Swim with Royce D.

Teaches toddlers, children, teens, adults
Proven value🛟Lifeguarding

7 Reviews

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Emma B.
April 2026
Royce has been a great instructor. He's knowledgeable, friendly, and patient, and quickly adapts our lessons based on my progress and requests. I'm looking forward to future lessons with him.
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Eric N.
March 2026
Royce has been our kids (4 & 5.5) instructor for a few months. We have had other swim instructors with varying degrees of success, but have LOVED Royce. Our kids are not what I would call 'water babies' and have struggled with their own confidence within the water. Over the past few months Royce has followed a program which has supportively helped them achieve more than what they achieved in a years of group swimming lessons. Were very fortunate to have found Royce!
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Yafa L.
August 2025
Royce was really patient and understanding. Royce helped my son a very anxious person become a capable swimmer in just a few lessons
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Su H.
August 2025
I thought Royce was phenomenal in helping our 7-year-old improve her strokes. He watches her carefully and gives her clear instructions to improve. No time was wasted during the lesson. I highly recommend him as a swim instructor.
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Jun Y.
June 2025
Royce is great instructor for my son. My 7-year-old has autism with ADHD. My son made very minimal improvement in group lessons because he was so distracted and uncooperative. Royce went above and beyond to accommodate my son’s need. Royce tailored the class so my son can be productive. I can see improvements from every lesson. In 4 short lessons, my son was able to do a beginner freestyle swim with some breath changing. I highly recommend Royce if your child is struggling learning to swim.
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Lynaea M.
June 2026
Royce is an amazing instructor, patient, organized and trustworthy!!! He has helped my child to develop skills he has not had a chance to learn with previous swim instructors that we had outside of Propel. 10/10 would recommend him as a teacher.

About Royce D.

As a proud member of Swimming Canada and the Lifesaving Society, I carry 10+ years of firsthand experience in the aquatics department. Ranging with swimmers of all levels, from complete beginners to competitive athletes, focusing on building confidence in the water, proper technique and lifelong aquatic skills; Tailoring every lesson based on the swimmer's objectives and learning style to ensure sessions are both effective and enjoyable. With a strong background in competitive swimming with Swimming Canada, I bring firsthand expertise in stroke technique, endurance training, and performance development. To further add on, as a certified National Lifeguard and swim instructor under the Lifesaving Society with over 5+ years of professional experience, placing a strong emphasis on water safety, survival skills, and adaptability across different environments, including pools, lakes, and open water. One of my career highlights includes training alongside 4 Time Olympic Medalist Summer McIntosh, and 5 Time Olympic Medalist Kylie Masse, gaining valuable insight into elite-level performance and high-pressure training environments. This exposure continues to inspire myself to pass on high-level knowledge, discipline, and passion for the sport to every swimmer I teach. Feel free to message me to book a 1 on 1 consultation. Looking forward to being a part of your swimming excellence! — Royce

Life after lessons

🛟Lifeguarding🏆Swim Club

Where I teach

Sutton Place Hotel Toronto

30-31°C · 36ft long · 3ft to 5ft deep

Swim above it all in this sunlit, warm pool just steps from King & Blue Jays Way. With gentle stairway entry for beginners and spacious lounge seating for observing parents, Sutton Place is ideal for anyone who prefers a bright, modern space for their swim lessons. Naturally, private changing rooms and showers are available after your lesson.

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