Deaf or Hard of Hearing
This page is for persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, parents or caregivers to find out how to get started in sports.
Last updated 20 July 2026
Support for Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing can explore recreational sport activities through the following organisations and groups:
The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf)
Deaf Sports Association (Singapore)
For Adults with Disabilities and Special Needs
Enabling Services Hubs (ESHs) offer community support for persons with disabilities and their caregivers closer to their homes. The establishment of ESHs is part of efforts under the Enabling Masterplan 2030 and takes a regional approach to bring community support services closer to the homes of persons with disabilities and their caregivers.
By joining an ESH, adults who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and their caregivers will have opportunities to participate in sport and fitness activities.
Enabling Services Hubs are currently located in Jurong, Punggol and Tampines.
How to Get Started
Participation
Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing who do not require adaptation for the technical or physical aspects of a sport may consider participating in mainstream recreational sports activities and community-based programmes open to the general public. You may reach out to inclusivesport@sport.gov.sg if you would like to work with a service provider and require an interpreter or other support services.
Competitive Pathway
Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing compete under the Deaflympics, which is a separate international multi-sport event organised specifically for deaf athletes. To compete in any Deaf Games or Championship (Deaflympics, Asia Pacific Deaf Games), the participant must meet the following criteria:
Must be deaf or hard of hearing, diagnosed with a hearing loss of at least 55dB per tone average in the better ear.
For additional guidance, you can refer to the Deaflympics sports list for sport recommendations.
Deaf athletes may also compete at local competitions such as the National School Games, Singapore Parasports Championships, and GetActive! Singapore Pesta Sukan.
Gym Orientation
Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing who are looking to use the gym independently may attend a gym orientation session to help you familiarise yourself with the layout and equipment.
Some of our newer and rejuvenated ActiveSG gyms, such as Hougang and Queenstown, are fitted with a hearing loop system. These hearing loops transmit sound signals directly to hearing aids or cochlear implants, making it easier to receive important announcements in the gym.
Find out more about the gym orientation programme for persons with disabilities.
Sign Language interpreter: Should you require Sign Language interpreter, do let us know and we can look into arranging one for you.
Sport Programmes
The following sport providers have existing programmes for Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Please check with the service providers directly whether you, your child, ward, or your client is eligible or suitable for the activities listed, as well as other details such as course and registration details.
Archery
Service Provider: Dragon Archery x Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC)
Disability Profile: Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Visual impairment, Autism
Eligible Age: 13 and above
Location: 15 Kalidasa Avenue, Singapore 789394
Contact:
Email: archery@dragonarchery.com
Phone: 9389 3502
Website: https://dragonarchery.com/
Schedule: Contact archery@dragonarchery.com or 9389 3502 for more information
Athletics
Service Provider: Runninghour
Disability Profile: Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Visual impairment, Autism
Eligible Age: 6 and above
Location: Multiple locations. Check out https://www.runninghour.com/activities for more information.
