Buddies Stingray Swim Academy

GOOD MORNING STINGRAY FAM! ☀️🌊

Welcome to our SUMMER SWIM CAMP, where every splash brings your child closer to becoming a confident and safe swimmer 🥳🏊‍♂️💦

So… ARE YOU READY TO SWIM? 🥰🩱🩳

📝 This summer, give your child more than just fun, give them a life skill that builds confidence, safety and growth ❤️

🫰 ABOUT BUDDIES STINGRAY SWIM TEAM (BSST). It was founded after the COVID pandemic by a husband-and-wife team, Raine & Jun Ong, with the kind support and approval of the very humble and generous owner Mam Maricor of Port Royale Waterpark Resort in Dumaguete. 💦⛱️🕶️

This partnership allows our swimmers to train in a safe, clean and family-friendly pool environment, perfect for learning and development.. 😍🩱🩳🏊‍♂️

With nearly 4 years of hands-on teaching experience, our program is now guided by Captain Jun Ong together with Head Coach Jelu.💙

😎 Captain Jun is a certified swimming coach with international training background and over 7 years of experience in an international German school in UAE, dedicated to teaching children with patience, discipline, and proper swim progression 🫶🏻

👥 MEET OUR COACHING TEAM:

Each coach brings a unique personality, but we are all united by one goal - to teach swimming with heart. ❤️

🫡 Head Coach Jelo – strong on technique and endurance
🤗 Coach Josh – energetic, friendly and confidence-builder
😊 Coach Zoe – lady coach: jolly, fun and keeps kids motivated
💪 Coach Dirk – focused, disciplined and skill driven
🏊 Coach Keb – calm, patient and confidence-focused
💁‍♀️ Admin / Coach Raine – supportive and inclusive, experienced in guiding swimmers of all learning styles and abilities, ensuring every child feels safe, understood, encouraged and progress at their own pace

📝 OUR PROGRAM STRUCTURE:

We follow a complete level system to ensure proper and safe progression:

✔️ Level 1 – Beginner (water comfort & basics)
✔️ Level 2–3 – Floating & fundamental skills
✔️ Level 4–5 – Stroke development & breathing
✔️ Level 6–7 – Endurance & skill refinement
🏆 Level 8 – Advanced & competitive training

👉 Same proven program, different coaching styles, so every child learns at their own pace, in their own way 🤗

☀️ WHY JOIN OUR SUMMER SWIM CAMP?

✔️ Water safety & survival skills
✔️ Confidence & independence building
✔️ Discipline, focus & coordination
✔️ Fun, structured learning environment
✔️ Healthy, active summer activity

🎯 OUR GOAL:
From your child’s very first splash, our mission goes beyond just learning how to swim but we aim to develop confident athletes and future competitive swimmers, guiding them step by step until they proudly become our Stingray babies. ❤️

🏆 PROGRAMS AVAILABLE:

🏊 Private Lessons – focused training
👨‍👩‍👧 Group Sessions – fun & social learning
🏆 Swim Team Program – best for long-term development, monthly & discounted rate
👯 Shareable Packages – perfect for siblings & friends

📩 PROMO PACKAGE IS STILL AVAILABLE!
‼️ To those who will avail the package will get 4 gift cards worth ₱200 from kids paradise playhouse in filinvest marina or new unitop mall. 🥰

👉 Slots are almost full, so early booking is highly recommended to secure your preferred schedule. We offer programs year-round, so your child’s learning and progress never have to stop! ☀️

Message me now and be part of the Buddies Stingray Swim family. See you in the pool!❤️

P.S.
🙏 We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported us from the beginning and to those who continue to believe in our journey. Above all, we give our deepest gratitude to Father God for His guidance, blessings and unwavering grace. ❤️

‼️ Official Announcement!

We would like to inform everyone that the only authorized and official coaches of Buddies Stingray Swim Team are:

* Head Coach Jun Jun – Learn to Swim Program
* Head Coach Jelu A. – Swim Team (Competitive and Advanced)

Other Coaches:
* Coach Raine Ong
* Coach Zoe
* Coach Keb

If there are any individuals claiming to represent or coach under Buddies Stingray Swim Team whose names are not listed above, please message our official page directly or contact me (Raine Ong) for verification.

Please be advised that all transactions, payments and bookings must be coordinated and officially approved by the administration, specifically through Coach/Admin Raine Ong only. Any arrangements made outside of these authorized channels will not be recognized.

🚨Buddies Stingray Swim Academy will not be held liable for any transactions or agreements made with unauthorized individuals.

For your safety and assurance, please ensure that all communications and confirmations are done through our official channels / through my facebook account (RAINE ONG).

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support. God bless! 🏊‍♂️🏊🏾🏊🏻‍♂️

Good morning BSST! ♥️

🏊‍♂️ LEARN TO SWIM – ALL YEAR ROUND! 🌊

Swimming isn’t just fun, it’s life-changing! Our Learn to Swim program welcomes kids and adults of all levels.

✨ What we offer:

Private Lessons – Personalized learning at your pace
Small Group Lessons – Social, fun and supportive
Exclusive Mini-Groups – Focused sessions for faster progress

💡 Benefits of Swimming:

✔ Improves overall fitness and strength
✔ Boosts confidence in and out of the water
✔ Enhances coordination and balance
✔ Reduces stress and improves mood
✔ Great for all ages, a lifelong skill
✔️ Be a part of our Swim Team

⭐ Pro tip: Regular practice = faster progress + more confidence!

