Dear Penguins,

Cinco de Mayo at the pool was such a blast! 
Huge thanks to our amazing board members for putting everything together, and a special shoutout to the Hadfield family for bringing all the supplies that made it happen. Couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate Cinco De Mayo and Taco Tuesday!

WELCOME VIBE: TONIGHT, MAY 8TH

Parents please join us today, 5/8,  during your swimmers practice for our 4th Annual Welcome Vibe. We will provide drinks and snacks for parents and families to mingle and get to know one another between 5:15 and 7:30 pm. Meet and mingle with fellow penguins, new and old. 

MAY = ALS AWARENESS MONTH

LPAC will be hosting three fun fundraisers for an ALS Research charity this month! Check out more in depth details on our LPAC Fundraising page.

• First up Penny Wars; Bring your coins next week!From Monday 5/11 through Penguin Madness 5/22, there will be 5 gallon water jugs at the entrance of the pool during your swimmers’ practice. Coins and one dollar bills are scored as positive points while all of the higher bills are scored as negative points. If you want to fight dirty bring bigger bills and put them into the other practice’s jugs. Each practice time will have its own jug.Scoring of Coins: Positive                                 Scoring of Bills: Negative
  A penny is worth 1 point                                  $5 dollar bill is worth -500 points
  A nickel is worth 5 points                                 $10 dollar bill is worth -1000 points
  A dime is worth 10 points                                $20 dollar bill is worth -2000 points
  A quarter is worth 25 points                           And so on…
  A dollar is worth 100 points 

• Family Game Night, all ages of Penguins 5/23 from 6-8pm  & Casino Night (high school penguins only) 8-9pm- more information to come.
• LPAC Sweatshirt Raffle (made by Coach Julia) at Time Trials on May 30th

PENGUIN MADNESS IS COMING UP!

Don’t wanna cook dinner before Penguin Madness? Support our LPAC Pizza Fundraiser! Pizza will be available on Friday, May 22nd from 5:15-6pm, right before Penguin Madness. Just $7 for a BIG COSTCO SIZE slice of pizza and a soda. RSVP for your pizza when you register your swimmer.

Even if you do not want pizza please REGISTER your swimmer for Penguin Madness so that we can add them to a Penguin Madness team and make sure we have enough bandanas. Registration deadline is Monday, May 18th!

• Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
• Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• RSVP by Monday, May 18th: 2026 Penguin Madness RSVP

This year for the first time ever, LPAC will be raffling off an upfront parking space for all of our home meets. This year we have four home meets (including time trials). This means no rushing out the door in the morning, worrying about where you are going to park. it also allows you to leave the meet for any reason and you’ll be able to come back and park in the same spot. More information to come. Keep your eyes and ears open. 

PRACTICES:

Practice times are Mondays through Fridays as follows:

• 7 & under: 5:30-6:15 pm
• 8-10: 6:15-7:00 pm
• 11-14: 7:00-8:00 pm
• High school: 8:00-9:00 pm

Make sure that your swimmer shows up at the right time.
Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

Practice times change to mornings on June 8th.

NEW RULE FROM THE POOL: 

• Please keep all bikes and scooters outside of the pool gates at all times.

IMPORTANT RULES OF THE POOL

The Los Paseos Aquatic Club rents the pool every year from the Los Paseos Homeowner’s Association. The Los Paseos Home Owner’s Association Board has asked for our assistance in maintaining their rules during swim meets and practices. Safety is of course everyone’s top concern. We also need to to be respectful of the HOA property. Parents and siblings are welcome to stay during swim practices, but we do ask that you please follow these guidelines:

• Children should not be at the pool without adult supervision; the coaches need to focus on the swimmers in the water.
• Kids should not be playing on the pool deck during practices at all. They are welcome to play on the grass but should not play in the horseshoe pits or around the storage shed area.
• Any food or trash you bring into the pool area should be carried out to the dumpster outside or taken with you, please. With construction, no pool staff and only our LPAC coaches there at the end of the night, taking out the trash should not be one of the coaches jobs. 
• No one is allowed in the Pickleball courts (Sportcourt area) unless already arranged with the Home Owners Association.
• Parents, please do not move furniture or adjust umbrellas during practices, and be sure to straighten up the area when you leave.

