Apr 25, 2016
The long winter wait is almost over! We’re looking forward to getting all penguins back in the water for the first day of practice next Monday (5/2).
PARENT MEETING ON THURSDAY
The New Parent Meeting is this Thursday, April 28. Returning families are invited to come by the clubhouse at 7:00 pm to pick up handouts and sign up for volunteer shifts. New families should plan to attend the meeting, which will start at 7:30 pm. Returning families are welcome (but not required) to stay as well.
2016 COACHING STAFF
Coaches Scott Jackson, Ryan Hussey, and Nicole Richards will be returning this year, and Connor Bleeg and Ben Jackson will be joining the coaching staff. We’re looking forward to a great season!
PRACTICES BEGIN MONDAY, MAY 2
Practice times will be as follows:
- All new swimmers: 5:00-5:30 pm (May 2-6 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
UPCOMING EVENTS
Check the Team Calendar for a complete list of upcoming events.
Hope to see you all on Thursday!
Jan 1, 2016
Holiday greetings, penguins and parents!
Hope you are all enjoying some time off from school and work.
We’d like to invite you to kick off the new year by taking a Polar Penguin Plunge into the truly frigid waters at Los Paseos Pool on Saturday, January 2 at 10:00 am. Swimmers of all ages (and slightly crazy parents, too) are welcome to join in — it’s definitely going to be chilly, but it is truly a badge of honor to say you’ve taken the plunge!
There will be hot cocoa and cookies afterwards…please be sure to bring towels and warm clothes to hop into as soon as you get out!
Hope to see you there…
Jul 20, 2015
Thanks to everyone who helped out at the banquet yesterday! Just a few final end-of-the-season messages:
TROPHIES: COME AND GET ‘EM
If you weren’t able to come to the banquet but would like to pick up your child’s trophy and ribbons, please reply to this email. Coach Scott has most of them at his house, and you can pick them up in the next week or two. After that, they’ll go into cold storage until next year!
WANT A DVD?
If you didn’t already purchase a DVD of the team slideshow/video, Melinda Doutt still has copies available. The cost is $20. Please send email to mdoutt@gmail.com to order your copy.
JUST KEEP SWIMMIN…
If your kids love swimming and are sad the season is over, maybe they should give year-round swimming a try! We’re lucky to live close to several very good teams that offer flexible programs and schedules. See the Year-Round Swimming page on the team website for more information. You can send mail to coaches@swimlpac.org or contact any of the year-round swim families to discuss which program might work best for you.
Thanks again for a great LPAC season. Enjoy the rest of your summer…and GO PENGUINS!
Jul 18, 2015
Congratulations to all of our penguins for great swims today…LPAC finished in third place!
Here are the final scores from Champs:
- Oaktree 1818.28
- Almaden 1808.24
- LPAC 1662.89
- Belwood 1563.96
- Montevideo 1548.59
- Silver Creek 1510.06
Look forward to seeing you all at the Banquet tomorrow!
Jul 17, 2015
Just a few last-minute reminders before tomorrow:
CHAMPS CHECK-IN: 6:40 AM
Remember: swimmers need to check in tomorrow no later than 6:40 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). LPAC warm-ups will be in the warm-up/cool-down lanes closest to our team area. 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.
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!
GO PENGUINS!
Jul 16, 2015
We’re getting very close to the finish line now! Just a few quick reminders/updates as we head into the last few days of the swim season:
SPIRIT NIGHT TONIGHT
Don’t forget to come to Spirit Night TONIGHT (Thursday 7/16) from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. All penguins and parents are welcome (and expected) to attend!
DVDs FOR SALE
The Doutt family has prepared another great slideshow/video to celebrate the 2015 LPAC season. If you’re interested in purchasing a DVD, the cost is $20. Please contact Melinda Doutt (mdoutt@gmail.com) or talk to her tonight to order a copy. Thank you Mark and Melinda for all your hard work!
SPAGHETTI DINNER ON FRIDAY
All swimmers ages 13-18 are invited to come carbo-load and decorate cars at the clubhouse on Friday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Please bring $7 per person.
CHAMPS CHECK-IN: 6:40 AM
Swimmer check-in on Saturday will be at 6:40 am at the Morgan Hill Aquatic Center (16200 Condit Road). Champs can be very chaotic, and we have first shift warmups this year, so please be on time! We estimate the meet will end around 4:30 pm, so prepare for a long day.
Parking is going to be very tight this year, as there is a circus going on at the soccer complex next door. And no, we’re not speaking metaphorically…it’s an actual CIRCUS! Please be prepared to carpool and to park in the dirt lot. We will share lots more information about Champs tonight at the parent meeting during Spirit Night.
Meet entries have been posted to the website, so check the Champs meet page so you know what you’ll be swimming.
VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS FOR CHAMPS
Updated volunteer assignments have also been posted to the Champs meet page; please check so you know your assigned shift(s). If you are going to be working as a marshal, please click on the Champs Map and Marshal Info link so you know where to go and what to do when you get there. (Even if you’re not a marshal, you might want to check the map just so you know where everything will be this year.)
All parents, please be sure to check in at the volunteer table when you arrive at Champs in the morning. You can also pick up your pre-order BBQ and Panera meal tickets there.
Look forward to seeing you all tonight at Spirit Night…GO PENGUINS!!
