Jun 8, 2026
Dear Penguin Posse,
All of our swimmers swam great on Saturday. LPAC was victorious with a final score of 129.4(LPAC) to 118.6(Oaktree). Let’s keep this LPAC winning streak going! Go Penguins!
We have the most amazing Coach Relay Team with 4 collegiate swimmers/ waterpolo players on our Coaching staff. No wonder our Coaches smoked Oaktree’s coaches in a friendly end of meet relay race.
The Meet Results from LPAC @ Oaktree are available in the newsletter!
MORNING PRACTICES START TODAY, JUNE 8:
JUNE 8 – JULY 17
- High School: 6:45–7:45/8:15 am*
- 11-14: 7:45–8:45/9:15 am*
- 8-10: 8:45–9:30 am
- 7 & under: 9:30–10:15 am
Please arrive on time and ready to swim!
* Swimmers ages 11 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.
** Special night practices for swimmer that are still in school during the first week of morning practices. We will have evening practices M 6/8- Th 6/11 from 8-9 pm. Coaches permission needed to attend, please email coaches@swimlpac.org prior to attending.
*** 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. Ages 10 & under 8-8:45 pm on one side of the pool and Ages 11-18 8-9 pm on the other side of the pool. Limited space available in these practices. Swimmers must have coaches’ prior permission to attend night practices. Email coaches @ coaches@swimlpac.org
MONTEVIDEO @ LPAC: JUNE 13, 2026
- 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! 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: Sofia S., Quynh H., Hieu N., Max P., Zack P., Rey P., Quinn G., Thalia C., Olivia S., Aurora S., Tidus J., Bellamy H., Maddy W., Robin J., Wesley H., & Harper L..
- 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 for our next meet is between 6:30-6:45 am.
PARENT RELAY TEAM INFO
If you want to join our undefeated Parent Relay Team, please bring your suit and goggles to our upcoming meets. Many of our opponents enjoy ending meets with a parent or family relay. Please email info@swimlpac.org if you are interested in participating and Jennie Anderson will approach and confirm you can swim during the meet. It’s a fun tradition and your Penguin family looks forward to cheering you on especially your little penguin. It’s so fun for them to see their Parent’s swim.
PICTURE DAY: JUNE 17
Check out the Picture Day page on the website for details on how to order extra pictures. There is a flyer on our website with the QR code and website address to order advance credits to pay for extra pictures (buddy pictures, more pictures). You will receive one 4×6 individual photo, an 8×10 team photo and a 3×5 photo button with your registration payment.
RAFT TRIP: JULY 4. 2026
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 20, 2026.
Add these LPAC Special Event dates straight to your LPAC Google Calendar here
Jun 5, 2026
Dear Penguins,
Here are some quick reminders before our meet against Oaktree tomorrow.
Meet Results from Time Trials are here! As a reminder, we are not posting the meet entries nor the meet results on the webpage anymore. You will only be able to find meet entries and results in the newsletters from now on. Most pools will have the meet entries posted during meets so you can look for those at the meets.
LPAC @ OAKTREE: SATURDAY, JUNE 6
- Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
- Location: Oaktree Swim Club, Chrismara Ct At Castello Dr, San Jose 95120
- LPAC swimmers must check in 6:50-7:05 am
- Warm Up at 7:15-7:45 am
- Meet starts at 8:30 am
- 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
- No unloading or parking at red painted corners. Please be considerate of the surrounding neighbors and do not block any driveways.
- Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Oaktree Snack Shack
- Please plan on sharing easy-ups
- Only chairs allowed
- No glass, no pets, no alcohol
- Please check the Oaktree page for volunteer assignments
- Meet Entries are posted in this email.
PARENT RELAY TEAM
Please bring your suit and goggles to our upcoming meets. Many of our opponents enjoy ending meets with a parent or family relay. Please email info@swimlpac.org if you are interested in participating and Jennie Anderson will approach and confirm you can swim during the meet. It’s a fun tradition and your Penguin family looks forward to cheering you on especially your little penguin. It’s so fun for them to see their Parent’s swim.
MORNING PRACTICES START NEXT WEEK:
Morning Practice will start next Monday June 8.
