Downtown Swim Club

The Downtown Swim Club is a Toronto Masters swim club registered with Masters Swimming Ontario and International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics (IGLA). Through IGLA, Downtown Swim Club is associated with the Federation of Gay Games (FGG). Downtown Swim Club  is also a member of GLISA, the sanctioning body for the Outgames.

The Downtown Swim Club  welcomes all levels of swimmers who have in common not how fast they are, but how hard they work (or how much fun they have!) while swimming.

Becoming a Member

You may join the Downtown Swim Club at any time - we practice year round. Your membership starts the day you join, and expires August 31 (when all DSC memberships expire).

Some of the benefits of membership available through the website include

• Online Membership Application Form  available to all
• Event Calendar & Event Registration avaibale to all
• Member Directory available to members only
• Forums  ask questions of coaches available to members only
• Blogs information for swimmers avaiable to members only
• Contact for members only

Swimming Practices

The Downtown Swim Club swims 5 days per week. The schedule is adjusted quarterly and there are occasional pool relocations and shifts in time. Please check the exact information for each practise in the current Calendar

Practice Details 

Practice Locations

• University of Toronto Athletic Center
• 55 Harbord Street
• Map and Directions

• Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre
• 870 Queen Street East
• Map and Directions

The Downtown Swim Club Mission

• To maximize the accessibility of Downtown Swim Club activities - in terms of pool location, practice times, number of practices and affordability.
• To provide a balanced program, appealing equally to men and women, recreational, fitness and competitive swimmers, and providing both exercise and social activities.
• To provide an environment fostering improved competitive skills for those interested in masters swim meets.
• To provide a positive gay and lesbian environment.

If you have questions about membership in the Downtown Swim Club or would like to join our team please contact out Membership Coordinator

• Downtown Swim Club Membership

If you have questions about our club or would like more information about Masters Swimming for the LGBTTIQQ2SA and Straight inclusive community in Downtown Toronto please contact

• Downtown Swim Club Information