Discover the Joy of Swimming at Bishan Pool
SwimmingCoach.sg arranges private and small-group swimming lessons with qualified coaches at Bishan Swimming Complex. We are an independent coaching service, not the operator of the complex.
Bishan Swimming Complex is at 1 Bishan Street 14, beside Bishan Sports Hall and Stadium and within walking distance of Bishan MRT. It has a competition pool, a teaching pool and a wading pool, which suits lessons at every level: toddlers and beginners in the shallower pools, and SwimSafer preparation, stroke correction and adult lap technique in the competition pool. The complex is closed on Thursdays and offers early-morning lane swimming on some weekdays; check current hours before booking.
What is important?
- Water Safety Awareness
- Comfort in Water
- Floating and Buoyancy
- Breath Control and Blowing Bubbles
- Kicking and Arm Movements
- Water Play and Games
The coach checks the learner’s current ability in the first lesson and plans from there. A nervous beginner starts with breathing out underwater and floating; a child who can already swim works on stroke technique and SwimSafer skills; an adult who tires quickly usually works on breathing and body position.
Pool entry fees are paid separately from lesson fees.
From Beginner to Pro
Lessons are available for toddlers, kids, adults, ladies and learners with special needs, either one-to-one or in a small group.
Private lessons suit nervous beginners and anyone with a specific goal, such as a SwimSafer stage or fixing a stroke. Small groups cost less per person and work well for siblings or friends at a similar level.
Choose a programme to learn more:
Achieve Your Aquatic Goals
Children working towards SwimSafer stages can be coached on the specific skills each stage tests.
Typical areas to work on include opening the eyes underwater without goggles, treading water or sculling for the required time, survival strokes, and swimming the required distances with relaxed breathing. The coach checks which items are already secure and spends lesson time on the rest.
Swimming Lessons at Bishan Swimming Complex
Here is what lessons arranged through SwimmingCoach.sg look like at Bishan.
Private Coaching at Bishan Swimming Pool
In a private lesson the coach works only with you or your child, giving feedback on every length. It is the quickest way to fix a specific problem, such as breathing in freestyle or a scissor kick in breaststroke, or to help a nervous learner relax.
SwimSafer Preparation at Bishan
Coaches can prepare children for SwimSafer stages by practising the test items, from safe entries and floating to treading water and survival strokes. See our SwimSafer guide for details.
Qualified Instructors
Our coaches hold certifications from organisations such as NROC, SSI and Austswim, and are trained in first aid, CPR and AED. Ask about your proposed coach’s qualifications and experience when you enquire.
Nearby Alternatives
If Bishan’s times do not suit you (for example on Thursdays, when it is closed), nearby options include Ang Mo Kio (Teck Ghee) and Yio Chu Kang, subject to coach availability.
Kids’ Swimming Lessons at Bishan
Kids’ lessons start with water confidence and safety, then build freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and eventually butterfly step by step. The coach works on body position, kick and breathing, and tells parents what their child is working on next. See kids’ swimming lessons.
Adult Swimming Lessons at Bishan
Adult beginners start with breathing out underwater, floating and standing up safely. Adults who can already swim usually work on breathing timing and body position, or prepare for goals such as a first triathlon. Early-morning and evening slots are often possible. See adult swimming lessons.
Toddler Swimming Lessons at Bishan
Toddler lessons are short, play-based sessions focused on comfort in the water: blowing bubbles, supported floating, kicking and safe entries and exits. The wading and teaching pools suit this age group. See toddler swimming lessons.
Ladies’ Swimming Lessons at Bishan
Women who prefer a female coach can request one when enquiring. Lessons are paced to the learner, and Muslimah swimwear is welcome. See ladies’ swimming lessons.
About Bishan Swimming Complex
The Bishan Swimming Complex is a popular ActiveSG swimming facility serving the Bishan community. It offers a range of pools suited for swimming lessons, recreational swimming, and fitness training.
Address
1 Bishan Street 14, Singapore 579778 — Get Directions
Operating Hours
- Mon–Sun except Thu: 8am–9:30pm
- Closed: Thursday
- Early pool: Mon/Wed/Fri 6:30am–8am (Competition Pool)
Active Health Lab on site.
Pool Facilities
- Competition pool
- Teaching pool
- Wading pool
Getting There
Nearest MRT: Bishan MRT (NS17/CC15). Phone: 6352 6631. Entry from $1.50/adult (ActiveSG members enjoy subsidised rates).
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