Dear Penguins Big and Small,

LPAC swam ferociously on Saturday!  We gave it our all in a very close meet against Belwood. In the end, Belwood edged ahead with a score of 118.3 to 112.6, a difference of just 5.7 points. While the result didn’t go our way, there is plenty to be proud of. Every race, every point, and every personal effort contributed to an exciting and competitive meet. Keep focusing on your swimming, celebrating your improvements, and supporting your teammates.We’re within striking distance and can come back even stronger next week. Keep working hard, keep racing fast, and be proud of the times you achieved.

Go Penguins! 

LPAC hopes that all of our wonderful swim dad’s had a fantastic Father’s Day yesterday celebrating with family and friends. 

Calling all Penguin Parents!!! Volunteers are needed for the Overnighter dinner on June 27 and breakfast on June 28. Help the Overnighter be great! Volunteer by clicking the link and filling your name in a highlighted vacant spot. Thank you for your support. We can not do it without you. It takes a village, a Penguin Village!!!

Meet Results from Belwood @ LPAC are in the newsletter.

LPAC @ ALMADEN: SATURDAY, JUNE 27

• If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet against Almaden, please send an email to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org TODAY! It is important to let our Coaches and Volunteer Coordinators know ASAP if your swimmer will be missing any part of a meet.
• The swimmers that we already know will be missing are: Emily G., Zoey L., Sebastian R., Elliot C., Eliana L., Adelina R., & Nayeli R.
• If your swimmers name is not listed above and you will be missing all or part of the Montevideo meet, we need to know ASAP!
• Check in time between 6:30 & 6:45 am

END OF SEASON GIFTS FOR COACHES

Judy Seps, the LPAC photographer, will be collecting contributions for coaches gifts at the meet on June 27th. As a reminder we do have 6 coaches this year. You may contribute with cash, check(made out to Judy Seps) or Venmo @judyseps (last four digits of her phone number are 3532). All funds will be pooled together to purchase gift cards. We will present the gift cards and Thank You cards to each coach at the LPAC banquet. Judy will be accepting monetary gifts for coaches until July 11(Silver Creek).

CARDBOARD BOAT RACES: ONLY ONE WEEK AWAY
JUNE 27 RIGHT BEFORE THE OVERNIGHTER

The Penguin Regatta Cardboard Boat Races take place before the Overnighter. Bring your boats to the pool Sportscourt at 5:45pm. All penguins are encouraged to team up with their swim team friends to construct a sea-worthy vessel using only cardboard, duct tape, and paint. Penguins have one week left to construct their Cardboard boats. Instructions for this fun event are on the Cardboard Boat Races page on our website.

Depending on the number of entries, there may be several heats to determine the overall champion. Unofficial prizes will also be awarded for the best boat theme and the most spectacular sink.

Parents are welcome to stay and cheer. Please be prepared to take home the remains of any boats that you bring. There is not enough room in the Los Paseos dumpster for all the soggy shipwrecks!

OVERNIGHTER: ONLY ONE WEEK AWAY JUNE 27, 2026
LAST DAY TO REGISTER TODAY, JUNE 22

The annual Overnighter is one of LPAC’s most treasured traditions and a highlight of every swim team season. More information on the Overnighter page.

We need a few more volunteers to help us at the overnighter. Please pick a yellow spot and volunteer either the night of the overnighter or the morning after. 2026 Overnighter Kitchen Setup.

Register your swimmer(s) NOW: 2026 Overnighter Registration
So far we only have 69 Penguins signed up for the Overnighter. If you haven’t signed up your penguin yet please do so ASAP. Your penguin won’t want to miss this.
You must register your swimmer. Today is the last day to register for the Overnighter. if they are staying the entire night or if they are leaving at 10 pm. You are giving us a headcount to figure out how much food we need.

