Blog | Carleton Place Water Dragons

Our 2026 Championship Season

Aug 24, 2026

Nine Water Dragons swam championship meets this season, from a first regionals at ten years old to the Bell Canadian Trials. Personal bests in 48 of 66 races across the two regional championships, and every swimmer's season set out one by one.

Swim Clubs Within an Hour of Carleton Place

Aug 24, 2026

Every competitive swim club within about an hour of Carleton Place, listed alphabetically with where each one trains and how to reach them. No rankings — just the list we wish someone had handed us.

What Competitive Swimming Actually Asks of Your Family

Aug 24, 2026

Practices, drive time, meets, season length and what it really costs — the question every parent asks before signing up, answered plainly.

Your First Swim Meet: A Guide for Parents Who've Never Been

Aug 24, 2026

What the day looks like, when to arrive, what goes in the bag, and why your child races for four minutes and sits for six hours.