globe
Official website links end with .gov.sg
Government agencies communicate via .gov.sg websites   (e.g.go.gov.sg/open). Trusted websites
lock
Secure websites use HTTPS
Look for a lock lock icon or https:// as an added precaution. 
share sensitive information only on official, secure website

Our Coaches

Cheryl TAY profile photo
Dr. Cheryl Tay
Dr. Cheryl Tay

Academy Lead, Activesg Canoe Academy

  • PhD Sports Biomechanics, Nanyang Technological University
  • Valedictorian | Nanyang President's Graduate Scholar
  • BSc Sport Science & Management (1st class), Nanyang Technological University
  • Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal | NTU President's Research Scholar | E.W. Barker Scholar
  • International Canoe Federation Canoe-Kayak Sprint Level 3 Expert Coach (Presenter)
  • International Council for Coaching Excellence Coach Developer (Level 3)
  • Former Team Singapore national athlete
  • 2013 Asian Canoeing Championships C1 200m & 500m 5th
  • 2013 SEA Games Traditional boat 10-crew 1000m & 500m 4th
  • 2012 Asian Canoe Marathon U23 K1 2nd
  • 3x Inter Tertiary Champion (6x Medallist)
  • Nanyang Technological University Full Colours Sports Award
  • Game for Life (GFL) Competent Coach - Excellent
Benjamin Low Wei Fu
Benjamin Low
Benjamin Low

Lead Coach, ACA KIAK Squad, Paddle Lodge @ MacRitchie Reservoir

  • Undergraduate, Bachelor of Sports and Physical Education with Management, Singapore University of Social Sciences
  • International Canoe Federation Canoe-Kayak Sprint Level 3 Expert Coach (Presenter)
  • International Council for Coaching Excellence Coach Developer (Level 1)
  • Former Team Singapore national athlete
  • 2x Southeast Asian Canoe Sprint Medallist
  • 2015 SEA Games K4 1000m 4th
  • 2012 Asian Canoe Marathon Junior K1 Champion
  • 3x Inter Tertiary Medallist
  • 3x Singapore Olympic Foundation-Peter Lim Scholarship
  • Coach, Singapore Institute of Management
  • Coach, Singapore Polytechnic (2023 Women's Champion, Men's 3rd)
  • Game for Life (GFL) Competent Coach
Ong Kai Wen
Ong Kai Wen
Ong Kai Wen

Lead Coach, PAssion Wave @ Jurong Lake Gardens

  • Bachelor of Communication Studies (Honours), Nanyang Technological University
  • International Canoe Federation Canoe-Kayak Sprint Level 3 Expert Coach (Presenter)
  • International Council for Coaching Excellence Coach Developer (Level 1)
  • 2x Asian University Canoeing Medallist
  • Nanyang Technological University Half Colours Sports Award
  • Head Coach, Anglo-Chinese Junior College (2017 A Girls Champion)
  • Head Coach, Gan Eng Seng School (2015 C Girls Champion)
  • Game for Life (GFL) Competent Coach - Excellent
Teo Guang Yi Lucas
Lucas Teo
Lucas Teo

Lead Coach, ACA KIAK Squad, Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir

  • BSc Life Sciences, National University of Singapore
  • International Canoe Federation Canoe-Kayak Sprint Level 3 Expert Coach (Presenter)
  • International Council for Coaching Excellence Coach Developer (Level 1)
  • Current Team Singapore national athlete
  • 2021 & 2015 SEA Games K1 1000m Champion (Singapore's 1st ever gold medal for men's Canoe Sprint), 2021 SEA Games K2 1000m Champion; 5x SEA Games Medallist
  • 2018 Asian Games K2 1000m 4th; 2022 Asian Games K1 1000m 5th, K2 500m 6th
  • SNOC Meritorious Award (Individual) 2016, 2017, 2021; (Team) 2021.
  • Sports Excellence Scholarship 2014
  • Assistant Coach, Singapore National Junior Kayak Team
  • Game for Life (GFL) Competent Coach
Chan Wern Min Rachel
Rachel Chan
Rachel Chan

Lead Coach, Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir

  • BA Sociology with Honours, Nanyang Technological University
  • Current Team Singapore national athlete
  • 2021 SEA Games K4 500m 4th
  • 2x Southeast Asian Canoeing medallist
  • 1x Inter Tertiary Champion (4x Medallist)
  • Nanyang Technological University Full Colours Sports Award
  • Singapore School Sports Council Colours Award
Siew Zheng Xun (Alvin)
Alvin Siew
Alvin Siew

Lead Coach, Paddle Lodge @ MacRitchie Reservoir

  • BSc Sport and Exercise Science, Edinburgh Napier University
  • Coach, Gan Eng Seng School
  • Coach, Singapore Polytechnic (2023 Women's Champion, Men's 3rd)
  • Game for Life (GFL) Competent Coach
Grace Yong Zhi Wei
Grace Yong
Grace Yong