PENGUIN POOL PARTY: JUNE 30

All LPAC swimmers are invited to come enjoy a fun pool party with their penguin pals. We’ll also have Root Beer Floats and make tie-dye shirts to show our penguin pride!

Details:

• Date: June 30, 2026
• Time: 3:00pm -5:00pm, Check in by 4:00 to do tie dye!
• Cost to enter pool:
  • No charge for Association members
  • Non-members: $5 per person Cash or Venmo accepted (children under age 2 are free) paid at gate.
• Shirts: Bring your own plain white shirt to tie dye or fill out this form by TUESDAY, June 23 at 10:00 AM and pay $10 to pick up a white shirt with a penguin during the party. Please read through the form carefully as incomplete forms will not be accepted.
• Root Beer Floats: These delicious treats are on us for all swimmers! We know parents and siblings love ice cream too (we don’t blame you), but we’re only able to provide floats for swimmers this year. Thanks for understanding and helping us keep the event affordable and fun for everyone.
• Parents of swimmers 12 and under, please plan to stay during this event. This is not a drop off event.

See you at the pool—we can’t wait to celebrate with our favorite Penguins!

SPLASH & DASH: JULY 1, 2026

It’s that time of year again—time to start collecting pledges for the 2026 Splash & Dash! All proceeds directly benefit LPAC and help fund important equipment updates and improvements, including:

• A new starter battery
• A new digital or analog pace clock for practices
• TimeDrops, the new league-wide timing system (annual cost)
• A new—or gently loved—deep freezer for the kitchen with a lid that actually works!

We appreciate your support in helping us raise funds for these important needs. Plus, there are lots of fun prizes for swimmers who participate and collect donations!

Please visit the Splash & Dash page and sign up to volunteer as a Penguin Lap Counter on the morning of Wednesday, July 1.

Volunteer during your swimmer’s practice time, stay for the entire morning, or simply come cheer on your Penguin as they swim and dash their way through this fun annual event

Additional Splash & Dash Pledge Sheets are available in the Splash & Dash folder located in the back of the family folder boxes.

🎉 Prize Reminder: Splash & Dash prizes will be distributed during Spirit Night to swimmers who turn in donations.

Thank you for supporting LPAC and helping make the 2026 Splash & Dash a success! 🐧💙🏊‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Follow us on instagram @swimlpac
Add these LPAC Special Event dates straight to your LPAC Google Calendar here

Dear Penguin Posse,

We heard that the LPAC Middle School Age Group had an incredible time at LaserMaxx on Wednesday All of the Penguins had so much fun, not only the kids. We need to thank Lynette Gill for organizing this great community building event for our Middle School Penguins to enjoy. If you would like to set up a fun age group event for your kid’s age group please email info@swimlpac.org.

Thank you to all the families that joined us at Penguin Night Out at Chick Fil A. Thank you so much Maggie Anderson for setting that all up for us. Great food and such an amazing cause!

Here are some quick reminders before our meet against Belwood tomorrow. With only one month left of LPAC there is going to be a lot of information in these emails. Please read through to find important information. Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for the Raft trip.You have until Monday to Register your swimmer for the Overnighter. Find out about Cardboard Boat rules. Penguin Pool Party Information, Order a Penguin Shirt for you swimmer to tie-dye. Get your pledges in for the Splash & Dash.

BELWOOD @ LPAC: SATURDAY, JUNE 20

• Date: June 20, 2026
• Location: Los Paseos Pool
• Time: LPAC swimmers should check in with coaches between 6:30 & 6:45 am.
• The meet starts promptly at 8:00 am and generally ends around 1:30pm.
• If your child is sick, please text both the Coaches and Volunteer Coordinators as soon as possible.
  • Coach Julia @ 408-334-0657 , and 
  • Volunteer Coordinators: Amelia (408)529-5783 or Melissa (415)589-9903
• Please check the Belwood page for volunteer assignments.
• Meet entries are posted in the newsletter and on the boards during the meet.

