Vision and Mission

Our Aim

Since 1996, we still stick to the Swimfast's philosophy of small student-teacher ratios, patience and continual improvement of our teaching methodology. We know we are setting the standard that's why we proudly call ourselves, "The Swimming People"...

Our Philosophy

We aim to provide top quality swimming instructional programmes in our SwimKidz programme, focusing on being systematic and progressive. We would like to make the Swimfast Way of teaching swimming the most acceptable norm amongst coaches.

We recognize that each child is an individual with different emotional and developmental abilities and we cater each lesson to those needs. In addition to teaching the skill of swimming, we also strive to develop each child’s self-esteem, confidence, and love for the water. Acquire swimming is a gift that lasts a lifetime.

Leadership & Awards

David Lim is Swimfast’s founder, brings to you an extensive background in teaching swimming, along with experience as Singapore ex-national swimmer. His love of swimming and the water has led him to own and operate an aquatic school and a competitive training club reputably known as Swimfast Aquatic Club.

  • Ex National Swimmer (Singapore Sportsman of the Year 1985, 1987, 1988)
  • 19 SEA Games Gold Medals
  • Coach for 2004 Athens Olympic Games
  • Coach for 2006 Commonwealth Games
  • Head Coach for 1998, 2002 & 2006 Asian Games
  • National Team Coach for SEA Games (1995, 1999, 2001, 2005)
  • Head Coach, Asian Youth Games (2009)