2007: SSA branches and the People's Association joined forces under the auspices of the Grassroots Aquatic Club (TGAC).

Singapore is also a powerhouse in swimming at the regional Southeast Asian Games, having consistently been the best nation for most of its editions and winning the most medals by a wide margin.

Performance-based selection criteria, with stipulated qualifying windows, were introduced and published on the web for the public to access.

Following the new concept, SSA revamped the 1st Singapore National Swimming Championships 2005, held in June, which incorporated an international competition format.

In a fitting tribute, Natalie Coughlin (USA) broke the 100m backstroke (SCM) world record, 'christening' this world-class competition venue.

In the same month, SSA also hosted the FINA Fuji Xerox 10 km Marathon Swimming World Cup 2007.

2015: Former Olympian and competitive swimmer Sergio Lopez was appointed as the national head coach (swimming).

The perfect opportunity for Coaches Sergio and Gary to put the effectiveness of the new system to the test arrived in the form of the 28th South-East Asian Games in June.

In the same year, SSA sent a total of 11 athletes to compete in the 16th FINA World Championships held in Kazan, Russia.

SSA also successfully hosted the 5th FINA World Junior Swimming Championships at the OCBC Aquatic Center.

The event saw top water polo teams from Australia, China, Croatia, Germany, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, and Russia engage in a talented display of strategy and athleticism.