May 22, 2023
Dear Penguins and Parents:
Hope everyone had a great time at Penguin Madness! Now the madness really begins as we prepare for our first meet of the season (Time Trials) this Saturday.
TIME TRIALS: SATURDAY, MAY 27
Time Trials will be this Saturday, May 27.
- Swimmers and parents should check in between 7:00 and 7:15 am.
- Coach Scott will have a brief meeting for new swimmers and their parents after warm-ups.
- The meet should be done around 1:00 pm.
- If you are new to the team, 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 an email to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org.
- Any swimmers who do not attend Time Trials must come to the make-up day on Tuesday, May 30 at 6:00 pm.
List of swimmers not attending Time Trials on Saturday, May 27: Grant G., Gwen G., Logan S., Kaya S., Diego C., Nico C., Jose C., AJ Ponder, Natalie C., Eva C., Olivia A., Anahita C., Jacob T., Alina M.
MEMORIAL DAY SWIM CLINIC: MONDAY, MAY 29
There are no regular team practices on Memorial Day (Monday, May 29), but swimmers are invited to attend an optional Swim Clinic that morning from 9:00 to 10:30 am. 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.
TIME TIRALS MAKE-UP DAY: TUESDAY, MAY 30
Swimmers who cannot attend Time Trials on Saturday must come to Make-Up Day on Tuesday, May 30 at 6:00 pm. 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 Tuesday.
PRACTICES:
Age range practice groups are listed below. **Note: There will be NO change in practice times after Memorial Day. Evening practice times will remain the same until we move to morning practices.
- 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 19, 2023
Dear Penguins and Parents:
PENGUIN MADNESS:
Penguin Madness is on Friday, May 19 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
Pizza will be available starting at 5:30 pm.
Penguin Madness Teams are all set! Swimmers are encouraged to wear the color of their designated penguin team. We can’t wait to see everyone there! If you did not register your penguins by Wednesday night your penguins can still participate in the Madness! We will place them on a team when they arrive.
- This is a family event. Parents and siblings are invited to come and cheer on their favorite penguins.
- Bring your own folding chairs or blankets to sit on.
- The coaches will referee the events.
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 15, 2023
Dear Penguins and Parents:
PENGUIN MADNESS:
Penguin Madness is on Friday, May 19 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Penguin Madness teams are being created, so please sign up now. Penguin Madness Signups!
The Penguin Madness teams will be published on Thursday. Swimmers are encouraged to wear the color of their designated penguin team. We can’t wait to see everyone there!
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.
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
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 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:
