Swimming (Para Swimming)

Intensity Level: Light | Moderate

What is Swimming?

Swimming is an accessible and inclusive sport for visually impaired (VI) individuals. It involves moving through water using different strokes such as front crawl, breaststroke, backstroke, or butterfly. It can be enjoyed for recreation, fitness, or competition.

How is it Done?

  • VI swimmers swim in designated lanes in a pool.
  • They stay aligned in the lane by using a lane rope to guide them down the pool by feel, looking at the black lane marker at the bottom of the pool, or by maintaining a consistent stroke count.
  • A coach or volunteer may provide verbal assistance from poolside.
  • In competitive swimming, a person (tapper) would gently touch the swimmer with a pole with a soft ball attached to one end to signal when they are approaching the wall for turning or finishing.

How do Visually Impaired Swimmers Rely on Cues?

Without visual cues, swimmers depend on:

  • Stroke counting to estimate the distance to the wall.
  • Touch (lane ropes or pool wall) for orientation.
  • Verbal guidance from coaches.

Safety and Support

Swimming is safe with proper support:

  • Lifeguards and coaches are present at all times if VI needs assistance or feels unconfident in the water.
  • Swimmers are guided when entering and exiting the pool, if needed.
  • Clear instructions are given before and during the session.
  • Training is conducted in a controlled pool environment.

Benefits

  • Improves fitness, strength, and endurance.
  • Enhances body awareness and coordination.
  • Builds confidence and independence.
  • Provides a low-impact activity that is gentle on joints.

Available Programmes & Venues

*Programme details, including schedules, locations, and provider contacts, are accurate as of the date below. Information is subject to change. We recommend contacting the provider directly to confirm session details prior to attending.

Information updated as of: 14 August 2026

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Central | East | North | North-East | West

Central Region

[Central] Bishan Swimming Complex

Programme & Schedule

  • Programme Framework: Ages 7 to 60. The Learn-to-Swim Programme is a seasonal programme of 10 lessons. All participants must attend a trial session (to be updated via WhatsApp or email) before programme registration to ensure appropriate placement based on individual learning needs. Caregivers are required to be present during all programme sessions.

  • Schedule: Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Venue & Transport

  • Venue: Bishan Swimming Complex, 1 Bishan Street 14, Singapore 579778. (Indoor facility, teaching pool is not sheltered).
  • Map: Open Google Map for Bishan Swimming Complex.
  • Nearest MRT: Bishan Station (North-South Line).
  • Nearest Bus Stop:
    Bus Stop: Bishan Street 14 – Bishan Stadium (Bus Stop Number 53269).
    Bus Services: 53, 410G.

Contact & Registration

[Central] Enabling Village

Provider: Little Splashes Aquatics

Programme & Schedule

  • Programme Framework: From infants to adults including seniors. Offering an indoor heated swimming pool. Sign up for a structured programme comprising of a few lessons. Multiple locations are available. Please check the organiser’s website.
  • Schedule: Please check with the organiser.

Venue & Transport

  • Venue: Enabling Village, 20 Lengkok Bahru #01-03, Singapore 159053. (Indoor facility, sheltered).
  • Map: Open Google Map for Enabling Village.
  • Nearest MRT: Redhill Station (East-West Line), Take Exit A. A complimentary shuttle service is available every weekday from 8:00 AM to 6:05 PM (Frequency 20 to 55 minutes).
  • Nearest Bus Stop:
    Bus Stop: Lengkok Bahru – Enabling Village (Bus Stop Number 10431).
    Bus Services: 139.

Contact & Registration

[Central] Jalan Besar Sports Centre

Provider: Aquafins

Programme & Schedule

  • Programme Framework: Age groups catered for include children (6 to 12 years old), youths (13 to 21 years old), adults (22 to 60 years old), and seniors (61 years and above).
  • Schedule: Please check with the organiser.

Venue & Transport

  • Venue: Jalan Besar Sports Centre, 100 Tyrwhitt Road, Singapore 207542. (Indoor facility, teaching pool is not sheltered).
  • Map: Open Google Map for Jalan Besar Sports Centre.
  • Nearest MRT: Lavender Station (East-West Line) or Bendemeer Station (Downtown Line).
  • Nearest Bus Stop:
    Bus Stop: Jalan Besar – After Allenby Road (Bus Stop Number 07319) or Lavender Street – Before Kallang Bahru (Bus Stop Number 07361).
    Bus Services: 23, 64, 65, 67, 130, 139, 147, 147A, 857, 857B (Jalan Besar) / 13, 67, 133, 141, 145 (Lavender Street).

Contact & Registration

East Region

[East] HeartBeat@Bedok

Provider: Para Sport Academy (SportSG)

Programme & Schedule

  • Programme Framework: Ages 7 to 60. The Learn-to-Swim Programme is a seasonal programme of 10 lessons. All participants must attend a trial session (to be updated via WhatsApp or email) before programme registration to ensure appropriate placement based on individual learning needs. Caregivers are required to be present during all programme sessions.
  • Schedule: Each session is 1 hour long. Sessions start every hour from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Venue & Transport

  • Venue: HeartBeat@Bedok, 11 Bedok North Street 1, Singapore 469662 (Sheltered Training Pool)
  • Map: Open Google Map for Heartbeat @ Bedok
  • Nearest MRT: Bedok MRT (East West Line)
  • Nearest Bus Stop:
    Bedok North Street 1 – After Heartbeat @ Bedok (Bus Stop 84651)
    Bus Services: 14, 69, 155, 168, 222, 225G, 228

Contact & Registration

[East] Pasir Ris Swimming Complex

Provider: Para Sport Academy (SportSG)

Programme & Schedule

  • Programme Framework: Ages 7 to 60. The Learn-to-Swim Programme is a seasonal programme of 10 lessons. All participants must attend a trial session (to be updated via WhatsApp or email) before programme registration to ensure appropriate placement based on individual learning needs. Caregivers are required to be present during all programme sessions.
  • Schedule:
    Sunday: Each session is 1 hour long. Sessions start every hour from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Venue & Transport

  • Venue: Pasir Ris Swimming Complex, 120 Pasir Ris Central, Singapore 519640. (Indoor facility, teaching pool is not sheltered).
  • Map: Open Google Map for Pasir Ris Swimming Complex.
  • Nearest MRT: Pasir Ris Station (East-West Line).
  • Nearest Bus Stop:
    Bus Stop: Pasir Ris Central – After Pasir Ris Station Exit A (Bus Stop Number 77171).
    Bus Services: 89, 89A, 359.

Contact & Registration

North Region

[North] Bukit Canberra Swimming Complex

Provider: Para Sport Academy (SportSG)

Programme & Schedule

  • Programme Framework: Ages 7 to 60. The Learn-to-Swim Programme is a seasonal programme of 10 lessons. All participants must attend a trial session (to be updated via WhatsApp or email) before programme registration to ensure appropriate placement based on individual learning needs. Caregivers are required to be present during all programme sessions.
  • Schedule: Sundays from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Venue & Transport

  • Venue: Bukit Canberra Swimming Complex, 21 Canberra Link, Singapore 756973. (Indoor facility, teaching pool is not sheltered).
  • Map: Open Google Map for Bukit Canberra Swimming Complex.
  • Nearest MRT: Sembawang Station (North-South Line).
  • Nearest Bus Stop:
    Bus Stop: Canberra Road – Opposite Block 311 (Bus Stop Number 58109).
    Bus Services: 856, 858, 858A.

Contact & Registration

[North] Yishun Swimming Complex

Venue & Transport

  • Venue: Yishun Swimming Complex, 351 Yishun Avenue 3, Singapore 769057. (Indoor facility, teaching pool is not sheltered).
  • Map: Open Google Map for Yishun Swimming Complex.
  • Nearest MRT: Yishun Station (North-South Line).
  • Nearest Bus Stop:
    Bus Stop: Yishun Avenue 3 – Block 776 (Bus Stop Number 59339).
    Bus Services: 169, 811, 812, 860.

Provider: Para Sport Academy (SportSG)

Programme & Schedule

  • Programme Framework: Please check if the programme is still ongoing. Ages 7 to 60. The Learn-to-Swim Programme is a seasonal programme of 10 lessons. All participants must attend a trial session (to be updated via WhatsApp or email) before programme registration to ensure appropriate placement based on individual learning needs. Caregivers are required to be present during all programme sessions.
  • Schedule: Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Thursday: Each session is 1 hour long. Sessions start every hour from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Saturday: Each session is 1 hour long. Sessions start every hour from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Contact & Registration

Provider: Ultra Swim School

Programme & Schedule

  • Programme Framework: Age groups catered for include children (6 to 12 years old), youths (13 to 21 years old), adults (22 to 60 years old), and seniors (61 years and above).
  • Schedule: To check with organiser.

Contact & Registration

North East Region

[North East] Hougang Swimming Complex

Provider: Art Aquatics

Programme & Schedule

  • Programme Framework: Age groups catered for include children (6 to 12 years old), youths (13 to 21 years old), adults (22 to 60 years old), and seniors (61 years and above).
  • Schedule: Weekends only (to check with organiser).

Venue & Transport

  • Venue: 95 Hougang Avenue 4, Singapore 538830. (Indoor facility, teaching pool is not sheltered).

  • Map: Open Google Map for Hougang Swimming Complex.
  • Nearest MRT: Hougang Station (North East Line).
  • Nearest Bus Stop:
    Bus Stop: Hougang Avenue 10 – Hougang Swimming Complex (Bus Stop Number 63359).
    Bus Services: 62, 82, 107, 107M, 113, 325, 675.

