Jun 18, 2024
Dear Penguins and Parents:
Swim-A-Thon is this morning, June 18! Keep Swimming and Collecting Donations! See you there.
CARDBOARD BOAT RACES, JUNE 22
The Penguin Regatta Cardboard Boat Races take place during the Overnighter, starting at 6:30 pm. 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.
Details:
- Date: Saturday, June 22nd (before the Overnighter)
- Time:
- 5:45 pm: Drop-off your Cardboard Boat Creations at the Bocce Ball Court.
- 6:30 pm: Cardboard Boat Races begin. Families are welcome to watch.
Penguin Regatta Notes:
- Boats will be raced in the pool. Each heat will be 50 yards (two lengths of the pool). Depending on the number of entries, your boat may have to survive multiple heats.
- Boats must be human-powered. There is no limit to the number of crew members on each boat.
- Materials allowed:
- Cardboard or paper (no plastic, waxed cardboard, or waterproof cardboard)
- Duct tape, or any type of packaging tape
- Adhesive products such as Liquid Nails for gluing the boat together
- Water- or acrylic-based paint
- Paddles are allowed but must also be made out of cardboard and duct tape.
- Please take home the remains of your boat at the end of the races!
OVERNIGHTER: SATURDAY, JUNE 22
The annual Overnighter is next Saturday night and 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.
Be sure to register your swimmer(s) now: 2024 Overnighter Registration
Your swimmer will not want to miss out on the event of the Season! Register your swimmer(s) now so we know how much food to purchase and how much fun to provide.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Planning and executing the overnighter is a big job and the board members stay all night to ensure that your kiddos are safe and sound at the pool, by the time morning comes, they are all exhausted. We ask that every family please do your part to pick up the areas surrounding your child’s tent and space. We also ask that every family please do their part to help with the Overnighter Kitchen Duty and Cleanup. Please sign up. Volunteer hours are 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM on Sunday the 23rd. If for some reason you are having trouble getting into the Google Sign up please email Heather Castro.
Looking forward to an amazing 2024 overnighter!
Jun 17, 2024
Dear Penguins and Parents:
Great swimming on Saturday! LPAC defeated the Montevideo Piranhas with a score of 125.3 to 90.5. Go Penguins! LPAC is 3-0 dual meet so far!
LPAC@ OAKTREE: SATURDAY, JUNE 22
- 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!
- The swimmers that we already know will be missing are: Greyson F., Emily G., Juan Luis G., Juan Alfonso G., Ethan H., Oliven K., Vander K., Maleah K., Micah K., Gus M., Nora M., Cruz M-S., Adelina R., Ekaterina Z., and Grigorli Z.
- Check in time for our next meet will be at 7:00 am.
SPLASH & DASH: JUNE 18
The Splash & Dash is this week! Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 18 to be precise! This year, Splash & Dash proceeds will be used to fund new backstroke flags and to fix up the LPAC Shed. We need your help!!!
Print out a Splash & Dash 2024 Pledge sheet. Collect pledges. All donations tax deductible. Turn in pledge sheets and money by July 5th to the Splash & Dash folder in the back of the swimmer folders.
If you signed up to volunteer please check the Parent Volunteer Sign up to find the time you signed up to help. If you can not make it on Tuesday please contact Kelly Fumagalli at (408)821-1080 right away so she can find a replacement.
Lap goals will be given to swimmers by coaches the day of the Splash & Dash. Raffle tickets will be given out when your swimmer reaches their goal lap. Each 5-10 laps over their goal lap they will receive another raffle ticket. This years raffle will be for the biggest Splash & Dash basket ever! Prizes will be given out to swimmers that have turned in pledge sheet and donations.
As Dory says “Just keep swimming!”
OVERNIGHTER: SATURDAY, JUNE 22
The annual Overnighter is next Saturday night and 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.
Be sure to register your swimmer(s) now: 2024 Overnighter Registration
BEACH TRIP: SATURDAY, JUNE 29
All swimmers in the high school age practice group are invited to attend the traditional LPAC Beach-and-bonfire trip to Twin Lakes State Beach in Santa Cruz. Please register your teenager now for the 2024 Beach Trip. Check out the Beach Trip page on the website for more information.
PRACTICES
Practice times are as follows:
- High School: 6:45–7:45/8:15 am*
- 12-14: 7:45–8:45/9:15 am*
- 9-11: 8:45–9:30 am
- 8 & under: 9:30–10:15 am
Please arrive on time and ready to swim!
*Swimmers ages 12 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.
NIGHT PRACTICES
*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. Swimmers must have coaches’ prior permission to attend night practices.
END OF SEASON GIFTS FOR COACHES
Judy Seps will begin collecting contributions for coaches gifts at the meet on June 22nd. As a reminder we do have 6 coaches this year. You may contribute with cash, check, 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.
RAFT TRIP: JULY 6, 2024
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 this Saturday, June 22, 2024.
If you are booking a hotel room with Motel 6- Oakdale remember to ask for the LPAC discount – Managers special. We only have a few 2 queen bed rooms and 1 king bed options reserved for LPAC. If they only have king beds available, ask for the room with the fold out couch. This is a busy weekend so book now if you are planning to stay the night.
