With fall looming just around the corner, summer leagues are wrapping up with conference tournaments, meets, and games.

The Elkin Wet Lightning will travel to the Armfield Civic Center in Pilot Mountain for the Blue Ridge Swim League conference meet beginning this afternoon at 4 p.m, and tomorrow at 9 a.m.

"We're excited, we're a bit nervous, but the kids are really excited for the meet," coach Emily Morrison said.

Elkin has led a successful summer campaign through the schedule of meets this summer, winning every meet. While winning is important, teaching techniques and correct form to the kids has been top priority.

"We've seen great strides with our new and younger kids," Morrison said, "All the finer points of technique have been polished."

Proper stroke techniques and learning how to do turns properly have been at the top of the list during practice. The progress the Wet Lightning has made, in all age groups, can be seen in the number of wins and time improvements by each swimmer.

Several swimmers have excelled this summer, and currently stand heads and shoulders above where they began in June.

Brittany Collins finished the 25 Meter Freestyle in June with a time of 30.29, but has since finished with a time of 27.82. Other swimmers making strides of improvement include first year swimmer Isaac Powell, and Camille Walker.

While the 2010 season is coming to an end, each meet has given Elkin swimmers a chance to compete and push themselves to a better personal best.

The 2010 Blue Ridge Swim League conference meet will begin today at 4 p.m. Swimmers ages 11-18 will compete today, and the 10 and under group will compete tomorrow.

2010 Recap:

Elkin Wet Lightning vs. Wilkesboro Aquatechs

The Wet Lightning took the win against the Aquatechs, 2237-1009. Races key for the Elkin win were Marshall Wells winning the 25 Meter Free in 32.12 and Cameron Burleson winning 25 Meter Butterfly with a time of 16.31.

Elkin Wet Lightning vs. Reeves Rapids & Carroll County Tigers

Elkin won the first tri-meet of the season, scoring 754, opposed to Reeves' 401 and Carroll County's 149. Daniel Brinegar provided a clutch performance in the 100 Meter IM with a second place finish. Corrin Shores also committed to a strong race in the 100 Meter Freestyle.

Elkin Wet Lightning vs. Wytheville Waves

The Wet Lightning crashed the Waves in their home pool 618-409. Brittany Collins was the first finisher for Elkin in the 25 Meter Freestyle. Nick McKnight also gave a strong showing, winning the 50 Meter Freestyle, and 50 Meter Backstroke.

Elkin Wet Lightning vs. Dobson Dolphins

Elkin dashed Dobson with a score of 967-484. Joshua Clark provided a first place win in the 100 Yard IM, while Samantha Dimmette took first in the 50 Yard Breaststroke.

Elkin Wet Lighting vs. Reeves Rapids & Carroll County Tigers

While Elkin had several stand out swimmers, the relay teams were the highlight of the meet giving the Wet Lightning the win. Elkin's relay teams finished first in 18 races.

Elkin Wet Lightning vs. Galax Riptide

Elkin's Tessa Cesare led the team to the win over Galax, with her record-setting performance of the 25 Yard Freestyle. She swam a time of 16.31. Elkin outscored Galax 566.5-327.5.

Elkin Wet Lightning vs. Dobson Dolphins

The Wet Lightning defeated Dobson a second time 829-396 in Dobson. Palmer Duncan had an all-star meet, winning the 50 Meter Freestyle, 100 Meter IM, and the 50 Meter Breaststroke. Melina Theil also took first place finishes in the 25 Meter Freestyle, 25 Meter Backstroke, and 25 Meter Butterfly.

Elkin Wet Lightning vs. Galax Riptide

While the weather was anything but cooperative, the Wet Lightning still managed to take a win in Galax, outscoring the Riptide 651-377. Dockery Sloop kept to his rhythm and took a win in the 25 Meter Freestyle, while Grace Cesare dished up a win in the 50 Meter Backstroke, 50 Meter Freestyle, and 100 Meter IM.