Contact & Registration

[North East] Sengkang Swimming Complex

Provider: Para Sport Academy (SportSG)

Programme & Schedule

  • Programme Framework: Ages 7 to 60. The Learn-to-Swim Programme is a seasonal programme of 10 lessons. All participants must attend a trial session (to be updated via WhatsApp or email) before programme registration to ensure appropriate placement based on individual learning needs. Caregivers are required to be present during all programme sessions.
  • Schedule: Wednesdays
    Each session is 1 hour long. Sessions start every hour from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM .

Venue & Transport

  • Venue: Sengkang Swimming Complex, 57 Anchorvale Road, Singapore 544964. (Indoor facility, teaching pool is not sheltered).
  • Map: Open Google Map for Sengkang Swimming Complex.

  • Nearest MRT: Sengkang Station (North East Line), then change to Farmway LRT (South West).

  • Nearest Bus Stop:
    Bus Stop: Anchorvale Road – Opposite Block 326D (Bus Stop Number 67761).
    Bus Services: 110, 374.

Contact & Registration

West Region

[West] Bukit Batok Swimming Complex

Provider: Para Sport Academy (SportSG)

Programme & Schedule

  • Programme Framework: Ages 7 to 60. The Learn-to-Swim Programme is a seasonal programme of 10 lessons. All participants must attend a trial session (to be updated via WhatsApp or email) before programme registration to ensure appropriate placement based on individual learning needs. Caregivers are required to be present during all programme sessions.
  • Schedule: Thursdays from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Sundays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Venue & Transport

  • Venue: Bukit Batok Swimming Complex, 2 Bukit Batok Street 22, Singapore 659581. (Indoor facility, teaching pool is not sheltered).
  • Map: Open Google Map for Bukit Batok Swimming Complex.
  • Nearest MRT: Bukit Batok Station (North-South Line).
  • Nearest Bus Stop:
    Bus Stop: Bukit Batok East Avenue 6 – Bukit Batok Swimming Complex (Bus Stop Number 43511).
    Bus Services: 66, 173, 189, 990.

Contact & Registration

[West] Clementi Swimming Complex

Provider: Para Sport Academy (SportSG)

Programme & Schedule

  • Programme Framework: Ages 7 to 60. The Learn-to-Swim Programme is a seasonal programme of 10 lessons. All participants must attend a trial session (to be updated via WhatsApp or email) before programme registration to ensure appropriate placement based on individual learning needs. Caregivers are required to be present during all programme sessions.
  • Schedule: Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, and 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Venue & Transport

  • Venue: Clementi Swimming Complex, 520 Clementi Avenue 3, Singapore 129908. (Indoor facility, teaching pool is not sheltered).
  • Map: Open Google Map for Clementi Swimming Complex.
  • Nearest MRT: Clementi Station (East-West Line).
  • Nearest Bus Stop:
    Bus Stop: Clementi Avenue 3 – NTUC Fairprice (Bus Stop Number 17239).
    Bus Services: 14, 78, 96, 96A, 147, 156, 165, 166, 175, 285.

Contact & Registration

[West] Jurong Lake Gardens Pool

Provider: Para Sport Academy (SportSG)

Programme & Schedule

  • Programme Framework: Ages 7 to 60. The Learn-to-Swim Programme is a seasonal programme of 10 lessons. All participants must attend a trial session (to be updated via WhatsApp or email) before programme registration to ensure appropriate placement based on individual learning needs. Caregivers are required to be present during all programme sessions.

  • Schedule: Wednesdays from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Venue & Transport

  • Venue: Jurong Lake Gardens Pool, 30 Yuan Ching Road, Singapore 618664. (Indoor facility, sheltered training pool).
  • Map: Open Google Map for Jurong Lake Gardens Pool.
  • Nearest MRT: Lakeside Station (East-West Line).
  • Nearest Bus Stop:
    Bus Stop: Yuan Ching Road – Opposite Jurong Secondary School (Bus Stop Number 21759).
    Bus Services: 154, 154B.

Contact & Registration

[West] Jurong West Swimming Complex

Provider: Para Sport Academy (SportSG)

Programme & Schedule

  • Programme Framework: Ages 7 to 60. The Learn-to-Swim Programme is a seasonal programme of 10 lessons. All participants must attend a trial session (to be updated via WhatsApp or email) before programme registration to ensure appropriate placement based on individual learning needs. Caregivers are required to be present during all programme sessions.
  • Schedule: Each session is 1 hour long. Saturdays from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Sundays: Sessions start every hour from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Venue & Transport

  • Venue: Jurong West Swimming Complex, 21 Jurong East Street 31, Singapore 609517. (Indoor facility, teaching pool is not sheltered).
  • Map: Open Google Map for Jurong West Swimming Complex.
  • Nearest MRT: Pioneer Station (East-West Line).
  • Nearest Bus Stop:
    Bus Stop: Jurong West Street 93 – Block 974 (Bus Stop Number 27511).
    Bus Services: 99.

Contact & Registration