The Star : Malaysian relay quartet set new national record

Quick reflexes: Welson Sim in action during the men’s 4x100m freestyle at the Gelora Bung Karno Aquatic Centre yesterday.

THIS is for you, coach.

Welson Sim anchored the Malaysian relay quartet to a new national record in the men’s 4x100m freestyle event at the Gelora Bung Karno Aquatic Centre last night as a gift for outgoing national coach Paul Birmingham.

The quartet of Chan Jie, Foong Wei Tze, Keith Lim and Welson powered their way to finish sixth place in a time of 3:21.06 in the final.

Chan Jie, Keith, Lim Ching Hwang and Welson set the previous national mark of 3:21.79 at the Kuala Lumpur SEA Games last year.

“We wanted to do something for our coach (Paul Birmingham).

“I was confident we can bring down the national record tonight as we were just one second off the mark.

“I am happy to achieve something here,” said Welson, who is from Sarawak.

It was the second national record for Welson.

He clocked 8:12.46 to improve on his personal best of 8:12.74 in the 800m freestyle – a non-Olympic event – on Monday.

Rio Olympic swimmer Phee Jinq En will take to the lanes to aim to qualify for the women’s 50m breaststroke final today.


Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/swimming/2018/08/23/malaysian-relay-quartet-set-new-national-record/#dzDYUrmvLEjcYztb.99

3rd Labuan International School Swimming Championship 2018

Dear swimmers.

We are pleased to inform that IBSC has been invited by Labuan Aquatic Association (PAL) to participate in the 3rd Labuan International Swimming Championship 2018  to be held at TSI Swimming Pool, Labuan International School on 3-4 November, 2018.

Swimmers who are interested may contact IBSC Team Manager, Mr CK Wong for further details on flight booking and hotel accommodations, all at your own cost.

Please note the crucial dates and info below :

Date of Competition : 3rd to 4th Nov, 2018 (Sat & Sun)
Date of Team Departure : 2nd Nov, 2018
Date of Team Manager's Meeting : 2nd Nov, 2018
Closing Date for IBSC : 5 October, 2018
Team Manager : Mr CK Wong
Entry/registration Fee : RM25/swimmer (includes a T-shirt)
Event Fee : RM10/event
Relay Event : RM40/relay (borne by IBSC)
Penalty for Withdrawal : RM10/event
Penalty for Late Scratches : RM20
Penalty for No Show (NS) : RM30


Please submit your entry and waiver forms to IBSC office before 5th October, 2018 (Fri).

Please download Invite and Rules here.


Regards,
IBSC Swim Committee

Super-duper Dhuha won Overall Champion in 7th SELANGOR ARENA Short Course Sprint Swimming Championship 2018

Super-duper Muhd. Dhuha Zulkifry, is no small fry in Ikan Bilis team when it comes to sprinting in water.

Although a year younger than all his senior competitors in Group 4, this 9 year old boy displayed awesome power in his swimming ability and had just awed everyone at the pool when he claimed victory of 9 gold in the 7th Selangor ARENA Short Course Swimming Championship 2018. The annual invitational meet was held from 17th to 19th August, 2018 at Pusat Akuatik Darul Ehsan, Shah Alam.

Muhd Dhuha, 9, was named the Overall Champion and Age Group Champion (Group 4 Boys) in the short course meet 

Dhuha broke 2 meet records to deserve the Overall Champion title. On the first day he swam to a new record of 2:21.93 in 200m freestyle to erase a 2016 time of 2:23.67. He also went on to break the 100m butterfly meet record with his flying time of 1:10.15.

When asked about his achievement, Dhuha responded; "This is my second time participating in the short course and I am very happy to be able to deliver my best."

With his team mates, Dhuha delivered a gold and a silver in the relay events.

Meanwhile, Sharizan Shazali, also did the team proud by smashing 2 meet records in 50m backstroke and 100m IM. In his favourite sprint 50m backstroke, Sharizan flipped a new meet record of 27.60 erasing a 4 year old record of 27.99. In the 100m IM, he swam to 59.86 to rewrite the old time of 1:01.04s.

He clinched 4 individual gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze.

Sharizan (centre) sharing his joy with friends as the 1st runner-up for Group 2 boys

Whisky Chew was also named the 1st runner up for the Group 3 boys as he garnered 2 gold and 3 bronze in his individual events.

The relay teams also did fairly well with Group 1, 2 and 4 boys breaking the 4x25m medley relay as they sprinted to refresh the old times.