LPAC MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE DURING BELWOOD MEET

During Second Shift near BBQ tables
Selling three designer LPAC shirts ($25 each):

• Swim Chick White T shirt
• I Swim, What’s Your SuperPower Gray T shirt
• For Father’s Day special: Papa Penguin Gray T shirt
• Pictures here, Various sizes available

RAFT TRIP: JULY 4, LAST DAY TO SIGN UP JUNE 20

You should sign your family up now, if you haven’t yet. Last day to sign up is tomorrow, June 20.

Don’t miss out on this fun filled adventure for the whole family! Create great memories that will last a lifetime. Directions on how to sign up for this beloved LPAC tradition on Raft Trip page of website. Make sure you fill out a waiver form for the rafting company. All Penguins and family members must be signed up and paid for by June 20.

If you are planning to stay with the Raft trip members until the evening of the 4th, You may want to purchase fireworks.The town of Oakdale will be selling fireworks on the 3rd and 4th of July also so you can buy them when you get there.  LPAC usually lights off fireworks the Saturday evening of the raft trip.

CARDBOARD BOAT RACES: JUNE 27 BEFORE THE OVERNIGHTER

The Penguin Regatta Cardboard Boat Races take place before the Overnighter. Bring your boats to the pool Sportscourt at 5:45pm. All penguins are encouraged to team up with their swim team friends to construct a sea-worthy vessel using only cardboard, duct tape, and paint. Penguins have one week left to construct their Cardboard boats. Instructions for this fun event are on the Cardboard Boat Races page on our website.

Depending on the number of entries, there may be several heats to determine the overall champion. Unofficial prizes will also be awarded for the best boat theme and the most spectacular sink.

Parents are welcome to stay and cheer. Please be prepared to take home the remains of any boats that you bring. There is not enough room in the Los Paseos dumpster for all the soggy shipwrecks!

OVERNIGHTER: ONLY ONE WEEK AWAY JUNE 27, 2026

The annual Overnighter is one of LPAC’s most treasured traditions and a highlight of every swim team season. More information on the Overnighter page.

Register your swimmer(s) NOW: 2026 Overnighter Registration
You must register your swimmer if they are staying the entire night or if they are leaving at 10 pm. You are giving us a headcount to figure out how much food we need.

PENGUIN POOL PARTY: JUNE 30

All LPAC swimmers are invited to come enjoy a fun pool party with their penguin pals. We’ll also have Root Beer Floats and make tie-dye shirts to show our penguin pride!

Details:

• Date: June 30, 2026
• Time: 3:00pm -5:00pm, Check in by 4:00 to do tie dye!
• Cost to enter pool:
  • No charge for Association members
  • Non-members: $5 per person Cash or Venmo accepted (children under age 2 are free) paid at gate.
• Shirts: Bring your own plain white shirt to tie dye or fill out this form by TUESDAY, June 23 at 10:00 AM and pay $10 to pick up a white shirt with a penguin during the party. Please read through the form carefully as incomplete forms will not be accepted.
• Root Beer Floats: These delicious treats are on us for all swimmers! We know parents and siblings love ice cream too (we don’t blame you), but we’re only able to provide floats for swimmers this year. Thanks for understanding and helping us keep the event affordable and fun for everyone.
• Parents of swimmers 12 and under, please plan to stay during this event. This is not a drop off event.

See you at the pool—we can’t wait to celebrate with our favorite Penguins!

SPLASH & DASH: JULY 1, 2026

It is just about that time of year again. Time to start getting all of those pledges for the 2026 Splash & Dash! All proceeds benefit LPAC and help pay for things like 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), which we will pay yearly, and the 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. There are lots of fun prizes involved too.

