Monday 27 February 2017

Ben Proud Swim Clinic presented by Air Asia identifies talented IBSC swimmers to fly


Last Saturday on 25 Feb 2017, AirAsia presented a swim clinic - Ben Proud's Talent Pool 2017 at Marina Putrajaya which has attracted some 30 swimmers from the Klang Valley. During the registration, they were also pampered with gifts and training gears from AirAsia and Adidas.

IBSC signed up some eager swimmers and joined the one-day clinic consisting of dry and pool sessions with Ben Proud, the British Olympic swimmer whose training was also founded in our very own country during his schooling years.

The participants have a group photo opportunity with AirAsia's CEO, Ms Aireen Omar, AirAsia representatives and AquaElite coaches before the session started 

The kids have thoroughly enjoyed both the dry and pool sessions and here are some of the experiences they share.

Muhd Andi recounted; "In the class, the coaches gave us so many of tips; starting with the food that's good for swimmer and preparation to face competition, why stretching exercise is good, and what we should do when we are waiting for our event to be called in the marshal room until to the starting block. There is an interesting tip that we should control our emotion with the good control so that we will not be stressed or panic. We should be confident of ourselves."

He continued; "Ben Proud joined us in the pool session and showed us how to glide under water and do flip turn with the right position so as to be faster. He also taught us the right arm pull, kicking, and head positioning when we swim each stroke." 

Another swimmer Alif Idlan posted some useful tips in FB after the clinic as shown in his note below.



The kids need to be attentive, focus and display a good attitude towards training during the swim clinic as they would stand a chance to be selected to join the continuing learning program with Ben Proud in the next camp, the organiser announced.

At the end of the sessions, the crucial and most exciting moment came when Ben himself announced and picked Muhd Andi and Nicole Chan, both from IBSC, as the winners and talents of the program. Both were presented with an AirAsia aeroplane model which promised them free flights with the World's Best Low-Cost Airline to either Phuket or Gold Coast to join Ben Proud in the next swim camp. IBSC is so proud of the duo!

#Daretodream winners


Nicole Chan, when asked, has this to say;

" First of all, I would like to give a million thanks to IBSC in giving me this opportunity to attend Ben Proud's Talent Pool 2017 swim clinic. I have learned new things and techniques while attending this swim clinic. Race preparation, goal setting, mental rehearsal, visualization, self believing, focusing, dealing with failure and stroke correction were the techniques we have learned. 

I never expect myself to train again with Ben Proud, Antony James and his team of coaches in another training camp. At this very moment, I am very grateful and blessed. This award entitles us to participate in the final training camp to be held in Phuket or Gold Coast, Australia soon.

Lastly, I wish to give thanks to God and my parents. They're my best guidance and strongest supporters."

Muhd Andi and Nicole Chan, both IBSC swimmers were announced as the most talented swimmers of the event winning them free AirAsia tickets to join the final swim camp overseas
A freestyle posing of the participants
Participants get a free Adidas & AirAsia T-shirt during the event
Cliona Tan and mum happy to be there

See also Ben Proud (@BenProud) _ Twitter



Sunday 26 February 2017

The Star : Proud to be under AirAsia’s wings

BY LIM TEIK HUAT

PUTRAJAYA: Glasgow Commonwealth Games double gold medallist swimmer Ben Proud (pic) will come under AirAsia’s backing as he makes a bid for Olympic glory in Tokyo in 2020.

AirAsia yesterday announced a four-year tie-up with the British Olympic swimmer who grew up in Kuala Lumpur.

Proud attended the Alice Smith School from kindergarten until year 11 when he left to pursue his swimming career further at Plymouth College.

As part of the deal, the 22-year-old will host an annual talent pool coaching clinic for up-and-coming competitive swimmers in the region, which kicked off in Putrajaya yesterday.

The Malaysian leg of the clinic, supported by the Amateur Swimming Union of Malaysia (ASUM), saw 30 club swimmers aged 12 to 15 take part in an intensive one-day session at Marina Putrajaya Indoor Pool.

It was conducted by Proud and AquaElite coaches Antony James, a former Olympian, who will be joined in subsequent clinics by Commonwealth Games finalist Steven Beckerleg of Britain.

Proud swam for Britain in the 50m and 100m freestyle at the Rio Olympics last year.

He placed fourth in the 50m freestyle final in Rio.

“Following my first Olympic Games experience in Rio last year, I’ve set my goals and focus on achieving success at Tokyo 2020 and prior to that, defending my title at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia. It’s going to be a challenging and exciting few years ahead.

“I am delighted to have the chance to return to my swimming roots in Malaysia, where I first fell in love with the sport while growing up in Kuala Lumpur, to help train the talents of tomorrow.

“It will be really rewarding to work with AirAsia to inspire and nurture future swimming champions throughout the Asean region over the next four years,” said Proud, who won the Commonwealth Games 50m butterfly and 50m freestyle golds in Glasgow in 2014.

AirAsia Group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said: “Asean has an abundance of talent but we don’t always develop that to the fullest.

“I hope that with the talent pool, which we will take all across Asean, we can help fill that gap and maybe even unearth the next Joseph Schooling (Singapore), Sun Yang (China), Kosuke Kitajima (Japan) or Ben Proud.”


Read more at http://www.thestar.com.my/sport/swimming/2017/02/26/proud-to-be-under-airasias-wings/#X4H3HBZHIr9o8pgy.99

Monday 20 February 2017

FULL RESULTS of MSSS Swimming Championship 2017


We congratulate all medalists of the MSSS Swimming Championship 2017 which has was held in Shah Alam from 14-17 Feb, 2017. Well done to those who have charted new PBs too with their great swim.

The full results can be downloaded here.


Thursday 16 February 2017

FULL RESULTS of MSSWP Swimming Championship 2017



We congratulate all medalists and record breakers for the MSSWP Swimming Championship 2017 which has ended yesterday on 14-15 Feb, 2017 at Kompleks Renang Kuala Lumpur.

The full results can be downloaded here.


Thursday 2 February 2017

2017 SportExcel Junior Swimming Circuit Leg 1, Shah Alam

Kindly note that the invite for 2017 SportExcel Junior Swimming Circuit Leg 1 has been received from the organiser, SASA, Selangor Amateur Swimming Association and the competition will be held as follows :

Date : 22 - 23, April 2017 (Sat - Sun)
Time : 8.00 a.m.
Venue : Darul Ehsan Aquatic Centre, Shah Alam
Rules : FINA rules apply
Date of Reckoning : 1 January, 2017
No. of Entries : No Limit
Age Group : Group 2, 3 and 4 (ie. up to age 14 years only)
Eligibility : Malaysian citizens who are members of affiliated clubs of ASUM
Entry Fees : RM5 per event
Team Managers' Meeting : 5;00 pm, 21 April, 2017 (Fri)
Closing Deadline : 5:00 pm on 24 March, 2017

Please note that swimmers who do not meet the QTs during the competition will be fined RM20 per event.

The order of events are :




Please download invite and rules here.

IBSC entry forms can be downloaded here



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