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IBSC swimmers broke the most records in 5th Sel ARENA Short Course Sprint 2016

It was an amazing unified effort when Team IBSC went on a record breaking spree in the 5th Selangor ARENA Short Course Sprint Invitational 2016 in Shah Alam just this weekend when our swimmers broke the most number of short course records.

Sebastian Soon, 14, led in most of his events in the short course pool, tumbled down 5 meet records in total. He recorded new times in 200m freestyle (2:00.09), 100m butterfly (58.30), 100m backstroke (1:01.02), 100m IM (1:01.04) and 200m IM (2:11.08) with his stormy performances.

Sebastion Soon led his swim in 100m butterfly where he broke the meet record with a faster time of  58.30, followed closely by Low Ken Ji (in blue cap) in 2nd place at 59.71

Zachary Lim, 12, was also a star swimmer breaking 4 meet records in his age group in 200m freestyle (2:05.91), 100m freestyle (57.06), 100m backstroke (1:06.70) and 200m IM (2:18.53).

The IBSC relay teams also managed 4 records as above, dominated by the younger swimmers in the 10&U category.

With the amazing and laborious swim of all 11 events by Zachary Lim, he earned the most points for himself and was awarded the 11-12 Boys Age Group as well as Overall Champion for the meet with 126 points. We are all so proud of Zachary for his 100% effort yielding spectacular results.

Zachary Lim receiving his Overall Champion trophy from the organiser

11-12 Boys Champions (L-R : David Ong, Zachary Lim and Bryan Leong)

Sebastian Soon was awarded the age group champion for 13-14 boys with collection of 120 points as he swam only 9 events. His parents were ecstatic to witness him break 5 records out of 9 events he took.

Low Ken Ji, also in the same age group as Sebastian, was runner-up with 65 points.

13-14 Boys Champions (L-R : Low Ken Ji, Sebastian Soon and Lim Zi Win)

Mean while, Law Li Wei grabbed the runner-up in the 10&U Girls with compilation of 77 points behind Misa Okuzono.

10&U Girls Champions (L-R : Law Li Wei, Misa Okuzono and Jesselyn Lim)

The invitational event hosted by Persatuan Renang Amatur Selangor was held for 3 days from 26th to 28th August, 2016 at Pusat Akuatik Darul Ehsan. As invited club, IBSC was only restricted to 60 participants and all were classified under the state category.

Being handicapped in numbers did not stop IBSC from collecting massive points with 720 counts and the team was positioned 2nd overall among 19 clubs. That was really an excellent achievement by the Ikan Bilises, especially in teaming up to be the top fastest in almost all age-group relays.

Such outstanding victory can never be realised without the guidance of dedicated coaches and supportive parents. Well done and congratulations to all winners!

The Team Manager, Mr JY Teo, did a great job in managing the kids and their relay events. Thanks to the chaperon, Puan Zainon and the whole support team for holding the fort too.

We hope to excel again next year.

The full results can be downloaded here.

Law Li Wei plunged to first position in 100m backstroke by clocking 1:14.94

Girls just chilling out after a tiring swim

Sharizan in lane 5 ready to take off

Boys waiting at Marshaling room 

Andi (in white cap) leaping off in the Mixed Relay event

Group 3 girls came top in their 4x25m freestyle relay, from left, Chloe Ng, Wong Ru Yi, Pun Pei Jin and Jaime Lim

13-14 Boys from left, Sebastian Soon, Low Ken Ji, Avinaash and Muqhis broke the 4-year meet record of  46.49 in the 4x25m freestyle relay with a speedier time of 46.43

10&U Boys relay members, (L-R) Benjamin Soon, Matthew Tang, Teo Zun Jet and Whisky Chew broke the meet record for  4x25m freestyle relay by clocking 58.36 to erase a 4 -year old time of  59.15

Muqhis, Sebastian, Falk Meier and Ken Ji happy to have a healthy competition in 50m freestyle where Muqhis and Falk both broke the meet record

Group 1 boys, Afiq Imran, Bradley Lim, Rohan Lee and Howard Sim earned 2 gold in the 4x25m freestyle and medley relays 

10& U girls medley relay members came first, L-R : Cliona O. Tan, Teo Sze Hui, Anna Lau and Law Li Wei

Group 2 4x50m mixed relay, from left, Zhi Syuen, Muqhis, Ken Ji and Ru Yi swam to first position

Group3 4x50m mized relay, from left, Jancy, Ashley, Zachary and Andi achieved a consolation 3rd position 

Kids having enjoyable fun time not only swimming and making friends, but some were seen catching Pokemon at the poolside

Award winners were all full of smiles, from left, Ken Ji, Sebastian, Zachary, Li Wei and David Ong

*photos by Team Manager and IBSC parents. More photos will be posted in IBSC Facebook soon.

