Akron University

Schedule updated

Location

Ocasek Natatorium
382 Carroll Street
Akron

Schedule

Tuesdays, 8–10 p.m.

September
22, 29
October
6, 13, 20, 27
November
3, 10, 17
December
1

Equipment and logistics

  • Boats, PFDs (life jackets), and paddles are provided as needed.
  • Personal kayaks are permitted if they are clean and free of debris. Boats may be transported through the side entrance of the ONAT pool (door #14). Do not prop open doors.
  • Participants may arrive by 7:45 p.m. but may not be on the water before 8 p.m.
  • All participants must be out of the ONAT facility by 10 p.m. Plan time to exit the water, transport your kayak, and use the locker room before the building closes.

Need help?

The club is happy to work with any paddler who requests help. A Keel-Haulers roll instructor can work with students who are interested in learning the kayak roll.

Email clevelandkeelhaulers@gmail.com so the club can arrange for the instructor to attend. Participants using this service are asked to be or become Keel-Haulers members.

Registration

Punch passes are required. On arrival, every participant must sign in with the staff and receive a wristband for the session. Staff are available in the leisure pool area and on the ONAT pool deck for sign-in.



Lake Meyers YMCA

Schedule updated

Location

Meyers Lake YMCA
1333 North Park Avenue NW
Canton, Ohio 44708

Schedule

Sundays, 9–11 a.m.

November
9, 23
December
7, 21
January
4, 18
February
1, 15

Equipment and logistics

All incoming kayaks must be very clean. Remove airbags or anything else that may hold debris while cleaning the boat. A dirty kayak may be turned away. Enter through the maintenance area.

Need equipment?

The club may have equipment and can help outfit anyone who needs gear, but you must ask in advance. Use the note option when registering.

Need help?

Interested in learning basic kayaking skills? The club will have a presence at every session and will be happy to work with any paddler who requests help.

Price

$12 per person for members
$15 per person for non-members

Family members are welcome to watch for free if they are not getting in the pool. Choose the appropriate registration option below.

Lake Meyers YMCA Pool Session - Member
$12.00

Lake Myers YMCA Pool Session - Members $12

Lake Meyers YMCA Pool Session - NON-Member
$15.00

Lake Myers YMCA Pool Session - Members $15


Kent State University

Schedule updated

Location

Kent State University
1550 Ted Boyd Drive
Kent, Ohio

Schedule

Thursdays, 7–9 p.m.

August
28
September
4, 11, 18, 25
October
2, 16, 23, 30
November
6, 13, 20
December
4

Equipment and logistics

New kayakers can learn kayaking skills. Participants may bring their own boats through the loading-dock stairs and back entrance as long as the boats are fully cleaned before entering the pool. A boat can be provided if you do not own one.

Contact Kennedy at actrips@kent.edu with questions. Pre-registration is required by the Wednesday before each program. Difficulty: Level 1. No experience is necessary; expect mild physical exertion.

Price

$7 per person, per pool session

More information

330-672-4732
recwell@kent.edu


Lakewood High School

Schedule updated

Location

Lakewood High School
14100 Franklin Boulevard
Lakewood

Schedule

Saturdays, 3–5 p.m.

December
6
January
3, 10
February
21, 28

Equipment and logistics

Kayakers cannot enter the building until 2:50 p.m. All participants must shower and be completely out of the building by 5:15 p.m. All kayaks and gear must be completely clean, inside and out. Helmets are required. Use door #15.

Price and registration

This pool is limited to 20 kayaks. Each pool session costs $8 when pre-registered or $10 exact change at the door.

Register with Lakewood Community Recreation.

More information

216-529-4081
recreation@lakewoodcityschools.org