May 12, 2023
Dear Penguins and Parents:
TEAM SWIMSUIT PAYMENTS:
If you ordered team suits, please pay by Zelle, Venmo, or by Check to the following addresses:
Zelle: mike@illusionsactivewear.com
Venmo: @Illusions-Activewear
Check: Illusions Activewear, 2497 Harbor Blvd #10, Ventura, CA 93001
PENGUIN MADNESS:
Penguin Madness is on Friday, May 19 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
Most of the year, we’re all one big happy penguin family. But at Penguin Madness, swimmers from all age groups are grouped into different penguin teams that compete in fun non-swimming events like tug-of-war and musical chairs to see who has the most penguin power. To sign your swimmer up for Penguin Madness use the following link: Penguin Madness Signups!
TIME TRIALS:
Time Trials will be on Saturday, May 27, which is on Memorial Day weekend. If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet, please send email to coaches@swimlpac.org and also to volunteers@swimlpac.org. If you do miss Time Trials, you must attend make-ups on Tuesday, May 30.
PRACTICES:
Age range practice groups are listed below.
- 8 & under: 5:30–6:15 pm
- 9-11: 6:15–7:00 pm
- 12-14: 7:00–8:00 pm
- High School: 8:00–9:00 pm
UPCOMING EVENTS:
May 8, 2023
Dear Penguins and Parents:
Woo-hoo, it’s week TWO! It’s been great having all the penguins back in the pool. Here are just a few updates and reminders:
PENGUIN MADNESS:
Penguin Madness is on Friday, May 19 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
Most of the year, we’re all one big happy penguin family. But at Penguin Madness, swimmers from all age groups are grouped into different penguin teams that compete in fun non-swimming events like tug-of-war and musical chairs to see who has the most penguin power. To sign your swimmer up for Penguin Madness use the following link: Penguin Madness Signups!
TIME TRIALS:
Time Trials will be on Saturday, May 27, which is on Memorial Day weekend. If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet, please send email to coaches@swimlpac.org and also to volunteers@swimlpac.org. If you do miss Time Trials, you must attend make-ups on Tuesday, May 30.
PRACTICES:
Age range practice groups are listed below.
- 8 & under: 5:30–6:15 pm
- 9-11: 6:15–7:00 pm
- 12-14: 7:00–8:00 pm
- High School: 8:00–9:00 pm
UPCOMING EVENTS:
May 1, 2023
Dear Penguins and Parents:
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at the pool tonight! Just a few reminders as we start our first week of the swim team season:
PRACTICES:
Practices start on Monday, May 1st. Age range practice groups are listed below.
- 8 & under: 5:30–6:15 pm
- 9-11: 6:15–7:00 pm
- 12-14: 7:00–8:00 pm
- High School: 8:00–9:00 pm
TEAM SUIT SIZING EVENT:
If you would like your swimmer try on suits, please come to the pool early and plan to have your swimmer try on suits BEFORE they get in the water. It is much more difficult to try on suits after a swimmer is wet.
New Date: Monday, May 1st
New Time: 5-6:30pm
Where: Los Paseos Pool
DEADLINE EXTENDED:
If you would like to order a team suit, use the 2023 LPAC Team Suit Order Form. Orders must be placed by May 1, 2023 to have your suit in time for the first swim meet. Swimmers who choose not to purchase a team swim suit must have a solid black suit to use for team picture day and meets. If you have any questions about team suits, please contact Judy Seps at judyseps@yahoo.com.
OFFICIAL TEAM BREAKFAST SOCIAL AND HIKE:
Come join us for our first team event of the season, our Official Team Breakfast and Hike on Saturday, May 6th. Please come for a fun hike and then munch on brunch food and drinks.
Details:
- Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023
- Time: 9:00 am
- Where: Black Mountain Bowmen Archery Range, 317 Bayliss Dr., San Jose, CA 95139
- Swimmers and family members are welcome!
If you would like to bring something to share, please reach out to Jennie Anderson at andersonjennie@yahoo.com or text at 408-896-1517. We would love to try homemade or store bought muffins, scones, cinnamon rolls, etc. from our Penguin community!
MERCHANDISE:
2023 LPAC Merchandise is available now! We have T-shirts, Parkas, sweats and lots of other goodies to show your LPAC pride and keep your swimmers fashionably warm! New for this season is the return of the “Bling” Logo. The LPAC Penguin logo can embellished with rhinestones on selected shirts and hoodies for an additional cost. Please use the 2023 LPAC Merchandise Form to place your order by May 7th.
For new swimmer families, we recommend placing an order while you await the tryout results and we can cancel it if needed. Please plan to pay by check only, which will be returned if needed after tryouts.
OTHER REMINDERS:
- If you need to relay any specific information to the coaches, please send email to coaches@swimlpac.org.
