Independence Day Weekend is always a busy time here in the Shores. Despite the 50th last year being the biggest ever, this year was no exception.

The Festivities began on Saturday, July 1st with helicopter rides over the lake provided by Stellar Copters. Captain John Marstellar provided some of the best views of the lake throughout the day to many brave passengers, young and old. Here’s some video in case you would either like to relive the moment, or didn’t have the opportunity.

Also on Saturday was the Annual Jason Scribben Memorial Volleyball Tournament. The game is played in the memory of Jason P. Scribben, a senior at Grand Valley High School and died in a boating accident on Lake Roaming Rock on July 4th, 1998. The winners this year (once again) were the Ruebel family.

The day capped off with a bang… literally… with the Annual Roaming Shores Fireworks Display. I know we say this every year, but this show was truly one of the best ever! Thank you to everyone who contributed towards making the fireworks show a reality that keeps getting better year after year!

The following morning was the 2nd Annual ‘Givin’ it a Tri in the Shores’, a fun Mini Triathlon where participants completed a 160yd swim in the lake, a 5.75mi bike ride, and a 2 mile run.

(Click here for more pictures and video from the race!)

This year there were 50 participants. 16 males and 18 females competed as individuals, along with 16 relay team members making up 6 teams.

Placing were:
Females:

• 1st Place – Lisa Wade
• 2nd Place – Kara Ralston
• 3rd Place – Jessica Finley

Runners up were, Mary Schultz, Natalie Breedlove, Sam Taylor, Angela Poole, Jessica Nevison, Randi Morris, Kim Kilby, Dawn Longo, Bethany Mercer, Vicki Struhar, Judy Rogers, Karen Ralston)

Males:

• 1st Place – Brendan Melling
• 2nd Place – John Ralston
• 3rd Place – Dan Mercer

Runners up were, Jason Bogaczyk, Doug Daugherty, Tony Perry, Terry Putt, Josh Krumpak, Scott Styers, Doug England, Jim Perry, Blake Morris, Jeff Morris, Johnny Ralston, Jonathan Ives)

Teams:

• 1st Place – BAM! (Ben, Amber, and Mike Meddock)
• 2nd Place – Jason, Tommie, and Maddison Marzina
• 3rd Place – No Common Sense (Vincent & Brian Delo)

Runners up were, Sarah Sanzo & Debbie Kitson and Almost Died Tri-ing (Edna Sherry, Kerri Philips, Kara Mekulsia)

Congratulations to the winners! Thank you to the Roaming Shores Police Department, Rome Fire Department, SCAD, and the various departments that make up the water rescue team for keeping our participants safe. Thanks also go out to our organizers and volunteers for making the race happen and keeping our participants on course, and last but not least, thank you again to our sponsors HLM Property Management, PermaGro, Crandall Builders, Kennington Electric
Signsations, Crandall Connection, C&L Lawn Service, Inc., Title Professionals, Inc., Ziegler Heating and Cantini’s Village Market for your sponsorship of the race.

We hope you had a great, fun, and enjoyable weekend!

The Mini Triathlon that was hosted for the 1st time last year for the 50th Anniversary will be back this year! The event, Givin’ it a Tri in the Shores, is now hosted by the STARS Club.

The Race will be held on Sunday, July 2nd. Registration begins at 7am, Race Time is 8am. Registration info below.

This is a family friendly event. The race can be completed as an individual or as a Relay Team of 2 to 3.

Events: The Mini Tri will begin at Beach 1 with a 160 yard swim. From there, a 5.75 mile bike ride through Roaming Shores streets and the Greenway Trail. The final leg will be a 2 mile run. All measurements are approximate. It will all begin and end at the Clubhouse. Course Map (Google Maps) or PDF Course Map.

Disclaimer: In the event of environmental conditions on race day, the swim portion of the race may be eliminated. The race would then be a duathlon (Run, Bike, Run). Race will be held rain or shine.

Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Individual Male and Female participants and the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Team.

Registration: Mini Tri Registration Form Link. Entry Fees – Individual $25, 2 Person Team $35, 3 Person Team $45. Make checks out to STARS Club P.O. Box 8, Rome, OH 44085.

Proceeds from the race will be donated to our local Ambulance Service, Fire Department, and Police Station who will be volunteering at this event.

Click here to view the pictures from last year’s event!

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Kennington Electric
Signsations
Crandall Connection
C&L Lawn Service, Inc.
Title Professionals, Inc.

Silver Sponsors

Ziegler Heating
Cantini’s Village Market

As a courtesy and for the safety of the participants of the Mini Triathlon, please move any parked cars from the road for the duration of the race. The Race will begin at 8am on Sunday, July 2nd at the Clubhouse. The Race should conclude before 10am.

The streets on the Mini Tri Route are:

• Callendar Rd
• Cardinal Rd
• Oriole Dr
• Wren Circle
• Conneaut Terrace
• Jefferson Point
• Rock Creek Terrace
• Rome Terrace
• Morgan Terrace
• Orwell Lane
• Ashtabula Point
• Kingsville Way
• Rockaway Dr
• Roaming Rock Blvd

Not all portions of these road will be utilized. To see the route map, please click here. There will be volunteers along the way to direct and help participants.

Drivers, PLEASE SLOW DOWN!

Don’t forget to cheer along the racers, they would certainly appreciate it! 🙂

Over 30 children participated in the free swim lessons that were provided by the STARS Club last week. The students were lead by instructor Paul Pero with help of Leeann Moses, Jen Addair, as well as a few parents. As the week progressed, the students became more comfortable in the water, learned basic strokes, and had a lot of fun, too!

Plans for swimming lessons next year are already in the works.

Thank you to everyone who participated and to our helpers and to our instructor Paul Pero!!