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Storm Watch Weekly

Week 0f 9/8/26

Hello Lincoln Lightning Families,

Congratulations on finishing the first week of fall swimming. We are thrilled to have so many new faces in the water and on the deck. Storm Watch Weekly is our weekly team newsletter where you will find updates, schedule changes, upcoming activities, articles for parents and other reminders. The goal is to have this out each Friday for the upcoming week. This upcoming week we will be focusing on freestyle and backstroke. Coaches will also be teaching and reviewing flip turns and diving.

UPDATED Practice Times

Due to the age of our fall coaching staff, we need to shift practice times slightly to be done by 7:00pm each night. The following schedule will begin on September 8th. Thank you for understanding!

• Ages 4–6 & 7–10: 4:15–5:00 PM
• Ages 11-12 & 13-18: 5:00–6:10 PM
• Ages 9-12: 6:10-7:00 PM

NO PRACTICE:

Monday, September 7th

Thursday, September 17th

What to Bring to Practice

• Goggles
• Cap (if your child still needs a Lincoln Lightning cap we have them available on deck)
• Fins
• Water bottle
• Snorkel (optional for GOLD group)
• Towel

Swim Groups

This week, swimmers were placed in groups based on age and ability. Groups may change and swimmers may be shifted. The goal is to meet the needs of all swimmers and make sure everyone is challenged appropriately. The main coach for each group is listed and coach bios are updated on the website. There are also several assistant coaches for most groups who will at times do small break out groups to work on skills.

All 6 & unders- White Group (4:15-5:00pm)                          Coach Josh

Novice/ Intermediate 7-10 - Blue Group (4:15-5:00pm)        Coach Thalia

Advanced 7-9 - Yellow Group (4:15-5:00pm)                        Coach Megan

Novice 9-12 - Green Group (6:10-7:00pm)                            Coach Yaiza

Advanced 9-10/ Intermediate 11-12 - Black Group (6:10-7:00pm)     Coach Thalia

Advanced 11-12/ All 13-18 - Gold Group (5-6:10pm)            Coach Megan

September Parent Board Meeting

Wednesday, September 9, 5:30-7pm, McBean Pool

Parent Article of the Week

The Best Advice I’ve Ever Heard a Swim Parent Give Their Kid

Go Lightning! ⚡💙

Coach Megan and Staff

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!

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