The motto of the Stratford Lions Pool Lightning Bolts is "we electrify the water". This program is for children 6-18 years of age, and delivers quality stroke correction, swim endurance, and pre-competitive training for all abilities. It is our goal to offer age-specific training for all of our swimmers.
Swimmers are expected to attend a minimum of three practices a week, and participate in at least one swim meet before finals in August. It's typical for our team to have four Saturday swim meets throughout the summer.
For practices, it is recommended that swimmers wear a swim cap, goggles, apply sunscreen, and bring a water bottle to stay fully hydrated.
Dates and locations for 2025
July 12 – Seaforth
July 26 – Exeter
August 9 – Mitchell
August 16 – Lucan
Start time for all meets:
7-7:15am coaches meeting
7:15-7:30 am Warm up #1
7:30-7:45 am Warm up #2
7:45-8 am Warm up #3
8:15 am First race
A minimum of two coaches and two coaches-in-training will attend each meet with the swimmers.
06/18/25