We ran our second ESWIM time trial of the season at the Olympium, featuring the 400 freestyle and 400 IM. For many of our younger swimmers, this was their first experience racing these events in a structured, performance-focused environment- and they rose to the occasion. The mood on deck was positive, and exciting. There was an unmistakable sense of athletes learning how to race, not just swim- focusing on technique, skill, and problem-solving over the full distance. The evening began with the presentation of the 2024-2025 ESWIM Swimmers of the...

17 qualifiers. Four days of racing. One clear statement of progress. The Swim Ontario Junior International at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre proved to be a landmark weekend for Etobicoke Swim Club, with 17 ESWIM swimmers qualifying and delivering a series of confident, high-quality performances on one of the province’s biggest junior stages. From the opening sessions, ESWIM athletes raced with intent. Heat wins from Elena Wieland and Dennis Nykolyn set the tone early, signalling that the team had arrived prepared, focused, and ready to compete. As the meet...

On December 3rd, 61 ESWIM swimmers boarded a bus bound for Pointe-Claire, Quebec, to compete at the Annual Pointe-Claire Invitational. Coming off a highly successful weekend at AGI, this meet presented a different challenge - asking swimmers to reset, refocus, and perform on a larger and more competitive stage. Following a full day of travel and an additional rest day, competition began with the Thursday distance session. Thirteen ESWIM swimmers raced, producing an outstanding 12 best times from 13 swims and immediately setting the tone for what would become an...

Following a highly successful AGI meet the previous weekend, ESWIM swimmers went back-to-back once again, with over 100 athletes travelling north to the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre for the NYAC Murray Drudge Meet, eager to build on their growing momentum. ESWIM fielded its largest-ever group of 10 & under swimmers, who went on to dominate their age group throughout the weekend. From the opening Friday morning session, the standard was set high as swimmers raced with intent, aiming to qualify for finals. Friday night finals for the 13 &...

This past weekend’s AGI meet was a brilliant step forward for ESWIM – not just in the results, but in how our swimmers, coaches, and families came together as one team. In the pool, ESWIM athletes delivered across every stroke and distance. From first-time finalists to podium finishes and swims that now rank among the top performances in Canada, the results reflected the structured, progressive training our squads have been putting in week after week. It was clear that the work in practice is translating into confident, consistent racing. What...

ESWIM Swimmers Selected for Swim Ontario’s Quebec Cup Racing Tour ESWIM is proud to announce that Charlie Keenes, Alexandra Leno, Charlize Smith and Eva Joubert have been invited by Swim Ontario to compete at the 2025 Quebec Cup Racing Tour, part of the Domestic Podium Development program in partnership with Swimming Canada. This selection places them among a small group of athletes identified for their potential to progress toward senior national and international levels. The Quebec Cup will give them an invaluable opportunity to race early in the season, gain...

Olympian Javier Acevedo Leads Backstroke Masterclass at ESWIM ESWIM had a special guest on deck this week as Canadian Olympian Javier Acevedo delivered a high-impact backstroke masterclass to our Performance, Youth, TOP, and Junior athletes. The session brought world-class technical insight, genuine inspiration, and a huge boost to the club’s training environment. World-Class Backstroke Detail Javier broke down the key pillars of elite backstroke in a clear, practical way athletes could apply immediately, including: Bodyline & alignment: holding a long, stable line with a neutral head position Rotation rhythm: driving...

Huge congratulations to Milania McChesney and Charlize Smith on being selected to Swimming Canada’s National Development Program ID Team! ���� This achievement recognizes them as athletes with the potential for future high performance, having met the national ID standards during the 2025 Peak Performance Window. It reflects their consistency, resilience, and commitment to the daily standards that define long-term success. Being named to the ID Team is a significant step on the pathway to senior international podiums — and a testament to the work they put in both in and...

Tonight, ESWIM had the privilege of welcoming Sophie Angus- Canadian Olympian and one of the country’s premier breaststrokers to our training base at the Etobicoke Olympium. Sophie spent time on deck delivering technical feedback, drills, and high-level insights on all aspects of breaststroke. Her ability to break down skills, explain the “why” behind each movement, and give athletes clear, practical adjustments made a noticeable impact on the groups. Opportunities like this go far beyond a single session. For our swimmers, hearing from an Olympic athlete provides powerful inspiration, showing them...

Our November Time Trial was an excellent reflection of how far the club has progressed this season. Across all squads, swimmers approached their races with maturity, confidence, and a growing sense of responsibility for their performance. The atmosphere on deck was positive, united, and energetic- a noticeable shift from last season and clear evidence that our cultural standards are becoming lived habits. Racing & Technical Progress Whether swimmers were tackling the 800m or 1500m for the first time or looking to improve on previous results, the common theme across the...