4/30/17: Practices start tomorrow!

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Looks like we’ll have ideal swimming weather for the first week of the season. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at practice tomorrow!

PRACTICE TIMES

Please try to arrive at least 5 or 10 minutes before your scheduled practice time. Be sure you have your cap and goggles and are ready to swim.

  • All new swimmers: 5:00-5:30 pm (this week only)
  • 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
SUITS & MERCHANDISE ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

You can try on and order team suits and merchandise on Thursday and Friday of this week (5/4 and 5/5) from 5:00 to 8:30 pm. Note that we are keeping the same black and white team suit from last year, so if your children’s suits still fit, you do not need to order new ones. If your kids do need to try on suits, please do so before practice begins if possible, as it’s much harder once the kids are wet. We require that swimmers wear either a team suit or a plain black suit to all meets. There will also be lots of fun LPAC merchandise for sale, so be sure to leave some time before or after practice to do some shopping!

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Swimmers and parents are invited to catch up with their LPAC friends at the annual Pancake Breakfast this Saturday, May 6 from 8:30 am to 10:00 am at the clubhouse. The cost is $5 per person at the door; you do not need to RSVP for this event. Hope to see you there!

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

GO PENGUINS!

Memorial Service for Daniel Nichols

Dear Penguins and Parents:

We are deeply sorry to announce that Daniel Nichols passed away on April 15. Daniel was on the swim team since 2007, and our hearts go out to his parents, Kevin and Sue, and the entire Nichols family.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 29 at 11:00 am at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1715 Grant Road in Los Altos.

In honor of Daniel, please consider a donation to the AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk “Team Daniel” (www.theovernight.org).

This has been a very difficult year for our penguin family, and we are truly grateful for the love and support of our swim team community.

Celebration of Life Invite

A few pre-season reminders (4/20/17)

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Swim season is almost here! Just a few quick notes and reminders:

  • If you have any friends or neighbors interested in joining LPAC, have them come to Walk-In Registration this Saturday (4/22) from 8:30 to 9:15 am. Forms and additional information are located on the website: https://swimlpac.org/team-info/joining-lpac/

  • The orientation meeting for new families will be on Thursday, April 27 at 7:30 pm. Returning families are not required to attend, but you can come by the clubhouse to catch up with swim team friends, pick up handouts, and sign up for volunteer shifts.
  • Practices start on Monday, May 1, with age group times as follows:
    • New swimmers only: 5:00-5:30 pm
    • 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
  • Any siblings who are trying out for the team this year should plan come to the new swimmer practices every day that first week from 5:00 to 5:30 pm.
  • If you are planning to go on the Raft Trip on July 1, you might want to book your hotel rooms now, as spaces are filling up fast. Mention “Los Paseos Swim Team” to get discounted group rates at the hotels listed below:
    • Motel 6 (209-847-8181)  Group rate: per night:  $109 1 king,  $119 2 queens
    • Holiday Inn (209-847-9121)  Call Karen Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday after 4 pm or Saturday before 11 am Group rate: $178 1 bed, $188 2 bed. Only 10 rooms are available as of 4/17.

We look forward to seeing you all very soon!

Registration forms due April 1

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Yes, it’s almost that time of year again!

  • LPAC Registration Forms are attached and are also posted to the team website. Please complete forms and turn in with payment by Saturday, April 1. Registration fees are the same as last year.
  • Please note there is a new page at the end. If you’d like to pay now for some of the fun team activities (like the Raft Trip, Overnighter, etc.), you can use this form and just write one check for the total amount due.
  • If your child is not planning to return to LPAC this summer, please reply to this email.
  • If you have a new sibling who will be trying out for the team this year, please include them in your registration forms.
  • If you have any neighborhood friends who are interested in joining LPAC, please tell them to send email to info@swimlpac.org and plan to come to Walk-In Registration on Saturday, April 22.
  • The team calendar has been updated on the website: www.swimlpac.org. Practices start May 1.

 

We’re looking forward to seeing you all very soon!

Happy New Year!

Just a few quick notes as 2016 comes to a close…

  • Due to repairs being made at the Rancho Santa Teresa Pool, the South Valley Stingrays will be holding swim practices at the Los Paseos Pool starting January 3. This is a great opportunity to give year-round swimming a try while the practices are being held in our very own pool! And as an extra incentive, they will waive registration fees for any LPAC swimmers. For more information, go to southvalleystingrays.com or send email to info@swimlpac.org.
  • The Los Paseos Association is hosting a Polar Plunge tomorrow morning (Sunday, January 1) at 10:00 am.  All LPAC families are welcome!  They will be serving cocoa and doughnuts afterwards.
  • For those of you who are already thinking about summer vacation plans, please note the following dates: Time Trials on June 3, Bye (and Raft Trip) on July 1, and Champs on July 22.

We’ll have more information about registration and the 2017 season coming in another month or two…wishing you all a very happy new year!

LPAC: Friday reminders (7/22/16)

Just a few last-minute reminders before tomorrow:

CHAMPS CHECK-IN: 7:00 AM

Remember: swimmers need to check in tomorrow no later than 7:00 am at the Morgan Hill Aquatic Center.

Please leave plenty of time to drive to Morgan Hill, find parking, and locate the check-in table in our designated team area. LPAC will be in the same location as last year, in the middle of the grassy area (see map posted to the Champs page of the website). Gates will not open until 6:15 am, so please do not arrive before then.

If your child is ill, please call or text Coach Scott at 408-613-5126.

Parents, please check in at the volunteer table and be sure to listen for announcement and shift changes. You can pick up your Snack Bar or Panera meal tickets when you check in.

We encourage you to purchase a program, food, and t-shirts — all proceeds help our team and the league pay for Champs!

BANQUET ON SUNDAY

The LPAC Team Awards Banquet will be on Sunday starting at 4:30 pm. Remember to bring your own folding chairs. We look forward to getting all the penguins back together one last time to hand out trophies and celebrate another great season!

DVDs

Melinda Doutt will have DVDs of the awesome team slideshow/video. If you haven’t already done so, you can purchase one for $20.

 

GO PENGUINS!!