24th Annual Lake Erie Open Water Classic - July 27, 2013

Yes, it's that time of year again. The Indians are playing. 

Tax season is almost over. The ice is off Lake Erie. Planning 

for the 24th Annual Lake Erie Open Water Classic is on schedule. 

Put it on your calendar. 
 
Event: 24th Annual Lake Erie Open Water Classic 

Date: Saturday July 27, 2013
Place: Edgewater State Park, Cleveland, Ohio
Distances: 1/2-mile, 1-mile and 2-miles.
There will be a wetsuit division with wetsuit division awards.
 
Online Entry Link and information for USMS members:
https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=1236&smid=4674
 
Online Entry Link and information for non-USMS members:
https://www.clubassistant.com/club/mr.cfm?c=1236&smid=4673&ngb=oevt
 
This event is a fundraiser for the St Malachi Center Summer 

Kid's Swim Program. We like the idea of big swimmers helping 

little swimmers.
 
Competitive Aquatic Supply, North Canton, Ohio is a sponsor for 

our event.
 
Questions may be directed to Tom Spence at talltom13@msn.com or 

440-777-0849.
 
In 2014, the International Gay Games will be in Cleveland. As 

the only person in Cleveland with any open water event management 

experience, I have been asked to run the open water event for 

the Gay Games. I told the Gay Games organizers I would be pleased 

to do that.  So next year, the 25th Annual Lake Erie Open Water 

Classic and the Gay Games open water event will be combined into 

a single event. Stay tuned....
 
This year, I hope you will join us on Saturday July 27th at 

Edgewater State Park.
 
See you in the water,
 
Tom Spence
 
O*H*I*O Masters Swim Club
http://www.ohiomasters.com/