• Please go to the Splash & Dash page and sign up to volunteer to be a Penguin Lap Counter for the morning of the Splash & Dash Wednesday, July 1. Volunteer for the practice of your swimmer(s) or for all morning or just come cheer on your penguin. 
• There are extra Pledge Sheets in the Splash & Dash folder located in the back of the family folder boxes.
• Prizes for Splash & Dash will be distributed during Spirit Night to the swimmers that bring in donations.

Follow us on instagram @swimlpac
Add these LPAC Special Event dates straight to your LPAC Google Calendar here

Dear Penguin Posse,

Great swimming on Saturday! LPAC came out on top with a score of 134.5(LPAC) to 101.4(Montevideo). Keep on swimming your very best. Keep coming to practices. Every small improvement helps our score. So proud of all of our swimmers. Go Penguins!

Reminder parents need to be supervising swimmers in the bathrooms during and after practices. Coaches can not be in two places at once and they are needed poolside. Coaches have noticed swimmers like to scream and play around in the bathrooms. We do not want any trouble with the LPHOA board.

The LPAC Board still needs someone to help us put on the yearly Penguin Pool Party, tie dye party. If you would be interested in helping us to put this event on please email info@swimlpac.org.

Montevideo@LPAC meet results can be found here.

BELWOOD @ LPAC: SATURDAY, JUNE 20

• If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet against Belwood, please send an email to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org TODAY! It is important to let our Coaches and Volunteer Coordinators know ASAP if your swimmer will be missing any part of a meet.
• The swimmers that we already know will be missing are: Quinn G., Rowan G., Declan G., Sebastian R., Marcus F., Thalia C., Parker H., Zoey L., Natalie C., Ben H., and Rohan P.
• If your swimmers name is not listed above and you will be missing all or part of the Belwood meet, we need to know ASAP.
• Check in time for our next meet is between 6:30-6:45 am.

PENGUIN INVASION OF CHICK FIL-A: JUNE 16

Join us for Penguin Night at Chick Fil-A on Silver Creek Valley Pl!!!
Place your order through the mobile app from 5:00-7:00pm and make sure to check “yes” to Support Community Event when finalizing your order. LPAC will receive a percentage of event mobile sales. Chick Fil-A flyer

PICTURE DAY: NEXT WEDNESDAY,  JUNE 17

Check out the Picture Day page on the website for details on how to order extra pictures.
Details

• Date: June 17, 2026
• Association members individual/ sibling/ buddy photos start at 7:45 am
  • All swimmers should be at the pool by 8:00 am to take team picture at 9:00 am
  • Remaining individual photos can be taken after the team picture
• Location: Los Paseos Pool
• Cost: Zero cost to you(one 4×8 individual photo, one 8×10 team photo and one 3×5 photo button), unless you want to purchase additional prints or buddy pictures

ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL AGE (11-14) PENGUINS!

A reminder that our Middle School Penguins are heading to LaserMaxx this Wednesday, June 17, at 4:00 PM!

If your swimmer is already registered, we can’t wait to see them there for some laser tag fun.

Haven’t registered yet? There is still time! Please head over to the Age Group Events page on our website right away to get all the details to sign them up.

RAFT TRIP: LAST DAY TO SIGN UP JUNE 20

Sign-up directions for this beloved LPAC tradition can be found on the Raft Trip page of our website. Please be sure to complete the required waiver form for the rafting company. All Penguins and family members who plan to attend must be registered and paid in full by June 20. We look forward to another fun and memorable day on the river with our Penguin families!

OVERNIGHTER: JUNE 27, 2026

The annual Overnighter is one of LPAC’s most treasured traditions and a highlight of every swim team season. LPAC swimmers get to camp out in tents on the grass next to the Los Paseos pool and stay up late swimming, dancing, playing dodge ball, and just having fun with their friends. More information on the Overnighter page.

Register your swimmer(s) here 2026 Overnighter Registration  by June 22, 2026.

