ROLL SESSIONS
Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium pool sessions — 2024–2025
Historical flyer. These dates and prices are preserved for reference. Check the current club calendar and confirm arrangements before making plans.
- Location
- 2345 4th Street, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Published dates
- December 15, 2024; January 5 and 19, February 2 and 16, 2025. Sundays, 7–9 p.m.
- Capacity
- 12 kayaks in the pool at once
- Flyer price
- $12 per person for members; $15 per person for nonmembers. Family may watch for free without entering the pool.
Equipment and access
Kayaks must be very clean, inside and out. Remove airbags and anything else that could hold debris when cleaning. Dirty kayaks may be turned away. Enter through the maintenance area.
Ask the club in advance if you need equipment. The flyer asks participants to use the note option when registering; equipment availability must be confirmed.
Learning and practice
The club offers help with basic kayaking skills to paddlers who request it.
Request a roll instructor in advance using the registration note. Instructor availability is not guaranteed. The club asks people using this service to be or become active paid members.
Meyers Lake YMCA spring pool sessions
Historical flyer; no year is printed beside the dates. Do not use this as a current schedule. Confirm dates, prices and registration with the club.
- Location
- Meyers Lake YMCA, 1333 North Park Avenue NW, Canton, OH 44708
- Session time
- Sundays, 9–11 a.m.
- Published price
- $12 per person for members; $15 per person for nonmembers. Family members may watch for free if they do not enter the pool.
- Published dates
- February 23; March 2, 9, 16 and 23.
Equipment and access
Kayaks must be very clean, inside and out. Remove airbags and anything else that could hold debris when cleaning. Dirty kayaks may be turned away. Enter through the maintenance area.
Ask the club in advance if you need equipment. The flyer asks participants to use the note option when registering; equipment availability must be confirmed.
Learning and practice
The club offers help with basic kayaking skills to paddlers who request it.
Lake Myers YMCA Pool Session - Members $12
Lake Myers YMCA Pool Session - Members $15
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Akron University
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UPDATED 12/9/2024
Akron University
Tuesdays, 8pm to 10pm - Akron, OH
Need help?
Are you interested in learning basic kayaking skill come practice with us at Akron University’s Olympic sized swimming pool. The club will have a presence every week and will be more then happy to work with any paddler who request help.
The Keel-haulers club has a roll instructor that will work with students on learning the kayak roll if you are interested. With this service you must email us at clevelandkeelhaulers@gmail.com and we will work to get him there to work with you personally. If you take advantage of this service we request that you are or become an active paid club member.
Equipment and Logistics:
Boats, PFDs (life jackets) and paddles are provided as needed.
Personal kayaks are permitted so long as they are clean and free of debris. Boats may be transported through the side entrance of the ONAT pool (door #14). Please note that these doors may not be propped open under any circumstance.
Participants may arrive up to 15 minutes early to transport kayaks to the pool deck and use the pool locker rooms.
Boats are not permitted on the water before 8pm.
All participants must be out of the ONAT facility by 10pm. This means planning ahead to exit the water as early as necessary to ensure you are out of the building on time, including kayak transport and locker room use.
Registration:
Pay $10 for single use or $80 for a semester pass
Passes can be purchased online for single sessions or an entire semester. Typically there are 15 sessions per semester. Single use passes are only valid for the next upcoming Open Kayaking session. In addition to payment, a completed waiver must be on file for the current semester in order to participate.
Upon arrival every participant must sign in with our staff and receive a wrist band to wear for the duration of the session. Staff are available in the leisure pool area and ONAT pool deck for sign-in..
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For more information:
Jon Dent, Manager, Outdoor Adventure at jdent1@uakron.edu / 330-972-7357 = Open Kayaking Site
DATES:
January 14, 21 and 28, 2025
February 4, 11, 18 and 25
March 4, 11 and 18 (NO ROLL 3/25)
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Xavier University Sponsored by Keel-Hauler’s Canoe Club
About:
Meet at O’Connor Sports Center in Cincinnati OH for open kayak, roll practice. THIS IS NOT A CLASS! There will be a few volunteers available to help fine tune any skill that you are working on, however there is no guarantee of help. There is no access to locker rooms but there are bathrooms available for changing. All boats must be cleaned and washed prior to entry to the pool. There will be no airbags in boats either. Required gears include helmet, life jacket, skirt. Please make sure all gear is clean! To launch into the pool there will be mats down, there is no entry to the pool other than the mats or floating entry.
Price:
Become a Keel Hauler member ($20 per year), and $15 per person per session.
Registration:
Dates:
January 5th 2025 6:00pm-8:30pm
January 12th 2025 6:00pm-8:30pm
January 26th 2025 6:00pm-8:30pm
February 2nd 6:00pm-8:30pm
February 16th 6:00pm-8:30pm
February 23rd 6:00pm-8:30pm
Location: Xavier University, O’Connor Sports Center 1723 Cleneay Ave Cincinnati OH 45229
Any questions or concerns please contact Ed at ed.lockwood@fuse.net
Cleveland State University pool session
Historical flyer. These dates and prices are preserved for reference. Check the current club calendar and confirm arrangements before making plans.
