The American Club 2023/2024 Annual Report

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F I TNESS & LE ISURE

AQUATICS The American Club is proud to be home to the only SwimAmerica program in Southeast Asia, with three members of the Aquatics team – Head Coach Greg Fasala, Aquatics Coordinator Zack Leong, and Assistant Coach Hariz Zailani – certified as SwimAmerica Program Directors. The successful implementation and management of this prestigious learn-to-swim program and the Club’s premium facilities were key factors contributing to an uptick in Member participation and satisfaction around Swimming-related activities. High coaching standards also had a favorable impact on the growth and development of the Club’s Junior, Senior, and Masters swim squads. This, alongside the expansion of the Water polo program to include new classes and competitive opportunities, continues to bolster the Club’s reputation as one of the leading venues at which to engage in Aquatics-related pursuits – both in Singapore and around the region.

Australia Swim Camp 2023 in Gold Coast, Australia

The Senior Swim Squad training at the Australia Swim Camp 2023

In 2023, 16 Junior Members from our Senior Swim Squad represented the Club at the Australia Swim Camp 2023 in scenic Gold Coast, Australia. Between October 16 – 20, 2023, the swimmers embarked on a five-day intensive training program designed to enhance their swimming skills and teamwork The delegation included Head Swim Coach Greg Fasala, Assistant Swim Coach Hariz Zailani, and Director of Spa & Retail Services Eleen Yap, who served as the team’s chaperone and manager.

SAFETY FIRST

With safety remaining a top priority, the Aquatics lifeguarding team was recently assessed by the Club’s authorized lifeguarding training partner, Safety Skills Training (a regional affiliate of aquatic safety and management consultancy, Ellis & Associates), with Team Members passing the audit with high honors.

Aquatics team training audit

THE AMERICAN CLUB SINGAPORE ANNUAL REPORT 2023 / 2024