Dear Penguins,
 
Happy time trials eve!  

Below is information on how to use our new timing system!  

With the new timing system, the pool deck will be set up a little differently.  Clerk of the course will be behind the coaches table on the restroom side of the pool.  The announcer and computer team will also swap positions.  We can no longer have people walking by the left diving block corner of pool.  That will be roped off.  

Time Drops:

• We will be using Time Drops wireless timing system this year for our home meets. You might remember this from the Belwood meet last year. In addition to other features, this system includes the Time Drops Live app where you can receive live updates from the meet including swimmer’s times and alerts about upcoming events.
• To use for tomorrow’s meet, download the app ahead of time:

            iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/time-drops-live/id1499170694

           Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jnstahl.   swimmeetlive&hl=en_US&pli=1

• On the morning of the meet, you will be able to search for our meet by entering ‘LPAC‘ in the search bar. You will get you the four digit code at the pool on the morning of each home meet!
• Each meet will have a different four digit code.
• The Time Trials meet will not be available in Time Drops Live! until tomorrow morning.Searching for ‘LPAC’ today will just show a few test meets. You can click the star next to any one of those meets to have all LPAC meets listed under the ‘Favorite Teams’ button. This will make it easier to find future home meets.
• Times will automatically generate and sort into the meet manager software.

FOR TIME TRIALS: SATURDAY, MAY 30:

• Arrive and check in at the coaches table between 7 & 7:15 am.
• If your child is sick, please call or text  Coach Julia  408-334-0657
• Meet Entries  have been posted 
• The Volunteer Coordinators have been working tirelessly today to work things out for all of the positions. So check your Volunteer Assignments before you get to the pool tomorrow morning.
  • If you can’t make it last minute, please text Amelia (408)529-5783 or Melissa (415)589-9903. Send us your name and the position and shift you won’t be able to do. Thank you!.
  • Don’t forget our last ALS month Fundraiser! We are raffling off an LPAC sweatshirt, only time this season, for $1 a raffle ticket you could be wear a Coach Julia Original LPAC sweatshirt!

Dear Penguins,

Here are some quick reminders before Time Trials tomorrow.

TIME TRIALS: SATURDAY, MAY 30

• Swimmers and parents need to check in between 7:00 and 7:15 am. Please be on time!
• If your child is sick, please call or text  Coach Julia  408-334-0657
• Meet Entries  have been posted and New Volunteer Assignments have been posted to the Time Trials page on the website. Please take a look at the new Volunteer Assignments on the website Time Trials page right before you get to Time Trials.
  • If you can’t make it last minute, please text Amelia (408)529-5783 or Melissa (415)589-9903. Send us your name and the position and shift you won’t be able to do. Thank you!.
  • Family Clean Up Shifts for the Season has been updated as well. Please update your calendar and prepare to stay after the meet you are assigned. The more help we have the quicker it will get done and we can all get on with our day.
• Our last ALS Fundraiser of the month is happening at Time Trials. LPAC Sweatshirt Raffle (made by the one and only, Coach Julia). She has only made these for LPAC coaches and the four raffle winners last year so these are pretty special. To see a picture go the the Fundraiser page of the website. Raffle tickets are only $1 and all raffle proceeds will be donated to ALS research.

TIME TRIALS MAKE-UP DAY: MONDAY, JUNE 1

Swimmers who cannot attend Time Trials on Saturday must come to Make-Up Day on Monday, June 1.   Parents are expected to stay and volunteer as timers and recorders during Make-Up Day. Please arrive on time! Please note there will be no regular night practices on Monday June 1..

• Check in between 5- 5:15pm
• Warmups 5:30
• Time Trial makeups start 5:45pm
• Ending time will depend on how many swimmers are making up time trials.

SWIMSUIT DELIVERY

New LPAC swimsuits that were purchased through Agonswim.com before 5/1/26 will be delivered to families tonight, Friday 5/29 between 6 and 8 pm at the pool. If you can not pick up your suit during that time there will be a table under the gazebo near the breakfast burrito area before Time Trials from 7-8 am.

LPAC Merchandise will be picked up this afternoon and will be available during practice tonight between 6 and 8 pm, Friday, June 1 or at Time Trials between 7 and 8 am at a table on the upper deck near the BBQ area.

This year we have a few items that will be available all season long. If you missed out on buying merchandise or just want more take a look to see what we offer here.

If you have any questions or concerns contact Lynette Gill, lynetteRgill@gmail.com

LPAC @ OAKTREE: SATURDAY, JUNE 6

• If your swimmer will have to miss all or part of the next meet on June 6, please send an email NOW to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org.

RAFT TRIP: JULY 4. 2026

Raft Trip registration is available now! Sign up now to ensure your spot for this cherished LPAC tradition. Please see the Raft Trip page of our website for more information. Registration deadline is June 20, 2026.

Add these LPAC Special Event dates straight to your LPAC Google Calendar here

Dear Penguins,

Thanks so much to everyone that attended and helped make Penguin Madness a success. We will be counting the proceeds from Penny Wars this week. Thank you to all of our swimmers that participated in Penny wars. Our Game Night was a huge success on Saturday night. Thank you for coming and bringing games to share.

MEMORIAL DAY SWIM CLINIC: THIS MORNING MONDAY, MAY 25

There are no regular team practices on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25), but swimmers are invited to attend an optional Swim Clinic this morning  The coaches will be working with small groups of kids on diving from the blocks, backstroke starts, pulldowns, and all types of turns. Swimmers who want to work on any of these skills are welcome to attend. Swimmers do not need to stay the whole time; they are welcome to drop in at any time and leave whenever they’d like.

TIMES OF CLINICS

• Ages 10 and under Cliinic: 9 -9:45 am
• Ages 11 and up Clinic:  9:45-10:30 am

SWIMSUIT DELIVERY

New LPAC swimsuits that were purchased through Agonswim.com before 5/1/26 will be delivered to families next Thursday 5/28 and Friday 5/29 between 6 and 8 pm at the pool. If you can not pick up your suit during that time there will be a table under the gazebo near the breakfast burrito area before Time Trials from 7-8 am.
We are hoping that the LPAC merchandise gets delivered before Friday. If Lynette gets the LPAC merchandise she will hand it out at the same time as the suits. We will keep you updated. 
If you have any questions or concerns contact Lynette Gill, lynetteRgill@gmail.com

TIME TRIALS: SATURDAY, MAY 30

Time Trials will be this Saturday, May 30. All swimmers and parents should check in between 7:00 and 7:10 am. Coach Julia will have a brief meeting for new swimmers and their parents starting at 7:40 am by the kiddie pool. The meet will start at 8:00 am and should be done around 1:00 pm.

If you are new to the team, you might want to check out the Swim Meet Survival Tips article on the website for some helpful advice about what to bring, what to wear, etc.If your child will not be able to attend Time Trials, you need to let the coaches and volunteer coordinators know ASAP if you have not done so already. Please send email to coaches@swimlpac.org (or  text Coach Julia (408) 334-0657) and volunteers@swimlpac.org (or text Amelia (408) 529-5783 or Melissa (415) 589-9903). Any swimmers who do not attend Time Trials must come to the make-up day on Monday, June 1, Check in 5:00- 5:15 pm.

So far, we know that the following families will be missing part of Time Trials: Grant G., Dylan D., Missing all of time trials: Anahita C., Sarina S. Sofia S., Quynh N. Hieu N., Max P., Zack P., Rey P, Taylor I., Kalila N., Aiden D., Harper L., Jose C, Diego C., Nico C.

Volunteer List for Time Trials has been updated. Please review and let us know if you won’t be able to make it. Remember to check the Volunteer List in next Friday’s newsletter, there will probably be updates to the list published today.. If you can’t make it last minute, please TEXT Amelia (408) 529-5783 or Melissa (415) 589-9903.. Send us your name and the position and shift you won’t be able to do. Do not call! They may not hear the ring in all the business that is the first meet oof the season. Thank you!

The list for Family Clean Up shifts for the 2026 season has been created. Please contact Amelia or Melissa if you are not able to stay after the meet on the day you are assigned @ volunteers@swimlpac.org ASAP.

TIME TRIALS MAKE-UP DAY: MONDAY, JUNE 1

Swimmers who cannot attend Time Trials on Saturday must come to Make-Up Day on Monday, June 1.   Parents are expected to stay and volunteer as timers and recorders during Make-Up Day. Please arrive on time! Please note there will be no regular night practices on Monday June 1..

• Check in between 5- 5:15pm
• Warmups 5:30
• Time Trial makeups start 5:45pm
• Ending time will depend on how many swimmers are making up time trials.

RAFT TRIP: JULY 4. 2026

Raft Trip registration is available now! Sign up now to ensure your spot for this cherished LPAC tradition. Please see the Raft Trip page of our website for more information. Registration deadline is June 20, 2026.

Add these LPAC Special Event dates straight to your LPAC Google Calendar here