CONGRATULATIONS NATALIE! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!

On the Girls Category, Natalie Devan had a great overall performance finishing 5th place from a pack of 54 competitors.

Under this category, both Boys and Girls will swim 100 meters, bike for 5 KM and run for 1 KM. One official mentioned that the waves were pretty strong but one of our triathletes said the current was much stronger.

The wave for Kids (Boys) 10 to 12 years started at 0820 hrs, followed by Girls 10 to 12 years at 0830 hrs, both Boys and Girls will swim 200 meters, bike for 10 KM and run for 2 KM

We saw an exciting sprint to the finish line on the run leg for Jonathan Leong. He was running so fast and chasing very closely a runner in front of him. But at the last 50 meters on the finish line, when he’s about to overtake, his left shoe went off but he kept on to the finish line. He reached 13 seconds behind the runner without a left shoe on. Everyone on the stand cheered because of his guts and determination. One of the emcees picked up his left shoe and gave it to him on the finish line.

On the Girls Category again, we have Bek Kiah Hui, Joelyn Goh and Chua Xing Ling finishing 6th, 7th and 8th respectively.

Congratulations girls!

For complete race results go to http://www.triathlon.sg/results2009

Tang Siew Kwan awarding a personalised Fishlike T-Shirt to Bek Kiah Hui, Bintan Traithlon 2009 SIlver Medalist, before the start of the OSIM Singapore International Triathlon 2009.

Fishlike Team for OSIM Singapore International Triathlon 2009 at East Coast Park with coaches Tang Siew Kwan (1st from left), Chin Kim Chow (2nd row, 5th from right), John Lee (2nd row, 2nd from right) and Jordan Mirandilla (1st from right).

Kids Category (Boys/Girls) 7 to 9 years. 1st row, left to right, Natalie Devan and Victoria Lee. 2nd row, left to right, Kalen Cheong, Jereme Lee, Yavin Lim and Nicholas Tee. Coach Chin Kim Chow standing behind.

Jereme Lee after the swim leg, running to the bike transition.

Abdul Azhiim Rafiee, finishing 8th in the 200 meters swim leg with 121 competitors.

Joelyn Goh emerged 5th in the 200 meters swim leg.

After performing well in the bike leg, Chua Xing Ling, speeding up in the 2KM run leg.

Bryce Chong, former Fishlike student receiving the Bronze Medal from OSIM Singapore International Triathlon 2009 held at East Coast Park last 1 August 2009.

Last year, Bek Kiah Hui was at the Nirwana Gardens to join the Bintan Triathlon 2008. But hours before the start of the race, she fell from her bicycle during practice and so she was not able to compete in the race. That experience marked a lot of determination and focus on her. Instead of getting frustrated, she overwhelmingly conquered it with discipline, guts and strength of mind and making her finish this year s race on the 2nd spot for female 12-13 years old Youth Distance Triathlon Category.

Among the 10 triathletes, only 2 were last year s veterans, Bek Kiah Jun and Chua Xing Ling. The new faces in Bintan Triathlon 2009 are Iz Ho Jian Song, Bryce Chong Sheng Cher, Gene Tan Ee Hong, Maxz Ho Jian Chen, Jonathan Leong Zhen Cong, Ancel Chong Fu Shea, Natalie Devan and Bek Kiah Hui.

In 10-11 Kids Distance Triathlon Category, Bryce Chong, first time to compete in the Bintan Triathlon, he clocked in fastest in swimming at 00:02:42 but he took more time in the 1st transition at 01:02. Overall he clocked in 00:28:23 for 150M swim, 6KM bike and 1.5KM run. He is just 1 second behind the Bronze medalist.

Another first timer in the Bintan Triathlon is Natalie Devan, though overall she finished 5th in the 8-9 Kids Distance Triathlon Category, she performed an outstanding feat in the run leg, clocking in 1st in the 1.5KM run at 00:10:20. Next year, these guys will be the force to reckon with.

To see the complete race results go to http://www.bintantraithlon.com/race-results.html

Body Markings, here, Bek Kiah Jun, Bryce Chong and Iz Ho having their arms and legs marked with their designated numbers.

Fishlike Team ready for action in Bintan Traithlon Race 2009. (left to right) Chua Xing Ling, Bryce Chong, Bek Kiah Hui, Gene Tan, Bek Kiah Jun and Ancel Chong.

Chua Xing Ling, Bek Kiah Hui and Maxz Ho in the starting line for the Kids Distance Triathlon Category.

Goal Setting Exercise, a day before the Bintan Triathlon Race 2009.

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Fishlike Triathlon Team in Bintan Triathlon Race 2009 held at Nirwana Gardens, Bintan Island, Indonesia last 24 May 2009.

Fishlike triathletes in action!

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Successful Bintan Pre-Triathlon Training was held in Bintan Island, Indonesia last 1 May 2009. 9 FSA students and accompanied by their supportive parents left at 10:10AM (Singapore time) to Bintan Island on board a ferry from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.

