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! 🐧💙🏊♀️🏃♂️
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