Iloilo Tigersharks Swimming Club

Before the year ends, we joyfully celebrate the birthday of our beloved Coach Romeo Jayme, the founder and heart of Iloilo Tigersharks.

Thank you, Coach Bob, for your unwavering dedication, leadership, and passion for developing not just strong swimmers, but disciplined, confident individuals. Your vision and commitment continue to inspire generations of Tigersharks in and out of the pool.

From the entire Iloilo Tigersharks family, we wish you good health, happiness, and many more years of success. Happy Birthday, Coach Bob!

Merry Christmas from the Iloilo Tigersharks Family!

This season, we are filled with gratitude for the unwavering support of our swimmers, coaches, parents, alumni, and friends who continue to believe in our program. Thank you for the trust, encouragement, sacrifices, and countless hours that help shape not only strong athletes, but disciplined and values-driven individuals.

May this Christmas bring joy, peace, and renewed strength to every Tigershark home. We look forward to another year of growth, hard work, and shared victories together. 🎄🏊‍♂️

Warmest congratulations to Gian Alexander Ramirez and James Nessar Madrona, who proudly represented Central Philippine University in the recently concluded ILOILO PRISAA held last December 13 and 15. They delivered outstanding performances that highlighted their skill, discipline, and commitment to the sport.

𝙶𝚒𝚊𝚗 𝙰𝚕𝚎𝚡𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛 𝚁𝚊𝚖𝚒𝚛𝚎𝚣
🥇50M Breaststroke
🥇100M Breaststroke
🥇4×50M Medley Relay
🥇4×50M Freestyle Relay

𝙹𝚊𝚖𝚎𝚜 𝙽𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚊𝚛 𝙼𝚊𝚍𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚊
🥇4x50M Medley Relay
🥇4x50M Freestyle relay
🥉50M Backstroke
🥉200M Individual Medley

Through hard work and unwavering commitment, Gian and Jboy brought honor to their university and inspired the entire swimming community. Your achievements reflect not only talent, but also the countless hours of training and sacrifice behind every race.

Your Iloilo Tigersharks family is immensely proud of you and will continue to support and cheer for you every step of the way. Congratulations once again, and best of luck in your upcoming City Meet. Continue striving for excellence.

Congratulations to our outstanding Iloilo Tigersharks who proudly represented 𝓒𝓸𝓵𝓮𝓰𝓲𝓸 𝓭𝓮𝓵 𝓢𝓪𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓭𝓸 𝓒𝓸𝓻𝓪𝔃𝓸𝓷 𝓭𝓮 𝓙𝓮𝓼𝓾𝓼 in the recently concluded ILOILO PRISAA held on December 13 and 15. It was truly a momentous event, highlighted by grit, discipline, and exceptional sportsmanship from our swimmers.

𝓧𝔂𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓵 𝓘𝓼𝓪𝓲𝓪𝓱 𝓖𝓪𝓺𝓾𝓲𝓽
🥈200M Breaststroke
🥈50M Breaststroke
🥈50M Freestyle
🥈4×100M medley relay
🥉100M Breaststroke
🥉4x50M Freestyle Relay

𝓧𝔂𝓷𝓪𝓱 𝓛𝓸𝓾𝓲𝓼𝓼𝓮 𝓖𝓪𝓺𝓾𝓲𝓽
🥉4x50 Freestyle Relay

𝓐𝓵𝓮𝔁𝓪 𝓐𝓶𝓫𝓻𝓲𝓮 𝓠𝓾𝓲𝓽𝓸𝓷
🥈50M Butterfly
🥈4x50M Medley Relay
🥈4x100M Medley Relay
🥉100M Butterfly
🥉100M Backstroke
🥉200M Backstroke
🥉200M Individual Medley

𝓔𝓻𝓲𝓬𝓱 𝓢𝓸𝓫𝓻𝓮𝓶𝓲𝓼𝓪𝓷𝓪
🥈100M Breaststroke
🥈4x100M Medley Relay
🥈4x50M Medley Relay
🥉200M Breaststroke
🥉50M Breaststroke
🥉100M Freestyle