Good Luck Team IBSC in Sel Short Course 2016

IBSC Team Briefing - 5th Sel Arena Short Course Sprint Invitational 2016

Attention to IBSC swimmers,

Swimmers who are participating in the 5th Selangor Arena Short Course Sprint Invitational 2016 scheduled on 26-28 August, 2016 at Shah Alam are required to attend a team briefing.

Date    : 23 August, 2016 (Tuesday)
Time   : 6:30 pm
Venue : Cheras Pool, Bandar Tun Razak

School leave letters will be distributed in due course.

Those who do not have the current black and yellow team T-shirts can purchase them at IBSC Office.

Your attendance is appreciated.

Regards,
YJ Teo
Team Manager

Overall Champion Trophy for SportExcel MILO Grand Final 2016 reclaimed by Team IBSC

Ikan Bilis swimmers have once again whirled superb results from the pool with their optimum swim in this week's swimming competition in SportExcel MILO Junior Swimming Circuit, Grand Final 2016. Team IBSC reclaimed the Overall Champion Club Trophy with highest score of 292 points.

President of PRAKL, Mr Teo Mua Seng, presenting the Overall Champions Club Trophy to Team Manager of Ikan Bilis Swimming Club, Mr Vincent Low

Top 20 clubs team score

The final leg of the circuit just ended after a 2-day competition at Kompleks Renang Kuala Lumpur on 13-14 August, 2016. The first leg was held in Melaka and the second leg was organised in Shah Alam few months ago before the eligible finalists qualify themselves to compete in the Grand Final in Kuala Lumpur to grab the challenge trophy.

IBSC has the most number of qualifiers standing at 34 swimmers in the Grand Final out of 242 participants from 36 clubs all over Malaysia.

Team IBSC 

The juniors competing in this development meet is from 10 & under category until 14 years of age.

Each age group is awarded a Champion Trophy and incentives from SportExcel. The individual winners of each age group is displayed below.

Age Group Champions, L-R : Sebastian Soon (13-14 Boys), Zachary Lim (11-12 Boys), Tetsuharu (U10 Boys), Law Li Wei (U10 Girls), Elise Wong (11-12 Girls), Liew Chern Xin (13-14 Girls) together with President of PRAKL cum Organising Chairman, Mr Teo Mua Seng. 

Congratulations to all the Champions for their excellent performance! Not forgetting the swimmers who sliced off time in improving their PBs, don't stop there, continue with your great effort to reach greater heights in the next meet.

Law Li Wei (IBSC) - Group 4 Girls Champion

Zachary Lim (IBSC) - Group 3 Boys Champion

Sebastian Soon (IBSC) - Group 2 Boys Champion

The Club thanks the coaches, parents and senior swimmers for their continuous support and guidance. Appreciation also goes to the Team Manager, Chaperon and volunteers for taking good care of the swimmers.

The full result of the SportExcel Grand Final 2016 can be downloaded here or the Swim Results Page.

IB Seniors visiting and supporting their juniors in the race

David Ong (left) and Zachary Lim in healthy competitive spirit

Golden girl, Li Wei, gave a thumb-up for her 4 gold, 1 silver & 1 bronze achievement 

Ng Kai Wen, totally elated pioneering his maiden medals realization in SportExcel with 1 gold and 2 bronze.

Zachary Lim, an all-rounder

Steve Khiew plunged to a gold and silver in his backstroke

David Ong, breaststroke specialist won 2 gold 

Li Wei, highly talented swimmer

Iqmal Muqhis, has a gold and a silver in his hands

More photos at

Day 1 Album, 13 Aug 2016.

Day 2 Album 14 Aug 2016