Singapore Swimming Proficiency Awards

Singapore Swimming Proficiency Award (SSPA)

SSPA is a new initiative by Singapore Swimming Association launched in 2013, an award structured to promote swimming proficiency as the platform for swimmers to enjoy all aquatic sports.  

What are the purposes/objectives of SSPA?

  • To Provide progression for swimming after SwimSafer
  • To raise the level of swimming proficiency of students and the general public
  • To increase the level of technical expertise among our swimming coaches
  • To provide a talent pool for the next generation of Singapore competitive swimmers

 

 

 

 

Awards/Levels

Types Level 1 50m Level 2 100m Level 3 200m  Level 4 400m Level 5 800m Level 6 1500m
Color of Badges & Certificate Green Red Blue Bronze Silver Gold
Symbol/Character Sea Lion Turtle Stingray Dolphin Shark Whale
Front Crawl ≤1:05 ≤2:30 ≤5:20 ≤10:40 ≤21:20 ≤40:00
Breaststroke ≤1:20 ≤3:15 ≤7:30 - - -
Backstroke ≤1:10 ≤3:00 ≤7:00 - - -
Butterfly ≤1:20 ≤3:30 ≤7:30 - - -
Individual Medley - ≤3:00 ≤7:00 - - -

Note:

  • A total of 20 certificates and badges can be attained if the swimmer completes all the level.
  • Nonetheless, the swimmer may wish to challenge himself or herself by attempting any particular level of swim test.
  • In completion of level 1, 2 or 3, the swimmer has an option to purchase a rainbow certificate and badge.

Test Details

 

Test Centers Frequency Target Audience

Centralized
– Toa Payoh Swimming Complex

 Every quarter:
Mar/Jun/Sept/Dec
Last weekend of the month 9am to 1 pm
  • Students
  • Public
De-centralized
-  Short-course / Olympic-sizedPools
-  Preferably  with starting blocks

-  Lanes lines (compulsory)

 Use of public pools or upon request from schools

Schools

  • Clubs
  • Public

 

 

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