Lee's Hill Lightning News - New Team Records and Triple Winners!

Lee’s Hill Lightning Families,

 

I hope that everyone is having a relaxing weekend!

 

I just wanted to say again what a wonderful job all our swimmers did this past week!

 

We had two triple winners, and two team records broken at this week’s home meet!

 

These are wonderful accomplishments!

 

I am sure that every swimmer will keep getting faster and more confident in the water as the season progresses, setting personal best times along the way! 

 

Triple Winners:

 

Steve Miller	LH	M	17	100 M Free	1:00.35	50 M Fly	29.53	50 M Breast	36.67
Sam Kauppert	LH	M	18	50 M Free	26.78	50 M Back	33.57	100 M IM	1:13.94

 

 

New Team Records:

 

 

Congratulations to Adam Morrison and the 9-10 Girls 100M Free Relay Team!

 

I will send out more information about this week’s AWAY meet at College Heights tomorrow.  Right now, I only have two volunteer spots that need to be filled.

 

Head Clerk of Course – Second Half

Clerk of Course – Second Half

 

Thanks again to all the volunteers!  Without you these meets are not possible!

 

Go Lightning!

 

Bob Denecke

Meet Director

"Mainly, I like to have fun. Swimming is all about having fun, and I am firm believer that you should keep swimming as long as you are having fun, but I can say that it becomes much more fun as you get older and learn more about the sport, life, and especially more about yourself".
Scott Goldblatt

 

Lee's Hill Lightning News - Friday's Practice Times

Lee’s Hill Lightning Families,

 

Just wanted to say what a great job everybody did tonight!

 

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make everything run so smoothly!

 

Our swimmer all did a fantastic job!

 

We had two triple winners tonight – Congratulations!!!

 

Steve Miller	LH	M	17	100 M Free	1:00.35	50 M Fly	29.53	50 M Breast	36.67
Sam Kauppert	LH	M	18	50 M Free	26.78	50 M Back	33.57	100 M IM	1:13.94

 

 

Coach Jay wanted me to pass that Fridays Practice times are:

 

13 & up   from 8:00 – 8:45 AM

9 - 12        from 8:45-9:30 AM

8 and under from 9:30 – 10:00 AM

 

So get some extra sleep!

 

It has been a long two days, but again a cannot thank everyone enough!

 

Go lightning!

 

Bob

Lee's Hill Lightning News - Ferry Farm Home Meet Take Two!!

Lee’s Hill Lightning Families,

 

I want to thank everyone for a great job this evening!!

 

All our volunteers, and swimmers did a wonderful job.

 

For tomorrow:

 

The weather looks much better!

 

Coach Jay wanted me to pass on that practice in the morning will be at the normal practice times.

 

If you have a swimmer that will not be at tomorrow’s meet – please e-mail Coach Jay as soon as possible: jaylo.smith63@gmail.com

 

Volunteers: We were only a couple of events from switching to second half – so we will utilize the Second Half Volunteers tomorrow night.

 

If you are a second half volunteer, and cannot make the meet please e-mail me.  I am hopeful – that the majority will be able to make it, and if not, someone that worked tonight’s first half will be able to help out.

 

Since there are no Second Half Meet Set Up folks – I would greatly appreciate some help setting up at 4:00 PM.

 

For those timers who brought home the watches and/ or clipboards, please bring them to the meet tomorrow night.

 

The setup and meet start time are the same.  Set up begins at 4:00 PM, swimmers should arrive at 4:30 PM, the meet starts at 6:00 PM sharp!

 

Thank you very much in advance to all the 13 and older swimmers for helping out in the morning to get the chairs and chaise lounges back into position before the pool opens!

 

Again – thank you to everyone for a great job tonight!

 

Call or e-mail me with any questions! Or if I forgot to pass something important, as I am getting a bit punchy.

 

Go Lightning!

 

Bob Denecke

Meet Director

 

 

Lee's Hill Lightning News - Job Sign Ups for Tonight's Home Meet

Lee’s Hill Lightning Families.

 

I was asked to send this out as a last reminder.

 

See you at the pool!

 

Bob

 

 

Lee's Hill Lightning News - First Home Meet Tomorrow Night!!

Lee’s Hill Lightning Families,

 

I hope everyone is excited about tomorrow night’s first home meet of the year against the Ferry Farm Flying Fish!

Wednesday’s Schedule:

The pool closes at 4:00 PM on Wednesday.  That is when the Meet Set up volunteers will begin to get the pool ready for the meet.

