Waddle Paddle Pathway

Small splashes.
Big, brave progress.

Every swimmer arrives with a different starting point. Our plan keeps the next step clear, the pace personal, and the mood encouraging — because a calm swimmer is a curious swimmer.

01

Meet the water on friendly terms

Splash & Settle

We begin with calm pool routines, supported entries and exits, bubbles, and playful movement. No dramatic cannonball entrances required.

  • Comfortable pool routines
  • Face and breath play
  • Safe entries and exits
02

Discover balance before speed

Float & Find Your Way

Swimmers learn to float, recover their footing, glide, and kick with control. These are the little building blocks that make bigger skills feel possible.

  • Front and back floats
  • Streamline glides
  • Kicking and balance
03

Put the pieces together

Strokes that Click

We introduce age-appropriate stroke patterns, breathing rhythm, and body position, then practise them in short, achievable repeats.

  • Freestyle foundations
  • Backstroke foundations
  • Rhythm and direction
04

Build confidence that travels

Strong & Swim-Ready

As confidence grows, we work on stamina, water-survival choices, and consistent technique. For interested families, Coach Alan can also advise when a swimmer may be ready to prepare for a SwimSafer assessment.

  • Longer continuous swims
  • Water-safety decision making
  • Individual next-step plan

Not sure where to begin?

Tell us a little about your swimmer. We’ll suggest a comfortable first step — no jargon, no pressure.

This is Waddle Paddle’s coaching pathway, not an official SwimSafer syllabus. Assessment readiness and registration are always considered individually and in line with current official requirements.

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Coach Alan Chan
Chief Platypus · NROC Certified
500+
Happy Swimmers
20+
Years Coaching
🦦 Meet Your Coach

Coaching With
Heart &
Expertise.

Hi, I'm Coach Alan — a passionate swim coach with over 20 years of experience helping swimmers of all ages discover the joy and confidence that comes from mastering the water.

My philosophy: every swimmer has unique potential. Whether you're a nervous beginner or looking to develop a stronger, more confident stroke, I create personalized programs that meet you exactly where you are.

NROC Certified Coach
20+ Years Coaching Experience
First Aid & CPR Certified
Train With Me
✨ Why Waddle Paddle

Every Stroke
Counts.

We're not just teaching swimming — we're building confidence, safety, and a lifelong love of the water.

500+
Swimmers Coached
20+
Years Experience
4.9
Star Rating

Safety First

All sessions follow strict water safety protocols. Every coach holds First Aid and CPR certification.

Certified Coaches

NROC-certified instructors with years of experience teaching swimmers at every level.

Fun & Encouraging

We believe learning should be joyful. Our coaches create positive, motivating environments.

Multiple Locations

Sessions available at public pools and private facilities across the city.

Ready to Make a Splash?

Your first trial lesson is completely free. No commitment, just come and swim.

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Helpful things to know

Curious minds
welcome.

Swimming comes with plenty of questions. We like them — they mean you are planning a thoughtful next step for your family.

Still wondering about something? Send us a note. A real person will reply — usually Coach Alan, occasionally his very opinionated platypus assistant.

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New venue launchPunggol · Singapore

NEW: Punggol
Swimming Complex

Pre-enrol with Waddle Paddle to receive our launch-rate updates for swimming classes near the new regional sport centre.

Expected in 2026

The Punggol Regional Sport Centre's opening was rescheduled to 2026 by the Ministry of Culture, Community & Youth. Source: MCCY.

A waterfront regional centre

Sport Singapore says the centre will be integrated with Punggol's waterways and host sports activities and events for the community. Source: Sport Singapore.

Planned aquatic variety

TheSmartLocal reports five planned pools, including a 50m eight-lane competition pool, training, diving, leisure and kiddy pools. Source: TheSmartLocal.

Interest list only — not an ActiveSG registration.
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Punggol Regional Sport Centre

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Expected 2026

Venue plans and timing are subject to official updates. References: Sport Singapore, MCCY, and TheSmartLocal.