- Location
- 2420 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115
- Published date
- December 3, 2024, 6–8 p.m.; arrive by 5:45 p.m.
- Published price
- Students $5; members $10; nonmembers $15. The flyer does not define membership eligibility.
Registration
Preregistration is required. Classes with no participants enrolled one hour before the start will be canceled.
The flyer directs participants to the CSU Rec Member Connect app or online portal: Programs → Adventure Recreation → Open Paddle, choose a date, then Sign up and Confirm.
UPDATED 11/13/2024
Kent State University
Price:
Open to the public $7.00 per person
Location:
1550 Ted Boyd Dr, Kent, OH 44240, United States
Details: New kayakers can come learn kayaking skills. Participants may bring their own boats via the loading dock stairs and back entrance as long as the boats are FULLY CLEANED before entering the pool. If you don't own a boat, one can be provided for you to use. Contact Kennedy at actrips@kent.edu with any questions. Pre-registration IS REQUIRED by the Wednesday before each program. Difficulty: Level 1. No experience necessary, mild physical exertion.
Register: Click Here!
Dates: 7p-9pm
Thursday, November 14nd 2024
Thursday, November 21th 2024
Thursday, December 5th 2024
Thursday January 16th 2025
Thursday January 23rd 2025
Thursday January 30th 2025
Thursday February 6th 2025
Thursday February 13th 2025
Thursday February 20th 2025
For More Information:
Contact Kennedy at actrips@kent.edu with any questions.
Or clevelandkeelhaulers@gmail.com
UPDATED 11/13/2024
Lakewood High School Pool Roll Sessions
Sessions take place on Saturdays from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Pool time starts at 3:00 PM and ends promptly at 5:00 PM. Kayakers cannot enter the building until 2:50 PM. All participants must shower and be completely out of the building by 5:15pm. All kayaks and gear must be completely clean, inside & out. Please remember helmets are required.
Price
$7 if participants register on-line or $9 exact change at the door
Location
14100 Franklin Blvd, Lakewood, OH 44107 (Lakewood High School Google Map)
Kayaks should be brought through the delivery entrance/emergency exit(Door #15), which is located just to the east of the Robinwood entrance. Pool staff will be stationed at the delivery entrance to assist you. Cannot enter the building until 2:50 PM.
Dates
Saturday, January 4, 2025 3pm to 5pm
Saturday, February 1, 2025 3pm to 5pm
Saturday, February 22, 2025 3pm to 5pm
Saturday, March 1, 2025 3pm to 5pm
Click Here to Register for Available Dates (Type Kayak into Search Bar)
For more information, Phone: (216) 529-4081 recreation@lakewoodcityschools.org
Lebanon YMCA pool sessions
Historical flyer; no year is printed beside the dates. Do not use this as a current schedule. Confirm dates, prices and registration with the club.
- Location
- 1699 Deerfield Road, Lebanon, Ohio
- Published dates
- February 23; March 9, 16, 23 and 30; April 13 and 27. Sundays, 3–5 p.m. No year is printed.
- Published price
- $10 pool fee. An initial roll lesson costs $65 for instruction plus the $10 pool fee, paid separately in exact change. Later sessions and tune-ups cost only the pool fee.
Registration and lessons
Mandatory preregistration: email George Davis at purduegeorge@gmail.com with your full name, email and phone number. Contact George to schedule a roll lesson.
Equipment and access
Park at the back of the lot on the south side of the building. Enter through the doors between the playground and outdoor pool.
Boats and equipment must be squeaky clean, inside and out. Boats 12 feet and longer require prior arrangement. Pool boats may be available; lesson participants have priority.
The flyer says helmets and PFDs are not required, but may be used after the initial lesson. Confirm the provider’s current requirements before attending.
Session guidelines
Only people approved by the instructors may be in the pool to instruct. Coaching from your boat and assisted T-rescues are allowed.
Follow current health guidance and reschedule if you have symptoms or test positive. Help replace lane lines or move boats and equipment if requested. Bring cash; exact change is appreciated.
Munroe Falls Lake roll sessions
Historical flyer; no year is printed beside the dates. Do not use this as a current schedule. Confirm dates, prices and registration with the club.
- Location
- 521 South River Road, Munroe Falls, Ohio
- Roll practice
- Tuesdays, 5–7 p.m.: May 27; June 10 and 24; July 8 and 22; August 5.
- Kayak soccer
- Listed as Sundays, 1–3 p.m.: June 1 and 29; July 13; August 5. Confirm the August listing, which is also listed as a Tuesday roll-practice date.
- Scouts on the Water
- Maple Shelter, July 27; contingency date July 26. Time not supplied. Volunteers needed.
- Public training day
- Maple Shelter, August 10; contingency date August 9. Time not supplied. Volunteers needed.
Indigo Lake roll sessions
Historical flyer; no year is printed beside the dates. Do not use this as a current schedule. Confirm dates, prices and registration with the club.
- Location
- 4300 Riverview Road, Peninsula, Ohio
- Roll practice
- Tuesdays, 5–7 p.m.: June 3 and 17; July 1, 15 and 29; August 12 and 26.
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