Lead Coach (2IC), Paddle Lodge @ MacRitchie Reservoir

  • BSc Sport Science & Management with Honours (Merit), Nanyang Technological University
  • 3x Southeast Asian Canoe Sprint Medallist
  • 3x Inter Tertiary Champion (8x Medallist)
  • Nanyang Technological University Half Colours Sports Award
  • Coach, Temasek Secondary School
  • Coach, Greendale Secondary School
Jovi Jayden Kalaichelvan
Jovi Jayden Kalaichelvan
Jovi Jayden Kalaichelvan

Assistant Coach, Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir

  • Undergraduate, Singapore University of Technology and Design
  • Current Team Singapore national athlete
  • 2021 SEA Games K4 500m Bronze Medallist
  • 2022 Asian Games K4 500m 8th
  • 2019 Canoe Marathon World Championships (Asian Category) K1 5th 
  • 1x Singapore Olympic Foundation-Peter Lim Scholarship (Tertiary)
  • Singapore Schools Sports Council Special Colours Award (2017-2019)
Muhammad Syaheenul Aiman Bin Nasiman
Syaheenul Aiman
Syaheenul Aiman

Assistant Coach, Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir

  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), National Institute of Education
  • B.Eng Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore
  • Former Team Singapore national athlete
  • 2014 Asian Games K2 200m 7th
  • 3x SEA Games Medalist; 4x ASEAN University Games Champion
  • 2x Inter Tertiary Champion
  • Sports Excellence Scholarship 2014
Koh Teck Wai Daniel
Daniel Koh
Daniel Koh

Assistant Coach, Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir

  • Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Business with Honours, Singapore Institute of Technology
  • Current Team Singapore national athlete
  • 2021 SEA Games K4 500m Bronze Medallist
  • 2022 Asian Games K4 500m 8th
  • 3x Southeast Asian Canoeing medallist
  • 2x Inter Tertiary medallist
  • Coach, Temasek Polytechnic (POLITE 2016 & 2023 Men's Champion, 2017-2020 Women's Champion)
Seow Yen May Collette
Collette Seow
Collette Seow

Assistant Coach, Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir

  • BSc Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Nanyang Technological University
  • 2x ASEAN University Games medallist
  • 4x Inter Tertiary Champion (8x medallist)
  • Nanyang Technological University Full Colours Sports Award
  • Coach, Anglo Chinese School (Independent)
Sean Teo
Sean Teo
Sean Teo

Assistant Coach, Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir

  • BSc Chemistry and Biological Chemistry (Distinction), Nanyang Technological University
  • Current Team Singapore national athlete
  • 2022 Asian Games K4 500m 8th
  • 2021 SEA Games K4 1000m 5th
  • 4x Southeast Asian Canoeing medallist
  • 2019 International Canoe Federation World Marathon (Asian Category) K1 4th
  • 4x Inter Tertiary Champion
  • 3x Singapore Olympic Foundation-Peter Lim Scholarship (Tertiary)
Muhammad Nizal Bin Razali
Muhammad Nizal
Muhammad Nizal

Assistant Coach, Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir

  • Undergraduate in BSc Sport Science & Management, Nanyang Technological University
  • 3x Inter Tertiary Champion (6x Medallist)
  • 2019 Varsity Boat Race Silver Medallist
  • 2x Singapore Olympic Foundation-Peter Lim Scholarship
  • Nanyang Technological University Half Colours Award
  • Nanyang Technological University Sports Award - 2023 Team Most Valuable Player
  • Nanyang Technological University Sports Award - 2018 Rookie of the Year
Suzanne Seah
Suzanne Seah
Suzanne Seah

Assistant Coach, Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir

  • Masters, Wealth Management, Singapore Management University
  • BSc Sport Science & Management (Hons), Nanyang Technological University
  • Former Team Singapore national athlete
  • 2015 SEA Games K2 500m Champion, 2013 SEA Games K2 500m & 200M Champion, 2011 SEA Games K2 200M Champion; 6x SEA Games Medallist
  • 2014 & 2010 Asian Games K2 500m 7th
  • SNOC Meritorious Award (Team) 2011, 2013, 2015
  • Sports Excellence Scholarship 2013-2016
Tan Jun Wen
Tan Jun Wen
Tan Jun Wen

Assistant Coach, Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir

  • BA Economics (Honours), Nanyang Technological University
  • 3x Inter Tertiary Champion (6x Medallist)
  • 1x POLITE Champion (2x Medallist)
  • 2012 & 2013 Temasek Polytechnic CCA Merit Award
Linnet Xue Hui Lin
Linnet Xue
Linnet Xue

