Magazine Jul/Aug 2016

THE AMERICAN CLUB

JUL / AUG 2016

This was my first time swimming at Nationals and I

really enjoyed it! I learnt more about how technical

swimming can be when people were disqualified. I

enjoyed being part of The American Club team and I

got to know some of the other swimmers better. I really

liked racing against other people in Singapore and

getting a lot of PBs!

- Maile Sullivan (Junior Swimmer)

The excitement and energy at theOCBCArena during

Nationals were amazing! It was so great to see Maile and

the rest of The American Club's team competing during

the races. Maile had a great time getting to know the

rest of the team better and swimming some of her best

times. Thanks to Coach Shan, Coach Efren and the rest of

the Aquatics team!

- Marcella Sullivan (Maile’s mom)

It was another fantastic year at SNAGs for The

American Club’s Shooting Stars swim team. The kids,

Jay, and I look forward to the competition each year.

As always, the kids worked hard preparing for their

races and were rewarded with some phenomenal

personal best times. In fact, Anna made finals for her

backstroke for the first time. She was over the moon!

Emma was absolutely thrilled to crush her best times for

all of her races. She was so excited she literally bounced

from race to race. As parents, it makes us happy to

see how proud the kids are of their achievements, and

how strong and happy they feel when they break a

new personal record. One last and equally important

note – we wish to extend a huge thank you to Coach

Shan for her tireless support and encouragement of

each swimmer. Shan spent several very long weekends

and weekdays at the OCBC Aquatic Centre preparing

each competitor for her/his races. Her dedication and

support are greatly appreciated by all.

- Patricia Bierley (Anna and Emma’s mom)

The National swim meet was a great experience for

both my daughter and our family. It was the first formal

swim meet that Nicole participated in and we are

really thankful that the coach encouraged her to take

part in this memorable opportunity. During the meet, I

was so impressed to see all the supportive parents, and

how teammates encouraged and cheered for each

other. From now on, Nicole would like to participate for

The American Club, as long as we are in Singapore.

- Hueyting (Nicole’s mom)

1. Singapore National Age Group

Juniors 2016

2. Singapore Swimming National

Trials, February 2016

3. Starfish Swim School Swim

Meet 2016

4. TAC Merlion League,

December 2015

5. Merlion League British Club

6. Singapore Masters Swimming

Champonship, October 2015

7. May Madness, May 2016