LRST
No Bronze Practice Thursday - Practice Friday
Upcoming Events
Bronze Practice adjustment (9/1/10)
Bronze practice on Thursday, September 2 has been cancelled. Bronze group will practice Friday, September 3 instead from 6:30-7:30pm.
Picture Day Information (9/1/10)
Team Picture Day will be Wednesday, September 15, 2010 for all LRST swimmers. Please be at the LHS Pool at 5:00pm that day. Pictures are being done by Ohio School Pictures, and order forms are available from the coaches. Look for more information closer to September 15!
Current Newsletter (8/27/10)
Update on registration information (8/16/10)
Please note that a new "quarter" of LRST begins on Monday, August 23, 2010. Swimmers must remain current on their fees in order to practice with the team. Payment is available on-line, at the Recreation Department, or at the pool (cash or check only - see the pool manager on-duty). Each swimmer participating in LRST activities also must be a member of USA Swimming. Membership in USA Swimming runs the length of the calendar year. Also, on a yearly basis, each swimmer must have a current Participant Information Sheet on file. Here are the corresponding forms:
- View the fees and expenses, effective August 2010, here.
- USA registration form
- Participant Information Sheet
Click here to register for the upcoming session(s) of LRST!
Tryout Information (8/5/10)
LRST Tryout: By appointment - email Head Coach Patrick Burda at: patrick.burda@lakewood.k12.oh.us
LRST is always looking for new swimmers!
Swimmers should be prepared to swim while the parents receive information on the program.
Interested swimmers should be able to swim one length of the pool (25 yards) front crawl and one length of the pool (25 yards) backstroke, and must be at least 6 years old. LRST swimmers practice several times per week, and compete in meets held throughout the Greater Cleveland area. The sport of swimming teaches youngsters discipline and helps them to become goal oriented. The LRST coaches have extensive experience in helping younger swimmers to improve in a fun and upbeat atmosphere. LRST features a great Parents Club who works tirelessly (through volunteers) to keep the sport fun, and the team a close knit group, through such activities and events such as: holiday party, pasta pump up dinner, team banquet, team breakfasts in the summer, and many other activities.
At the child's tryout, each swimmer will be evaluated by the coaching staff; this is done for safety purposes, and also to place each swimmer in the proper group. Parents will be given fee information and will have the opprotunity to speak to parents with swimmers on the team. For more information, please email Matt Demaline (Aquatic Manager) at matt.demaline@lakewood.k12.oh.us or Patrick Burda (Head Coach) at patrick.burda@lakewood.k12.oh.us
Upcoming Meet Information
Click on the Meet Entry for meet packet and entry information, as well as directions! Be sure to check with your coach to see which meets are for you!
| Date | Meet (click for entry packet) | Location | Group(s) | Time Standards | Entry List | Results |
| 10/9+10/10 | Sprint Spectacular | LHS Pool | ALL Required | none | ||
| 10/16+17/10 | CCS Age Group and Open | Canton | ALL required | none | ||
| 10/23/10 | Peg Neal Pentathlon | LHS Pool | ALL required | none | ||
| 10/24/10 | Mile Meet | CSU | All | Nag "B" times or faster | ||
| 10/31/10 | High School Tune Up (AM) | CSU | Gold, Silver | Nag "BB" times or faster | ||
| 10/31/10 | Freestyle Frenzy (PM) | CSU | Bronze, Silver | Slower than Nag "BB" | ||
| 11/6+7/10 | Splash Out Cancer Odd Age | Strongsville | ALL required | none | ||
| 11/13/10 | Fall Breakout Meet | Firestone Akron | Bronze, Silver | Slower than Nag "BB" | ||
| 11/19-21/10 | Mark Braun Fall Classic | CSU | Required for all with cuts | Nag "A" times or faster | ||
| 12/2-4/10 | Short Course Nationals | OSU | Gold required with cuts | Nationals standards | ||
| 12/3-5/10 | Shaker Shark Invitational | CSU | Required for all with cuts | Nag "B" times or faster | ||
| 12/9-11/10 | Speedo Junior Nationals | Atlanta, GA | Gold required with cuts | Junior National standards | ||
| 12/12/10 | Bronze Holiday Madness Meet | Euclid High School | Bronze, Silver | Slower than Nag "B" | ||
| TBA | Pittsburgh Christmas Meet | University of Pittsburgh | Required for all with cuts | Nag "A" times or faster | ||
| 12/19/10 | Candy Cane Classic | Perkins High School | Bronze, Silver, Gold | none | ||
| 1/8-9/11 | New Year Stretch Meet | Rocky River High School | Bronze, Silver | Slower than Nag "B" | ||
| 1/15-16/11 | Jim Scullion Age Group Showdown | LHS Pool | ALL required | none for LRST | ||
| 1/22/11 | 10 and Under Meet | Kent | Bronze, Silver | none | ||
| 1/23/11 | 11 and Over Meet | Medina Rec Center | Silver, Gold | none | ||
| 1/29-30/11 | Snowflake Swimfest | Solon High School | All | none | ||
| 2/5/11 | Fabulous 50's | Gilmour Academy | Bronze, Silver | Slower than Nag "A" | ||
| 2/6/11 | IMX Dual Track Meet | Upper Hawken | Silver, Gold | One Nag "B" time or faster | ||
| 2/13/11 | Distance Animal | LHS Pool | Silver, Gold | Slower than Nag "A" | ||
| 2/26-27/11 | Barbara Kay 8 and Under Mini hamps | Worthington, OH | Bronze required | none | ||
| 2/27/11 | Bronze Champs | University of Akron | Bronze required | Slower than Nag "B" | ||
| 3/4-6/11 | Silver Champs | Univeristy of Akron | Silver required | Slower than Nag "A" | ||
| 3/11-13/11 | Gold Champs | CSU | Gold required | Faster than Nag "A" | ||
| 3/24-27/11 | Spring Sectionals | Indianapolis, IN | Gold required with cuts | Sectional standards |
Season Results
Practice Schedule and Information
Gold Group practices, on average, 6 times per week. This group is made up of swimmers ages 13 and older and others who desire to train for competition.
