About the club
Achieving excellencein swimming.
No matter what age. Double Time Swim Club coaches beginners, developing swimmers, pre-competitive athletes, adults and masters in North York, Toronto.
A swimming club in North York.
Double Time Swim Club coaches swimmers of every level in one pool at Newtonbrook Secondary School — from a four-year-old’s first lesson to masters swimmers and triathletes working on efficiency.
Using a guide-like approach, we make young athletes aware of the areas in which they need improvement, show them better techniques, and put them through exercises that will reinforce the lesson, in compliance with the Lifesaving Society and Red Cross. Swimmers of all ages are welcome!
Founder & Head Coach
Alexandr
Ivancenco
Toronto, Ontario
Alexandr Ivancenco is the Founder and Head Coach of Double Time Swim Club. A former professional swimmer and athlete with over 20 years of coaching experience, Alexandr brings a deep technical understanding of swimming and firsthand competitive experience to his coaching.
He founded Double Time Swim Club in 2015 with a focus on helping swimmers build strong technique, confidence, and lasting skills in the water. Today, Alexandr continues to coach swimmers of different ages and abilities while overseeing the club’s coaching team and training approach.
Credentials
NCCP Certified Swim Coach
Certified through the National Coaching Certification Program, the standard used by coaches across Canadian sport.
ISSA-Certified Fitness Instructor
Certified by the International Sports Sciences Association, covering strength, conditioning and program design.
Exercise Therapist
Working in Toronto, with a focus on movement quality and safe, sustainable training.
Our mission
“We aim to deliver the highest quality of training, and make sure that swimmers are able to progress as fast as they are willing to push themselves.”
Using a guide-like approach, we make young athletes aware of the areas in which they need improvement, show them better techniques, and put them through exercises that will reinforce the lesson, in compliance with the Lifesaving Society and Red Cross. Swimmers of all ages are welcome!
Coaching philosophy
How we coach.
Progress is the product
A lesson is not a success because it was fun. It is a success because something the swimmer could not do before is now something they can do. Every session is aimed at a specific, nameable change.
Meet the swimmer where they are
A nervous six-year-old and a triathlete with a dropped elbow need different things. The program is built around the swimmer's actual level and goal, not a fixed curriculum they have to fit into.
Technique before intensity
Swimming hard with a broken stroke reinforces the break. Mechanics get fixed first, then effort is added — that order is what makes the improvement permanent.
One coach who knows your swimmer
Alex coaches at the club and oversees every instructor at Double Time, so the standard is consistent and someone always knows exactly where each swimmer is up to.
Reviews
What families say.
Our son has been swimming with Alex for a few years now and we have seen the exponential growth in his swimming. He is courteous and cares about what he does. Highly recommend.
Sharam Marhamat
Professional swim instructors, highest quality of training, individual approach, affordable prices.
Maria Yerm
Excellent program for the kids at different swimming levels. Professional team and personal attention to kids abilities motivate children to do their best and teach how to become good swimmers.
Alessya Lazarchyk
Your first lesson is free.
Try a full coached session before committing to a lesson block. The coach assesses the swimmer and recommends the right program.
One free first lesson per new swimmer, on group lessons.
Book a lesson
First lesson freeSwim with
Double Time.
Choose a program and a time that fits your week. Lessons run Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:00 PM and Saturday at 9:00 AM in North York.