Natalie Devan, left, brothers Yavin and Yaron Lim, flashing smiles and excitement aboard a ferry going to Bintan for the Pre-Triathlon training.

Left, Jonathan Leong, Ancel Chong, Raymond Chong And Jason Leong, seated in one row aboard ferry to Bintan for 1 day pre-triathlon training.

At 12:30PM (Bintan Time, one hour late from Singapore time), Lunch at Nirwana Resort Hotel. Enjoying sumptuous meal and refreshing drinks.

At 3:00 - 4:00PM, cycling training

Father and son pair of Emmanuel and Eddy Lee, on their bikes during the cycling training in Bintan. Sports is a fun way for family bonding.

Scenic view of the cycling trail in Bintan. Here, Yaron, a triathlete on green Earth and a bus behind him. . .

At 4:00PM, running practice around Nirwana Resort Hotel, Bintan Island.

From left, John Lee (FSA Director), Eddy Lee, Natalie Devan, Ancel Chong, Yavin Lim, Yaron Lim, Tang Siew Kwan (Managing Director), Jonathan Leong. From left, 2nd row, Emmanuel Lee, Arun Devan, Jessica and James Lim, Raymond Chong and Jason Leong, shortly after arrival at 10:15PM in Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal from Bintan Island, Indonesia. (Note: the family of Wilson Ho already left before this picture was taken).

Thank you dear parents for your continued and valuable support!

The Triathlon Association of Singapore (TAS) Inter-School Aquathlon Challenge 2009 was held last Saturday, 25 April 2009 at East Coast Park. A total of 37 students from Fishlike Sports Academy (FSA) joined the said annual event. 11 students were on the Top 10 and 3 received bronze medals after the race in their respective divisions. It was a significant and impressive campaign for this year since we saw our students performed with speed and power and maintaining a graceful movement on the water as the trademark of Fishlike Sports Academy. The race results confirmed the traithlete prowess of Fishlike as exemplified by our athletes.

Camos Chong Ee Kai, the Bronze medalist in Junior Division C Boys, emerged first in swimming in his wave, with a time of 00:03:23 in 200M swim leg, 00:06:40 in 1K run leg, overall time is 00:10:03. Bryce Chong Sheng Cher, the Bronze medalist in Junior Division A_Boys, with a pack of 67 competing athletes, finished with a time of 00:02:29 in 200M swim leg, 00:09:26 in 1K run leg and overall best time of 00:11:54. The relay team of Maxz Ho Jian Chen and Lam Jing Siang, finished 3rd in the pact of 10 teams in the Junior Relay Division B Boys. In another team relay Junior Division A Boys, the team of Iz Ho Jian Song and Ng Guan Zhi, finished 5th place in the group of 14 teams.

Ancel Chong Fu Shea, finished 10th place in Junior Division B Boys with 62 other competitors. In Junior Division A Girls, Goh Joelyn and Teo Ee Lynn finished 7th and 10th respectively.

In Senior Division C Boys, Abdul Azhiim Rafiee finished 9th in a group of 24 participants.

For complete results of the race, refer to the page below.

On the medal stand, (from left to right) Matz Chan Kwan Yu, (Silver), Chua Jia Wei, (Gold) and Bryce Chong Ee Kai, (Bronze), during the awarding ceremony of TAS Inter-School Aquathlon Challenge 2009 at East Coast Park.

Photo opts before the start of the TAS Inter-School Aquathlon Challenge 2009, (left to right) Lim Tse Puay, Bek Kiah Hui, Jazell Leong and Alana Rodger. They finished 8th, 6th, 9th and 4th respectively in OSIM Triathlon 2008.

Jubilant athletes from Fishlike Sports Academy before the start of the TAS Inter-School Aquathlon Challenge 2009 held at East Coast Park last 25 April 2009. Far right is Tang Siew Kwan, Managing Director of Fishlike Sports Academy providing motivational support before the start of the race.

Natalie Devan, running to transition area after the swim leg.

Camos Chong Ee Kai, emerged 1st in his heat in swim leg at 00:03:23 besting 19 other athletes.

On the Medal Stand, right, the team of Maxz Ho Jian Chen, Lam Jing Siang, raising their trophies as 3rd place finisher in Junior Relay.

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Some 30 plus kids from Fishlike Sports Academy participated in the Milo MOE Tryathlon last 7 March 2009 held at Tanjong Beach, Sentosa. Over 2,200 kids joined the event that organisers were overwhelmed by the turnout of enthusiastic participants coming from different local and international schools and sports organisations.

The Education Ministry (MOE) is trying to get more students interested in triathlon that is why it has teamed up with beverage company Milo to organise the Milo MOE Youth TRYathlon. This inaugural event is aimed at students aged 8 to 18 from local and international schools.

The event was organised to emphasise enjoying the sport without the pressures of having to win. “This is what Singaporean kids need as a deviation from the daily grind they are used to with rankings and results,” said Ying Ren, SEA Games Triathlon gold medalist.

