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.
Jun 3, 2024
Dear Penguins and Parents:
Great swimming last Saturday! In a nail bitingly close race, LPAC defeated Belwood with a final score of 124.7 to 123.9. Go Penguins!
RECORD BREAKING SWIM
Congratulations to Caleb Gray, who set a new team record for the 6 & under boys 25 Freestyle with a time of 20.19 (breaking John Anderson’s record from 2016). Way to go!
ALMADEN @ LPAC: SATURDAY, JUNE 8
- If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet against Almaden, please send an email to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org TODAY!
- The swimmers that we already know will be missing are: Stella G., Emelia M., Viola S., Olivia S., Aurora S., Micah K., Maleah K., Brody M., Graham M., Joseph O., Adelina R., Emily G., Grant G., Sydney I., Zurie A., Caleb G., Armaan J., Logan M., Leo M.
- Check in time for our next meet will be a little bit earlier, due to going over last Saturday. Check in time for the Almaden meet will be at 6:20 am.
PARENT RELAY:Thank you to our wonderful Parent Relay Volunteers! Please bring your suit and goggles to our upcoming meets. Our Penguin family looks forward to cheering you on!
FUNDRAISERS:
Check out our Fundraising page on the website to learn about our two fundraisers this year!
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.
PRACTICES:
Practice times are as follows. There will be no change in practice times after Memorial Day, until school gets out and morning practices begin on June 10.
- 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
Please arrive on time and ready to swim!
May 31, 2024
Dear Penguins and Parents:
Here are some quick reminders before our meet against Belwood tomorrow.
BELWOOD @ LPAC: SATURDAY, JUNE 1
- Date: Saturday, June 1, 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.
- Meet entries and volunteer assignments have been posted to the Belwood @ LPAC page on the website.
- If you accidentally took your Volunteer Badge home last week, please remember to return it at the end of this week’s meet. Thank you.
ALMADEN @ LPAC: SATURDAY, JUNE 8
PARENT RELAY:Thank you to our wonderful Parent Relay Volunteers! Please bring your suit and goggles to our upcoming meets. Our Penguin family looks forward to cheering you on!
SWIMSUIT DELIVERY: COMPLETE
If you ordered a team swimsuit, it has been delivered, unless Amelia has contacted you via text due to a back order. If you did NOT receive a text from Amelia and your order is either missing OR incorrect, please email sean@makingwavesusa.com and let Amelia know: 408-529-5783.
PERSONALIZED SWIM CAPS:
Will be handed out at the swim meet this Saturday, by the volunteer station on your way in, from 6:15 am – 7:15 am. If you ordered a personalized swim cap and will not be at this weeks’ meet, your cap will be in your folder where you find your ribbons on Monday.
MID-SEASON MERCHANDISE OPPORTUNITY!
We are offering another opportunity to order LPAC merchandise for those of you looking to expand your spirit wear options this summer! Please complete the order form below and make your payment by Sunday, June 2nd at 7:30pm (Zelle or check/cash). We anticipate receiving merchandise back by June 22nd and will distribute at practices.
- Merchandise Order Form
- Payment:
- Via Zelle to Treasurer@swimlpac.org. Include “LPAC 2024 Merchandise” with Swimmer Name(s) in memo.
- We also accept checks, payable to “LPAC”. Contact Lynnae Brady to make arrangement for payment drop off, 408-504-6914.
- Deadline: Sunday, June 2nd at 7:30pm
- Expected Delivery: June 22nd to be distributed at practices.
Don’t miss this special opportunity to load up on your Penguin gear!
FUNDRAISERS:
Check out our Fundraising page on the website to learn about our two fundraisers this year!
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.
PRACTICES:
Practice times are as follows. There will be no change in practice times after Memorial Day, until school gets out and morning practices begin on June 10.
- 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
Please arrive on time and ready to swim!
