Good afternoon Lightning families!

Tomorrow we have a home meet against Grandview Glen. Please see the important information below.

1.We do still have practice tomorrow morning at the normal time. We will see you all then.

2.Coaches are still actively working on the lineup for tomorrow’s meet. They are checking and rechecking to ensure there aren’t any errors. Please remember that based on the number of swimmers we have compete tomorrow night, your child may only have 3 events total. If your child is a 6 and under swimmer, they may only have 2 events. If they only have 3 events this meet, the coaches will make sure they have more the next meet.

3.Once coaches have lineups complete, you can see your child’s events in the swimtopia App. Please make sure you download the app!

4.Swimmers need to arrive at 3:45 to begin the markup process. All swimmers need to have their arms marked with the Event, Heat, Lane, and Stroke. If you have swimmers that are 6 and under, 7-8, or 9-10, please also write their name on their upper left shoulder. See attached pictures as an example. If you need help with this, please make sure to arrive early so a coach or bullpen parent can help mark your child's arm.

5.Warm-up will start promptly at 4:15. Our team will warm-up for 30 minutes, and then Grandview Glen will start their warmup at 4:45. The Sparks meet will begin at 5:15 sharp. (Sparks families – you do not need to arrive with your swimmer until 5:00. Please look for Coach Julia on the pool deck to lineup for your event.)

6. This week’s meet theme is selected by the coaches, and they have chosen a Neon theme night. Parents, feel free to wear Neon themed gear. We will have neon paint for swimmers set up when you arrive at the meet as well as assorted glow sticks. Parents, swimmers will not be allowed to paint themselves unless you are with them. The paint table will be set up right inside the pool gate in front of the doors to the clubhouse.

7.Please remember parking will be a challenge tomorrow. Make sure you follow all parking signs in the neighborhood. Car pool, walk, golf cart if you can. Also, please do NOT park in a sponsor parking spot. 

8.Don’t forget to bring cash for the concession stand. (Venmo charges us an extra fee.) We will have pizza, burgers, hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches, chips, drinks, candy.

9.If you have signed up to volunteer as meet set-up, you need to arrive by 3:00 PM. If you signed up as a bullpen parent, you need to arrive by 3:45 to help with marking arms. All other volunteers, check in at the lower level of the clubhouse by 4:30.

10. We had a lane rope break at practice on Monday. Laredos Taqueria in the Publix at Matt Town Center shopping center has agreed to host another spirit night for us on Tuesday June 20. Dine in is preferred, but takeout is okay too. Please make sure to mention you are with Lake Forest Lightning swim team, and we will receive 10% from every order. If you are interested in handing our flyers as people walk in the restaurant, let us know!

11. If you or your swimmer told me they wanted to swim at the ASA Championship, an email went out earlier this week. If you did not receive it, please let me know!

I think that’s all for now. Please let us know if you have any questions!

Looking forward to tomorrow! Go Lightning!!

Heather Otwell