Lee's Hill Lightning Swim Team

Who is eligible to participate?

To join the Lee’s Hill Lightning Swim Team, your child must:

• Be a member in good standing according to the rules and policies described in the governing documents of the Lee’s Hill Community Association (LHCA).
• Have a valid Lee’s Hill Pool Pass.
• Must be no older than 18 as of June 1st 
• Must have a basic comfort level in the water, to include floating independently on front and back and being able to put his/her head underwater. Swim team is not a” learn-to swim” program.
• Must be able to swim one length (25 meters) of the pool (any stroke) without advancing using the walls, lane ropes or pool floor before participating in a meet. Participation in a meet is up to the coach'' discretion.

Does my swimmer have to try out for the team?

• There are no tryouts. 
• If you meet the eligibility requirements above (basic comfort in the water, with independent ability to float), then you can joint the team!

How long is the season?

• The swim season usually runs from late May until late July. Including the practice schedule, the 2024 swim season will begin on May 28th and end on July 19th.

Does my swimmer have to attend all practices?

• Swimmers are asked to attend as many practices as they are able. 
• Please let the coach know if a swimmer will be missing practices or a meet.

When and where are meets held?

• Meets are held in and around the Fredericksburg area. 
• In addition to our three (3) home swim meets at the North side pool, we will have away meets in King George and Spotsylvania.

Does my swimmer have to participate in every meet?

• Swimmers are encouraged to but not required to swim in all the meets.

Is there a team swimsuit?

• Every swimmer should have a royal blue swimsuit for use at all meets. 
• Suits must be "one piece" and not include straps that tie together, but aside from that the specific style is up to you! 
• Examples of girls suits through Swim Outlet are here, here, and here, and through Amazon here. 
• Examples of boys suits through Swim Outlet are here, here, and here, and through Amazon here.

How long are the meets?

• Meets usually begin at 6:00 PM and usually last about 4 hours. 
• Swimmers are asked to arrive at 5:00 PM.
• The younger swimmers are usually scheduled earlier in the meet.

Are parents required to volunteer?

• Yes, parents are required to complete volunteer duties over the course of the season.

How do I sign up to volunteer?

• Volunteer sign-ups will be through our site and the SwimTopia app. 
• The Meet Director will open up volunteer sign-ups a few weeks before the meets take place.

If I don’t volunteer, can my swimmer still participate?

• Each season requires over 2500 volunteer hours.
• In order to make our swimmers’ season fun and successful all parents are required to volunteer in order for their child to participate.

Will meets be cancelled when rain is forecasted?

• Meets will begin and continued as scheduled in the rain unless there is thunder and lightning. 
• In this case, meets will be delayed and in some cases postponed for the following day.

Where do I find the most up to date information about meets and practices? 

• Please check our website (http://golightning.org) for the most up to date information about practices and meets.
• In cases of inclement weather, the website will be updated as soon as rain delays and cancellations are announced.