Another commendable swimmer is Muhd Farhan Andi who secured 2 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze in his individual events.

Below are the medalists and point earners for IBSC.

We congratulate all medalists and sprinters who managed to improve their multiple turnings at the short pool to faster times.

Fruition of great results come from the great dedication of team coaches without their guidance the swimmers would not have performed so well. Thanks especially to Coach Shazali and Coach Kamal for guiding the team.

The Team Manager, En. Hazrulhisyam and Assistant Team Manager, En. Zulkifry have both done their job well too in looking after the team. The massive support from parents volunteers and support team also count in making a successful swim outing for the team.

Bravo to all!

Enjoy the photos compilation courtesy of En. Hisyam the Team Manager.

14th SICC Team Briefing

Dear IBSC swimmers,

Please note that a team briefing for SICC participants will be held as follows :

Date : 21 August, 2018 (Tues)
Time : 6:30 pm
Venue : Cheras pool

Travel itinerary, leave letters and bag tags will be distributed during the team briefing.

Regards,
Swim Committee

Round-Up of SportExcel Grand Final 2018

The SportExcel ASUM/NSC/MILO Junior Swimming Circuit Grand Final 2018 has just concluded last Sunday 12th August 2018 at National Aquatic Centre, Kuala Lumpur Sports City.

IBSC has the most number of qualifiers to the final leg with 42 swimmers making the cut to the Grand Final 2018.

Sharizan Shazali, did excellently even though missing his personal target. He contributed 2 gold and 2 silver in the Boys Group 2 category. His superb performance helped him renewed his 100m freestyle (55.95).

Sharizan Shazali

Meanwhile, our gifted swimmer in Group 4 boys, Muhamad Dhuha, proved that being a year disadvantage is no barrier to him as he made his first debut in the Grand Final. He triumphed with a gold in 50m backstroke with an awesome PB of 35.48 and 100m backstroke with a new PB of 1:17.09. He later clinched 3 more silver in 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle and 100m fly.

Muhammad Dhuha Bin Zulkifry

Destin Ng, in Group 3 boys, as anticipated, cornered the 50m breaststroke when he emerged first with new PB of 33.62. He took bronze in 100m breaststroke as he shaved to a neater time of 1:15.61.

Destin Ng

In the girls category, Ashley Ting, bagged 2 silver in 100m freestyle and 100m fly and managed to renew her own timing in both events.

Ashley Ting

Ng Zi Syuen, didn't let down either as she swam to 3 bronze in 50m backstroke, 100m backstroke, 100m breaststroke.

Ng Zi Syuen

We congratulate all medalists and swimmers who has new PBs to celebrate.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all for the cooperation given by the swimmers and parents for the 2 days event. Sincere thanks to my team mate En. Hazrulhisyam and the coaches, coach Shazali and coach Kamal for their selfless contributions to make it a successful one.

C.K.WONG
Team Manager

See Full Results of Grand Final 2018.

View more Photos here.

Invitation to 3rd ASUM/NSC/MILO Mid & Long Distance Swimming Championship 2018

Kindly be informed that Persatuan Renang Amatur Kuala Lumpur is organising the 3rd ASUM/NSC/MILO Mid-Long Distance Swimming Championship 2018 at Bukit Jalil as follows :


Date                                :   13h – 14th October, 2018 (Sat - Sun)
Venue                             :    Bukit Jalil National Aquatic Centre, K.Lumpur
Organizer                        :    Persatuan Renang Amatur Kuala Lumpur  (PRAKL)
Rules                               :    FINA Rules applies
Date of Age Reckoning  :    1st January, 2018
Entry Closing Date         :    21st September, 2018 (Mon), 5:00 pm.
Team Manager Meeting  :    12th October, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
Entries                             :   No limit to the number of swimmers or events

Registration Fees             :   RM15/swimmer
Entry Fees                       :   RM8/event and RM32/relay team

Download                       :  Invite & Rules

Entry Form for IBSC members can be download here.

Register for Free Pre-Competitive Trial Classes this coming school holiday

Download Pre-Comp Registration Form

IBSC Team Briefing for 7th Selangor Invitation Short Course Sprint 2018

Please note the team briefing for 7th Selangor Invitation Short Course Sprint 2018 will be held this Wednesday, 15 August, 2018 at Cheras pool for participants joining the meet.

School leave letters will be distributed in due course.

