Upcoming Events
Physical Requirement for swimmers ages 10 and older
Beginning March 26,2012, all LRST swimmers must have a current physical on file at the time of registration and for the duration of the season. Participants turning 10 years of age during the season must submit a current physical on or before their birthday. Physicals are considered current within one year of the doctor’s signature. We have had this policy in place for other athletic sports for some time, and we have the safety of your swimmer(s) in mind.
Physicals must be submitted directly to the Recreation Department at 1456 Warren Road. Office hours are 8:30 am-6:00 pm Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 am-5:00 pm on Fridays.
Please contact Matt Demaline, Aquatic Manager, with questions or concerns.
Help your swimmer fuel for practice and meets
Update on registration information. 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:
LRST is always looking for new swimmers!
To schedule a tryout, email Head Coach Jim Stacy.
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.
Upcoming Meet Information
Be sure to check with your coach to see which meets are for you!
Event Date | Meet Name | Location |
5/12 | Youngstown Season Opener | YSU, Youngstown |
5/25-5/27 | Senior Circuit | Pittsburgh |
6/1-6/3 | OSSC Invite*** Please note that this meet is process like all other LRST meets - ENTRY payment deadline is MAY 7 at 12:01 AM. Please pay on-line at lakewoodrecreation.com. | OSU |
6/15-6/17 | CSU | |
6/15-6/17 | Flag City Invite | Findlay, OH |
6/25-7/2 | Olympic Trials | Omaha, NE |
6/29-7/1 |
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7/6-7/8 | Freedlander | Wooster, OH |
7/13-7/15 | Youngstown Invite | YSU, Youngstown |
7/27-29 | LESI LC Champs |
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7/31-8/3 | Summer Sectionals |
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8/3-8/5 | Central Zones |
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8/3-8/5 | Senior Zone Meet | Lawrence, KS |
8/7-11 | US Open | Indianapolis, IN |
8/13-17 | Speedo Jr Nationals | Indianapolis, IN |
Practice Schedule and Information
Gold Group:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 4:00pm-5:45pm
Silver Group:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Bronze Group:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:00pm-7:00pm
There is no practice on Monday, May 28 because of the holiday.
Summer schedule will begin Monday, June 11.
Coach Bios
JIM STACY - HEAD 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 starting with the 2008/09 season. Jim was named Head Coach of LRST in the spring of 2012.
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
Executive Board
Don Reis, President (216.288.8030)
Steve Rega, Meet Safety Director
Chris Miedza and Rich Gibson, Co-Vice President/Finance
Leigh Owen, Secretary
Kay Devorace, Communications
Carolina Lawrence, Committees
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