SPLASH & DASH: JULY 1, 2026

It is just about that time of year again. Time to start getting all of those pledges for the 2026 Splash & Dash! All proceeds benefit LPAC and help pay for things like 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), which we will pay yearly, and the 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. There are lots of fun prizes involved too.

• Please go to the Splash & Dash page and sign up to volunteer to be a Penguin Lap Counter for the morning of the Splash & Dash Wednesday, July 1. Volunteer for the practice of your swimmer(s) or for all morning or just come cheer on your penguin. 
• Check your family folder on Monday, 6/15, for a Splash & Dash Pledge Sheet for your swimmer. If you have multiple swimmers you may want to print out extra Pledge Sheets.
• Prizes for Splash & Dash will be distributed during Spirit Night to the swimmers that bring in donations.

Follow us on instagram @swimlpac
Add these LPAC Special Event dates straight to your LPAC Google Calendar here

Dear Penguin Posse,

Here are some quick reminders before our meet against Montevideo tomorrow. There is lots of information in this email including how to join our Parent Relay, Penguin Night at Chick FIl-A, Middle School Penguin Activity, Picture Day,  Last Days to sign up for the Raft trip, RSVP for Overnighter and Info about Splash & Dash. Please read through the email.

Morning Practices started this week. There has been a great turnout. Please remember to keep coming on time, ready to swim. If your swimmer can’t make morning practices for some reason email coaches@swimlpac.org to ask if they can attend T, Th night practice from 8-9 pm.

Parents please help supervise your swimmers in the bathrooms after practices. Coaches have noticed swimmers like to play around in the bathrooms. We do not want any trouble with the LPHOA board.

The LPAC Board is asking for someone to help us put on the yearly Penguin Pool Party, tie dye party. If you would be interested in helping us to put this event on please email info@swimlpac.org.

MONTEVIDEO @ LPAC: JUNE 13, 2026 

• Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
• Location: Los Paseos Pool
• Time: LPAC swimmers need to check in between 6:30-6:45 am
• The meet starts promptly at 8:00 am and generally ends around 1:30pm.
• If your child is sick, please text both the Coaches and Volunteer Coordinators as soon as possible.
  • Coach Julia @ 408-334-0657 , and 
  • Volunteer Coordinators: Amelia (408)529-5783 or Melissa (415)589-9903
• Please check the Montevideo page for volunteer assignments.
• Meet entries are posted here and will be posted on boards at the pool during the meet.

PARENT RELAY TEAM INFO

Many of our opponents enjoy ending the meet with a parent or family relay, and we’d love to continue this fun tradition. If you’re interested in participating, please email info@swimlpac.org.  Jennie Anderson will reach out to confirm your availability and eligibility to swim during the meet.

The Parent Relay is always a crowd favorite, and your Penguin family will be cheering you on from the deck—especially your little Penguin! There’s nothing quite like seeing Mom or Dad jump in the pool and race for the team.

We hope you’ll join the fun!

LPAC PENGUINS NIGHT: CHICK FIL-A JUNE 16

Join us for Penguin Night at Chick Fil-A on Silver Creek Valley Pl!!!
Place your order through the mobile app from 5:00-7:00pm and make sure to check “yes” to Support Community Event when finalizing your order. LPAC will receive a percentage of event mobile sales. Chick Fil-A flyer

PICTURE DAY: NEXT WEDNESDAY,  JUNE 17

Check out the Picture Day page on the website for details on how to order extra pictures. There is a flyer on our website with the QR code and website address to order advance credits to pay for extra pictures (buddy pictures, more pictures). You will receive one 4×6 individual photo, an 8×10 team photo and a 3×5 photo button with your registration payment.

MIDDLE SCHOOL PENGUIN SOCIAL EVENT: JUNE 17

When: Wed, June 17 @4pm
Where: LaserMaxx 
1035 E Capitol Expy, San Jose, CA 95121

Reserve your Spot
Use this link to reserve your swimmers’ spots and pay for reservation.  Book ASAP as spots do fill up quickly! Middle school LPAC swimmers only please. 