Swimmers are to report to the pool at 4:30 PM

Home Team warm ups start at 5:00 PM

Away Team arrive at ~5:00 PM and warms up at 5:30

All Lane Timers will meet with the Head Timer near Concessions at 5:40 PM

All Stroke and Turn & Runners will meet with the Referee at 5:40 PM near the starter’s tent.

Meet Starts promptly at 6:00 PM.

The home team sits on the clubhouse side of the pool.

I am still in need of three trained volunteers for the following very important positions:

Starter*	Second Half
Stroke and Turn	Second Half
Stroke and Turn*	Second Half

 

 

In case of a rain delay or postponement I have copied the RSL Procedures below for your review.

 

The biggest thing I learned last year was to be flexible – remember if the meet get cancelled/postponed we will come back on Thursday night to complete the meet!

 

We will do our best to keep everyone informed via the Rained Out app.

 

Let all keep our fingers crossed for good weather, and a great first meet!

 

Call or e-mail if you have any questions.

 

Thanks to all the volunteers, without you none of this is possible!

 

See you all at the pool!

 

Bob Denecke

Meet Director

 

 

 

 

RAIN DELAY PROCEDURES

From RSL Rules

 

8.6. Rain delays/ postponements.

8.6.1. Before the start of the season, each RSL team shall provide a rain date for each of their home
meets. These rain dates need to be scheduled in a timely fashion to conform to the
requirements of the "seeding party".
8.6.2. Prior to the official start of the meet, the RSL representatives for the competing teams may agree to
reschedule the meet due to adverse weather conditions.
8.6.3. By mutual consent of the two RSL representatives a meet may be suspended due to inclement
weather once the meet has officially started. If the Representatives cannot agree, the
Referee will be the deciding authority. In the event of lightning a minimum delay of 20
Minutes is required (home team regulations, if longer, will apply). Each succeeding sighting of
lightning requires an additional minimum delay of 20 minutes. In cooperation with the home
pool the referee may determine when the teams can reenter the water and continue the meet.
8.6.4. Once a meet is suspended due to adverse weather conditions, the meet can be rescheduled
once cumulative weather delays exceed one (1) hour. Such a decision should not be made prior
to 7:30pm. A suspended meet cannot be continued after 10:00pm, unless each team's RSL
Representative agrees.
8.6.5. Any rescheduled or resumed meet must take place prior to "seeding party" deadline.
8.6.6. If a meet must be rescheduled due to inclement weather, the rain date provided by the home
team shall be the date utilized for the meet. A resumed suspended meet shall continue at
the point the meet was suspended.
8.6.7. If a meet cannot be completed on either the scheduled date or the rain date, the RSL
Representatives may mutually consent to reschedule the meet on another date. If an agreement
cannot be reached for rescheduling a meet, the home team RSL Representative shall submit a
written report to the Board detailing the reasons the meet cannot be completed.
8.6.8. The results of a meet that cannot be completed under the steps detailed in the above sections shall
be scored as follows:
8.6.8.1. If 46 events have been completed at the time of the meet's suspension, the meet
score as of the last fully completed event will determine the winner.
8.6.8.2. If less than 46 events have been completed in a meet that cannot be continued, no
winner or loser will be declared. Any completed events will be eligible for use in
qualifying for the Championship Meet and for RSL, Inc. league records.

 

Lee's Hill Lightning News - First Home Meet - Ferry Farm - June 25, 2014

Lee’s Hill Lightning Families,

Reminder about the "Missed Meet" Form - please notify Coach Jay if your child will not be at the meet. (Don't forget to mention all the swimmers in your family that won't be there). The form is on the website, in the Family Box at the pool during practice, or you can email Coach Jay at  Jaylo.Smith63@gmail.com. Usually the Coach would like this in her box by Monday afternoon.

 

Wednesday’s Schedule:

The pool closes at 4:00 PM on Wednesday.  That is when the Meet Set up volunteers will begin to get the pool ready for the meet.

Swimmers are to report to the pool at 4:30 PM

Home Team warm ups start at 5:00 PM

Away Team arrive at ~5:00 PM and warms up at 5:30

All Lane Timers will meet with the Head Timer near Concessions at 5:40 PM

All Stroke and Turn & Runners will meet with the Referee at 5:40 PM near the starter’s tent.

Meet Starts promptly at 6:00 PM.

The home team sits on the clubhouse side of the pool.

Also – thank you to all the volunteers who helped out!  I thought everything went very well, and that we should be ready for a great first meet on Wednesday. I took away a lot of lessons learned from yesterday.  If anyone has any suggestions on how I could make things better – please let me know.

