Tanglin Sport 2023-24

Tanglin Sport

At Tanglin we aim to nurture and inspire lifelong participation in sport and physical activity. With access to world class facilities and high-quality coaching, students develop as young athletes in an environment which encourages each child to achieve their personal best.

We strive to develop the potential of all students through a positive experience in sport and our programme is tailored to ensure each child has access to competition which supports each stage of their development as young athletes. This includes House Sport for all students, inter-school leagues, and to stretch and challenge our most talented performers, the opportunity to compete in events across the region, including Australia and Dubai.

Tanglin offers 24 sports including Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Climbing, Cricket, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Horse Riding, Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, Netball, Parkour, Rugby, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Touch, T-Ball and Volleyball. Our world class facilities include a state-of-the-art Athletic Development Gym with physiotherapy clinic, Aquatics Centre with 50m pool, additional 25m pool, 5 multipurpose halls, a full size playing field and specialist Gymnastics Centre.

Director of Sport Dave Radcliffe

Director of Swimming

Bobby Hurley

Director of Gymnastics

Lauren Sweeney

Head of Touch

Vicky Paterson

Head of Rugby

Andy Martin

Head of Netball

Kirsty Robinson

Head of Junior Sport Ewen Smith

The Tanglin Lions IMPACT Programme

We are delighted to launch the Tanglin Lions IMPACT Programme which provides education and support to our young athletes who have the potential and aspiration to excel. This programme of specialised support will enhance learning and performance, whilst also helping students maintain the balance between high-level sporting commitments and academic studies.

Individualised Support - a programme of support which is tailored to the student’s individual needs and the demands of their sport.

Mentoring and Lifestyle Coaching - personalised one-on-one mentoring led by Health and Wellness specialists, including former elite athlete, Karina Newmarch.

Physiotherapy and Injury Prevention - through our onsite clinic and partnership with Singapore Physio, Tanglin Sport can now draw upon a wealth of high performance expertise and experience. In addition to offering staff and student appointments, Singapore Physio staff will work alongside our Head of AD and support our high performing athletes, including a programme of individualised and sport inform conditioning and injury prevention strategies.

Athletic Development programmes which are developmentally appropriate and periodised to the competition year.

Cognitive Techniques with psychologist Dr Jay in sport and performance psychology. These sessions are aimed at enhancing performance and supporting wellbeing.

Training and Performance Nutrition with nutrition specialist, Amanda Lim, to educate students on sports nutrition and the strategies which optimise athletic performance.

Tanglin Lions

The Tanglin values of Respect, Responsibility and Purpose provide strong foundations that underpin our significant success in national and regional competitions.

Netball Division 1

12&U

Touch Division 1

14&U Girls Swimming

Touch Division 1

16&U Touch Division 1

Boys Badminton Division 1

Boys Badminton Division 4

Boys Football Division 1

19&U

Rugby Division 1

Touch Division 1

Boy’s Volleyball Division 2

Boy’s Volleyball Division 3

Singapore Athletic Conference of International School (ACSIS) Titles

2022-23 Champions

FOBISIA: Primary Athletics

FOBISIA: Primary Swimming

FOBISIA: Primary Football

FOBISIA Climbing

FOBISIA 16&U Rugby

FOBISIA 19&U Netball

Pan Pacific All Schools 16&U Touch

Pan Pacific All Schools 19&U Touch

Tanglin Lions Netball 19&U

Touch Singapore Mixed U20 Touch

SEASAC Boys Badminton

SEASAC Girls Football

SEASAC Rugby

SEASAC Girls Swimming

Singapore Open Level 7 Gymnastics

National Honours

Cara Chang - U19 Football (SG)

Nina Donaldson - U18 Touch (SG)

Amelia Geddes - U18 Touch (SG)

Ariana Khanbabi - U18 Touch (SG)

Tamani Khanbabi - U18 Touch (SG)

Riaan Naik - U16 Cricket (SG)

Amanda Ng - U18 Swimming (SG)

Phoebe Oruche - U18 Touch (SG)

Recognising Achievement

Success in sport is celebrated at Tanglin and we recognise the individual achievements of those students who achieve excellence in their chosen field.

Our framework for recognising achievements is tailored to the different ages of children. Junior and Middle School students are awarded certificates for their breadth of participation and commitment, while Senior School students can achieve Colours for their level of performance and successful modelling of the Tanglin values of respect, responsibility and purpose.

Upper School Colours

Upper School Colours are awarded to students who have consistently represented the first team in their chosen sport, demonstrating outstanding commitment to sport in the Upper School.

Colours

Full Colours are awarded to students in the Sixth Form who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the sporting life of Tanglin. Recipients will have modelled Tanglin values and played a key role in their team throughout the season.

First team players can be awarded Colours, whilst all others can receive Half Colours.

Honours

A smaller group of students will be eligible for Honours each year. Recipients of these awards will not only demonstrate significant commitment to Tanglin sport but will also achieve success on a national or international level.

Swimming and Gymnastics

Tanglin runs highly successful Swimming and Gymnastics programmes from Infant through to Senior School. Supported by teams of full-time specialist coaches, a number of our most talented young athletes have achieved national honours and titles.

