PRACTICE SCHEDULE All practices are held at Lake Ridge Swim Club EVENING PRACTICE May 31-June 15 (Mon-Fri)
MORNING PRACTICE June 16-July 29 (Mon-Thurs)
Friday FunDay (for all competitive team swimmers) 9:00-10:30am *Lil’ Lancers swim Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday June 16-July 21 Jr/Lil Lancers are provided the opportunity to compete in 2 mini-meets during their seasons. These are held at Lake Ridge Swim Club during their regular practice times. Ribbons will be awarded immediately following the completion of the meet. Jr/Lil’ Lancer Mini Meet # 1 June 30 Jr/Lil’ Lancer Mini Meet # 2 July 21 For mini-meets, please arrive at 10:00 for warm-ups and clerk of course. Key DatesSaturday, June 4th Time Trials & Pancakes! Arrive at 6:00am, Meet begins at 7:00am HOME MEET *Saturday, June 11th Lancers vs. Old Bridge Breakers 7:00am-noon HOME MEET *Saturday, June 18th Lancers @Brookside Hurricanes 7:00am-noon AWAY MEET *Saturday, June 25th Lancers @ Kingsbrooke Sea Lions 7:00am-noon AWAY MEET Saturday, July 2nd No Meet - Happy 4th of July! Saturday, July 9th Lancers vs. Westridge Waves 7:00am-noon HOME MEET Saturday, July 16th Lancers vs Lake Manassas Blue Dolphins 7:00am-noon AWAY MEET Saturday, July 23rd Lancer @ Montclair Seahawks 7:00am-noon AWAY MEET Saturday, July 30th Green Division Championship Meet Lake Ridge vs. Brookside vs. Meadowbrook 7:00am-2:00pm HOME MEET Lancers Awards Banquet Sunday, July 31st @6:00pm (details to follow) | About Us:The Lake Ridge Lancers Swim Team (LRST) is a seasonal, competitive swim team that participates as a member of the greater Prince William Swim League. The team is mid-sized, comprised of approximately 100 swimmers, 18 years and younger, who typically reside in the Lake Ridge, Woodbridge, and adjacent areas. Our competition season typically begins in May and runs through the end of July. At the beginning of each summer, participants are assigned to one of two programs: 1. Competition Team – To participate on the competition team, swimmers must be able to legally swim a 25-meter freestyle with good side breathing and a 25-meter backstroke. (swimmers who are 9 or older must be able to demonstrate 50 meters of each) The competition team’s season begins right after Memorial Day and continues through the end of July. New interested swimmers must complete a swimmer evaluation. 2. Jr/Lil’ Lancers: (Developmental program)-This program is designed for 4-10 year olds who are able to swim independently but are looking to develop stroke technique to qualify them for the competition team. Email us to set up an evaluation. (lancerrsswim@gmail.com) COACHING: At the helm of the Lake Ridge Lancers is Lauren Downer. Coach Lauren has been swimming in Lake Ridge her whole life. She grew up in the PWSL as a Ridgewood Barracuda starting at the age of 6. Her love for swimming continued to grow as she was a team member on OCCS, QDD, and the Woodbridge High School Swim Team. She was elated to join the Lancer Swim family as an Assistant Head Coach and in 2020 joined us as our Head Coach. “I believe my job is to not only nurture and develop swimmers, but to also contribute to growing their life skills and promoting positive character traits. It is also my desire to create a fun, supportive, uplifting team atmosphere that causes these swimmers to fall in love with summer swim just as I did. I cherish the opportunity to share my passion for this sport with these swimmers so they too can have wonderful memories.” Working with Coach Lauren, the Lake Ridge Lancers employ a “grass roots” support staff. Assistant Coaches grow up swimming on the Lancers team and have worked their way up the coaching ladder. The Lancer Coaching staff is comprised of highly qualified individuals, many of whom possess certifications in CPR, First Aid, and work as lifeguards. Most importantly, they love to work with kids and are passionate about the sport of swimming. WHAT TO BRING TO PRACTICE: For each practice swimmers will need:
WHAT TO BRING TO SWIM MEETS: Saturday swim meets are long, early and so much fun! Swimmers and fans should be prepared with the following: 1. Lancers swim cap (required for all swimmers) 2. Water and healthy snacks 3. Tent, Chairs, blankets for “camping” area 4. Team spirit!! 5. Sunscreen VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT: Parent volunteers are at the heart of the Lancers success. Each family is asked to help with timing, recording, concessions, ribbons, computer, officiating, or scoring and verifying during each meet. Training is provided for all volunteer positions. | 2022 Lake Ridge Lancers Hosted by the Lake Ridge Swim Club 12640 Harbor Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22192 COST & REGISTRATION:
*Non-member fee comes with a Lake Ridge Swim Club Silver Membership. With this membership, Lancers families are invited to use the club during member hours (12pm-6pm daily) for the cost of just $5 per person per day. This payment can be rolled into a regular membership at any time during the season. Registration for all Lake Ridge Swim Team Programs & Events is available through the Lancers website (www.lakeridgelancers.com) *Swimmers who are new to the Lake Ridge Lancers must be evaluated by the coaching staff. Registration status will be “pending” until completion of a successful evaluation. To set up an evaluation please register here or email **Note: Refunds requested prior to June 11th will incur a $10/swimmer processing fee. No refunds will be processed after June11th *** |
