50m Competition Pool
Eight-lane outdoor competition pool with starting blocks. Open for lap swimming daily. Early morning access on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM.
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Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex
If your child is learning to swim, this is the pool guide. Facilities, hours, fees, directions, and the SwimSafer classes Singapore Swimming Academy runs here.
Classes at this pool
Can my child take SwimSafer here?
Yes. Singapore Swimming Academy runs SwimSafer classes at Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex. Lessons and formal CAMS assessments can both happen at this complex.
A Training Pool Since 1986
Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex opened on 1 July 1986 as part of the Yio Chu Kang Sport Centre. It was built to serve residents in the upper Ang Mo Kio area, providing a no-frills training facility with a full-sized competition pool, teaching pool and wading pool for young children.
The complex sits right next to Yio Chu Kang MRT station (NS15), making it one of the most MRT-accessible pools in Singapore - roughly a 5-minute walk from the station. The 650-seat spectator gallery means it can host school swimming meets and district competitions.
Part of the broader Yio Chu Kang Sport Centre, the complex shares the site with other sports facilities. It remains a straightforward, well-maintained training pool - no fancy slides or themed water play, just solid lanes and calm water for serious swimmers and learners alike.
What's at Yio Chu Kang
Three pools and a 650-seat spectator gallery. A straightforward training facility next to the MRT.
Teaching Pool
Shallower pool used for swimming lessons and general swimming. Suitable for beginners and children building water confidence.
Wading Pool
Shallow wading pool for young children. Calm, low-depth water for toddlers getting used to the pool environment.
Spectator Gallery
650 seats overlooking the competition pool. Used for school swimming meets and district competitions. Parents can watch lessons from the gallery.
CAMS assessment centre
Yes, assessments are held here.
Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex is one of the five centralised assessment centres appointed by Sport Singapore and Singapore Aquatics under the SwimSafer CAMS programme.
Assessment days: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Session times: Weekday evenings (5:30pm, 6:45pm) and weekend sessions (11:30am, 12:45pm, 2:00pm, 3:15pm).
Registration, payment and results all happen on the CAMS Platform. Your child's coach must validate the booking.
Register on the CAMS PlatformSwimSafer classes
What's taught at Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex.
Singapore Swimming Academy runs SwimSafer classes at the teaching pool. Group and private lessons are available for children and adults. Coaches are SportSG SwimSafer accredited and preparation covers:
- Stages 1 to 3: foundation water skills through to 50 metres continuous swimming.
- Bronze (Stage 4): stroke improvement, rescue skills, 100m continuous.
- Silver (Stage 5): diving, H.E.L.P. position, advanced rescue.
- Gold (Stage 6): 400m over six strokes, self-made float rescue.
Ready to enrol at Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex?
We run group and private SwimSafer classes at Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex. Tell us the learner's age and your preferred day and time, and we'll match you with a class that fits.
Visitor info & directions
At a glance
- Operator
- ActiveSG (Sport Singapore)
- Pools
- 1 competition pool (50m, 8 lanes) + 1 teaching pool + 1 wading pool
- Nearest MRT
- Yio Chu Kang (NS15), North-South Line, ~400m / 5 min walk
Directions
Five minutes from Yio Chu Kang MRT - one of the most accessible pools in Singapore.
- MRT: Yio Chu Kang Station (NS15), North-South Line. About 400 metres, a 5-minute walk. The pool is right next to the MRT station.
- Bus: Bus services 45, 70, 70M and 265 stop nearby along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 9.
- Driving: 225 car parking lots and 74 motorcycle lots on site. Enter from Ang Mo Kio Avenue 9.
Nearby pools
Other ActiveSG swimming complexes within easy reach of Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex.
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours for Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex?
Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex is open 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM on weekends and public holidays, except Thursdays (closed for weekly maintenance).
How much does it cost to swim at Yio Chu Kang?
Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex uses standard ActiveSG pricing. Singapore Citizens and PRs pay $1.00 (weekday) or $1.30 (weekend & PH) for adults, and $0.50 / $0.60 for children under 12 and seniors 55+. The standard rate for non-residents is $1.30 / $1.70. For unlimited access, the MyActiveSWIM pass costs $10/month for adults and $5/month for children and seniors.
What pools and facilities does Yio Chu Kang have?
Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex has 50m Competition Pool, Teaching Pool, Wading Pool and Spectator Gallery.
How do I get to Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex?
Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex is at 202 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 9, Singapore 569771. The nearest MRT is Yio Chu Kang (NS15).
What are the nearest alternative pools?
The nearest alternatives are Ang Mo Kio Swimming Complex (also known as Teck Ghee) at 1771 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, about 2.5 km away, and Bishan Swimming Complex at 3 Bishan Street 14, about 4 km away.
Do I need to book a slot to swim?
No booking is needed. You can walk in during operating hours. Entry is via the ActiveSG app or your Singpass. Children without a mobile device can enter using a guardian's account.
What should I bring to the swimming pool?
Bring a swimsuit (no bermudas or cotton clothing), towel, and padlock for lockers. Swimming caps are recommended but not compulsory at most ActiveSG pools. Shower before entering the pool.