The Milo MOE Tryathlon, which consists of swim, bike and run legs, has adopted a non-competition format. Fun and participation will be the objective that matter in the race, said organisers Racer's Toolbox. Neither times nor placings will be recorded and all finishers will get a trophy.

The event has a junior (8-11 years: 100M swim, 4KM bike and 1KM run), an intermediate (12-15 years: 200M swim, 8KM bike and 2KM run) and a senior (16-18 years: 300M, 12KM bike and 3KM run) category.

For those not confident yet of taking on all three disciplines of the triathlon, there is the option of the relay where the composition of the team will not be restricted by age.

Every participant received an official event sports singlet and goodie bag, as well as a finisher’s trophy after crossing the finish line.

Although, the organisers messed up with controlling the parents and spectators and putting order within the transition areas, the event was still relatively successful.

Some parents present at Sentosa were impressed how organised and disciplined the Fishlike Sports Academy students were, they have their baskets complete with their biking essentials placed next to their bikes on the grounds at transition area and they were able to put those things within seconds after their swim leg. The regimen of practice has paid off.

After the race is over, we have not received any report of injuries and lost items within our students who participated in the inaugural Milo MOE Tryathlon 2009.

A total of 32 kids (ages 7 to 12) joined the event that started from 7:30 in the evening until past 12 midnight. The 60 kilometer course started from Pasir Ris Park to Changi Village to NSRCC to East Coast Park, Hawker Centre to Big Splash playground to Fort Road and back to Pasir Ris Park via the same route. Each of the connecting points mentioned above where strategically picked for resting and also served as water stations.

The kids were grouped into 4 teams and they biked in single file formation following their team leader and an assistant team leader riding last to ensure that every rider is safe and within their ranks. Team A with 9 young riders started at Pasir Ris Park at 7:30 PM and arrived at Changi Village at 8:06 PM. Teams B, C and D assembled at Changi Village. They started the course at 8:45 PM. Team B and C arrived at NSRCC at 9:35 PM then went straight ahead to East Coast Park after 15 minutes of rest. Team D with a pack of young and mostly new riders arrived at NSRCC at 10:10 PM then after 15 minutes rest headed back to Changi Village. Team B and C arrived at East Coast Park at 10:25 PM then after 20 minutes rest cycled back to Changi Village to end the night course. Only Team A finished the 60 kilometer course still in high spirits.

Team A starting at Pasir Ris Park. 3rd from right is Tang Siew Kwan, Fishlike Sports Academy, Managing Director, as their team leader and Angela, 1st on the right, as assistant team leader.

The event was organized by Tang Siew Kwan, Managing Director of Fishlike Sports Academy, said that the event is not intended as a race but more of building team effort, letting the kids have fun and provide them a program that will keep them healthy, alert and smart. He also said that he plans to keep this an annual event and targets to have at least 100 or more participants next year.

Team D arriving at NSRCC station, 10 kilometers from Changi Village, with Kim Chow, their team leader. The kids are having fun, they did it!

The night cycling program ended at Costa Sands Resort with refreshments, barbeque, fruits and awarding of prizes for the best team. And the organizers awarded it to the mostly young and new riders, Team D, who made an impressive effort and took courage to participate in the night course. Aside from Tang, 3 other team leaders, 4 assistant team leaders, 2 support teams, 4 parents who also biked along their kids volunteered and contributed success to the event. And also Yuhui and friends who prepared the barbeque and refreshments at the chalet. See you guys next year for the 2nd Annual Night Cycling Program. We’ll keep you posted!

Team B, 1st from right is Ming Hui, team leader, Jordan, assistant team leader. One of the parents, Jason, standing at the back row and the rest of the members.

The youthful and energetic Team C with Yuhong, back row, 1st from left, team leader; David, assistant team leader and Stanley, one of the parents who also took time to provide support and assistance.

Arriving at East Coast Park, Hawker Centre, Team C still with a smile and victory sign.

Girl power! Readying their bikes for the 1st Annual Fishlike Night Cycling event at Changi Village.

Night riders listening to instructions before the start of the cycling event.

Water please! A rider filling up her bottle at NSRCC station.

Riders finishing the night cycling course still in file formation at Changi Village while parents cheer them on.

1. Proficient your bike handling techniques
2. Be comfortable with open water swim
3. Get faster in the transition area

Eligibility

Children between 7 - 14 years old with ability to:

• Swim 400 m continuiously
• Generally able to cycle on a two-wheel bicycle

Exclusive shoes lace fastener & water bottle to be given

Venue: East Coast Park E2
Time: 10.00am to 11.30am
Fee: S$ 200.00 (FSA Swimmer) / S$ 220.00 (Public)

Minimum Participants: 10pax
Closing Date: 03 June 2007 (Sunday)

Please note: Participants are to provide their own helmet & bicycle. Fishlike Sports Academy Pte Ltd reserved the rights to cancel this program if the minimum number of participant is not met.

For more details, please email us at admin@fishlike.net