Assistant Coach, Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir

  • BA Sociology with Honours (Distinction), Nanyang Technological University 
  • 2x Inter Tertiary Champion (7x medallist)
  • Nanyang Technological University Full Colours Sports Award
Quek Wee Tong
Quek Wee Tong
Quek Wee Tong

Assistant Coach, PAssion Wave @ Jurong Lake Gardens

  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), National Institute of Education
  • BSc Physics (Honours), National University of Singapore
  • Public Service Commission Scholar
  • Former Head Coach, Teacher-in-charge, Hwa Chong Institution Canoeing Team (2009-2019, 17x Champion in A & B Div
  • TNP S. Socceleraj Teacher-Coach Excellence Award 2015
  • National Caring Teacher Award (Commendation) 2014, 2020
Shona Chan Wai Kay
Shona Chan
Shona Chan

Assistant Coach, PAssion Wave @ Jurong Lake Gardens

  • BSC Life Sciences (Honours), National University of Singapore
  • Former Team Singapore national athlete
  • 3x ASEAN University Games Medallist
  • 3x SEA Games Medallist (Traditional Boat Racing)
  • 2x Inter Tertiary Champion (4x Medallist)
  • National University of Singapore Sportswoman of the Year 2016
  • Coach, Damai Secondary School (2023 C Girls 3rd) and Hwa Chong Institution (2022 & 2023 C Boys and A Girls Champion)
Tay Peng Miang
Tay Peng Miang
Tay Peng Miang

Assistant Coach, Paddle Lodge @ MacRitchie Reservoir

  • Bachelor of Business with Honours (Distinction), Nanyang Technological University
  • 2x Inter Tertiary Champion (4x Medallist)
  • Nanyang Technological University Sports Award - Merit
  • Singapore Olympic Foundation-Peter Lim Scholarship (Tertiary)
  • Singapore School Sports Council Colours Award 2017
  • Game for Life (GFL) Competent Coach
Ho Guan Meng Benjamin-1
Ho Guan Meng Benjamin
Ho Guan Meng Benjamin

Assistant Coach, Paddle Lodge @ MacRitchie Reservoir

  • B.Eng Aerospace Engineering with Honours (Highest Distinction), Nanyang Technological University
  • SgIS Mid Term Award Scholar
  • 2x ASEAN University Games
  • Inter Tertiary Champion (4x Medallist)
  • Nanyang Technological University Full Colours Sports Award
Axel Tan Jing Zhi
Axel Tan
Axel Tan

Assistant Coach, Paddle Lodge @ MacRitchie Reservoir

  • Undergraduate, BSc Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University 
  • 2x Inter Tertiary medallist
  • Singapore Schools Sports Council Colours Award 2018
Abriel Tay
Abriel Tay
Abriel Tay

Assistant Coach, Paddle Lodge @ MacRitchie Reservoir

  • B.A. English Literature with Honours (Distinction), Nanyang Technological University
  • Valedictorian, Republic Polytechnic
  • Lee Foundation Scholar
  • 3x Inter Tertiary Champion (5x Medallist)
  • Nanyang Technological University Sports Award - Merit
Leo Zhi Kai
Leo Zhi Kai
Leo Zhi Kai

Assistant Coach, Paddle Lodge @ MacRitchie Reservoir

  • Undergraduate, B.Eng Computer Engineering, Nanyang Technological University
  • 2017 Asian Canoe Sprint Championships (Junior) K2 1000m 7th, K4 500m 5th
  • 1x Inter Tertiary Champion (2x medallist)
  • 1x Singapore Olympic Foundation-Peter Lim Scholarship (Tertiary)
  • 2016 Bukit Panjang Government High School Sports Boy Award
  • Coach, Hwa Chong Institution
Phua Yu Ning
Phua Yu Ning
Phua Yu Ning

Assistant Coach, Paddle Lodge @ MacRitchie Reservoir

  • Bsc Applied Physics with Honours (Merit), Nanyang Technological University
  • 4x Inter Tertiary Champion (8x medallist)
  • Nanyang Technological University Half Colours Sports Award
Ng Xiang Ru Annabelle
Annabelle Ng
Annabelle Ng

Assistant Coach, Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir

  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), National Institute of Education
  • BA Psychology and Geography, National University of Singapore
  • International Canoe Federation Canoe-Kayak Sprint Level 3 Expert Coach (Presenter)
  • International Council for Coaching Excellence Coach Developer (Level 3)
  • Former Team Singapore national athlete
  • Sports Excellence Scholarship 2013-2015
  • SNOC Meritorious Award (Team) 2009 & 2016
  • 2015 SEA Games K4 500m Champion; 7x SEA Games medallist
  • 2014 Asian Games K4 500m 4th; 2010 Asian Games K4 500m 5th
Yit Ming En Luke
Luke Yit
Luke Yit

