ActiveSG Canoe Academy (“ACA”) aims to support the existing Canoeing ecosystem by widening the participation base of the sport and complementing the high performance pathway in partnership with the Singapore Canoe Federation (“SCF”). Participants in the Academy will pick up paddling skills in a fun, positive and safe learning environment, make new friends through sport, and further develop values, character and life skills in the great outdoors.
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Our Canoe Programmes
Programme Structure
Kid-in-a-Kayak (KIAK)
Beginners 10 to 14 years old (separate classes for 10-12 years old and 13 to 14 years old)
Paddle Lodge @ MacRitchie Reservoir OR Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir OR PAssion WaVe @ Jurong Lake Gardens (new!)
Mandatory swimming requirement of minimum 200m unaided or SwimSafer Silver.
Recommended at least 1.35m and 30-50kg for U12s, less than 55kg for U14s.
1x 1.5h a week on weekend afternoons.
$130 per Season of 10 weeks = total 10 sessions.
Most participants complete about 1-2 years (4-8 seasons) in KIAK before moving to Upsized.
KIAK Upsized
By invitation only. Current criteria is 2km < 16 mins.
11 to 14 years old.
Paddle Lodge @ MacRitchie Reservoir OR Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir
2x 1.5h a week, one weekday one weekend afternoons.
$130 per Season of 10 weeks = total 20 sessions.
Current Programmes
MacR Wed 515pm Sat 330pm
MacR Wed 515pm Sat 515pm
MacR Thu 515pm Sun 730am
MacR Thu 515pm Sun 915am
MacR Thu 515pm Sun 515pm
WSC Wed 515pm Sat 515pm
WSC Thu 515pm Sun 730am
WSC Thu 515pm Sun 515pm
Expectations
Attend at least 80% of sessions.
Take part in all recommended competitions.
KIAK Squad
By invitation only. Must aspire to qualify for the Singapore National Junior Team.
Current criteria is 2km < 14 mins secs for Girls and < 13 mins for Boys.
12 to 16 years old
Paddle Lodge @ MacRitchie Reservoir OR Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir
6-8x 2h a week, every afternoon.
$390 per Season of 3 calendar months = total ~80-100 sessions.
General Schedule
Monday to Friday 430-630pm
Saturday 715-815am (combined at WSC)
Saturday and Sunday 5-7pm
Expectations
Willing and able to train at least 4x/wk, recommended 5-6x/wk.
Take part in all recommended competitions and timetrials.
Paddle-for-Life
By invitation only.
15 years old and above.
Paddle Lodge @ MacRitchie Reservoir OR Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir
2x 2h a week, Sat & Sun 3-5pm.
$130 per Season of 10 weeks = total 20 sessions.
Expectations
Take part in mass participation competitions/events when available.
Paracanoe (new!)
10 years old and above, with lower limb impairment.
Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir
Mandatory swimming requirement of minimum 50m unaided or SwimSafer Stage 3.
1x 2h a week on Sundays 9-11am
$32.50 per Season of 10 weeks = total 10 sessions.
For more information about the Singapore Canoe Federation Paracanoe programme, please visit https://scf.org.sg/disciplines/view/paracanoe
Coaches
| Lucas Teo |
Lead Coach, ACA KIAK SQUAD, Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir |
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Current Team Singapore national athlete
2021 & 2015 SEA Games K1 1000m Champion (Singapore's 1st ever gold medal for men's Canoe Sprint), 2021 SEA Games K2 1000m Champion; 5x SEA Games Medallist
2018 Asian Games K2 1000m 4th
SNOC Meritorious Award (Individual) 2016, 2017
Sports Excellence Scholarship 2014
Assistant Coach, Singapore National Junior Kayak Team
Game for Life (GFL) Competent Coach
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| BENJAMIN LOW |
LEAD COACH, ACA KIAK SQUAD, PADDLE LODGE @ MACRITCHIE RESERVOIR |
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2x Southeast Asian Canoe Sprint Medallist
2015 SEA Games K4 1000m 4th
2012 Asian Canoe Marathon Junior Men K1 Champion
3x Inter Tertiary Medallist
3x Singapore Olympic Foundation-Peter Lim Scholarship
Coach, Singapore Institute of Management
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| Ong Kai Wen |
LEAD COACH, PAssion Wave @ jurong lake gardens |
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2x Asian University Canoeing Medallist
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Half Colours Sports Award
Head Coach, Anglo-Chinese Junior College (2017 A Girls Champion)
Head Coach, Gan Eng Seng School (2015 C Girls Champion)
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| Alvin Siew |
Lead Coach, Paddle Lodge @ MacRitchie Reservoir |
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Coach, Gan Eng Seng School and Saint Andrew's Junior College
Game for Life (GFL) Competent Coach
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| Grace Yong |
LEAD Coach (2IC), Paddle Lodge @ MacRitchie Reservoir |
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3x Southeast Asian Canoe Sprint Medallist
3x Inter Tertiary Champion (8x Medallist)
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Half Colours Sports Award
Coach, Temasek Secondary School
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| Tay Peng Miang |
LEAD COACH (2IC), SPORTS HUB WATER SPORTS CENTRE @ MARINA RESERVOIR |
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2x Inter Tertiary Champion (4x Medallist)
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Sports Award - Merit
Singapore School Sports Council Colours Award 2017
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| RACHEL CHAN |
LEAD COACH (2IC), Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir |
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Current Team Singapore national athlete
2x Southeast Asian Canoeing medallist
1x Inter Tertiary Champion (4x Medallist)
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Full Colours Sports Award
Singapore School Sports Council Colours Award
Coach, Greendale Secondary School
