LPAC Update (5/26/15)

May 26, 2015

Hope everyone had a fun time at Penguin Madness on Friday. We had a great turnout for yesterday’s Memorial Day swim clinic, and the coaches enjoyed working with swimmers on their starts and turns. Now it’s time to start looking forward to Time Trials on Saturday!

*NEW EVENING PRACTICE TIMES START TODAY*

For the next two weeks, our evening practice times are compressed because the pool is open to members until 6:00 pm.  Please note the new times and age groups (today through June 5):

  • 8 & under: 6:00–7:00 pm
  • 9-12: 7:00–8:00 pm
  • 13-18: 8:00–9:00 pm
THIS WEEK AT PRACTICE

In these two weeks of compressed practices, the lanes are going to be more crowded than usual. The coaches will be focusing on meet readiness before Time Trials on Saturday, so it’s especially important that new swimmers come to practice every day this week if possible.

REMINDER TO ALL PARENTS

We’re very happy to have our full coaching staff on deck now that Julia, Nicole and Jaclyn are all done with their college classes. We’d just like to remind parents that while you are welcome to remain on the pool deck during your child’s practice, we ask that you please refrain from talking to your child during practice sessions. It can be very distracting to both the swimmers and the coaches. If you have any questions or concerns, please try to speak to one of the coaches either before or after practice is over. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

PICTURE DAY ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 27

Team picture day is on Wednesday, May 27. We will start taking individual photos at 4:00 pm. The team photo will be taken at 5:00 pm, and any remaining individual photos will be taken after the group picture. Please note that we will still be having practices that night at the times noted above.

All swimmers should wear either a black-and-white LPAC team suit or a plain black suit. If you ordered a new suit this year, it will be available to pick up at practice on Tuesday (5/26).

Every swimmer gets a basic photo package for free (included as part of registration fees) that includes an 8×10 team photo, 4×6 individual, and photo button. But you can also order buddy portraits, calendars, magnets, posters, and more. Check the Picture Day page of the website to see all of the options, and remember to bring your checkbook if you want to order any extras!

TIME TRIALS ON SATURDAY, MAY 30

Time Trials will be this Saturday, May 30. Swimmers and parents should check in no later than 7:15 am. Coach Scott will have a brief meeting for new swimmers and their parents starting at 7:20 am. The meet 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 know ASAP. Please send email to coaches@swimlpac.org or leave a “Note to Coaches” in the file box. Any swimmers who do not attend Time Trials must come to the make-up day on Monday, June 1.

VOLUNTEER SHIFTS AT TIME TRIALS

Volunteer assignments for this Saturday have been posted to the Time Trials page on the website under “Links.” Meet entries and results will eventually be posted here as well, once those reports are available.

Please check the list for your name and assigned shift(s). If you don’t see your name listed but you do have a child who will be swimming at Time Trials, please e-mail Wendy Marley at marleywl@yahoo.com. If you see your name but your child is NOT swimming, please also e-mail Wendy, so the position can be filled. We still have openings for timers, both first and second shift.

Please note, we really need everyone to pitch in at Time Trials. Because there is no other team, we have to man all the volunteer roles, and we have several families who will be out of town this weekend. If you have a child swimming, we need your help! If you have more than one swimmer swimming, we may need you to work an extra shift. If you know another family in the same position, offer to split a second shift with them!

TIME TRIALS MAKE-UP DAY: MONDAY, JUNE 1 (NO REGULAR PRACTICES)

Swimmers who cannot attend Time Trials on Saturday must come to Make-Up Day on Monday, June 1 at 6:00 pm. Parents are expected to stay and volunteer as timers and recorders during Make-Up Day. Please note there will be no regular team practices on Monday.

WANTED: BOY’S SIZE 28 BLACK OR LPAC TEAM SUIT

We are seeking a boy’s pair of size 28 jammers (either black or LPAC team suit) for a new penguin who won’t have his suit in time for Picture Day due to an ordering snafu. Please reply to this email if you have an extra suit you don’t mind sharing. Thank you!

SWIM LESSONS

Though our LPAC coaches focus on stroke technique every day at practice, there’s only so much they can do with 30-40 kids in the pool at one time. Individual or small-group swim lessons can be a great way to improve your strokes, starts, and turns even more. Check the Swim Lessons page of our team website for some different places that offer individualized stroke instruction for all ages.

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

See full LPAC 2015 calendar