JUNE 8 – JULY 17
- High School: 6:45–7:45/8:15 am*
- 11-14: 7:45–8:45/9:15 am*
- 8-10: 8:45–9:30 am
- 7 & under: 9:30–10:15 am
- Please arrive on time and ready to swim!
* Swimmers ages 11 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
.** Special night practices for swimmers that are still in school during the first week of morning practices. We will have evening practices M 6/8- Th 6/11 from 8-9 pm. Coaches permission needed to attend, please email coaches@swimlpac.org.
*** 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. Ages 10 & under 8-8:45 pm on one side of the pool and Ages 11-18 8-9 pm on the other side of the pool. Limited space available in these practices. Swimmers must have coaches’ prior permission to attend night practices. Email coaches @ coaches@swimlpac.org
PICTURE DAY: JUNE 17
Check out the Picture Day page on the website for details on how to order extra pictures. There is a flyer on our website with the QR code and website address to order advance credits to pay for extra pictures (buddy pictures, more pictures). You will receive one 4×6 individual photo, an 8×10 team photo and a 3×5 photo button with your registration payment.
Details:
- June 17, 2026
- Association members individual/ sibling/ buddy photos start at 7:45 am
- All swimmers should be at the pool by 8:00 am to take team pictures at 9:00 am
- The Team picture can take until 10:15, 10:30. Setting up 150 swimmers into the right configuration can take some time. Please be patient and plan accordingly.
- Remaining individual photos can be taken after the team picture
- Location: Los Paseos Pool
- Photographer Scott Phillips
- Cost: None, unless you want to purchase additional prints or buddy picture
- Contact: Meghan Engle Carlson meghanengle@gmail.com if you have any questions.
RAFT TRIP: JULY 4. 2026
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 20, 2026.
Add these LPAC Special Event dates straight to your LPAC Google Calendar here
Jun 1, 2026
Dear Penguins,
Thank you to everyone that helped Time Trials run smoothly. Our coaches did a great job keeping the meet moving. Thank you to everyone that stayed after the meet to help clean up. It was a hot Saturday. We appreciate everyone that came and worked their shifts. LPAC is the best team! This week we have only a few days to get ready for Oaktree on Saturday because there is no regular practice today, Monday, June 1. Please try to make every practice this week. Every little improvement from the Time Trials times our team points.
TIME TRIALS MAKE-UP TODAY: MONDAY, JUNE 1Swimmers that did not attend Time Trials this past Saturday, must come to Make-Up Day on Monday, June 1.
- For swimmers attending Make-Ups, it is MANDATORY that their parents stay and volunteer as timers and recorders during Make-Up Day.
- Check in between 5 – 5:15 pm
- Warm ups 5:30 pm
- Time Trial makeups start 5:45 pm
- Ending time will depend on how many swimmers are making up time trials.
- Please arrive on time!
- Please note there will be NO Regular Practices on Monday, June 1st..
WILL YOU BE AT THE LPAC @ OAKTREE MEET SATURDAY, JUNE 6?
- 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! It really helps the coaches and volunteer coordinators to know ahead of time if you and your swimmer will be at a meet, if possible.
- Planning to eat at Oaktree, take a look at their Snack Shack Items.
- The swimmers that we already know will be missing this meet are: Anahita C., Paige H., Kalila N., Bellamy H., Liam V., Luke V., Nayeli R. Ava O.
- The swimmers that will be missing half of the meet are: Harper L, Caleb G., Heidi F., Sarina S..
PARENT RELAY TEAM
Please bring your suit and goggles to our upcoming meets. Many of our opponents enjoy ending meets with a parent or family relay. Please email info@swimlpac.org if you are interested in participating and Jennie Anderson will approach and confirm you can swim after the last event of the meet. It’s a fun tradition and your Penguin family looks forward to cheering you on.
PRACTICES:
Practices times are as follows until June 5th:
- 7 & under: 5:30-6:15 pm
- 8-10: 6:15-7:00 pm
- 11-14: 7:00-8:00 pm
- High school: 8:00-9:00 pm
On June 8th Practice times change to mornings. Mark it in your calendars.
Please arrive on time and ready to swim!
PICTURE DAY: JUNE 17
Check out the Picture Day page on the website for details on how to order extra pictures. There is a flyer on our website with the QR code and website address to order advance credits to pay for extra pictures (buddy pictures, more pictures). You will receive one individual photo, a team photo and a button with your registration payment.
