Meet Information
September 1, 2010 by Sarah
The following meet information is available and will be available at practice.
- Canton City Schools Age Group & Open Meet on October 16 - 17 at C.T. Branin Natatorium is due Wednesday, September 15. This meet is for Senior Shark, Select Youth and youth Shark swimmers with experience.
- Peg Neal Pentathlon on October 23 at Lakewood High School is due Wednesday, September 15. This meet is for Select Youth swimmers. Swimmers must swim all 5 events.
- The Mile Meet on October 24 at CSU is due Wednesday, September 22. There are qualifying times for this meet. This meet is for Senior Shark and Select Youth swimmers.
- The Freestlye Frenzy Meet on October 31 at CSU is due Wednesday, September 22. This meet is for Select Youth, Preselect Youth and All Shark swimmers.
- The Odd Age Meet 0n November 6 - 7 at Strongsville Recreation Center is due Wednesday, September 29. This meet is for Senior Shark, Select Youth, Preselect Youth and All Shark swimmers.
If you have questions regarding what meet to attend, please contact Sarah at shakerswimming@msn.com or 216-295-4163.
More Summer Meet Information
June 3, 2010 by Sarah
The following meet information is available here and will be available at practice closer to the meet date:
- Shaker Sharks/Thornton Swim Team Summer Time Trials on Wednesday, June 23 at the Woodbury Pool. Entries are due June 18.
- Shaker Sharks/Thornton Swim Team vs Purvis Park on Wednesday, June 30 at Purvis Park, University Heights. Entries are due June 23.
- Lollipop Meet - Shaker Sharks/ Thornton Swim Team vs Solon on Tuesday, July 6 at Solon High School. Entries are due July 2.
- Parkview Summer Sizzler on Sunday, July 25 at Parkview Pool, Mayfield Village. Entries are due July 2. This meet is a good meet for all youth swimmers.
- LE Long Course Championships on July 30 - August 1 at CSU. Entries are due July 9. There are some qualifying times for this meet. Those who qualify should attend this meet.
Late entries will not be accepted. If you have questions on what meet to attend, please contact Sarah at shakerswimming@msn.com.
Long Course Meet Information
April 23, 2010 by Sarah
The following meet information is available here and at practice
- Solon Summerfest Meet on June 12 - 13 at Solon Outdoor Municipal Pool. Entries are due Friday, April 30.
- Busbey Invitational on June 18 - 20 at CSU. Entries are due Friday, April 30.
- Freelander Meet on July 9 - 11 at Freedlander Pool in Wooster. Entries are due Friday, May 28.
Meet Information
April 12, 2010 by Sarah
The following meet information is available:
- Youngstown Long Course Season Opener is on Saturday, May 8 at Youngstown State University. This is a good meet for senior Shark and select youth swimmers. Entries are due Saturday, April 17.
- LESD 12 & Under May Madness Meet is on Sunday, May 9 at Hawken Upper School. This is a short course yard meet for 12 and under swimmers only. Preselect, youth shark, and developing shark swimmers should attend this meet. Entries are due Satruday, April 17.
- CCS Pool Open Water Meet is on Friday, June 4 at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton. This meet is for select youth swimmers. Swimmers will swim a course in the pool with no lane lines. See the pool layout in the meet infomation for more details. Entires are due Friday, April 30.
- CCS Age Group & Open Meet is on June 5 - 6 at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton. This meet is for senior Shark, select youth, and pre-select youth swimmers. Entries are due Friday, April 30.
Please ask your coach if you are unsure which meet to attend. Other meet infomation will be available soon. Please get your entries in on time.
Silver Championship Warm-up Information
March 5, 2010 by Sarah
Silver Championships (March 5 - 7)
Location: Ocasek Natatorium, University of Akron
Friday (all age groups)
Warm-ups will begin at 4:45 p.m.
Meet will begin at 5:35 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday morning (12 and under swimmers)
Warm-ups will begin at 7:45 a.m.
Meet will begin at 8:35 a.m.
Saturday afternoon (13 and over swimmers)
Warm-ups will NOT begin before 1:45 p.m.
Meet will begin 50 minutes after the start of warm-ups
Sunday afternoon (13 and over swimmers)
Warm-ups will NOT begin before 1:00 p.m.
Meet will begin 50 minutes after the start of warm-ups
All sessions are long. Please bring something to do (cards, homework, games, etc.) and plenty of food, extra towels, and warm clothes.
DOWNLOAD PARKING PASS HERE. PRINT IT AND DISPLAY ON YOUR DASH BOARD.
Directions: I-271 South to Route 8 South. Follow Rt. 8 into Akron to the Buchtel exit. Go right off the exit. Go left on Carroll Street. The Natatorium will be on the right at the corner of Carroll and Spicer Streets. There is parking available in the lot, or across the street near the James A. Rhodes Arena, or in the parking garage. Don’t forget to download a parking pass and display it on your dash board during the meet.
Please be at the pool 15 minutes prior to the start of warm-ups. Swimmers will need to check in for ALL their events each day. Also, please check in with a Shaker coach when you arrive.
Championship Meet Information
January 12, 2010 by Sarah
Entry forms for the following meets are available here and at practice:
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8 and Under Championships are Sunday, February 21 at Youngstown State University. This meet is for 8 and under swimmers only who have competed in a previous meet this season (excluding the Shaker Shark Time Trial meet). The entry is due Wednesday, January 20.
