Royal City Aquatics is a coach-led, athlete-focused competitive swim club serving Guelph, Ontario. From first strokes to provincial podiums.
Whether you're five years old or fifty, we have a program built around your goals.
High-quality, high-performance coaching for competitive swimmers of all ages. We are fiercely focused on fundamentals, technique, and personal improvement. Age group through senior groups available.
Enquire about registration →For children ages 5–9 with an interest in joining our Competitive Swim Team. Our low instructor-to-swimmer ratio ensures every child gets the attention they need to build strong fundamentals.
Join the waitlist →For swimmers 18 and over — whether you're returning to the sport or never left. Improve your skills, build fitness, and have fun in a supportive, coach-led environment.
Get more info →Summer Surf Lifesaving and Multisport training in partnership with Royal City Multisport, sanctioned by Triathlon Ontario. Compete in lifesaving events, aquathlons, triathlons, and more.
Register for summer →Competition dates for the current season. Check back for updates as new meets are confirmed.
Brock University
Canada Games Aquatic Centre, London
Markham Pan Am Centre
Victor Davis Pool, Guelph ON · 7:30–11:45
Brampton / Waterloo
Founded in August 2021, Royal City Aquatics (RCAQ) is a proud member of Swim Ontario, offering high-quality swim training for youth, juniors, seniors, and masters athletes in Guelph, Ontario.
Our coaching team is led by Head Coach John Carey, who develops athletes with great foundational skills, a passion for their sport, and a commitment to personal excellence and self-reliance.
We are constantly educating and improving — leading with best practices and innovation to give every athlete the best possible development experience.
Professional coaching focused on technique, speed, and personal bests.
Every athlete is valued. Our club is welcoming at every level.
We build on the basics because strong foundations create great swimmers.
We coach for the full career — not just the next race.
We believe performance and longevity in sport is best achieved through multi-sport participation and delayed specialization.
By partnering with Guelph's best sports clubs, RCAQ members have access to a true multi-sport experience — developing as complete athletes, not just swimmers.
We track and celebrate every personal best and club record. Download the latest records and time standards below, or browse the full Google Drive folder.
Whether you're interested in joining, have a question about our programs, or want to discuss sponsorship — we'd love to hear from you.