 

I am still in need of a few volunteers for the following very important positions:

Starter*	Second Half
Stroke and Turn	Second Half
Stroke and Turn*	Second Half

For any new families – the 2014 Swim Team Handbook is on the website.  There is a lot of valuable information covered in the handbook.

I will send out another e-mail with the rain delays rules and procedures – just in case.

See you at the pool!

Go Lightning!

Bob Denecke

Meet Director

 

Mission Statement

The Lee's Hill Lightning Swim Team is dedicated to the physical and emotional development of its swimmers. We instill in our swimmers and their parents the principles of good sportsmanship, teamwork, competitiveness, community spirit, and individual and team improvement along with the relentless pursuit of fun in the sport of swimming.

 

Lee's Hill Lightning News - First Away Exhibition Meet Complete!

Lee’s Hill Lightning Families,

 

I just wanted to say that I thought all our swimmers did a wonderful job last night during the exhibition meet! It was pretty tight quarters and very hard to hear but, I think it was a well-run meet and all our swimmers performed well.

I especially want to congratulate all the 6 and under swimmers, as well as all the new swimmers who swam yesterday!  I was very proud watching you all make that first leap into the pool for your first real race ever, and I was very excited to see everyone cheering all the swimmers on to do their very best. The cheering, sportsmanship, and community spirit, and all these first leaps are what this is all about.

I want to thank all the volunteers who helped out! I believe it was the first time that I have had all my slots filled. Without your support we could not put on a successful meet.

To all the new families, congratulations on surviving your first away swim meet! You will all be seasoned veterans by the end of the season. Wait until next week when we hold our first home meet, it gets even better!

I thought everything went very well, and that we should be ready for a great first meet on Wednesday. I took away a few lessons learned from yesterday.  If anyone has any suggestions on how I could make things better – please let me know.

 

NEXT WEEK:  Coach Jay wanted me to pass on that next week’s Monday and Tuesday Evening Practices and Stroke and Turn Clinics are Cancelled.

Also, Friday July 4th practices will also all be cancelled.

 

Reminder about the "Missed Meet" Form - please notify Coach Jay by Monday afternoon if your child will not be at the meet. (Don't forget to mention all the swimmers in your family that won't be there). The form is on the website, in the Family Box at the pool during practice, or you can email Coach Jay at  

Jaylo.Smith63@gmail.com

 

For any new families – the 2014 Swim Team Handbook is now on the website.  There is a lot of valuable information covered in the handbook.

See you at the pool!

Go Lightning!

Bob Denecke

Meet Director

 

Mission Statement

The Lee's Hill Lightning Swim Team is dedicated to the physical and emotional development of its swimmers. We instill in our swimmers and their parents the principles of good sportsmanship, teamwork, competitiveness, community spirit, and individual and team improvement along with the relentless pursuit of fun in the sport of swimming.

"Mainly, I like to have fun. Swimming is all about having fun, and I am firm believer that you should keep swimming as long as you are having fun, but I can say that it becomes much more fun as you get older and learn more about the sport, life, and especially more about yourself".
Scott Goldblatt

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lee's Hill Lightning News - Important Information - Exhibition Meet Wednesday June 18, 2014

Lee’s Hill Lightning Families,

 

Morning practices have started, and I just came from the first evening practice and the Stroke, Turn and Start clinic.

 

All the swimmers and coaches are working very hard getting ready for our Exhibition meet on Wednesday night at the Spotsylvania YMCA.

 

Coach Jay would like all the swimmers at the YMCA by 4:30 PM.

 

I have attached the Lane Timer Training presentation that I put together last year.  If you are signed up to be a lane timer, please take a few minutes to review the slides.

 

Remember – it is very important to ask the swimmer’s name when the exit the pool and make sure you have the correct deck card!

 

Below you will find the Volunteer Sign Ups for this week.

 

Thank you so much!!  We are only short a couple of positions!!

 

That is really a fantastic effort!

 

Stroke and Turn – First Half

Head Clerk of Course – Second Half

Safety Marshall – Second Half  

 

If you can help with these positions – please sign up at SignUpGenius.com

 

Also – do no forget to sign up at RainedOut.com for cancellation and rain delay e-mails or text messages. The link to sign up for RainedOut.com is on the front page of the website: golightning.org

 

Do not forget to bring your folding chairs!!  There will be concessions available.

 

Let’s have a really great Exhibition Meet at the YMCA! 

 

Go Lightning!!

