Sport is an integral part of life at Tanglin, and each year our calendar is filled with exciting opportunities for students to develop, compete, and excel.
Our outstanding facilities include a state-of-the-art Athletic Development Gym with Physiotherapy Clinic, Aquatics Centre with 50m pool, additional 25m pool, five multipurpose halls, specialist Gymnastics Centre, climbing walls, and a newly refurbished playing field.
We highly value and actively promote the pursuit of excellence. Through our IMPACT Programme, we provide tailored support for students who aim to reach the highest standards, enhancing both their learning and performance. Each year, a number of our young athletes earn national representative honours and titles, whilst our teams enjoy significant success both locally and across the region.
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, interschool leagues, and to stretch and challenge our most talented performers, the opportunity to compete in events across the region, including Australia, Hong Kong and Dubai.
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.
Dave Radcliffe
Director of Sport Dave Radcliffe
Director of Swimming
Bobby Hurley
Director of Gymnastics
Joy Koh
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
Individualised Support
The IMPACT Programme provides specialised education and support to young athletes who have the potential and aspiration to excel. This individualised support enhances learning and performance, whilst also helping students maintain the balance between high-level sporting commitments and academic studies.
Mentoring and Dual-Pathway Support
Support and guidance to help students balance their academic and sporting commitments.
Physiotherapy and Injury Prevention
Through our onsite clinic and partnership with Singapore Physio, Tanglin Sport can draw upon a wealth of high performance expertise and experience. In addition to offering staff and student appointments, Singapore Physio staff work alongside our Head of Athletic Development and support our high performing athletes, which includes a programme of individualised and sport specific screening to inform conditioning and injury prevention strategies.
Athletic Development
Personalised training programmes which are developmentally appropriate and periodised to the competition year.
Cognitive Techniques
Small group workshops with psychologist Dr Jay Lee Nair, who specialises in sport and performance psychology. These sessions are aimed at enhancing performance and supporting wellbeing.
Training and Performance Nutrition
Nutrition specialists help to educate students on sports nutrition, and the strategies which optimise athletic performance.
The Tanglin values of Respect, Responsibility and Purpose provide strong foundations that underpin our significant success in national and regional
2024-25 Tournament Champions
Lions Netball 16&U
Pan Pacific Touch 14&U
Pan Pacific Touch 16&U
Pan Pacific Touch 19&U
Senior Girls Feeding Frenzy Swimming
SEASAC Boys’ Cross Country
SEASAC Girls’ Football Div 1
SEASAC Rugby Div 1
SEASAC Rugby Div 2
SEASAC Girls’ Swimming
SEASAC Touch Div 1
SEASAC Boys’ Volleyball Div 1
SEASAC Girls’ Volleyball Div 2
Senior National Honours & Titles
2024-25
Riaan Naik - Cricket
Cara Chang - Football
Eddie Benson - Rugby
Ayesha Banerji - Rugby
Kayden Chia - Rugby
Millie De Mollein - Rugby
Lincoln Newby - Rugby
Emaan Siddiqui - Rugby
Shiv Kaul - Squash
Amanda Ng - Swimming
Luka Scheinemann Swimming
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
Colours are awarded to students in the Sixth Form who demonstrate excellence and 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.
A smaller group of students are 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
Infant Sport
Tanglin Infant children 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, 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.
Reception
Year 1
Year 2
Junior Sport
Gymnastics
Fitness Fun
Ball Skills
Climbing & Bouldering
Gymnastics
Karate
Football Skills
Learn to Swim
Ball Skills
Climbing & Bouldering
Gymnastics
Karate
Football
Learn to Swim
Touch/Rugby
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
In Years 3 and 4, children are introduced to the many benefits of friendly competition through participation in House Sport events 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 three days of competition.
Junior Programme
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Climbing
Cricket
Dance
Year 3 & 4
Year 5 & 6
Football
Gymnastics
Karate
Netball
Rugby
Learn to Swim
Swimming
Touch
Archery
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Capoeira
Climbing
Cricket
Cross-Fit
Dance
Football
Gymnastics
Hockey
Horse Riding
Jiu-Jitsu
Karate
Netball
Parkour
Rugby
Softball
Swimming
T-Ball
Tennis
Touch
Volleyball
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 complement 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, Hong Kong 7s for rugby, and netball at the Dubai 7s.
Senior Programme
Badminton
Basketball Climbing Cricket Dance
Cross Country Football Golf
Gymnastics Karate Netball Parkour Rugby
Swimming Tennis Touch
Volleyball
Badminton Basketball Cricket Climbing
Cross Country Dance Golf
Gymnastics Karate Football Netball Parkour Rugby Swimming Tennis Touch Volleyball
Badminton
Basketball Climbing Cricket
Cross Country Dance Golf
Gymnastics Karate
Football Netball
Rugby Softball
Swimming Tennis Touch
Volleyball
Sports Calendar
Tanglin students and parents can enjoy a comprehensive sport calendar in 2025-26 with the following tournaments, competitions and events just some of the opportunities on offer.
Term 1
September
October
November
Peter Bell Touch Clinic Playing Field Opening Event
