Jun 22, 2023
Dear Penguins and Parents:
If you are interested in either buying or selling Raft Trip seats, we have created a Raft Trip Exchange Spreadsheet where you can list your name as either a buyer or a seller, so that interested families can contact one another to buy/sell seats directly.
If you are going on the Raft Trip, don’t forget to complete your waiver forms for each person who will be rafting and turn in forms to the “ACTIVITIES” folder by June 25th.
Raft Trip Exchange Spreadsheet
***Email from Sunshine Rafting – July 4th Weekend Conditions Update
Hi Rafters,
We hope you are all looking forward to your July rafting trip! We recently received updated projections from the state regarding flows, and we wanted to keep you and your group up to date!
Flows over July 4th Weekend (July 1-4) are projected to be at 750CFS!
This is a fairly “normal” flow, and is no longer in the high flow category. We do recommend you know how to swim, children need to be 5 or older, and you need one adult per child in your group! You can find detailed flow breakdowns here.
Alcohol is NOT banned at this flow, but we do have some updated rules around alcohol:
1) Hard alcohol is not allowed on board our rafts
2) Groups are allowed one 60-quart ice chest per raft. ALL adult beverages must go into this ice chest. Groups that bring alcohol in backpacks, bags, or otherwise will be forced to put all of those beverages in their ice chest, or can be turned away. This is done to limit the number of adult beverages per raft, in an attempt to reduce groups from consuming excessive amounts of alcohol.
Do note that projections CAN change. If they do change, we will reach out as soon as we have updated information. These decisions are made at the state level, and we simply pass information along as it is passed to us.
If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call between 10:00AM and 4:00PM 7 days a week at 209-848-4800.
Jun 19, 2023
Dear Penguins and Parents:
It’s hard to believe that there are only four more weeks left in the season! Keep coming to practice and we look forward to seeing everyone at all our fun Penguin events!
WILL YOU BE AT THE MEET THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 24?
- If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet against Silver Creek, please send an email to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org TODAY!
- The swimmers that we already know will be missing are: Nia V., Quinn G., Oliven K., Alfonso R., Daniel R., Rachel H., Ben H., Lia Z.
PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING!
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. Your swimmer will collect this package at the end of season banquet.
If you would like to purchase additional picture items, use the QR code below to view and make your purchases or go to galleries.photoday.io and use gallery access code: PENGUINS23.
OVERNIGHTER: SATURDAY, JUNE 24
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. See the Overnighter page of our website for more information.
Follow this link to register your child for the Overnighter: Overnighter Registraton.
Parent Volunteers: We need you! We need parent volunteers to help out, especially with dinner, breakfast, and clean-up on Sunday morning. Please sign up below!
Overnighter Kitchen Signups
CARDBOARD BOAT RACES: SATURDAY, JUNE 24
The Penguin Regatta Cardboard Boat Races take place during the Overnighter, starting at 6:00 pm. All penguins are encouraged to team up with their swim team friends to construct a sea-worthy vessel using only cardboard, duct tape, and paint.
Depending on the number of entries, there may be several heats to determine the overall champion. Unofficial prizes will also be awarded for the best boat theme and the most spectacular sink.
Parents are welcome to stay and cheer. Please be prepared to take home the remains of any boats that you bring. There is not enough room in the Los Paseos dumpster for all the soggy shipwrecks! See the Cardboard Boat Races page of our website for more information.
Penguin Regatta Notes
- Boats will be raced in the pool. Each heat will be 50 yards (two lengths of the pool). Depending on the number of entries, your boat may have to survive multiple heats.
- Boats must be human-powered. There is no limit to the number of crew members on each boat.
- Materials allowed:
- Cardboard or paper (no plastic, waxed cardboard, or waterproof cardboard)
- Duct tape, or any type of packaging tape
- Adhesive products such as Liquid Nails for gluing the boat together
- Water- or acrylic-based paint
- Paddles are allowed but must also be made out of cardboard and duct tape.
- Please take home the remains of your boat at the end of the races!
SWIM-A-THON: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
Our annual Swim-A-Thon is just around the corner! LPAC swimmers, here’s your chance to help raise funds for the team while challenging yourself and getting a great workout. Collect pledges and then swim as many laps as you can to support LPAC and win prizes too! Only swimmers who turn in their pledges will be eligible for prizes, so download your pledge sheet now and visit the Swim-A-Thon page on our website for more information.
MORNING PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Age range practice groups are listed below.
- 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
*Swimmers ages 12 and up have 30 minutes of dryland exercises immediately following their regular practice times on three mornings a week, days MWTh. Please bring running shoes on those days.
**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.
Jun 16, 2023
Dear Penguins and Parents:
Here are some quick reminders before our meet against the Oaktree Sharks tomorrow.
OAKTREE @ LPAC: SATURDAY, JUNE 17
- Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023
- Meet starts at 8:00 am
- Location: Los Paseos Pool
- Time: LPAC swimmers need to check in with coaches no later than 6:40am.
- 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
- Cecie (Volunteer Coordinator): 408-910-5611.
- Meet entries and volunteer assignments have been posted to the Oaktree @ LPAC page on the website.
SILVER CREEK @ LPAC: SATURDAY, JUNE 24
RAFT TRIP REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TOMORROW, JUNE 17, 2023!
Tomorrow is your last chance to sign up for the Raft Trip! Don’t miss out on the fun! The registration deadline is Saturday, June 17. Make sure to reserve your spot now!
RAFT TRIP DETAILS:
- Date: Saturday, July 1, 2023
- All participants must be 5 or older
- Time: 9:00 am until around 3:00 pm
- Cost: $43 (plus $5 for parking at Knights Ferry)
REGISTER NOW WITH THE Online Registration Link!
- Enter your cardholder information, contact information, billing address, and payment information.
- **CALCULATE YOUR AMOUNT DUE**: Scroll to the bottom of the page, where there is a green box and choose “Pay Custom Amount.” Enter the amount that you owe by multiplying the number of people you are paying for by $43. Examples:
- 1 person: 1 x $43 = $43
- 2 people: 2 x $43 = $86
- 3 people: 3 x $43 = $129
- 4 people: 4 x $43 = $172
- 5 people: 5 x $43 = $215
- and so on…
- You will receive an email confirmation from Sunshine Rafting after your payment is made.
- Alternatively, you can call Sunshine Rafting at: 1 (209) 848-4800, and indicate that you are part of the LPAC group on July 1, 2023.
- For more information: Sunshine Rafting
- See the Raft Trip page of the website for more information and registration details.
SWIM-A-THON: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
Our annual Swim-A-Thon is just around the corner! LPAC swimmers, here’s your chance to help raise funds for the team while challenging yourself and getting a great workout. Collect pledges and then swim as many laps as you can to support LPAC and win prizes too! Only swimmers who turn in their pledges will be eligible for prizes, so download your pledge sheet now and visit the Swim-A-Thon page on our website for more information.
MORNING PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Age range practice groups are listed below.
- 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
*Swimmers ages 12 and up have 30 minutes of dryland exercises immediately following their regular practice times on three mornings a week, days MWTh. Please bring running shoes on those days.
**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.
Jun 12, 2023
Dear Penguins and Parents:
Great job at the meet last Saturday! LPAC defeated the Montevideo Piranhas by a score of 140.2 to 71.7. GO PENGUINS! Meet results are posted on the Montevideo page of the website.
WILL YOU BE AT THE MEET THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 17?
- If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet against the Oaktree Sharks, please send an email to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org TODAY!
- The swimmers that we already know will be missing are: Nia V., Quinn G., Declan G., Rowan G., Adelina R., Matthew L., