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!
May 29, 2024
Dear Penguins and Parents:
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!
May 27, 2024
Dear Penguins and Parents:
Hope you’re enjoying this lovely Memorial Day Weekend! Thanks to everyone for pitching in at Time Trials on Saturday. This week we have only a few days to get ready for Belwood on Saturday!
WILL YOU BE AT THE MEET THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 1?
- If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet against Belwood, please send an email to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org TODAY!
- The swimmers that we already know will be missing are: Cameron W., Micah K., Maleah K., Evan L., Olivia A., Juliette A., Joseph O, Gwen G., Heath N., Diego C., Liam R.
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!
MEMORIAL DAY SWIM CLINIC: MONDAY, MAY 27
There are no regular team practices on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27), but swimmers are invited to attend an optional Swim Clinic that morning from 9:00 to 10:15 am. 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.
TIME TRIALS MAKE-UP DAY: TUESDAY, MAY 28
Swimmers who cannot attend Time Trials on Saturday must come to Make-Up Day on Tuesday, May 28 at 5:30 pm. 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 Tuesday.
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:
Practices 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!
SWIMSUIT DELIVERY: THIS WEEK
If you ordered a team swimsuit, you can expect direct delivery to the mailing address you provided, this week. If you have any questions, please contact Amelia Hadfield.
May 24, 2024
Dear Penguins and Parents:
Here are some quick reminders before Time Trials tomorrow.
TIME TRIALS: SATURDAY, MAY 25
- Swimmers and parents need to check in before 7:15 am. Please be on time!
- If your child is sick, please call or text Coach Scott’s cell phone: 408-613-5126.
- Meet entries and volunteer assignments have been posted to the Time Trials page on the website.
- If you can’t make it last minute, please text Li @ 408-930-8033 or Jeannie @ 408-981-3370. Send us your name and the position and shift you won’t be able to do. Thank you!
BELWOOD @ LPAC: SATURDAY, JUNE 1
MEMORIAL DAY SWIM CLINIC: MONDAY, MAY 27
- There are no regular team practices on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27), but swimmers are invited to attend an optional Swim Clinic that morning from 9:00 to 10:15 am.
TIME TRIALS MAKE-UP DAY: TUESDAY, MAY 28
- Swimmers who cannot attend Time Trials must come to Make-Up Day on Tuesday, May 28 at 5:30 pm.
- For swimmers attending Make-Ups, it is MANDATORY that their parents 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 Tuesday.
PRACTICES:
Practices 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!
SWIMSUIT DELIVERY: NEXT WEEK
If you ordered a team swimsuit, you can expect direct delivery to the mailing address you provided, next week. If you have any questions, please contact Amelia Hadfield.
May 20, 2024
Dear Penguins and Parents:
TIME TRIALS:
Time Trials will be this Saturday, May 25. Swimmers and parents should check in no later than 7:15 am. Coach Scott will have a brief meeting for new swimmers and their parents starting at 7:40 am. The meet will start at 7:45 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 and volunteers@swimlpac.org. Any swimmers who do not attend Time Trials must come to the make-up day on Tuesday, May 28 at 5:30 pm.
So far, we know that the following families will be missing all or part of Time Trials: Gwen G., Grant G., Emily G., Juan Luis Jr., Juan Alfonso G., Alex O., Ava O., Cassia, Ona, Heath N., Alina, Cruz, Taylor P., Claire A., Genevieve A., Cameron W., Micah, Maleah, Evan L., Sophie N., Oskar, Joseph O., Lia Z.
Volunteer List for Time Trials has been updated. Please review and let us know if you won’t be able to make it. If you can’t make it last minute, please text Li @ 408-930-8033 or Jeannie @ 408-981-3370. Send us your name and the position and shift you won’t be able to do. Thank you!
MEMORIAL DAY SWIM CLINIC: MONDAY, MAY 27
There are no regular team practices on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27), but swimmers are invited to attend an optional Swim Clinic that morning from 9:00 to 10:15 am. 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.
TIME TRIALS MAKE-UP DAY: TUESDAY, MAY 28
Swimmers who cannot attend Time Trials on Saturday must come to Make-Up Day on Tuesday, May 28 at 5:30 pm. 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 Tuesday.
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:
Practices times are as follows:
- 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!