𝓖𝓮𝓷𝓮𝓶𝓪𝓻 𝓔𝓾𝓫𝓮𝓼 𝓒𝓪𝓷𝓽𝓸𝓻
🥈4x100M Freestyle Relay
🥉200M Individual medley
🥉4x100M Medley Relay

𝓙𝓪𝓶𝓮𝓼 𝓗𝓮𝓻𝓶𝓸𝓼𝓸
🥈4x100M Freestyle Relay
🥉4x100M Medley Relay

𝓚𝓪𝓽𝓱𝓻𝔂𝓷𝓷𝓮 𝓐𝓭𝓻𝓲𝓪𝓷𝓷𝓮 𝓑𝓲𝓫𝓲𝓽
🥈4x50M Medley Relay
🥉4x50M Freestyle Relay

𝓕𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓸 𝓖𝓪𝓫𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓵 𝓟𝓮
🥈4x100 Freestyle Relay
🥉4x100 Medley Relay

Your dedication, perseverance, and teamwork have brought pride to your school and to the entire Iloilo Tigersharks community. We are incredibly proud of each one of you, and your Tigersharks family will always be cheering you on.

Best of luck in your upcoming City Meet next month. Continue to swim strong and aim higher.

Cᴏɴɢʀᴀᴛᴜʟᴀᴛɪᴏɴs, Eʟɪᴊᴀʜ ᴀɴᴅ Aᴇᴏɴ!

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding performances of Elijah Kaarle Pedregoza and Aeon Benjamin Sirilan at the recently concluded ILOILO PRISAA, held on December 13 and 15. Representing Hua Siong College of Iloilo, both athletes demonstrated exceptional skill, discipline, and sportsmanship in the pool.

𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐣𝐚𝐡 𝐊𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐳𝐚 delivered an impressive medal haul:
🥇 50M Backstroke
🥇 100M Backstroke
🥇 50M Butterfly
🥈 100M Butterfly
🥉 50M Freestyle
🥈 4x50M Medley Relay
🥈 4x50M Freestyle Relay

𝐀𝐞𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧 also showcased remarkable versatility and strength:
🥇 200M Individual Medley
🥇 100M Breaststroke
🥈 50M Breaststroke
🥉 100M Freestyle
🥈 4x50M Medley Relay
🥈 4x50M Freestyle Relay

Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance truly paid off, bringing pride to your school and inspiring many young athletes.

Best of luck as you both prepare to compete in the City Meet this January 2026. Continue to swim strong and chase excellence.

Congratulations to Imee and Julia on qualifying for the WVRAA - Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association on March 2026. This is a well-earned achievement that reflects your discipline, dedication, and hard work in training and competition. You have represented your team with excellence and determination and will proudly represent the Province of Iloilo on this stage.

We also extend our heartfelt recognition to Coach Karl for his unwavering dedication, hands-on guidance, and genuine commitment to the growth of these athletes. Your patience, belief in them, and countless hours of training have truly made a difference. This achievement is a reflection of your leadership and the passion you bring to the team every day.

Your Iloilo Tigersharks family is incredibly proud of you. Continue to swim with confidence, heart, and passion as you take this next step. We are cheering you on all the way.

🌅 Before the day even begins for most people, our swim community is already hard at work. 🏊‍♀️💙

While the rest of the world sleeps, swimmers, coaches, and parents are up, moving, and preparing for another day of training. Early mornings are a way of life in the swimming world—and they’re a powerful reminder of the dedication it takes to chase progress, stroke by stroke.

For our swimmers, those pre-sunrise wake-up calls build more than endurance. They develop discipline, mental toughness, and the kind of consistency that champions are made of. Every splash in the early morning water is a step toward their goals.

For our coaches, it’s commitment beyond the stopwatch. It’s showing up day after day to guide, motivate, correct techniques, and inspire young athletes to push past limits. Their mornings start early so they can help shape swimmers' best futures.

For our parents, it’s the quiet sacrifices—driving in the dark, preparing gear, rearranging schedules, and supporting every practice. They’re the backbone of every training morning, ensuring their swimmers can show up and give their best.

Waking up early isn’t easy, but that’s what makes this community special. It’s a team effort—swimmer, coach, and parent—working together toward growth, resilience, and excellence.