Jun 14, 2024
Dear Penguins and Parents:
Here are some quick reminders before our meet against Montevideo tomorrow! We also have a lot of information about upcoming events!
MONTEVIDEO @ LPAC: SATURDAY, JUNE 15
- Would you like to hear a special song played at our last home meet of the season? Get your requests in now. Email lpacdjs@gmail.com.
- Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024
- Meet starts at 8:00 am
- Location: Los Paseos Pool
- Time: LPAC swimmers need to check in with coaches no later than 6:40 am.
- Parents must check in with Volunteer Coordinators by 6:40 am.
- If your child is sick, please call or text
- Coach Scott: 408-613-5126, and
- Volunteer Coordinators: Li @ 408-930-8033 or Jeannie @ 408-981-3370.
- Please check the Montevideo page for volunteer assignments and meet entries.
SPLASH & DASH: JUNE 18
The Splash & Dash is on Tuesday, June 18! This year, Splash & Dash proceeds will be used to fund new backstroke flags and to fix up the LPAC Shed. We need your help!!!
Print out a Splash & Dash 2024 Pledge sheet. Collect pledges. All donations tax deductible. Turn in pledge sheets and money to the Splash & Dash folder in the back of the swimmer folders.
If you signed up to volunteer please check the Parent Volunteer Sign up to find the time you signed up to help. If you can not make it on Tuesday please contact Kelly Fumagalli at (408)821-1080 right away so she can find a replacement.
Lap goals will be given to swimmers by coaches the day of the Splash & Dash. Raffle tickets will be given out when your swimmer reaches their goal lap. Each 5-10 laps over their goal lap they will receive another raffle ticket. This years raffle will be for the biggest Splash & Dash basket ever!
As Dory says “Just keep swimming!”
OVERNIGHTER: SATURDAY, JUNE 22
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.
Register your swimmer(s) here: 2024 Overnighter Registration
PRACTICES
Practice times are as follows:
- High School: 6:45–7:45/8:15 am*
- 12-14: 7:45–8:45/9:15 am*
- 9-11: 8:45–9:30 am
- 8 & under: 9:30–10:15 am
Please arrive on time and ready to swim!
*Swimmers ages 12 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.
NIGHT PRACTICES
*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. Swimmers must have coaches’ prior permission to attend night practices.
PICTURE QUESTIONS
To order additional pictures or items visit the Picture day page on the website for more information.
END OF SEASON GIFTS FOR COACHES
Judy Seps will begin collecting contributions for coaches gifts at the meet on June 15th. As a reminder we do have 6 coaches this year. You may contribute with cash, check, 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.
RAFT TRIP: JULY 6, 2024
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 22, 2024.
If you are booking a hotel room with Motel 6- Oakdale remember to ask for the LPAC discount – Managers special. We only have a few 2 queen bed rooms and 1 king bed options reserved for LPAC. If they only have king beds available, ask for the room with the fold out couch. This is a busy weekend so book now if you are planning to stay the night.
Jun 10, 2024
Dear Penguins and Parents:
Great swimming on Saturday! LPAC defeated the Almaden Gators with a score of 121.5 to 112.8. Go Penguins!
MONTEVIDEO @ LPAC: SATURDAY, JUNE 15
- 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!
- The swimmers that we already know will be missing are: Vander K., Oliven K., Cruz M-S., Adelina R.,
Grigorii Z., Ekaterina Z., Micah K., Maleah K., Brody M., Graham M., Joseph O., Emily G., Alina M-S., Sydney I., Taylor I., Alex O., Easton A., Gus M.
- Check in time for our next meet will be at 6:40 am.
MORNING PRACTICES BEGIN MONDAY: JUNE 10
Morning practices begin Monday, June 10:
- High School: 6:45–7:45/8:15 am*
- 12-14: 7:45–8:45/9:15 am*
- 9-11: 8:45–9:30 am
- 8 & under: 9:30–10:15 am
Please arrive on time and ready to swim!
*Swimmers ages 12 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.
SWIMMERS STILL IN SCHOOL: JUNE 10 – JUNE 13
- Swimmers still in school: 8:00 – 9:00 pm
*For swimmers who are still in school, as we move to morning practices, we will have evening practices Monday – Thursday, from June 10 to June 13.
PENGUIN POOL PARTY: JUNE 12
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! Please visit the Pool Party for more information.
- Date: June 12, 2024
- Time: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm; Must check in by 4:30 pm at the latest to do tie-dye!
- Cost:
- No charge for Association members
- Non-members: $1/child, $2/adult
- Swimmers will be provided with a Penguin shirt to tie-dye.
- Parents of swimmers 12 and under, please plan to stay during this event. This is not a drop off event.
- Contact: Lynnae Brady
PICTURE DAY: JUNE 13
Picture day is almost here! Each LPAC swimmer receives a team picture, individual photo, and a 3-inch photo button. The cost is included as part of your registration fees.
- Date: June 13, 2024
- Association members individual photos start at 8:00 am
- All swimmers must be at the pool by 8:30 am to take team picture at 9:00 am.