We appreciate your help keeping the pool environment safe and enjoyable for everyone!Add these LPAC Special Event dates straight to your LPAC Google Calendar here

Dear Penguins, Thank you for your patience during the construction period and for walking carefully everyday through the sportscourt. Good news, the construction is complete. Swimmers can enter through the front gates again.  WELCOME VIBE: MAY 8TH Parents please join us this upcoming Friday, May 8th, during your swimmers practice for our 4th Annual Welcome Vibe. The LPAC Board and members are bringing drinks and snacks for parents and families to mingle and get to know one another between 5:30-7pm. Come meet new faces and see old friends. MAY = ALS AWARENESS MONTH LPAC will be hosting three fun fundraisers for an ALS Research charity this month! Check out more in depth details on our LPAC Fundraising page. 1. Penny wars-  May 11-22 2. Family Game Night, all ages of Penguins 5/23 from 6-8pm  & Casino Night (high school penguins only) 8-9pm 3. LPAC Sweatshirt Raffle (made by Coach Julia) at Time Trials on May 30th PENGUIN MADNESS IS COMING UP! Don’t wanna cook dinner before Penguin Madness? Support our LPAC Pizza Fundraiser! Pizza will be available on Friday, May 22nd from 5:15-6pm, right before Penguin Madness. Just $7 for a BIG COSTCO SIZE slice of pizza and a soda. RSVP for your pizza when you register your swimmer. Even if you do not want pizza please REGISTER your swimmer for Penguin Madness so that we can add them to a Penguin Madness team and make sure we have enough bandanas. Registration deadline is Monday, May 18th! Date: Friday, May 22, 2026 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm RSVP by Monday, May 18th: 2026 Penguin Madness RSVP This year for the first time ever, LPAC will be raffling off an upfront parking space for all of our home meets. This year we have four home meets(including time trials). This means no rushing out the door in the morning, worrying about where you are going to park. it also allows you to leave the meet for any reason and you’ll be able to come back and park in the same spot. More information to come. Keep your eyes and ears open.  PRACTICES: Practice times are Mondays through Fridays as follows: 7 & under: 5:30-6:15 pm 8-10: 6:15-7:00 pm 11-14: 7:00-8:00 pm High school: 8:00-9:00 pm Make sure that your swimmer shows up at the right time. Please arrive on time and ready to swim! Practice times change to mornings on June 8th. IMPORTANT RULES OF THE POOL The Los Paseos Aquatic Club rents the pool every year from the Los Paseos Homeowner’s Association. The Los Paseos Home Owner’s Association Board has asked for our assistance in maintaining their rules during swim meets and practices. Safety is of course everyone’s top concern. We also need to to be respectful of the HOA property. Parents and siblings are welcome to stay during swim practices, but we do ask that you please follow these guidelines: 1. Children should not be at the pool without adult supervision; the coaches need to focus on the swimmers in the water. 2. Kids should not be playing on the pool deck during practices at all. They are welcome to play on the grass but should not play in the horseshoe pits or around the storage shed area. 3. Any food or trash you bring into the pool area should be carried out to the dumpster outside or taken with you, please. With no pool staff and only our LPAC coaches there at the end of the night, taking out the trash should not be one of the coaches jobs.  4. No one is allowed in the Pickleball courts (Sportcourt area) unless already arranged with the Home Owners Association. 5. Parents, please do not move furniture or adjust umbrellas during practices, and be sure to straighten up the area when you leave. We appreciate your help keeping the pool environment safe and enjoyable for everyone! Add these LPAC Special Event dates straight to your LPAC Google Calendar here

Dear Penguins,

The first week of practices is always exciting. All of your Penguins swam their hearts out this week. 

Welcome Vibe postponed to May 8. Info below.

TEAM SUITS: 

Final Swimsuit try-on event Today, Friday, May 1.

• Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
• Time: 5:00-8:00pm
• Location: Los Paseos Pool

Please remember to have your swimmer try on a swimsuit before they get in the pool for practice. It is much easier to try on suits when swimmers are not already wet!

