Lee's Hill Lightning Swim Team

Recommended Clothing/Gear to bring to meets:

• Swim Suit (royal blue)
• Team Shirt 
• Team Cap
• Two pairs of goggles 
• Several towel(s)
• Sharpie - write your child's event and event number on his/her hand before the meet
• Blankets or chairs 
• Sun screen
• Bug spray
• Healthy snacks, water! water! water! (being in the water doesn't count), sport drinks, or money for concession stand
• Books, playing cards, games, etc. for between events
• Bring a layers for cooler evenings and rain delays 

LOTS of Lightning Team Spirit- good sportsmanship ... quiet for the start ... then cheer like crazy during the race!

Meet Day/Swim Meet To-Do’s:

• Be on time for the meet, this time will allow for check-in and warm-ups.
• We have many relays and entries that will be affected if you are not there.
• Family should check-in with volunteer coordinator (or assigned check-in person).
  • Let him/her know that you are there!
• Warm-ups for each team will precede the meet, with the host team swimming first. Coach will provide you with a warm-up instructions.
• After both teams have warmed-up and the National Anthem is sung, the meet begins!
• Swimmers should monitor events and arrive to Clerk of the Course when event is posted.
• If you’re in a relay, DO NOT LEAVE the relay assembly area until you are lining up for the swim.
• Meets are projected to last four hours. 
• Before leaving the meet, check with a coach to see if you’re needed for a relay at the end of the meet.
• At least one family representative is required to work half of each meet in an official capacity (concessions, officiating, set-up/clean-up).
• The family representative will attend the volunteer meeting (timer, stroke and turn judges, etc.) prior to beginning of meet.
• The family representative will arrive to volunteer positions prior to start of meet (first half) or by event number 38 (second half).