Details:
- June 17, 2026
- Association members individual/ sibling/ buddy photos start at 7:45 am
- All swimmers should be at the pool by 8:00 am to take team pictures at 9:00 am
- Remaining individual photos can be taken after the team picture
- Location: Los Paseos Pool
- Photographer Scott Phillips
- Cost: None, unless you want to purchase additional prints or buddy picture
- Contact: Meghan Engle Carlson meghanengle@gmail.com if you have any questions.
RAFT TRIP: JULY 4. 2026
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 20, 2026.
Add these LPAC Special Event dates straight to your LPAC Google Calendar here
May 29, 2026
Dear Penguins,
Happy time trials eve!
Below is information on how to use our new timing system!
With the new timing system, the pool deck will be set up a little differently. Clerk of the course will be behind the coaches table on the restroom side of the pool. The announcer and computer team will also swap positions. We can no longer have people walking by the left diving block corner of pool. That will be roped off.
Time Drops:
- We will be using Time Drops wireless timing system this year for our home meets. You might remember this from the Belwood meet last year. In addition to other features, this system includes the Time Drops Live app where you can receive live updates from the meet including swimmer’s times and alerts about upcoming events.
- To use for tomorrow’s meet, download the app ahead of time:
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/time-drops-live/id1499170694
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jnstahl. swimmeetlive&hl=en_US&pli=1
- On the morning of the meet, you will be able to search for our meet by entering ‘LPAC‘ in the search bar. You will get you the four digit code at the pool on the morning of each home meet!
- Each meet will have a different four digit code.
- The Time Trials meet will not be available in Time Drops Live! until tomorrow morning.Searching for ‘LPAC’ today will just show a few test meets. You can click the star next to any one of those meets to have all LPAC meets listed under the ‘Favorite Teams’ button. This will make it easier to find future home meets.
- Times will automatically generate and sort into the meet manager software.
FOR TIME TRIALS: SATURDAY, MAY 30:
- Arrive and check in at the coaches table between 7 & 7:15 am.
- If your child is sick, please call or text Coach Julia 408-334-0657
- Meet Entries have been posted
- The Volunteer Coordinators have been working tirelessly today to work things out for all of the positions. So check your Volunteer Assignments before you get to the pool tomorrow morning.
- If you can’t make it last minute, please text Amelia (408)529-5783 or Melissa (415)589-9903. Send us your name and the position and shift you won’t be able to do. Thank you!.
- Don’t forget our last ALS month Fundraiser! We are raffling off an LPAC sweatshirt, only time this season, for $1 a raffle ticket you could be wear a Coach Julia Original LPAC sweatshirt!
May 29, 2026
Dear Penguins,
Here are some quick reminders before Time Trials tomorrow.
TIME TRIALS: SATURDAY, MAY 30
- Swimmers and parents need to check in between 7:00 and 7:15 am. Please be on time!
- If your child is sick, please call or text Coach Julia 408-334-0657
- Meet Entries have been posted and New Volunteer Assignments have been posted to the Time Trials page on the website. Please take a look at the new Volunteer Assignments on the website Time Trials page right before you get to Time Trials.
- If you can’t make it last minute, please text Amelia (408)529-5783 or Melissa (415)589-9903. Send us your name and the position and shift you won’t be able to do. Thank you!.
- Family Clean Up Shifts for the Season has been updated as well. Please update your calendar and prepare to stay after the meet you are assigned. The more help we have the quicker it will get done and we can all get on with our day.
- Our last ALS Fundraiser of the month is happening at Time Trials. LPAC Sweatshirt Raffle (made by the one and only, Coach Julia). She has only made these for LPAC coaches and the four raffle winners last year so these are pretty special. To see a picture go the the Fundraiser page of the website. Raffle tickets are only $1 and all raffle proceeds will be donated to ALS research.
TIME TRIALS MAKE-UP DAY: MONDAY, JUNE 1
Swimmers who cannot attend Time Trials on Saturday must come to Make-Up Day on Monday, June 1. 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 Monday June 1..
- Check in between 5- 5:15pm
- Warmups 5:30
- Time Trial makeups start 5:45pm
- Ending time will depend on how many swimmers are making up time trials.