Be sure to book under “SummerTripleMax” to get the three games for $29.99. 
When you reserve your spot under group name, submit “LPAC”. 

Adopt a Coach!
LPAC coaches will be joining for laser tag! If you are interested in hosting a coach and paying for their reservation, please let me know! 

Carpool
Make the ride there and back a little more fun, reach out to friends to carpool!

If your swimmer needs a ride, please reach out to me and I’ll see what I can do to help. 
For questions please reach out to Lynette Gill lynettergill@gmail.com 408-515-7891

RAFT TRIP: LAST DAY TO SIGN UP JUNE 20

Sign-up directions for this beloved LPAC tradition can be found on the Raft Trip page of our website. Please be sure to complete the required waiver form for the rafting company. All Penguins and family members who plan to attend must be registered and paid in full by June 20. We look forward to another fun and memorable day on the river with our Penguin families!

OVERNIGHTER: JUNE 27, 2026

The annual Overnighter is one of LPAC’s most treasured traditions and a highlight of every swim team season. LPAC swimmers get to camp out in tents on the grass next to the Los Paseos pool and stay up late swimming, dancing, playing dodge ball, and just having fun with their friends. More information on the Overnighter page.

Register your swimmer(s) here 2026 Overnighter Registration 
Make sure you Register your swimmer by June 22, 2026.

SPLASH & DASH: JULY 1, 2026

It is just about that time of year again. Time to start getting all of those pledges for the 2026 Splash & Dash! All proceeds benefit LPAC and help pay for things like 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), which we will pay yearly, and the 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. There are lots of fun prizes involved too.

• Please go to the Splash & Dash page and sign up to volunteer to be a Penguin Lap Counter for the morning of the Splash & Dash Wednesday, July 1. Volunteer for the practice of your swimmer(s) or for all morning.
• Check your family folder on Monday, 6/15, for a Splash & Dash Pledge Sheet for your swimmer. If you have multiple swimmers you may want to print out extra Pledge Sheets.
• Prizes for Splash & Dash will be distributed during Spirit Night to the swimmers that bring in donations.

Follow us on instagram @swimlpac
Add these LPAC Special Event dates straight to your LPAC Google Calendar here

Dear Penguin Posse,

All of our swimmers swam great on Saturday. LPAC was victorious with a final score of 129.4(LPAC) to 118.6(Oaktree). Let’s keep this LPAC winning streak going! Go Penguins!

We have the most amazing Coach Relay Team with 4 collegiate swimmers/ waterpolo players on our Coaching staff. No wonder our Coaches smoked Oaktree’s coaches in a friendly end of meet relay race.

The Meet Results from LPAC @ Oaktree are available in the newsletter!

MORNING PRACTICES START TODAY, JUNE 8:

JUNE 8 – JULY 17

• High School: 6:45–7:45/8:15 am*
• 11-14: 7:45–8:45/9:15 am*
• 8-10: 8:45–9:30 am
• 7 & under: 9:30–10:15 am

Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

* Swimmers ages 11 and up have 30 minutes of dryland exercises immediately following their regular practice times on three mornings a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please bring running shoes on those days.

** Special night practices for swimmer that are still in school during the first week of morning practices. We will have evening practices M 6/8- Th 6/11 from 8-9 pm. Coaches permission needed to attend, please email coaches@swimlpac.org prior to attending.

