Flash News

Morning Practices
(June 16 to August 1) 7:30 to 10:00 am
13 and up age groups: 7:30 to 8:30 am
9-12 ages group:  8:30 to 9:20 am
8 and under age groups: 9:20 to 9:55 am

** ** At the Coaches’ discretion, some advanced 9-12 year old swimmers may be asked to join the 13 and up age group practices.

Evening stroke and turn practices Throughout the summer, the coaching staff holds evening practices from 6:45 – 8 pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. These practices are focused on stroke and turn skills.

LIGHTNING FLASH
Home Meets: Swimmers are to be at the pool at 4:30 pm for the meet. Swimmers are to check in with the coaches upon arrival and be ready to swim warm-ups as soon as directed by the coaches. As the host team, we swim the first warm-up with older swimmers first followed by the younger swimmers. The meet will begin at 6:00 pm.

On the morning of each meet, swimmers will have the opportunity to write down their events for the evening and have an ice pop.

Workers
Please check the e-mail sent out by our meet director, Stacy Cochrane, advising everyone of job descriptions, as some set up workers need to arrive at 4:00 pm. There are still 4 open positions. If you can fill one of them, please contact her at cochranes@verizon.net.

SPARK of the WEEK
This year we will continue the tradition of the SPARK of the WEEK. Each week the swimmer who drops the most time in any event will get this award. Their name and picture will be posted in the glass box where the wooden lightening bolt “SPARK of the WEEK” is currently located.

Missing a meet?
As soon as you know you are going to miss a meet, please inform the coaches in writing as soon as you know. Forms are located online at our web site www.golightning.org or e-mail Coach Jay at usa_aus@verizon.net

Concessions Cards
We are again offering concession cards this year. They are on sale now for a $20 minimum. You can purchase one at morning practices from 8:30 am to 10:00 am or at the June 20th meet.

Swimsuits and Swim Caps
If you are still in need of a swimsuit or other team apparel, please contact Kristie Gorman at 710-5710. If you would like to purchase a swim cap they will be available at the end of morning practices. Latex $4, Silicone $10.