SWIMSUIT DELIVERY
New LPAC swimsuits that were purchased through Agonswim.com before 5/1/26 will be delivered to families tonight, Friday 5/29 between 6 and 8 pm at the pool. If you can not pick up your suit during that time there will be a table under the gazebo near the breakfast burrito area before Time Trials from 7-8 am.
LPAC Merchandise will be picked up this afternoon and will be available during practice tonight between 6 and 8 pm, Friday, June 1 or at Time Trials between 7 and 8 am at a table on the upper deck near the BBQ area.
This year we have a few items that will be available all season long. If you missed out on buying merchandise or just want more take a look to see what we offer here.
If you have any questions or concerns contact Lynette Gill, lynetteRgill@gmail.com
LPAC @ OAKTREE: SATURDAY, JUNE 6
RAFT TRIP: JULY 4. 2026
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 20, 2026.
Add these LPAC Special Event dates straight to your LPAC Google Calendar here
May 25, 2026
Dear Penguins,
Thanks so much to everyone that attended and helped make Penguin Madness a success. We will be counting the proceeds from Penny Wars this week. Thank you to all of our swimmers that participated in Penny wars. Our Game Night was a huge success on Saturday night. Thank you for coming and bringing games to share.
MEMORIAL DAY SWIM CLINIC: THIS MORNING MONDAY, MAY 25
There are no regular team practices on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25), but swimmers are invited to attend an optional Swim Clinic this morning 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.
TIMES OF CLINICS
- Ages 10 and under Cliinic: 9 -9:45 am
- Ages 11 and up Clinic: 9:45-10:30 am
SWIMSUIT DELIVERY
New LPAC swimsuits that were purchased through Agonswim.com before 5/1/26 will be delivered to families next Thursday 5/28 and Friday 5/29 between 6 and 8 pm at the pool. If you can not pick up your suit during that time there will be a table under the gazebo near the breakfast burrito area before Time Trials from 7-8 am.
We are hoping that the LPAC merchandise gets delivered before Friday. If Lynette gets the LPAC merchandise she will hand it out at the same time as the suits. We will keep you updated.
If you have any questions or concerns contact Lynette Gill, lynetteRgill@gmail.com
TIME TRIALS: SATURDAY, MAY 30
Time Trials will be this Saturday, May 30. All swimmers and parents should check in between 7:00 and 7:10 am. Coach Julia will have a brief meeting for new swimmers and their parents starting at 7:40 am by the kiddie pool. The meet will start at 8:00 am and should be done around 1:00 pm.
If you are new to the team, you might want to 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 email to coaches@swimlpac.org (or text Coach Julia (408) 334-0657) and volunteers@swimlpac.org (or text Amelia (408) 529-5783 or Melissa (415) 589-9903). Any swimmers who do not attend Time Trials must come to the make-up day on Monday, June 1, Check in 5:00- 5:15 pm.
So far, we know that the following families will be missing part of Time Trials: Grant G., Dylan D., Missing all of time trials: Anahita C., Sarina S. Sofia S., Quynh N. Hieu N., Max P., Zack P., Rey P, Taylor I., Kalila N., Aiden D., Harper L., Jose C, Diego C., Nico C.
Volunteer List for Time Trials has been updated. Please review and let us know if you won’t be able to make it. Remember to check the Volunteer List in next Friday’s newsletter, there will probably be updates to the list published today.. If you can’t make it last minute, please TEXT Amelia (408) 529-5783 or Melissa (415) 589-9903.. Send us your name and the position and shift you won’t be able to do. Do not call! They may not hear the ring in all the business that is the first meet oof the season. Thank you!
The list for Family Clean Up shifts for the 2026 season has been created. Please contact Amelia or Melissa if you are not able to stay after the meet on the day you are assigned @ volunteers@swimlpac.org ASAP.
TIME TRIALS MAKE-UP DAY: MONDAY, JUNE 1
Swimmers who cannot attend Time Trials on Saturday must come to Make-Up Day on Monday, June 1. 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 Monday June 1..
- Check in between 5- 5:15pm
- Warmups 5:30
- Time Trial makeups start 5:45pm
- Ending time will depend on how many swimmers are making up time trials.
RAFT TRIP: JULY 4. 2026
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 20, 2026.
Add these LPAC Special Event dates straight to your LPAC Google Calendar here