*** Swimmers who are unable to attend morning practice because of summer school or work commitments may attend night practices, on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00-9:00 pm. Ages 10 & under 8-8:45 pm on one side of the pool and Ages 11-18 8-9 pm on the other side of the pool. Limited space available in these practices. Swimmers must have coaches’ prior permission to attend night practices. Email coaches @ coaches@swimlpac.org

MONTEVIDEO @ LPAC: JUNE 13, 2026 

• If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet against Montevideo, please send an email to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org TODAY! It is important to let our Coaches and Volunteer Coordinators know ASAP if your swimmer will be missing any part of a meet.
• The swimmers that we already know will be missing are: Sofia S., Quynh H., Hieu N., Max P., Zack P., Rey P., Quinn G., Thalia C., Olivia S., Aurora S., Tidus J., Bellamy H., Maddy W., Robin J., Wesley H., & Harper L..
• If your swimmers name is not listed above and you will be missing all or part of the Montevideo meet, we need to know ASAP.
• Check in time for our next meet is between 6:30-6:45 am. 

PARENT RELAY TEAM INFO

If you want to join our undefeated Parent Relay Team, please bring your suit and goggles to our upcoming meets.  Many of our opponents enjoy ending meets with a parent or family relay.  Please email info@swimlpac.org if you are interested in participating and Jennie Anderson will approach and confirm you can swim during the meet.  It’s a fun tradition and your Penguin family looks forward to cheering you on especially your little penguin. It’s so fun for them to see their Parent’s swim.

PICTURE DAY: JUNE 17

Check out the Picture Day page on the website for details on how to order extra pictures. There is a flyer on our website with the QR code and website address to order advance credits to pay for extra pictures (buddy pictures, more pictures). You will receive one 4×6 individual photo, an 8×10 team photo and a 3×5 photo button with your registration payment.

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,

Here are some quick reminders before our meet against Oaktree tomorrow.

Meet Results from Time Trials are here! As a reminder, we are not posting the meet entries nor the meet results on the webpage anymore. You will only be able to find meet entries and results in the newsletters from now on. Most pools will have the meet entries posted during meets so you can look for those at the meets.

LPAC @ OAKTREE: SATURDAY, JUNE 6

• Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
• Location: Oaktree Swim Club, Chrismara Ct At Castello Dr, San Jose 95120
•  LPAC swimmers must check in 6:50-7:05 am
• Warm Up at 7:15-7:45 am
• Meet starts at 8:30 am
• If your child is sick, please text both the Coaches and Volunteer Coordinators as soon as possible.
  • Coach Julia @ 408-334-0657 , and 
  • Volunteer Coordinators: Amelia (408)529-5783 or Melissa (415)589-9903
• No unloading or parking at red painted corners. Please be considerate of the surrounding neighbors and do not block any driveways.
• Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Oaktree Snack Shack 
• Please plan on sharing easy-ups
• Only chairs allowed
• No glass, no pets, no alcohol
• Please check the Oaktree page for volunteer assignments 
• Meet Entries are posted in this email.

PARENT RELAY TEAM

Please bring your suit and goggles to our upcoming meets.  Many of our opponents enjoy ending meets with a parent or family relay.  Please email info@swimlpac.org if you are interested in participating and Jennie Anderson will approach and confirm you can swim during the meet.  It’s a fun tradition and your Penguin family looks forward to cheering you on especially your little penguin. It’s so fun for them to see their Parent’s swim.

MORNING PRACTICES START NEXT WEEK:

Morning Practice will start next Monday June 8. 

JUNE 8 – JULY 17

• High School: 6:45–7:45/8:15 am*
• 11-14: 7:45–8:45/9:15 am*
• 8-10: 8:45–9:30 am
• 7 & under: 9:30–10:15 am
• Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

* Swimmers ages 11 and up have 30 minutes of dryland exercises immediately following their regular practice times on three mornings a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please bring running shoes on those days

.** Special night practices for swimmers that are still in school during the first week of morning practices. We will have evening practices M 6/8- Th 6/11 from 8-9 pm. Coaches permission needed to attend, please email coaches@swimlpac.org.

