SwimFurther Programme Singapore
The SwimFurther programme is for recreational swimmers who want to improve their long distance swimming ability, rather than speed.
Steady Swim School offers SwimFurther classes designed to help participants progress through each of the 11 stages of the programme, building the stamina and technique needed to complete each distance milestone up to 5,000m.
What is SwimFurther?
SwimFurther is part of the national learn-to-swim framework run by Singapore Aquatics. While SwimSafer focuses on water safety and SwimFaster on competitive performance, SwimFurther is the recreational pathway for swimmers who want to keep progressing in terms of endurance rather than speed.
Unlike competitive swimming programmes, SwimFurther participants are not timed or restricted to a specific stroke. The focus is on building endurance to reach distance milestones ranging from 200m to 5,000m.
Who Can Join the SwimFurther Programme?
SwimFurther is open to both beginners and experienced swimmers. The first four stages (10m to 100m) line up with SwimSafer Stages 1 to 4, so new learners can earn their first SwimFurther badges while they learn to swim. If a swimmer completes the required distance during their SwimSafer assessment, they will automatically earn a SwimFurther badge, even if they did not pass that SwimSafer stage overall.
SwimFurther Stages 5-11 are recommended for participants who have already achieved SwimSafer stage 4 (Bronze). Distance-milestones start from 200m at Stage 5, ramping up to 5,000m at Stage 11.
Steady Swim School recommends SwimFurther lessons for children and teens who have completed SwimSafer and want to keep swimming without the pressure of being timed, and adults who want structured goals to improve their swimming endurance.
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SwimFurther Stages and Assessment Details
| SwimFurther Stage | Distance Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10m |
| 2 | 25m |
| 3 | 50m |
| 4 | 100m |
| 5 | 200m |
| 6 | 400m |
| 7 | 800m |
| 8 | 1,500m |
| 9 | 2,000m |
| 10 | 3,000m |
| 11 | 5,000m |
SwimFurther badges are earned at official assessments announced by Singapore Aquatics, including community swimming events and open water swims. Swimmers are not required to complete the distance within a set time and can swim using any stroke.
Participants under 18 years old will need a parent or guardian present at assessment events.
SwimFurther With Steady Swim School
Steady Swim School’s instructors are registered with the National Registry of Coaches and have a track record of helping swimmers progress comfortably through the SwimFurther programme.
Our coaches prepare swimmers for each distance by focusing on pacing and efficient breathing techniques over longer swims, refining stroke technique for sustained effort, and endurance building. We stay up to date on upcoming SwimFurther assessments – when you’re ready to attempt a stage, we’ll help you register for the event.
We conduct small group classes of up to four students, as well as one-to-one private lessons at public pools and condo facilities.
Book a trial class with us to start the SwimFurther programme today.
Where We Service
We service the entirety of Singapore – get in touch with our team today to discuss swimming lessons near you.
Phone: +65 8896 9062
Email: SteadySwimSchool@gmail.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
What’s the difference between SwimFurther and SwimFaster?
SwimFaster is designed for participants who want to move into competitive-swimming – assessments are timed, and participants are required to meet specific timings to achieve awards.
SwimFurther assessments are not timed, and have longer distance milestones. It caters to those who want to swim recreationally, but still want a structured way to measure progression.
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Do I need to know how to swim before joining SwimFurther lessons?
No, you can sign up for our SwimFurther lessons as a complete beginner. Our instructors will guide you through the first four stages of the SwimSafer programme where you can earn SwimFurther badges 1-4.
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How long does it take to progress through each stage?
Each participant progresses at their own pace – some take a few weeks to achieve the next distance milestone, while others take longer to build up enough endurance. Long-distance swimming is more about finding a steady rhythm in each stroke than rushing to the finish line, and it takes time to build good technique and stamina before moving on to the next distance.
Our instructors will never rush you through the stages – we encourage all participants to find a pace that works for them and focus on making gradual improvements.
