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.
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