Assistant Coach, Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir

  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), National Institute of Education
  • BSc Sport Science & Management with Honours (Distinction), Nanyang Technological University
  • ASEAN University Games medallist
  • 2x Inter Tertiary Champion (5x medallist)
  • Nanyang Technological University Half Colours Sports Award
Lee Wei Ling
Lee Wei Ling
Lee Wei Ling

Assistant Coach, Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir

  • BSc Project & Facilities Management, National University of Singapore
  • Former Team Singapore national athlete
  • Singapore's first ever Olympian in Canoe Sprint (2012)
  • 2011 SEA Games K1 500m Champion (Singapore's first ever SEA Games Gold medal in Canoe Sprint)
  • 2x SEA Games Champion; 10x SEA Games medallist
  • 2018 Asian Games K4 500m 5th; 2014 Asian Games K4 500m 6th
  • Singapore Sports Awards Team of the Year (Event) 2017; SNOC Meritorious Award (Individual) 2012, 2013; SNOC Meritorious Award (Team) 2009, 2016
  • Sports Excellence Scholarship 2014-2018
Alden Ler
Alden Ler
Alden Ler

Assistant Coach, Paddle Lodge @ MacRitchie Reservoir

  • Undergraduate, Singapore Management University
  • Current Team Singapore national athlete
  • 2019 Asia Pacific Regatta K4 200m Silver
  • Singapore Schools Sports Council Colours Award (Distinction) 2019
  • 2019 St. Joseph's Institution Old Boy Association Sports Boy of the Year
Chen Jiemei Sarah
Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen

Assistant Coach,  PAssion Wave @ Jurong Lake Gardens

  • BSc Physiotherapy (Hons), Trinity College Dublin
  • Former Team Singapore national athlete
  • Sports Excellence Scholarship 2013-2018
  • SNOC Meritorious Award (Individual) 2015; (Team) 2015
  • 2015 SEA Games K1 200m Champion, K4 500m Champion; 4x SEA Games medallist
  • 2018 Asian Games K4 500m 5th, K2 500m 6th; 2014 Asian Games K4 500m 4th
Daniella Barbara Lawther
Daniella Lawther
Daniella Lawther

Assistant Coach, Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir

  • Undergraduate, National University of Singapore
  • Former Team Singapore national athlete
  • 2021 SEA Games K4 500m 4th
  • 2019 ICF World Canoe Marathon (Asian Category) Junior K1 Bronze and K2 Bronze
  • 3x Singapore Olympic Foundation-Peter Lim Scholarship (High Performance)
  • Singapore Schools Sports Council Colours Award (Distinction) 2018, Colours Award 2016
  • 2023 Temasek Polytechnic Sportsperson Excellence Award, CCA Merit Award and Full Colours Award
  • 2018 Temasek Secondary School Woon Tee Sai Athlete of the Year
Koh Wen Jin Marcus
Marcus Koh
Marcus Koh

Assistant Coach, Paddle Lodge @ MacRitchie Reservoir

  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), National Institute of Education
  • BA (Honours) Literature and Sociology, National University of Singapore
  •  
  • 4x Inter Tertiary Champion (8x medallist)
  • Nanyang Technological University Half Colours Sports Award
Kuik Tze Cheng
Kuik Tze Cheng
Kuik Tze Cheng

Assistant Coach, Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir

  • Undergraduate, Bachelor of Computing, Computer Science, National University of Singapore
  • Current Team Singapore National Athlete
  • 2018 Asia Pacific Regatta K4 200m 4th, K4 500m 5th, K2 1000m 6th, Mixed K1 200m relay 2nd
  • Singapore Schools Sports Council Special Colours Award 2017-2019
  • 2019 Anglo-Chinese Junior College Sports Scholarship
Liew Jun Min Zen
Zen Liew
Zen Liew

Assistant Coach, Paddle Lodge @ MacRitchie Reservoir

  • Undergraduate, Bachelor of Business Management, Singapore Management University
  • Former Coach, Hwa Chong Institution Canoeing Team (2022 A Div Girls' Champion)
  • Singapore Schools Sports Council Colours Award 2018-2019
Ng Georgia
Georgia Ng
Georgia Ng

Assistant Coach, Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir

  • Current Team Singapore National Athlete
  • 4x Singapore Olympic Foundation-Peter Lim Scholarship
  • 2023 Ngee Ann Polytechnic Half Colours Award
Tan Choon Hau
Tan Choon Hau
Tan Choon Hau

Assistant Coach, Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir

  • Undergraduate, Business Management, Singapore Institute of Management - University of London
  • Current Team Singapore National Athlete
  • 2019 Asia Pacific Regatta K1 200m 7th
  • 2018 Youth Olympic Games Qualifiers representative
  • 2018 Beatty Secondary School Loganathan Award for Excellence in Sports (Canoeing)

Sign up for our ActiveSG Academies & Clubs Seasonal Programme

Subscribe to our e-Newsletter!