Contact:
Email: program@runninghour.com
Phone: 9050 5398
Website: https://www.runninghour.com/
Schedule: Check out https://www.runninghour.com/activities for more information
Canoe
Service Provider: Singapore Canoe Federation
Disability Profile: Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Visual impairment, Autism
Eligible Age: 7 and above
Location: Paddle Lodge @ MacRitchie Reservoir
Contact: info@sg.org.sg
Website: https://scf.org.sg/portfolio/paracanoe/
Schedule: Saturday, 3.15pm to 5.45pm
Dragon Boat
Service Provider: Singapore Dragon Boat Association
Disability Profile: Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Visual impairment, Autism
Eligible Age: Contact admin@sdba.org.sg or 91859911 for more information
Location: The Kallang
Contact:
Email: admin@sdba.org.sg
Phone: 9185 9911
Website: https://sdba.org.sg/
Schedule: Contact admin@sdba.org.sg or 9185 9911 for more information
Equestrian
Service Provider: Riding for the Disabled Association of Singapore (RDA)
Disability Profile: Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Autism
Eligible Age: 6 and above
Location: 5 Jalan Mashhor Singapore, 299174
Contact:
Email: mail@rdasingapore.org.sg
Phone: 6250 0176
Website: https://rdasingapore.org/
Schedule: Contact mail@rdasingapore.org.sg or 6250 0176 for more information
Fitness
Service Provider: Innervate
Disability Profile: Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Visual impairment, Autism
Eligible Age: Contact info@innervatefit.com or 88863099 for more information
Location: 33 Hamilton Road, Singapore 209202
Contact:
Email: info@innervatefit.com
Phone: 8886 3099
Website: https://www.innervatefit.com/adaptives
Schedule: Contact info@innervatefit.com or 88863099 for more information
Service Provider: BGA Inclusive Fitness Gym
Disability Profile: Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Intellectual disability, Visual impairment, Autism
Eligible Age: 12 and above
Location: Block 215, Bishan Street 23, #B1-203, Singapore 570215
Contact:
Phone (Desmond): 8072 1500
Website: https://www.bgainclusivefitness.com/
Schedule: Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Floor Curling
Service Provider: Singapore Floor Curling Federation
Disability Profile: Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Visual impairment, Autism (no intellectual disability)
Eligible Age: 2 and above
Location: Various Locations
Contact: Singaporefloorcurling@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/singaporefloorcurlingfederation/
Schedule: The Singapore Floor Curling Federation offers floor curling programmes tailored to the needs of participants. Sessions are conducted based on request and mutual agreement with the service provider.
Multi Sport
Service Provider: PlayBuddy
Disability/Age Profile: Children with disabilities
Contact: https://forms.gle/3Hquisy79PM5nPhv6
Swimming
Service Provider: Able Aquatic School
Disability Profile: Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Visual impairment, Autism
Eligible Age: 4 and above
Location: 34 Tanah Merah Kechil Road, East Meadows, Singapore 465560
Contact:
Email: admin@swim.com.sg
Phone: 8477 7988
Website: https://swim.com.sg/swimming-lessons/swimming-lesson-in-singapore/
Schedule: Contact admin@swim.com.sg or +65 84777988 for more information
Service Provider: Aquafins
Disability Profile: Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Visual impairment, Autism
Eligible Age: 6 and above
Location:
Jalan Besar Sports Centre
Hougang Swimming Complex
Contact: enquiry@aquafins.com.sg
Website: http://www.aquafins.com.sg/
Schedule: Contact enquiry@aquafins.com.sg for more information
Service Provider: Justswim Singapore
Disability Profile: Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Visual impairment, Autism
Eligible Age: 3 and above
Location: 10 Admiralty St, Singapore 757695
Contact: 9753 3968
Website: www.justswim.com.sg
Schedule: Contact 97533968 for more information
Service Provider: Little Splashes Aquatics
Disability Profile: Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Visual impairment, Autism
Eligible Age: 3 months old to 100 years old
Location: Multiple Outlets. Find out more on littlesplashes.com.sg or contact elena.lim@littlesplashes.com.sg or 6636 0016 for more information.
Contact:
Phone: 6636 0016
Website: littlesplashes.com.sg
Schedule: Contact elena.lim@littlesplashes.com.sg or 6636 0016 for more information.
Service Provider: Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC)
Disability Profile: Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Visual impairment
Eligible Age: 6 and above
Location:
Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex
Nanyang Polytechnic
Kallang Basin Swimming Complex
ACS (Independent)
Hougang Swimming Complex
Contact: community@sdsc.org.sg
Website: https://sdsc.org.sg/sdsc_sport_type/swimming/
Schedule: Contact community@sdsc.org.sg for more information
Yoga
Service Provider: BlissYoga Wellbeing (Singapore Registered Organisation)
Disabilities Served: Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Visual impairment, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Autism
Eligible Age: 3 and above
Location: Enabling Village, 20 Lengkok Bahru, Singapore 159053
Contact:
Email: parul@blissyogasg.com
Whatsapp: 9069 7914
Website: www.blissyogasg.com
Schedule:
Yoga Sessions at Enabling Village every Saturday 2 to 3.15 PM (Upcoming in August 2026)
Yoga sessions with Rainbow Centre for young adults (Upcoming in October 2026)