COACHED WORKOUT PLACES and TIMES

Listed below are the pools and times where coached O*H*I*O Masters swimming workouts are happening.

In order to swim at either Orange and Lakewood, you need two things:

  1. A valid U.S. Masters Swimming membership (this must be renewed each calendar year). Join or renew here: https://www.usms.org/join-usms/join-or-renew
  2. An O*H*I*O Masters punch pass which can be purchased via PayPal below.  Please note there are different cost structures for each pool.

The locations are grouped geographically. Use the Quick Links below to navigate.

We are always interested in starting new swim groups. If you would like to start a workout group, drop us a line and see how we can help!

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BUY A PUNCH PASS

Cleveland East Side (Orange) and Cleveland West Side (Lakewood) operate on a punch pass system. Swimmers may pre-purchase swim passes to present at the pool. You MUST be a member of U. S. Masters Swimming to participate in these workouts. The following options are available for purchase:

  • 12 or 25 (Lakewood Only) swim punch pass
    • 12- and 25-swim passes do not expire.
  • Quarterly Unlimited Passes (Lakewood Only) are purchased each quarter and expire at the end of the quarter:
    • September 1 – November 30
    • December 1 – February 28/29
    • March 1 – May 31
    • June 1 – August 31
  • Visiting USMS members may purchase a 4-swim visitor pass. (Must be a USMS member.)

Please use the PayPal link below to purchase passes. If you prefer to pay by check, please contact the club treasurer, Bob Boyce, at treasureromsc@gmail.com.

Swim Passes

CLEVELAND (East Side)

Orange USMS Members Only

  • Facility: Orange High School
  • Location: 32000 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124
  • Winter Schedule:
    • Mondays and Wednesdays: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
    • Saturdays: 7:00–8:00 a.m.
    • Note: Occasionally there are schedule changes. The weekly schedule is posted on the OHIO Masters Facebook page.
  • Note: Note practice times may be adjusted depending on aquatic programming scheduling changes during the Fall session. The pool is closed any day that school is not in session and for holidays and facility access during holiday breaks is subject to change.
  • Pool temperature will be 78 degrees during high school swim team season.
  • Coach on Deck: Peter Finefrock
  • Contact: Peter Finefrock email: finefrog50@aol.com
  • Please use the PayPal link below to purchase passes. If you prefer to pay by check, please contact the club treasurer, Bob Boyce, at treasureromsc@gmail.com. Swimmers at Orange only may also pay a $10 per practice drop-in fee, which can be handed to the coach on deck. Checks should be payable to: O*H*I*O Masters Swim Club.
    • You MUST be a member of United States Masters Swimming to participate in these workouts.
    • Swimmers may pre-purchase swim passes to present at the pool. You can purchase 4 or 12 swim passes.
    • 4 and 12 swim passes do not expire.

Swim Passes

Mandel Jewish Community Center

  • Location: 26001 S Woodland Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122 
  • Schedule:
    • Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.–7:45 p.m. 
    • Saturdays 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
  • Fees: No drop in. Must sign up and pay/register through the JCC website. Sign up is on a month to month basis.  
  • Coach: Laura Wright lwrightswimgal@gmail.com

CLEVELAND (West Side)