Silver Group practices 5 times per week. This group is made up mostly of swimmers from ages 10 to 14. This group mixes training and endurance with stroke and turn technique work.
Bronze group practices 4 times per week. This group is made up of swimmers ages 6 to 10 with a heavy emphasis on technique and fun.
Fall Session Practice Schedule (August-November): Revised 8/13/10
Coach Bios
PATRICK BURDA - HEAD COACH (SILVER GROUP)
(patrick.burda@lakewood.k12.oh.us)
Patrick Burda joined the LRST coaching staff as Head Coach in May of 2008. Patrick joined the staff from the Solon Stars Swim Club, where he had been an assistant coach. During Patrick's swimming career, he had been a decorated swimmer for LRST.
Patrick had previously held the position of Head Coach with the Brooklyn Barracudas for 4 seasons. During that time, Patrick increased the number of swimmers participating in the program, as well as improving his team's final standings. Patrick led the team to its first league championship. Prior to his tenure as Head Coach, Patrick served as an assistant coach with the team for several years.
As an athlete, Patrick was a four year swimmer at Cleveland State University, helping them to the Horizon League Championship in 2006. Patrick's specialties included both distance freestyle and backstroke. He was prepared for this experience by his time as a swimmer in the LRST program for seven years, where he was a ten time Zone National Qualifier, and a three time LRST Most Valuable Swimmer.
Patrick currently resides in Brooklyn, and is continuing his studies at Cleveland State.
JIM STACY - SENIOR COACH (GOLD GROUP)
Jim Stacy began his swimming career at the University Circle YMCA with coach Pete Odell. When Coach Odell moved the team in 1957 Jim followed even though he still lived in East Cleveland. Jim moved to Lakewood in 1960 to swim for Lakewood High School and coach Jim Scullion. As a swimmer for Lakewood Swim Club, Jim ranked in the top five in the country in individual events and relays. As a swimmer for Lakewood High School, he was an individual state runner up, part of a state championship team (1962) and multiple time all-American. After High School, he attended the University of Cincinnati where he was a multiple time conference champion, two-time Division I national qualifier (1965 & 1966), and Olympic trial qualifier (1964).
Jim began his coaching career as the Head Coach of LRSC in 1967, its second season. He gave up coaching from 1968 through 1972 to serve in the United States Navy. He rejoined the coaching ranks as the Head Coach of the Lakewood YMCA from 1974 to 1981. Jim then served as the Head Coach of the Berea Midpark Swim Club from 1982 through 1988. While at BMSC he was Lake Erie Swimming Coach of the Year (1983 & 1984) and developed multiple state and junior national qualifiers. Jim returned to LRST for the second time in 1989 where he served as an assistant coach until 1993. He served as Head Coach of LRST from 1994 through 1998. As Head Coach of LRST he developed multiple Ohio high school state finalists and multiple junior national qualifiers. He also helped LRST swimmers achieve 8 National top 16 rankings, including several relays which ranked #1 in their USA swimming age group. Jim's coaching experience also includes coaching North Olmsted High School (1992-1997) and Padua Franciscan High School (2004-2008). Recently, Jim was named the Head Coach at Lakewood High School for the 2008/2009 season.
Jim is a graduate of Cleveland State University and he holds a degree in Psychology. He has raised 5 children with his wife Nancy. He still resides in Lakewood and is very excited to be back with LRST.
NICK HANNA - DEVELOPMENTAL COACH (BRONZE GROUP) (nhanna22@gmail.com)
Nick Hanna has joined the LRST staff as an assistant coach. Nick will be primarily working with the Bronze swimmers. Nick comes to LRST from Baldwin-Wallace College, where he served as an assistant swim coach last season, helping guide the men's team to a second place finish in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Nick previously coached at the Ridgewood YMCA and the Napoleon (OH) Aquatic Club. Nick was all-OAC swimmer at Baldwin-Wallace, and a state qualifier at Napoleon High School. He also brings coaching experience from the baseball diamond, having been a volunteer coach with the Lakewood Recreation Department the past two summers.
Nick is currently employed as an attorney. He is a graduate of the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, and Baldwin-Wallace College. He currently resides in Lakewood.
Facilities
LRST trains indoors from Labor Day through the end of the school year at the Lakewood High School Pool. Over summer vacation, LRST trains at Foster Pool in Lakewood Park.
LRST Parents' Club
LRST Parents' Club 2009-10 Budget (Approved by Executive Board 11-09)
Meeting Minutes
Executive Board
Don Reis, President
Hope McGuan, Vice President/Finance
Steve Rega, Meet Safety Director
Leigh Owen, Secretary
Links
An article every parent should read! (8/28/08)
This article was found by Jessie MacMillan, and talks about keeping young swimmers interested and happy as they grow and mature. Thanks Jessie!
Lake Erie Swimming -- Great information about USA swimming in the Greater Cleveland area
USA Swimming -- Information from the National Swimming organization