 

Bob Denecke

Meet Director

 

 

Item	Item Comment	First Name	Last Name
Award Clerk	First Half	Laurie	Tryfiates
Clerk of Course	First Half	Cheryl	Wendt
Clerk of Course	First Half	Liz	Sposato
Head Clerk of Course*	First Half	Tammy	Stohr
Safety Marshall	First Half	Chris	Farrell
Scorer - Data Circler	First Half	Malinda	McKenna
Scorer - Data Entry	First Half	Mary	Miller
Scoring - Data Checker	First Half	Nora	Alman
Stroke and Turn*	First Half	Tanner	Cork
Stroke and Turn*	First Half
Timer - Lane 1	First Half	Kimberly	Long
Timer - Lane 1	First Half	Edie	Henson
Timer - Lane 2	First Half	Beth	Marcum
Timer - Lane 3	First Half	Michael	Shively
Timer - Lane 3	First Half	Justin	Anderson
Timer - Lane 4	First Half	NFN?	Gist
Timer - Lane 5	First Half	Megan	Haid
Timer - Lane 5	First Half	Nikki	Hyldahl
Timer - Lane 6	First Half	David	Williams
Award Clerk	Second Half	Edie	Henson
Clerk of Course	Second Half	Cheryl	Wendt
Clerk of Course	Second Half	Karen	Owens
Head Clerk of Course*	Second Half
Safety Marshall	Second Half
Scorer - Data Circler	Second Half	Nora	Alman
Scorer - Data Entry	Second Half	Malinda	McKenna
Scoring - Data Checker	Second Half	Laurie	Tryfiates
Stroke and Turn*	Second Half	Chad	Hensen
Stroke and Turn*	Second Half	Scott	Hyldahl
Timer - Lane 1	Second Half	Pam	Craft
Timer - Lane 1	Second Half	NFN?	Kraynak
Timer - Lane 2	Second Half	NFN?	Kraynak
Timer - Lane 3	Second Half	Laurie	Shively
Timer - Lane 3	Second Half	Justin	Anderson
Timer - Lane 4	Second Half	Mark	Haines
Timer - Lane 5	Second Half	Hal	Hayes
Timer - Lane 5	Second Half	Joe	Bury
Timer - Lane 6	Second Half	Rebecca	Hillmann

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lee's Hill Lightning News - Spirit Event Kona Ice Tonight at Practice

Lee's Hill Lightning Families,

 

Sorry for the late notice!

 

If you are looking for dessert tonight!

 

⚡⚡Spirit Event⚡⚡

 

Kona Ice will be at the North Pool tonight from 6:30-8 PM. 

Support the team and enjoy a Kona Ice!  They have great flavors!!

Cups are $3, $4, or $5. 

 

20% of the proceeds come back to the team. 

 

Thanks!  See you at the pool!

Go Lightning!!⚡⚡

 

Lee's Hill Lightning News - Mock Meet Reminder Information

Lee’s Hill Lightning Families,

 

Thanks again to everyone for volunteering tomorrow at Mock Meet!

 

Mock Meet Set Up starts at 0600

Swimmers are to be at the pool by 0630

Meet Begins around 0700

Meet should be finished around or before 1000

 

There will be coffee and Powerade available for a small cost.

 

Please feel free to bring breakfast and do not forget your lawn chairs!

 

Also – swim caps will be available for sale for $4.00 each.

 

I hope everyone has a great Mock Meet – we wish we could be there!

 

Bob

 

 

 

Item	First Name	Last Name
Meet Set Up	Kristie	Harmon
Meet Set Up	Kirk	White
Meet Set Up	Brad	Cobb
Announcer	Megan	white
Clerk of Course
Clerk of Course
Head Clerk of Course*	Tammy	Stohr
Head Scorer*	Marnie	Schattgen
Head Timer*	Megan	Haid
Referee*	Michael	Kauppert
Runner	Benjamin	Turman
Runner	Melanie	Cobb
Scorer - Recorder	Marnie	Schattgen
Scoring - Data Checker
Scoring - Data Circler
Starter*	Chad	Hensen
Stroke and Turn*
Stroke and Turn*	Scott	Hyldahl
Timer - Lane 1	Brian	Tibbitts
Timer - Lane 1	Edie	Henson
Timer - Lane 2	Michael	Shively
Timer - Lane 2	Bill	Howes
Timer - Lane 3	Mark	Haines
Timer - Lane 3	Chris/Ellen	Gist
Timer - Lane 4	Joe	Bury
Timer - Lane 4	Nikki	Hyldahl
Timer - Lane 5	Tammy	Stohr
Timer - Lane 5	Jeff	Hahn
Timer - Lane 6	rachel	long
Timer - Lane 6	Kirk	White
Meet Breakdown	Brad	Cobb
Meet Breakdown
Meet Breakdown