​Our Mission
​We create opportunities for success through competitive swimming. From the first 'grassroots' splash to Olympic podium dreams, we provide the environment for athletes to develop physical fitness, resilience, and a lifelong love for the sport. 
 
At TSC, we want our swimmers to have fun training, and concentrate on the process of getting better. 'It's not how fast you're swimming, it's how you're swimming fast' - Head Coach Bill
 
​The TSC Advantage
  • ​Expert Coaching: 
    • ​Our staff brings experience that spans from pre-competitive fundamentals to Olympic-level strategy, ensuring every swimmer receives technical excellence at every stage of their development.
    • TSC has a full-time biomechanist coach who works with our competitive groups to analyze the mechanics of human movement to improve athletic performance, optimize efficiency, and reduce the risk of injury through the use of video feedback.
  • A Proven Pipeline to the Podium: 
    • The club focuses on long-term development, teaching, and cultivating a love for swimming, with a structured progression from pre-competitive to national levels.
    • ​We regularly place swimmers on Canadian Junior World teams and other international rosters.
    • Most notably, TSC is proud to have played a role in the development of the most decorated Canadian Olympian, Penny Oleksiak.
  • ​World-Class Facilities: 
    • ​Our unique alliance with the University of Toronto gives our athletes unparalleled access to elite training environments, including: Olympic-standard 50m long-course and 25m short-course pools.
    • ​Professional-grade training at the Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport, a world-class strength and conditioning facility.
    • ​A network of 10 training pools throughout the downtown Toronto area.
  • ​Strong Community of Members: 
    • ​TSC has a wonderfully diverse & inclusive community, and our club spirit stems from the dedication of our members, families and friends who proudly support TSC year-round. 
    • We are grateful to have a highly engaged community of parent volunteers that contribute to TSC in many ways, including organizing social events & educational opportunities for well-rounded swimmer support.
 
​Our History
​Founded in 1984 by Byron MacDonald as  Toronto Aquatic Swimming Klub (TASK), our swim club began with a simple but ambitious vision to establish a premier high-performance swim program in the heart of downtown Toronto. ​What started as a small group of 39 swimmers and a single provincial qualifier has evolved into one of the most respected non-profit competitive swim clubs in Canada for youth swimmers ages 6 & up.
 
In the mid-90s, the club rebranded to Toronto Swim Club (TSC) and began a rapid ascent. A pivotal shift occurred around 2010, when an expanded partnership with the University of Toronto allowed our top groups to train full-time. This access changed the dynamic of the club, allowing us to scale our impact while maintaining the high standards of excellence.
 
Under decades of elite leadership — including the transformative years under John Grootveld, and our current head coach Bill O'Toole — TSC has grown into a powerhouse club of over 500 athletes, consistently ranking as one of the top clubs in Ontario and Canada.
 
​Today, TSC remains a cornerstone of the Toronto athletic community, dedicated to cultivating the next generation of future champions and healthy, confident athletes.