Regards,
Hisyamhazrul
Team Manager

2018 Incentive Award for SportExcel Leg 1 & Leg 2

The 2018 incentive award for SportExcel Leg 1 & Leg 2 has been presented to the swimmers who took part in both Leg 1 and Leg 2 swimming circuits. Only top 24 swimmers in each event are given points by the organizer in a given calendar year.

This year, we have total of 30 swimmers who are honored to receive the cash incentives and certificates. Among the male swimmers, Muhammad Dhuha has collected the highest point with 350 and Ng Zi Syuen is the top scorer for female with 333 points.

The incentive award ceremony was held at Cheras Pool and presented by our club President, Mr. Teo Mua Seng and Head Coach Shazali Salleh.

Again, congratulation to all award winners and all the best in Grand Final event this weekend.

Incentive Presentation and Team Briefing - SportExcel Grand Final 2018

Dear swimmers,

Kindly note that incentive recipients for SportExcel Leg 1 & Leg 2 are required to be present to receive their rewards during the team briefing this evening.

School leave letters and Grand Final T-shirts will also be given out to swimmers.

Regards,

IBSC EXCO

Update >> See Briefing Notes

Round-Up of Junior Splash Leg 2, Melaka

The ASUM/NSC/MILO Junior Splash Leg 2, 2018 has just concluded recently  (27th – 29th July, 2018) at Pusat Akuatik Hang Jebat, Melaka.

IBSC sent a contingent of 84 junior but determined swimmers to the meet and managed to clinch 21 gold with a new record, 8 silver, 16 bronze in both their individual and relay events.

The individual achievers are listed below with their medal haul and points collected.

Our strong group 2 boys relay team formed by Muhd. Farhan Andi, Oswin Wong, Yap Min Shun, Sharizan Shazali and Harry Chong swept all 4 gold relay medals and set a new record time of 3:50.47 (from 3:51.57) in 4 x 100m freestyle relay event.

Group 2 boys record breaker team in 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay. From left : Oswin Wong, Muhd. Farhan Andi, Yap Min Shun, Sharizan Shazali

Group 2 boys team. From left : Harry Chong, Muhd. Farhan Andi, Yap Min Shun, Sharizan Shazali swept all relay gold medals in the meet

Another commendable performance came from group 3 boys relay team comprising of Dylan Wong, Ho Jia Ming, Teo Zun Jet and Toh Jun Hong who swept 3 gold medals in 4 relay events.

Group 3 boys team. From left : Dylan Wong, Ho Jia Ming, Teo Zun Jet and Toh Jun Hong

As for individual event, our group 2 boys proved that they are among the best in the arena.

Muhd Andi managed to amass 4 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze. A challenger in mostly difficult events, Andi was at top form in 100m freestyle (56.05), 200m IM (2:21.63), 200m freestyle (2:02.71) and 100m butterfly 1:00.57) to win the 4 gold.

Sharizan Shazali, known to be great backstroker, claimed 2 gold in his pet events. He was catching up pretty steadily in his breaststroke as he sliced off considerable time to a new PB of 1:11.86 in 100m breaststroke to win the silver and 32.57 in 50m breaststroke to snatch the bronze.

Comrade, Yap Min Shun also do not want to be left out as he won 1 gold and 1 bronze in his freestyle events.

Yap Min Shun, shaved times to 2 new PBs in Junior Splash Leg 2 and was happy to have won 1 gold in 50m freestyle (25.84) and a bronze in 100m freestyle (56.70)

Harry Chong, also did considerably well in his favourite breaststroke events by coming in 2nd placing in 50m breaststroke (32.53)and 3rd placing in 100m breaststroke (1:11.88).

A newbie in the junior squad worthy of mention is Riverling Choo who returned from Peru last year and joined IBSC. She proved her mini but solid strength as she swam swiftly to 1 silver and 1 bronze in the 50m butterfly and 50m freestyle respectively to create new PBs for herself.

Riverling Choo, left with Hannah Khoo

The other medalists were Dylan Wong, Nur Ariessa, Tan Goh Jun Roy and Low Wenxi. Congratulations to all medal winners and swimmers with new PBs.

A big round of applause for all team members who gave their best in the event and also strong support of Coach Shazali, Coach Kamal and parents who have bought them this far and going beyond.

Special thanks to Team Manager, Mr. Hazrulhisyam, Chaperones Enni and Yen Ling for all the arrangement in this meet.

Team Officials of IBSC

See Swim Results or download Full Results of Jr Splash Leg2, 2018.

Cheers,
HO Seng Oon
Assistant Team Manager

*Photos courtesy of IBSC parents