My policy is simple: I would rather be safe than sorry.
If there is lightning within 12 miles of the pool, I will decide which training groups will be affected and begin canceling practices.
Once a training group’s practice has been canceled, I will post this information on the team feed on the CAA website and email that training group about the cancellation.
If a storm is moving into the area prior to the start of practice, I will make the call for each training group 30 minutes before practice begins. I will post this information on the team feed and email the training group(s). If you do not receive an email or see a post on the team feed about a cancellation, that means that practice will begin at its regularly scheduled time.