- Remaining individual photos can be taken after the team picture
If you would like to purchase additional items, such as buddy pictures, visit the Picture day page on the website for more information.
All swimmers should wear the current team swim suit or a solid black suit for picture day.
END OF SEASON GIFTS FOR COACHES
Judy Seps will begin collecting contributions for coaches gifts at our next meet on June 15th. You may contribute with cash, check, 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.
SPLASH & DASH: JUNE 18
The Splash & Dash is on Tuesday, June 18! Please go to the Splash & Dash page for more information about collecting pledges and volunteering.
RAFT TRIP: JULY 6, 2024
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 22, 2024.
Jun 7, 2024
Dear Penguins and Parents:
Here are some quick reminders before our meet against Almaden tomorrow. We also have a lot of information about upcoming events!
ALMADEN @ LPAC: SATURDAY, JUNE 8
- Date: Saturday, June 8, 2024
- Meet starts at 7:45 am
- Location: Los Paseos Pool
- Time: LPAC swimmers need to check in with coaches no later than 6:20 am.
- Parents must check in with Volunteer Coordinators by 6:20 am.
- If your child is sick, please call or text
- Coach Scott: 408-613-5126, and
- Volunteer Coordinators: Li @ 408-930-8033 or Jeannie @ 408-981-3370.
- Please check the Almaden page for volunteer assignments and meet entries.
PARENT RELAY:If you are part of our Parent Relay team, please bring your suit and goggles! Our Penguin family looks forward to cheering you
on!
MORNING PRACTICES BEGIN MONDAY: JUNE 10
Morning practices begin Monday, June 10:
- High School: 6:45–7:45/8:15 am*
- 12-14: 7:45–8:45/9:15 am*
- 9-11: 8:45–9:30 am
- 8 & under: 9:30–10:15 am
Please arrive on time and ready to swim!
*Swimmers ages 12 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.
SWIMMERS STILL IN SCHOOL: JUNE 10 – JUNE 13
- Swimmers still in school: 8:00 – 9:00 pm
*For swimmers who are still in school, as we move to morning practices, we will have evening practices Monday – Thursday, from June 10 to June 13.
PENGUIN POOL PARTY: JUNE 12
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!
- Date: June 12, 2024
- Time: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm; Must check in by 4:30 pm at the latest to do tie-dye!
- Cost:
- No charge for Association members
- Non-members: $1/child, $2/adult
- Swimmers will be provided with a Penguin shirt to tie-dye.
- Parents of swimmers 12 and under, please plan to stay during this event. This is not a drop off event.
- Contact: Lynnae Brady
PICTURE DAY: JUNE 13
Picture day is almost here! Each LPAC swimmer receives a team picture, individual photo, and a 3-inch photo button. The cost is included as part of your registration fees.
- Date: June 13, 2024
- Association members individual photos start at 8:00 am
- All swimmers must be at the pool by 8:30 am to take team picture at 9:00 am.
- Remaining individual photos can be taken after the team picture
If you would like to purchase additional items, such as buddy pictures, use the direct link: LPAC Gallery. Access Code: LPAC. You may purchase a package or Advance Pay credit, to be used towards your additional items. With Advance Pay, you receive free shipping. Orders placed after picture day will be charged $4.95 in shipping. You do NOT need to register if you only want the basic package that comes with your registration fees. If you have any questions, please email Meghan Engle Carlson. You may also reach out to photographer Scott Phillips directly at gamedayimage@gmail.com or (408) 712-1697.
All swimmers should wear the current team swim suit or a solid black suit for picture day.
SPLASH & DASH: JUNE 18
It is just about that time of year again. Time to start getting all of those pledges for the 2024 Splash & Dash!
- 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 Tuesday, June 18. Volunteer for the practice of your swimmer or swimmers or for all morning.
- Check your family folder on Monday for a Splash & Dash Pledge Sheet for each of your swimmers.
- Prizes for Splash & Dash will be distributed during Spirit Night to the swimmers that bring in donations.
RAFT TRIP: JULY 6, 2024
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 22, 2024.
Jun 4, 2024
Dear Penguins and Parents:
ISSUES WITH RIBBONS:
There were some issues with ribbons this week. If your swimmer did not receive the correct ribbons or is missing ribbons from the Belwood meet, please send an email to info@swimlpac.org and state the event of incorrect/missing ribbons and we will make sure your swimmer receives the correct ribbons. You do not need to return duplicate or incorrect ribbons.
SWIMSUIT ISSUES:
If you had any sort of issue with your swimsuit, please do the following:
- Send an email to Sean Ryan sean@makingwavesusa.com and CC: Amelia Hadfield ahadfield.2000@gmail.com.
- In subject line write: LPAC Order <insert your order number here>
- Provide a screenshot of your order
- Explain what you received that was incorrect (ie ordered a 32 fly with embroidery and received a 32 pro with screen print and did not receive an endurance suit)
- How would you like this resolved? (Ie. Refund for order, refund for difference in screen print vs embroidery, exchange for correct order, etc.)
We apologize for this inconvenience. Please note that if you do an exchange, it’s possible that you may not get your new suit for several weeks.
