Swim with Royce D.

Teaches children, teens, adults
5 Yrs TeachingEndurance🏆Swim Club🗣️Tagalog

I'll teach you how to swim quicker than you've been taught how to walk.


8 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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Praloy C.
July 2026
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About Royce D.

As a proud member of Swimming Canada and Lifesaving Society, I've accumulated 15+ years of experience in the water. Rooted in competitive swimming, I I have 10+ years of experience and 5+ years of experience as a Swim Instructor and Lifeguard. A career highlight of mine is training with 2 decorated Olympians, Summer McIntosh and Kylie Masse.

Teaching philosophy

I tailor each lesson to thew swimmer's objectives and learning style assuring sessions are both effective and enjoyable. I emphasize water safety, survival skills, and adaptability across all bodies of water. With both Provincial and National level insight of swimming, I will ensure stroke technique, endurance training, and performance development.

Teaching expertise

Overcoming fearPassing levelsStroke formAdapted aquaticsBody positionBreath controlKick techniqueEnduranceEfficiencyCompetition

Life after lessons

💪Fitness🌊Open water🛟Lifeguarding🚴Triathlon🤿Snorkeling🏆Swim Club

Accessibility

💚ADHD🤕Injury/Rehab🗣️French🗣️Tagalog

A typical first lesson

I range from swimmers of all levels, from complete beginners to competitive athletes, focusing on building confidence in the water, proper technique and lifelong aquatic skills.


Where I teach

Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel

30-31°C · 14m long · 1m to 1m deep

This warm penthouse pool is an incredible facility that's conveniently located right on Bloor St. in Yorkville. Enjoy free wifi and towel service along with a quaint outdoor deck which faces a private courtyard below with the Toronto skyline just visible along the horizon. This pool is great for beginner and intermediate swimmers of all ages.

Pool access details are provided after you book.

Map of the area around Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel
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