- If you have any questions about special events or general team information, you can send email to info@swimlpac.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Apr 28, 2023
Dear Penguins and Parents,
Unfortunately, the sizing kit for swimsuit try ons did not arrive on time. Due to these unforeseen circumstances, we are postponing the sizing event until Monday, May 1st.
TEAM SUIT SIZING EVENT:
New Date: Monday, May 1st
New Time: 5-6:30pm
Where: Los Paseos Pool
DEADLINE EXTENDED: If you would like to order a team suit, use the 2023 LPAC Team Suit Order Form. Orders must be placed by May 1, 2023 to have your suit in time for the first swim meet. Swimmers who choose not to purchase a team swim suit must have a solid black suit to use for team picture day and meets. If you have any questions about team suits, please contact Judy Seps at judyseps@yahoo.com.
PRACTICES:
Practices start on Monday, May 1st. Age range practice groups are listed below. We can’t wait to see you all there!
- 8 & under: 5:30–6:15 pm
- 9-11: 6:15–7:00 pm
- 12-14: 7:00–8:00 pm
- High School: 8:00–9:00 pm
Please arrive on time and ready to swim.
MERCHANDISE:
2023 LPAC Merchandise is available now! We have T-shirts, Parkas, sweats and lots of other goodies to show your LPAC pride and keep your swimmers fashionably warm! New for this season is the return of the “Bling” Logo. The LPAC Penguin logo can embellished with rhinestones on selected shirts and hoodies for an additional cost. Please use the 2023 LPAC Merchandise Form to place your order by May 7th.
For new swimmer families, we recommend placing an order while you await the tryout results and we can cancel it if needed. Please plan to pay by check only, which will be returned if needed after tryouts.
Apr 26, 2023
Dear Penguins and Parents,
Regular season practices start in less than one week. Just a few quick notes and reminders:
PRACTICES:
Practices start on Monday, May 1st. Age range practice groups are listed below. We can’t wait to see you all there!
- 8 & under: 5:30–6:15 pm
- 9-11: 6:15–7:00 pm
- 12-14: 7:00–8:00 pm
- High School: 8:00–9:00 pm
Please arrive on time and ready to swim.
TEAM SUIT SIZING EVENT:
We will have sizing event on Friday, April 28th.
Date: Friday, April 28th
Time: 6-7:45pm
Where: Los Paseos Pool
If you would like to order a team suit, use the 2023 LPAC Team Suit Order Form. Orders must be placed by April 30, 2023 to have your suit in time for the first swim meet. Swimmers who choose not to purchase a team swim suit must have a solid black suit to use for team picture day and meets. If you have any questions about team suits, please contact Judy Seps at judyseps@yahoo.com.
MERCHANDISE:
2023 LPAC Merchandise is available now! We have T-shirts, Parkas, sweats and lots of other goodies to show your LPAC pride and keep your swimmers fashionably warm! New for this season is the return of the “Bling” Logo. The LPAC Penguin logo can embellished with rhinestones on selected shirts and hoodies for an additional cost. Please use the 2023 LPAC Merchandise Form to place your order by May 7th.
For new swimmer families, we recommend placing an order while you await the tryout results and we can cancel it if needed. Please plan to pay by check only, which will be returned if needed after tryouts.
Apr 19, 2023
Dear Penguins and Parents,
Swim season is almost here! Just a few quick notes and reminders:
TEAM SUITS:
If you would like to order a new team suit this season, use the 2023 LPAC Team Suit Order Form. The form includes a sizing guide for ordering. Orders must be placed by April 30, 2023 to have your suit in time for the first swim meet. We do NOT have a sizing kit for swimmers to try on suits.
If you have any questions about team suits, please contact Judy Seps at judyseps@yahoo.com. Swimmers who choose not to purchase a team swim suit must have a solid black suit to use for team picture day and meets. If you already have a team suit from last year (and it still fits!), you do not need to purchase a new suit.
2023 LPAC MERCHANDISE IS AVAILABLE NOW!
We have T-shirts, Parkas, sweats and lots of other goodies to show your LPAC pride and keep your swimmers fashionably warm! New for this season is the return of the “Bling” Logo. The LPAC Penguin logo can be embellished with rhinestones on selected shirts and hoodies for an additional cost. Please use the 2023 LPAC Merchandise Form to place your order by May 7th.
VOLUNTEER JOBS:
All returning families need to fill out the Volunteer Jobs Form. If you have not filled it out yet, please do so now.
NEW FAMILY MEETING on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 7:00 pm: Prospective Penguin Families are required to have at least one parent attend this meeting. The meeting generally lasts about one hour. Kids are welcome but not expected to attend. Returning families are not required to attend.
Practices start May 1st with age group times as follows:
- 8 & under: 5:30-6:15 pm
- 9-11: 6:15-7:00 pm
- 12-14: 7:00-8:00 pm
- High school: 8:00-9:00 pm
Please arrive on time and ready to swim!