To everyone who rises before the sun: your dedication is seen, valued, and deeply appreciated. 🌟

Here’s to the early mornings, the hard work, and the commitment that sets our swimmers apart. 💙🏊‍♂️

✨ Parents: The Backbone of Every Athlete, and the Heart of Our Team ✨

Behind every strong athlete is an even stronger support system — and at the core of that system are the parents. The guidance, sacrifices, and dedication shape not just the skills of our swimmers, but also the values they carry both in and out of the pool.

In our Tigersharks family, we believe in full transparency, unity, and working together for the betterment of the entire team. Our goal is to protect and uphold the image, integrity, and reputation of the group we proudly belong to. And that can only happen when everyone knows that no one is taking advantage of anyone, and every decision is made with the athletes’ best interests in mind.

We are a community built on support, respect, and genuine care — for the team, for the coaches, and for one another. We choose to lift each other up because in the long run, our children are the ones who benefit most. They learn discipline, humility, teamwork, and resilience by seeing how the adults around them lead by example.

We stand side by side, cheering for each swimmer’s growth and trusting the coaches who guide them through every challenge and milestone.

To all the parents who continue to show up, collaborate, trust and believe in the process — thank you. Together, we build not just athletes, but strong, grounded, and inspired young individuals.

Tigersharks, always united. Always one team. Always one family. 🦈💙🏊‍♂️

Time check: 5:45 AM. While most kids are still asleep, our dedicated student-athletes are already up, getting the work done before heading to school. This is the kind of discipline that sets champions apart.

Early mornings, cold starts, and quiet training sessions — these are the unseen moments that build strength, character, and confidence. With PRISAA and the Integrated Meet fast approaching, every stroke, every drill, and every sacrifice is a step closer to the goal.

To our young athletes, your commitment inspires us. Keep pushing, keep believing, and keep showing up. Great things are built in mornings like this.

One of the OG Tigersharks, Manang Joan Perez, continues to make us proud as she now represents the Benilde Swimming Team. Her journey from Tigersharks lanes to collegiate waters has been nothing short of inspiring — built on discipline, heart, and an unwavering love for the sport.

As she gears up for NCAA Season 101 this December 1 to 3, 2025 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium, we know she’ll carry the same fire and grit that defined her years with us.

Your Tigersharks family is cheering for you loud and proud, Manang Joan! Swim strong, trust your training, and keep chasing greatness.

No matter the stage, we believe in you — and we’re right behind you every stroke of the way.

Go make waves! 🦈💙🏊‍♀️

🏊‍♂️ ILOILO TIGERSHARKS: THE POWER OF TRAINING, PRESENCE, AND CONSISTENCY 🦈

Behind every strong swimmer is not just talent — but hours of hard work, discipline, and a mindset that refuses to quit. At Iloilo Tigersharks, we believe that success isn’t built in a day. It’s built in every training session… every early morning… every lap that pushes a swimmer one step closer to their goals.

Training is where champions are made.
It’s where technique is sharpened, strength is built, and confidence takes shape. Our athletes show up ready to challenge themselves, knowing that each practice is an opportunity to grow.

Being present is just as important.
Showing up with focus, listening, learning, and giving your best — these are the habits that separate good swimmers from great ones. When our Tigersharks step onto the pool deck, they bring not just their gear but their determination.

Consistency is the secret weapon.
Progress happens when you show up again and again, even on the hard days. The Tigersharks continue to prove that success is not an accident — it is the result of consistent effort and unwavering dedication.

💙🦈 Tigersharks. Built by discipline. Driven by passion. Made for greatness.

Once again, Sid Bartolome has made his mark — securing 6th place in the 50 Meter Freestyle Finals at the 14th ASEAN Schools Games with an impressive time of 24.61.

What an outstanding performance! Your hard work, resilience, and dedication truly shine through. Thank you, Sid, for proudly waving the Philippine flag and representing the Iloilo Tigersharks with excellence on the international stage.

We are beyond proud of you. Keep pushing, keep fighting, and keep inspiring. 🐯💛🇵🇭🏊‍♂️✨