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| TIMOTHY CHIA |
Assistant Coach, Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir |
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1x Inter Tertiary Champion
Represented Singapore in World Universaide Games 2013
Coach, Tampines North CSC Canoeing Team
National University of Singapore Sports Awards (6x Team & Individual Awards)
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| SYAHEENUL AIMAN |
Assistant Coach, Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir |
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Current Team Singapore national athlete
2014 Asian Games K2 200m 7th
3x SEA Games Medalist; 4x ASEAN University Games Champion
2x Inter Tertiary Champion
Sports Excellence Scholarship 2014
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| SEAN TEO |
Assistant Coach, Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir |
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Current Team Singapore national athlete
4x Southeast Asian Canoeing medallist
2019 International Canoe Federation World Marathon (Asian Category) K1 4th
4x Inter Tertiary Champion
3x Singapore Olympic Foundation-Peter Lim Scholarship (Tertiary)
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| Benjamin Ho |
Assistant Coach, SPORTS HUB WATER SPORTS CENTRE @ MARINA RESERVOIR |
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2x ASEAN University Games Medallist
2x Inter Tertiary Champion (4x Medallist)
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Full Colours Sports Award
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| ANNABELLE NG |
Assistant Coach, Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir |
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International Council for Coaching Excellence Coach Developer (Level 1)
Sports Excellence Scholarship 2013-2015
SNOC Meritorious Award (Team) 2009 & 2016
2015 SEA Games K4 500m Champion; 7x SEA Games medallist
2014 Asian Games K4 500m 4th; 2010 Asian Games K4 500m 5th
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| ABRIEL TAY |
Assistant Coach, SPORTS HUB WATER SPORTS CENTRE @ MARINA RESERVOIR |
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3x Inter Tertiary Champion (5x Medallist)
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Sports Award - Merit
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| Quek Wee Tong |
Assistant Coach, PASSION WAVE @ JURONG LAKE GARDENS |
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Former Head Coach, Teacher-in-charge, Hwa Chong Institution Canoeing Team (2009-2019, 17x Champion in A & B Div
TNP S. Socceleraj Teacher-Coach Excellence Award 2015
National Caring Teacher Award (Commendation) 2014, 2020
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| Shona Chan |
Assistant Coach, Paddle Lodge @ MacRitchie Reservoir |
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3x ASEAN University Games Medallist
3x SEA Games Medallist (Traditional Boat Racing)
2x Inter Tertiary Champion (4x Medallist)
National University of Singapore (NUS) Sportswoman of the Year 2016
Coach, Damai Secondary School and Hwa Chong Institution
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| Daniel Koh |
Assistant Coach, Paddle Lodge @ MacRitchie Reservoir |
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Current Team Singapore national athlete
2021 SEA Games K4 500m Bronze Medallist
3x Southeast Asian Canoeing medallist
2x Inter Tertiary medallist
Coach, Temasek Polytechnic (POLITE 2016 Men's Champion, 2017-2019 Women's Champion)
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| Linnet Xue |
Assistant Coach, Paddle Lodge @ MacRitchie Reservoir |
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2x Inter Tertiary Champion (7x medallist)
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Full Colours Sports Award
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| Axel Tan |
Assistant Coach, PADDLE LODGE @ MACRITCHIE RESERVOIR |
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2x Inter Tertiary medallist
Singapore School Sports Council Colours Award 2018
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| Tan JUN WEN |
Assistant Coach, PADDLE LODGE @ MACRITCHIE RESERVOIR |
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3x Inter Tertiary Champion (6x Medallist)
1x POLITE Champion (2x Medallist)
2012 & 2013 Temasek Polytechnic CCA Merit Award
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| Muhammad Nizal |
Assistant Coach, PADDLE LODGE @ MACRITCHIE RESERVOIR |
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2x Inter Tertiary Champion (4x Medallist)
2019 Varsity Boat Race Silver Medallist
2x Singapore Olympic Foundation-Peter Lim Scholarship
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Sports Award - 2018 Rookie of the Year
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| Mervyn Toh |
Assistant Coach |
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2018 Asian Games K1 200m Bronze medallist (Singapore's 1st ever Asian Games medal in Canoe Sprint)
2015 SEA Games K1 200m Champion
3x SEA Games medallist; 5x ASEAN University Games Champion
Finalist for 2016 Singapore Sportsman of the Year
Meritorious Award (Individual) 2016, 2017, 2019
Sports Excellence Scholarship 2015-2018
Coach, Hwa Chong Institution
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| Lee Wei Ling |
Assistant Coach |
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Singapore's first ever Olympian in Canoe Sprint (2012)
2011 SEA Games K1 500m Champion (Singapore's first ever SEA Games Gold medal in Canoe Sprint)
2x SEA Games Champion; 10x SEA Games medallist
2018 Asian Games K4 500m 5th; 2014 Asian Games K4 500m 4th
Singapore Sports Awards Team of the Year (Event) 2017; SNOC Meritorious Award (Individual) 2012, 2013; SNOC Meritorious Award (Team) 2009, 2016
Sports Excellence Scholarship 2014-2018
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