COACHED WORKOUT PLACES and TIMES

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

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

We are always interested in starting new swim groups. If you’re interested 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 United States Masters Swimming to participate in these workouts. The following options are available for purchase:

  • 12 or 25 swim punch pass
    • 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.

Swim Passes

CLEVELAND (East Side)

Orange USMS Members Only—Pool Closed for Repairs April & May 2024

  • Facility: Orange High School
  • Location: 32000 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124
  • Schedule:
    • Monday and Wednesday 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Pool closed for repairs April & May 2024)
    • Saturday 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. (Pool closed for repairs April & May 2024)
  • Note: Practice times may be adjusted depending on aquatic programing scheduling changes during the fall session. The pool is closed any day that school is not in session and for holidays. The last 2 weeks of October are subject to change depending on the Orange Schools Athletic schedule for the Orange High Indoor Pool.
  • Pool temperature will be 78 degrees during high school 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 or a $100 monthly 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 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

Swim Passes

CLEVELAND (West Side)

Lakewood (LHS and Foster Pool) USMS Members Only

  • Dates:
    • Lakewood High School Pool: September 5, 2023—June 10, 2024
    • Foster Pool: Beginning June 12, 2024
  • 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 Practice Schedule
    • LHS Pool: Sunday 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Coach Judi (No practice  May 26)
    • 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 Bob
    • LHS Pool: Thursday 8:30–9:30 p.m. Temporary Coaches
    • LHS Pool: Saturday 7:30–9:00 a.m. Coach Bob 
  • Coaches on Deck: Bob Babiak, Jim LaMastra, Judi Norton, Mark Stewart
  • 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: infoohiomasters@gmail.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 resume October 1, 2023.
  • Cost: $5 drop in for Rec Center members, $8 for non-Rec Center members. Pay at desk and get a card for the workout to give to the coach.
  • Coach on Deck: Judi Norton will provide workouts, conditioning, stroke drills, and instruction to all who wish to participate.
  • Contact: Judi Norton judinorton@yahoo.com
  • This workout group is organized through Westlake Rec Center. O*H*I*O Masters does not set the fees or hire the coach but helps promote the practices as a place to swim. The practices may not be covered by USMS insurance.
  • No practice when Rec. Center is closed for holidays.

Avon Aquatic Center (LCM) Closed Until Summer 2024

  • Dates: September 6–30, 2023
  • Facility: Avon Aquatic Center
  • Location: 36265 Detroit Road, Avon, OH (next to the Avon Post Office)
    (440) 934-7633
  • Schedule:
    • Wednesday 8:00–9:30 a.m.
    • Saturday 8:00–9:30 a.m.
    • Sunday 8:00–9:30 a.m.
  • Cost: $10 drop fee or pay with your O*H*I*O Masters punch card.
  • Coach on Deck: A variety of coaches will run the practices.
  • Contact: Judi Norton email: judinorton@yahoo.com, phone 440-695-0695.

CLEVELAND (Downtown)

Cleveland State University

This workout group is organized through Cleveland State University Recreation Dept. O*H*I*O Masters does not set the fees or hire the coach, 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
  • Schedule:
    • Tuesday 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CAQT)
    • Thursday 6:00–7:30 p.m. (CAQT)
    • Sunday 11:00–12:30 p.m. (CAQT)
  • Coaches on Deck: Griffin Manning & Matthew Keyerleber
  • Contact: Michael Nozak, m.nozak@csuohio.edu
    Office: 216-802-3259
  • Cost:
    • First visit and CSU Students: Free
    • CSU Rec Members: $10/month
    • Non-CSU Rec Members: $65/month
    • $15 drop-in fee. Guest fee paid at the Pro Shop.
    • Discounts available for longer memberships.
  • Resister online at https://csu.clubautomation.com/
  • 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

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: Diane Weaver, Aquatics Director weaverd2@ccf.org
  • Phone: 330-945-3131 (Aquatics Office)

CANTON | GREEN

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

Akron General Lifestyles Green

  • Location: Cleveland Clinic Akron General Health and Wellness Center Green, 1940 Town Park Blvd., Uniontown 44685
  • Details: The facility is members-only but we have arranged for a $5 drop-in fee for non-members payable to the facility.
  • Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Please confirm weekly attendance on the Sunday prior to coming to practice that week by email to Cathy Spicer.
  • Coach on Deck: Cathy Spicer, SpicerC2@ccf.org
  • Contact: Cathy Spicer, Aquatics Director SpicerC2@ccf.org
  • Phone: 330-896-5007 (Aquatics Office)

SALEM (Summer 2023)

Salem Community Center

  • Ages 19 and up.
  • Maximum 12 swimmers per workout
  • Location: Salem Community Center, 1098 N. Ellsworth Ave, Salem, OH 44460
  • Resumes June 4, 2023
  • Pricing Per Session:
    SCC Members $75, USMS Members $80, Non Members $90
    Drop In: $8 per workout
  • Schedule:
    Wednesdays 6:00–7:30 p.m.
    Saturdays 9:00–10:30 a.m.
  • Register by calling the Salem Community Center at 330.332.5885
  • Coaches on Deck: Barb Clary, USMS Member and USMS Certified Adult Swim Instructor, and Sue Nutter
  • Contact: Barb Clary at 330.881.5820, bbagsclary@sbcglobal.net

OPEN WATER (Lake Erie)

Bay Village