Nihal Mirpuri

Review of Singapore Swimming Club

All Singaporean clubs are a relic of the past, wit...

All Singaporean clubs are a relic of the past, with increasing life members, expensive memberships and used as a status symbol amongst the older generation. This club is no exception from the rule, with the demographic being mostly Indian families and Chinese elderly.

In the mission to reduce deficit significantly, they have begun to cut corners and charge members more for the use of various facilities, including the gym, F&B outlets and even the lockers. The facilities are outdated, but kept in ok condition, a snapshot of the 80's with minimal changes.

As a young Singaporean, the use of clubs these days, especially ones like this that are inaccessible via public transport, have a minimum spending amount and are not changing fast enough to keep up with millennials' short attention span and instagram-driven lifestyles seems beyond me. However, for families in Singapore who want a place where they can go for the day with kids, this club is definitely more attractive.