Once you know what size your swimmer needs, please use the order link below to place your order! Order Today, May 1, 2026 to receive shipment by our first meet.  

All LPAC swimmers are encouraged to purchase team swim suits, but it is not required. Swimmers who choose not to purchase a team swim suit must have a solid black suit to use for team picture day and meets. 

ORDERING INFORMATION:

• The order link is on the Suits and Merchandise page. 
• Order Link Payment: You will pay Agonswim.com directly when ordering
• Shipping: Orders will be shipped directly to the team and distributed at practices the week of Time Trials.
• Order Deadline: 5/1/26

Please check out the Suits & Merchandise page for up-to-date information.DON’T FORGET: MERCHANDISE IS AVAILABLE UNTIL MAY 1st! 

We have T-shirts, Parkas, sweats and lots of other goodies to show your Penguin spirit and keep your swimmers and family fashionably warm! Deadline to order is May 1, 2026, with an expected delivery date of May 25, 2026 during practice.

Please use the 2026 LPAC Merchandise Order Form to place your order by May 1st!

Payment options available on the Merchandise Order Form above. For questions, contact: Lynnette Gill,  LynetteRGill@gmail.com

7 & UNDER EVENT: MAY 3

If you are have a Penguin that is in the 7 & under age group please join us for a 7 & under Park Play date. Let your swimmers have a great time on land for a little bit before dinner.

• Date: Sunday, May 3 from 2-4 pm
• Location: Los Paseos Park
• We will have sidewalk chalk and bubbles for kids to play with.

WELCOME VIBE PUSHED TO MAY 8TH

Parents please join us next Friday, May 8th, during your swimmers practice for our 4th Annual Welcome Vibe. The LPAC Board and members are bringing drinks and snacks for parents and families to mingle and get to know one another between 5:15 and 7:30 pm. Come meet new faces and see old friends.

PENGUIN MADNESS IS COMING UP!

Don’t wanna cook dinner before Penguin Madness? Support our LPAC Pizza Fundraiser! Pizza will be available on Friday, May 22nd from 5:15-6pm, right before Penguin Madness. RSVP for your pizza when you register your swimmer. Save the date! RSVP form will be put out in future communication.

PRACTICES:

Practice times are:

• 7 & under: 5:30-6:15 pm
• 8-10: 6:15-7:00 pm
• 11-14: 7:00-8:00 pm
• High school: 8:00-9:00 pm

Make sure that your swimmer shows up at the right time.
Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

CONSTRUCTION AT THE POOL

There is some construction happening at the pool. They are renovating the concrete area at the front gates all the way down along the clubhouse including the two staircases. During the construction period the swimmers and families can walk through the sportscourt. Swimmers and swimmer families are not to stay in the sports court for an extended period of time. Penguins are to WALK carefully and quickly through the sportscourt on the way to the pool area. Please try your best to dry off before walking through the sportscourt.

IMPORTANT RULES OF THE POOL

The Los Paseos Aquatic Club rents the pool every year from the Los Paseos Homeowner’s Association. The Los Paseos Home Owner’s Association Board has asked for our assistance in maintaining their rules during swim meets and practices. Safety is of course everyone’s top concern. We also need to to be respectful of the HOA property. Parents and siblings are welcome to stay during swim practices, but we do ask that you please follow these guidelines:

• Children should not be at the pool without adult supervision; the coaches need to focus on the swimmers in the water.
• Kids should not be playing on the pool deck during practices at all. They are welcome to play on the grass but should not play in the horseshoe pits or around the storage shed area.
• Any food or trash you bring into the pool area should be carried out to the dumpster outside or taken with you, please. With construction, no pool staff and only our LPAC coaches there at the end of the night, taking out the trash should not be one of the coaches jobs. 
• No one is allowed in the Pickleball courts (Sportcourt area) unless already arranged with the Home Owners Association.
• Parents, please do not move furniture or adjust umbrellas during practices, and be sure to straighten up the area when you leave.

We appreciate your help keeping the pool environment safe and enjoyable for everyone!

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