*** Swimmers who are unable to attend morning practice because of summer school or work commitments may attend night practices, on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00-9:00 pm. Ages 10 & under 8-8:45 pm on one side of the pool and Ages 11-18 8-9 pm on the other side of the pool. Limited space available in these practices. Swimmers must have coaches’ prior permission to attend night practices. Email coaches @ coaches@swimlpac.org

PICTURE DAY: JUNE 17

Check out the Picture Day page on the website for details on how to order extra pictures. There is a flyer on our website with the QR code and website address to order advance credits to pay for extra pictures (buddy pictures, more pictures). You will receive one 4×6 individual photo, an 8×10 team photo and a 3×5 photo button with your registration payment.

Details:

• June 17, 2026
• Association members individual/ sibling/ buddy photos start at 7:45 am
  • All swimmers should be at the pool by 8:00 am to take team pictures at 9:00 am
  • The Team picture can take until 10:15, 10:30. Setting up 150 swimmers into the right configuration can take some time. Please be patient and plan accordingly.
  • Remaining individual photos can be taken after the team picture
• Location: Los Paseos Pool
• Photographer Scott Phillips
• Cost: None, unless you want to purchase additional prints or buddy picture
• Contact: Meghan Engle Carlson  meghanengle@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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,

Thank you to everyone that helped Time Trials run smoothly. Our coaches did a great job keeping the meet moving. Thank you to everyone that stayed after the meet to help clean up. It was a hot Saturday. We appreciate everyone that came and worked their shifts. LPAC is the best team! This week we have only a few days to get ready for Oaktree on Saturday because there is no regular practice today, Monday, June 1. Please try to make every practice this week. Every little improvement from the Time Trials times our team points.

TIME TRIALS MAKE-UP TODAY: MONDAY, JUNE 1Swimmers that did not attend Time Trials this past Saturday, must come to Make-Up Day on Monday, June 1.

• For swimmers attending Make-Ups, it is MANDATORY that their parents stay and volunteer as timers and recorders during Make-Up Day.
• Check in between 5  – 5:15 pm
• Warm ups 5:30 pm
• Time Trial makeups start 5:45 pm
• Ending time will depend on how many swimmers are making up time trials.
• Please arrive on time!
• Please note there will be NO Regular Practices on Monday, June 1st..

WILL YOU BE AT THE LPAC @ OAKTREE MEET SATURDAY, JUNE 6?

• If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet against Oaktree please send an email to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org TODAY! It really helps the coaches and volunteer coordinators to know ahead of time if you and your swimmer will be at a meet, if possible.
• Planning to eat at Oaktree, take a look at their Snack Shack Items.
• The swimmers that we already know will be missing this meet are: Anahita C., Paige H., Kalila N., Bellamy H., Liam V., Luke V., Nayeli R. Ava O.
• The swimmers that will be missing half of the meet are: Harper L, Caleb G., Heidi F., Sarina S..

PARENT RELAY TEAM

Please bring your suit and goggles to our upcoming meets.  Many of our opponents enjoy ending meets with a parent or family relay.  Please email info@swimlpac.org if you are interested in participating and Jennie Anderson will approach and confirm you can swim after the last event of the meet.  It’s a fun tradition and your Penguin family looks forward to cheering you on. 

PRACTICES:

Practices times are as follows until June 5th:

• 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

On June 8th Practice times change to mornings. Mark it in your calendars. 
Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

PICTURE DAY: JUNE 17

Check out the Picture Day page on the website for details on how to order extra pictures. There is a flyer on our website with the QR code and website address to order advance credits to pay for extra pictures (buddy pictures, more pictures). You will receive one individual photo, a team photo and a button with your registration payment.

Details:

• June 17, 2026
• Association members individual/ sibling/ buddy photos start at 7:45 am
  • All swimmers should be at the pool by 8:00 am to take team pictures at 9:00 am
  • Remaining individual photos can be taken after the team picture
• Location: Los Paseos Pool
• Photographer Scott Phillips
• Cost: None, unless you want to purchase additional prints or buddy picture
• Contact: Meghan Engle Carlson  meghanengle@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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,
 
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