📩 Send us a message now to reserve your schedule! 🏊🏾🏊‍♂️🏊🏻‍♂️

Congratulations to our BSST Babies for your incredible performances at the City Meet and NORAA competition! 🥳

We are so proud to each and every one of you. You all showed dedication, courage, teamwork and heart and that is what makes you our little champions. ❤️🏆

Thank you for doing your best. Keep believing in yourselves, keep growing and keep shining. We are so proud to all of you! 🌟🏊‍♀️🏅

BUDDIES STINGRAY SWIM ACADEMY TURNS 3! 🥳💦

We’re celebrating 3 awesome years of teaching water safety and swim skills and you're invited to join the fun with our SEMBREAK SWIM & SAVE PROMO! 🏖️🌊

Instead of screen time 📱, give your kids the gift of a lifesaving skill!

Let them learn, play and grow stronger this break while having fun in the pool! 🛟💪

✔️ No expiry – Learn at your own pace!
✔️ Advance Booking = BIG Savings
✔️ Flexible & Shareable Packages
✔️ We’re open all year round! 🌤️⛅🌧️

📍 Location: Port Royal Waterpark Resort
📣 Limited slots this Sembreak! Message us now to book and avail our promo package! 💬

💙 Thank you for 3 years of trust, splashes and swimming milestones. Let’s keep making waves together! 🌊🏊‍♀️🏊🏊‍♂️

Happy Birthday Coach Jelu! 🥳

You’ve always been there for the team through every high and low with unwavering loyalty and dedication over the years. Your commitment, passion and support mean so much to all of us. Wishing you a fantastic birthday and we're lucky to have you as part of the BSST family. Have a splash-tastic day! 🎊🏊

What It Means to Be a Stingray 🎏💫

Every splash. 💦
Every stroke. 🏊‍♀️
Every late afternoon, every early morning.
It all means something. ☀️

Being a swimmer isn’t just about racing, it’s about rising. Rising through challenges, through doubts, through the voice in your head that says, “I can’t” and replacing it with “I will.” 🥰

This path isn’t easy and that’s what makes it worth it because swimming has never been just a sport but a pursuit. A journey marked by showing up every evening Monday to Friday at 5-7PM and waking up before the sun on Saturdays for 6AM training. ☀️🌇

It’s not just about time in the pool, it’s about effort, consistency and the quiet choice to give your best again and again. Some days, your stroke will feel smooth and powerful. Other days, every lap might feel like a struggle. 💪😩

Progress isn’t always measured in medals or personal best but it’s found in the decision to keep going: To show up, to try again, to push forward even when it’s hard. And that is the heart of a true swimmer. 🥇🥈🥉🏊‍♂️

Every challenge you face in the water teaches you something about resilience, patience and growth. The tough days matter just as much as the triumphant ones because they don’t just shape your performance but they shape your character. 🤩

⏱️Swimming has never been about the stopwatch alone but it’s about:

🏊 Commitment
🏊‍♀️ Consistency
🏊‍♂️ Courage

↘️ It’s showing up when you’re tired, giving your best even when no one is watching and staying focused on your own lane, no matter what’s happening around you. 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️🙉

💙 To Our BSST Babies:

You’ve all experienced the highs, the personal records, the breakthrough swims, the victories earned through hard work and you’ve all faced the lows, the missed goals, the races that didn’t go as planned, the days when it felt like progress was out of reach but through it all, you keep showing up and train harder. That’s the strength of a true athlete and a heart of a Stingray! ❣️🌟

🔔 Always Remember‼️

No matter how hard the path gets, never forget why you started. Keep your head high, your heart in the water and your focus on your own growth. 📈

Success isn’t instant but it’s earned, one stroke at a time. Let’s keep showing up, keep trusting the process and let’s keep lifting each other up as one team, one family. 👏🏊🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️

🤩 To Our Dedicated Coaches: Coach Jun Jun and Coach Jelu

Thank you for your patience, passion and unwavering belief in each swimmer. Your guidance and dedication show not just in results but in the way our BSST babies carry themselves with strength, resilience and pride. Your love in swimming echoes in every stroke they take and every lesson they’ll carry beyond the pool. 🫡💖

To our Stingray Parents/Guardians 👩👨👵🧓

Behind every strong swimmer is a family that believes in them: those early morning wake-up, the quiet drives to training, the cheers and the endless support that keeps every swimmer going. Your encouragement, patience and dedication makes the difference. 💙

You help us remind them why they started and you encourage them to keep going when things get tough. Through every early morning, every meet, every challenge, you show up too. That unwavering support is what fuels the Stingray spirit. Thank you for standing behind every lap, every stroke and every victory (big or small.) You are an essential part of this team, this family and this journey. 😘

Let’s continue to lift one another up, to celebrate growth, effort and perseverance. One day, one swim, one success at a time.🤝🙏💞

🤜 Together, we are stronger, we fight harder, we swim with heart, purpose and pride. Through every challenge we rise because we are not just a team but we are a family. Always swimming forward. Proud to be Stingrays! 🥳🫶❤️‍🔥

- BSST Admin / Coach Raine ❤️