Lifestyle and Special Interests
Swimming Programs and Pools
From masters for adults to competitive teams for children there is a wide variety of active swim programs. Many of the high schools have open swim time for their communities. As a four season region, you can maintain your stroke and style, ready for the outdoors by finding an indoor program that fits your interests. If your kids are swimmers, interested in competition, get them started with one of the clubs, it’s a great way to meet new friends.
Eastside
Orange High School, Pepper PikeContact: Peter Finefrock, finefrog50@aol.com
Solon High School, SolonContact: Kevin Harrod, kevinharrod@sbcglobal.net
Downtown
Cleveland State University, Robert F. Busby NatatoriumContact: Sharon Detering, sddetering@yahoo.com, (440) 974-0545
South
Firestone High School, AkronContact: John Daily, (330) 666-9057 jrdaily@verizon.net
Akron General Health and Wellness Center, StowContact: Chuck Beatty, chuck@reflectionsonnature.com
C.T. Branin Natatorium, CantonContact: Mike Davidson, mikedavidson2002@hotmail.com
Swim Team Clubs for Children
Many middle schools and high schools have strong swim teams. If your child also wants to participate in year-round competition, fitness and training, check out these swim clubs.
Coach Pete Finefrock is unaffiliated with any of these clubs, but knows them all well. He's happy to help pick what's best for you. email: finefrog50@aol.com
Locations depend upon age and skill, including: Hawken School, Cleveland State University, Chagrin Valley Athletic Club, Cleveland Skating Club, Mayfield High School, Orange High School and Spire Institute in Geneva Ohio.
Shaker Heights
Broadview, Fairview Park, Hudson
Strongsville, Brunswick
Bay Village
Rocky River High School
Masters Swimming for Adults
Pools and times change and have open water swimming in Lake Erie in the summer
Swim Lessons for Children
Lessons for anxious beginners to elite athletes. Locations: Westlake, Fairview Park, North Olmsted, Brooklyn, Mentor, Avon
Lakeshore Swim Club at Rocky River Recreation Center
Practice groups for ages 5 through high school, meeting all levels of training from beginner to competitive high school swimmers
Indoor Pools
Westside
Lakewood High School
Lakewood (fall, winter, spring)Lakewood Foster Pool. Lakewood (summer)Contact: Lori Luken, loriluken@gmail.com
Westlake Recreation Center
Westlake
