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

Dear Penguins,

Welcome back! Regular team evening practices start today. Please join us for some munchies and drinks on the pool deck on Friday, May 1, as we kick off the season. We can’t wait to see you all at the pool!
PRACTICES:

Practices start April 27th with age group times 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!

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!

TEAM SUITS: 

Swimsuit try-ons are happening this week!

• Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
• Time: 5:00-8:00pm
• Location: Los Paseos Pool

Second swimsuit try-on event is on 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! Place orders by 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 will go live on April 27th 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

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

LPAC: Weekly Update 4/20/26

Dear Penguins and Parents:It’s hard to believe that practices start next week! We can’t wait to see you all at the pool. Please join us for some munchies and drinks on the pool deck during the first Friday, May 1st,  practice of the 2026 season!  PRACTICES: Practices start April 27th with age group times 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! TEAM SUITS:   We will be using the same suit as last year. If your swimmer(s) grew over the year we will be having a few swimsuit sizing event during try outs, April 23rd from 5:30-6:30 & during the first week of practice, April 27th and May 1st.from 5:00-8pm. Come to practice early and try on suits before your swimmer jumps in the pool. Once you know what size your swimmer needs, the order link will be in the next few LPAC newsletters. Orders need to be placed between April 27 and  May 1, 2025 to receive shipment by our first meet.  Swimsuit Try-Ons:Dates: 4/23/26 from 5:30-6:30  4/27/26, and 5/1/26 from 5:30- 8:00pm Location: Los Paseos Pool ORDERING INFORMATION: The order link will go live on April 27th on the Suits and Merchandise page. Order Link Payment: You will pay Agonswim.com directly when orderingShipping: Orders will be shipped directly to the team and distributed at practices the week of 5/25 Order Deadline: 5/1/26 Please check out the Suits & Merchandise page for up-to-date information. SPLASH & DASH: This year’s Splash & Dash will be on July 1st. We will be raising money for equipment updates, such as a new starter battery, a new Digital or Analog Pace Clock for practices, Time drops(a new league wide timer system) and kitchen needs a new or slightly loved deep freezer with a lid that actually works.. Please help us to raise money for these causes this year. More information to come. SPONSORSHIPS: Do you know of a company in or around the neighborhood that may want to be a part of the greatest swim team around? We are looking for companies to Sponsor LPAC. Even with the raise in registration this year, our swim team is the best and least expensive team in our cabana league. (We may be a little biased.) Our ability to keep our swimmers until they graduate only proves our point. Next time you are at a swim meet, count the number of older swimmers the opposing team has and compare it to LPAC.  In order to keep our registration costs low and continue all our fun penguin traditions, we need to find companies to Sponsor us. If you know of a company in the area that would want to help please email meghanengle@gmail.com. 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 UPCOMING EVENTS: 4/20: New Swimmer Try Outs Start  4/23/25, 4/27/25, and 5/1/25: Swimsuit Try-ons 4/27: First Day of Practice 5/1:  Welcome Vibe event (Parents invited to practice) 5/22: Penguin Madness 5/25: Memorial Day Clinic (no regular practices) 5/30: Time Trials 6/1: Time Trial Make-Ups (no regular practices) 6/6: LPAC @ Oaktree 6/8: Morning practices begin TBD 3:30pm-5:30pm: Penguin Pool Party 613: LPAC @ Montevideo 6/17: 8am-10:15am: Picture Day-: No regular practices 6/20: Belwood @ LPAC 6/27:Almaden @ LPAC  6/27: Overnighter and Cardboard Boat Races 7/1: Splash & Dash 7/4: No practice. Happy 4th of July! 7/4: Raft Trip (No meet) 7/11: LPAC @ Silver Creek 7/11: Beach Trip (High School age group only) 7/16:  Spirit Night 7/17: High School Group Spaghetti Dinner 7/18: Champs @ Independence High School 7/19: Banquet Add these LPAC Special Event dates straight to your Google Calendar here