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Bronze Championships are Sunday, February 27 at the University of Akron. You must be slower than the qualifying times to swim in this meet. Entries are due Wednesday, January 27.
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Silver Championships are March 5 - 7 at the University of Akron. You must be between the “faster than” and the “slower than” qualifying times to swim in this meet. Entries are due Wednesday, February 10.
- Gold Championships are March 12 - 14 at Cleveland State University. Swimmers must be faster than the qualifying times. Entries are due Wednesday, February 10.
Swimmers who qualify for any of these meets, should attend. Make sure you check with a coach if you are unsure which meets to attend.
Meet Information
December 19, 2009 by Sarah
Click here for the Fabulous 50’s meet information. This meet is on February 6 at the Medina Recreation Center. This is an excellent meet for new swimmers. You must be slower than the time standards listed. Entries are due Wed, January 6.
Click here for the Distance Animal Meet information. This meet is on February 14 at CSU. Entries are due Wed, January 13.
Meet Information
November 23, 2009 by Sarah
The following meet infomation is available:
- New Years Stretch Meet at Rocky River High School Girls swim on Saturday, January 9; Boys swim on Sunday, January 10. Swimmers must be slower than the times listed. Entries are due Wednesday, Dec. 2.
- Age Group Showdown at Lakewood High School on January 16 - 17. Swimmers must be faster than the times listed. Entries are due Wednesday, Dec. 2.
- 10 and Under Meet at Kent Roosevelt High School on Saturday, January 23. There are no qualifying times for this meet. It is for 10 and under swimmers only. Entries are due Wednesday, Dec.16.
- 11 over Meet at Canton on Sunday, January 24. There are no qualifying times for this meet. It is for 11 and over swimmers only. Entries are due Wednesday, Dec. 16.
Meet Information
October 16, 2009 by Sarah
Meet information for the following meets is available. Entries for both meets are due Wednesday, October 28.
- Shaker Shark Invitational and Volunteer Information This meet is December 4 - 6 at Cleveland State University. We will need everyones help to make it a success. There are some qualifying times for this meet. If you are unsure if you should attend, please email Sarah or ask your child’s coach.
- Bronze Meet at Euclid High School This meet is on December 13. Swimmers must be slower than the times listed. This is an excellent meet for the developing sharks.
Time Trial Information/Practice Changes
September 25, 2009 by Sarah
The Shaker Shark Time Trials are Saturday, October 3 at the Woodbury Pool. Click here for the SHSH Time Trial Meet information. There will be no Shaker Shark practices on October 3 due to the time trial meet.
Meet Information
September 10, 2009 by Sarah
The following meet information is available here and will be available at practice. If you are unsure which meet your child should attend, please email Sarah or ask your child’s coach.
- Shaker Shark Time Trials are Saturday, October 3 at the Woodbury Pool. All youth shark swimmers are encouraged to attend this meet. Entries are due September 26.
- Canton City School Meet is October 17 - 18 at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton. All Senior Shark, Select Youth, Pre-Select Youth, and Shark swimmers with experience are encouraged to attend this meet. Entries are due September 16.
- Mile Meet is Sunday, October 25 at Cleveland State University. Senior Shark and Select Youth swimmers should ask their coach if they should attend this meet. Entries are due September 23.
- High School Tune Up Meet is Sunday, November 1 at Cleveland State University. All Senior Shark swimmers should attend this meet. Entries are due September 23.
- Odd Age Group Meet is November 7 - 8 at Strongsville Recreation Center. All Select Youth, Pre-Select Youth, and Shark swimmers with experience are encouraged to attend this meet. Entries are due September 30.
- Bronze Breakout Meet is Saturday, November 14 at Akron Firestone High School. All Shark and Developing Shark swimmers should attend this meet. Entries are due October 7.
- Mark Braun Meet is November 20 - 22 at Cleveland State University. Those swimmers who qualify for this meet should attend. Entries are due September 30.
Solon Warmup Information
June 26, 2009 by Coach Bryan
Per Lake Erie Swimming, warmups on Saturday and Sunday will not start before 10:15. Swimmers should find Bryan at 10:00. Solon Municipal Pool, 33655 Arthur Road, Solon, Ohio 44139
Click for All Summer Thornton Meets!
June 24, 2009 by Coach Bryan
Click “Read More” to download the meet information / sign-ups for all Thornton summer meets: Time Trials, Lollipop, Purvis, and Parkview.
- Shaker Shark Summer Time Trial Meet - June 24 at The Shaker Middle School
- Lollipop Meet - July 7 at Solon High School
- Dual Meet against Purvis Park - July 15 at the Shaker Middle School
- Parkview Summer Sizzler - July 26 at Parkview Pool, Mayfield Village
Senior Circuit Pittsburgh Meet - July 17 - 19
June 5, 2009 by Sarah
There are AA qualifying times for this meet. We strongly encourage all Senior Shark swimmers who qualify to participate in this meet. This is a travel meet. There are bonus events. Please see Eric for more details. Entries are due Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Make checks payable to Shaker Sharks. Late entries will not be accepted.
Click Senior Circuit Pittsburgh Meet for additional information.
Youth Sharks/Thornton Recreation Meet Information
May 29, 2009 by Sarah
The following meet information is for the Youth Sharks and Thornton Recreation swimmers. Please complete and return the bottom portion of the form(s) before the entry deadline. These forms will also be available at practice beginning Monday, June 15. If you are unsure which meets to attend, please ask your child’s coach.