Infant Sport

Tanglin Infants have the opportunity to experience a range of sporting activities in an atmosphere of creativity, enjoyment and personal development. Our programme is tailored to establish confident, skilful movers, who are well equipped with fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, catching and throwing. As they move through their early years, our Infant children develop more complex, sport specific skills in activities which are developmentally appropriate and foster a joy in being active.

Infant Programme

Fun to Move with Gym.

Gymnastics

Reception

Fitness Fun

Swim & Splash

Ball Skills

Gymnastics

Football Skills

Learn to Swim

Yoga

Ball Skills

Gymnastics

Lions Football Academy

Learn to Swim

Touch/Rugby

Junior Sport

Our Junior School takes pride in delivering a broad and balanced programme which enables each child to choose from a wide range of activities and flourish in those they enjoy.

In Years 3 and 4, children are introduced to the many benefits of friendly competition through participation in House Sport events and multi-team festivals which compliment their weekly sessions. With swim galas and gymnastics showcase events also giving children their chance to shine, we aim to support our budding young athletes with developmentally appropriate competition.

In Years 5 and 6, children enjoy a comprehensive schedule of weekly training and activities with further competitive opportunities, which includes an extensive interschool programme of fixtures and events in the Athletic Conference of Singapore International Schools (ACSIS).

Overseas Events and Tournaments

Tanglin’s Junior School children have the exciting opportunity to compete in overseas events and tournaments, which include Feeding Frenzy Swimming and the Harrow International Football 7s. As a member of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA), 40 Tanglin students have the privilege of competing in the annual Primary FOBISIA Games each year, with football, athletics, t-ball and swimming events spanning 3 days of competition.

Junior Programme

Athletics

Badminton

Basketball

Climbing

Cricket

Dance Football

Yr3&4

Gymnastics

Karate

Netball

Rugby Learn to Swim

Swimming

Touch

Archery Athletics

Badminton

Basketball

Climbing

Cricket

Dance Football

Gymnastics

Hockey

Horse Riding

Yr5&6

Jiu-Jitsu

Karate

Netball

Parkour

Rugby

Softball

Swimming

T-Ball

Tennis Touch

Volleyball

X-Fit

Senior Sport

A wide range of sports are offered each term with competitive leagues or events complimenting a weekly training schedule. Training sessions are scheduled before and after school and run throughout the term.

Competition Calendar

Tanglin has an extensive interschool programme of competitive fixtures, with many played through the Athletic Conference of Singapore International Schools (ACSIS). These weekly fixtures compliment comprehensive calendar of events and tournaments which include SCC Rugby 7s, Singapore Swimming Nationals, Singapore Gymnastics Open, and our own Lions Netball Championships. As a member of FOBISIA and the South East Asia Student Activities Conference (SEASAC), our top teams and performers have the opportunity to test themselves across the region with annual competitions in each sport.

Exceptional Experiences

Tanglin’s aspiring athletes can look forward to exceptional experiences which include the Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch tournament, Australian Age Swimming Championships, and the Dubai Rugby 7s.

Senior Programme

Sports Calendar 2023-24

Tanglin students and parents can enjoy a comprehensive sport calendar in 2023-24 which includes, but is not limited to, the following tournaments, competitions and events:

Term 1

August Tanglin Lions Sports Fair

September Training & Performance Nutrition

ACSIS Golf

October

November

Gold Coast Touch, Queensland

SEASAC Football, Bangkok

SEASAC Volleyball (Boys), Bangkok

SEASAC Volleyball (Girls), Kuala Lumpur

19&U FOBISIA Netball, Kuala Lumpur

Pan Pacific Touch, Singapore

SEASAC Golf, Bangkok

Dubai College Rugby 7s

Singapore Nationals Swimming

SEASAC Cross Country, Kuala Lumpur

Year 7, 8 & 9 House Tournaments

Feeding Frenzy Swimming, Bangkok

Term 2

January 15&U FOBISIA Netball, Kuala Lumpur

SEASAC Basketball, Tanglin Trust School

SEASAC Rugby, Singapore

SEASAC Tennis (Boys), Singapore

February

SEASAC Tennis (Girls), Kuala Lumpur

SEASAC Swimming (Senior), Hong Kong

SEASAC Touch, Singapore

FOBISIA Climbing, Penang

Tanglin Lions Netball, Tanglin Trust School

Singapore Age Group Swimming

Harrow International Football Cup, Bangkok

Year 7, 8 & 9 House Tournaments

March

SEASAC Softball (Boys), Bangkok

SEASAC Softball (Girls), Yangon

SEASAC Badminton (Boys), Singapore

SEASAC Badminton (Girls), Singapore

SEASAC Gymnastics, Jakarta

April

Term 3

Australian Age Swimming Championships

EOY Sports Celebration, Tanglin Trust School

SEASAC Swimming (Junior), Ho Chi Minh City

Spark Climbing, Singapore

May 13&U FOBISIA Netball, Kuala Lumpur

FOBISIA Primary Games, Bangkok

June Year 7, 8 & 9 House Tournaments