Lakewood (LHS and Foster Pools) USMS Members Only

  • Dates:
    • Lakewood High School Pool: Begins September 2, 2025
    • Foster Pool: Begins June 2026; ends Labor Day 2026.
  • Locations:
    • Lakewood High School: 1595 Robinwood Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107. Parking for all pool programs is available south of the high school near the pool entrance, off of Robinwood Ave. or Bunts Ave.
    • Foster Pool: 14532 Lake Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
  • Lakewood High School Practice Schedule
    • LHS Pool: Sunday 8:00–9:30 a.m. Coach Judi 
    • LHS Pool: Monday 7:30–8:30 p.m. Coach Judi
    • LHS Pool: Tuesday 6:00–7:15 a.m. Coach Bob
    • LHS Pool: Wednesday 7:30–8:30 p.m. Coach Molly or Coach Jay
    • LHS Pool: Thursday 8:30–9:30 p.m. Coach Kati 
    • LHS Pool: Saturday 7:30–9:30 a.m. Coach Molly or Coach Jay
  • Coaches on Deck: Bob Babiak, Jay DeFinis, Judi Norton, Kati Pederson, Mark Stewart, Molly Tolford
  • Lanes: Coaches will move you to the proper A/B/C sendoff lane.
  • Other Details:
    • Please arrive early and stay late to help with lane lines.
  • Inclement Weather: In the event of thunder and lightning, both pools close for a minimum of 1/2 hour. For other weather closures, contact Lakewood Recreation Dept.
  • Contact email: president@ohiomasters.com
  • Fees
    • You MUST be a member of United States Masters Swimming to participate in these workouts.
    • All swimmers must pre-purchase swim passes to present at the pools. No pass, no swim. You can purchase 12, 25 or Quarterly Unlimited swim passes.
    • 12- and 25-swim passes do not expire.
    • Quarterly Unlimited Passes are purchased each quarter and expire at the end of the quarter:
      • September 1 – November 30
      • December 1 – February 28/29
      • March 1 – May 31
      • June 1 – August 31
    • Visiting USMS members may purchase a 4-swim visitor pass. (Must be a USMS member.)
    • Please use the PayPal link below to purchase passes. If you prefer to pay by check, please contact the club treasurer, Bob Boyce, at treasureromsc@gmail.com.
    • No CASH or CHECKS accepted on deck!

Swim Passes

Westlake Rec Center

  • Facility: Westlake Rec Center
  • Location: 28955 Hilliard Blvd, Westlake, OH 44145
  • Schedule: Sundays 9:00–10:00 a.m. Practices begin September 21, 2025.
  • Cost: $6 drop in for Rec Center members, $8 for non-Rec Center members. Pay at front desk and get a card for the workout to give to the coach.
  • Coaches on Deck: Jim Vick, Dan McLaughlin or Karen Ryan will provide workouts, conditioning, stroke drills, and instruction to all who wish to participate.
  • Contact: Aquatics Manager, Onat Tungac otungac@cityofwestlake.org
  • This workout group is organized through Westlake Rec Center. O*H*I*O Masters does not set the fees or hire the coaches but helps promote the practices as a place to swim. The practices may not be covered by USMS insurance.
  • Some practices may be cancelled due to holidays or swim meets.

Avon Aquatic Center (LCM) Closed Until June

  • Dates: TBD
  • Facility: Avon Aquatic Center
  • Location: 36265 Detroit Road, Avon, OH (next to the Avon Post Office)
    (440) 934-7633

CLEVELAND (Downtown)

Cleveland State University

These workout groups are organized through Cleveland State University Recreation Dept. O*H*I*O Masters does not set the fees or hire the coaches, but greatly appreciates the opportunity to swim at this amazing facility.

  • Facility: Robert F. Busbey Natatorium, CSU Recreation Center
  • Location: 2420 Chester Ave, Cleveland 44115
  • Parking meters are available on Chester Ave. and the underground Rec Center Garage labeled RG on the map. Monthly parking rates available in the RG for Rec Center members. Parking Map

Cleveland Aquatic Team

Viking Masters

AKRON | STOW | CUYAHOGA FALLS

Akron General Lifestyles North

  • Location: Cleveland Clinic Akron General Health and Wellness Center North, 4300 Allen Rd, Stow 44224
  • Details: The facility is members-only but we have arranged for a $5 drop-in fee for non-members payable to the facility.
  • Schedule: Monday and Wednesday, 6:00–7:30 p.m. 4 lanes available.
  • Coach on Deck: Chuck Beatty, chuckbeatty59@gmail.com
  • Contact: Chuck Beatty, Lifestyles Aquatics Lead, beattyc3@ccf.org
  • Phone: 330-945-3131 (Aquatics Office)

CANTON

C.T. Branin Natatorium

  • Location: C.T. Branin Natatorium, 1715 Harrison Ave. NW Canton, OH 44708
  • Note: Pool is set for 33 yards.
  • Cool Info: You will be swimming where Ohio Masters began in 1974!
  • Schedule:
    • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7:00–8:00 a.m.
  • Price: $2 drop in fee.
  • Coach on Deck: These are informal workouts. Currently, no coach on deck.
  • Contact: Nelson Abbey

OPEN WATER (Lake Erie)

Bay Village