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...

Cindy Nicholas Invitational – Meet Report The Cindy Nicholas Invitational, hosted by the Scarborough Swim Club, was a fantastic weekend of racing for our “TOP” and Junior squads. The meet gave our developing swimmers another chance to test themselves in a competitive environment while continuing to build the habits and values that define life at ESWIM. From the opening heats to the final races, our swimmers displayed focus, discipline, and enthusiasm. It was encouraging to see the technical detail developed in training—efficient starts, controlled underwaters, and confident stroke execution—translating into...

Twenty-two ESWIM swimmers participated in the Swim Ontario Open Water Swimming Championships last weekend. The event was held under clear weather with moderate water temperatures. For many participants, this event marked their initial experience with open water competition, resulting in several swimmers who were unfamiliar with the process. Prior to the start of the event, all swimmers completed registration, which included receiving tracking devices, having their fingernails and toenails checked, and having their swimmer numbers marked on their arms and backs. Once this was done the swimmers were free to...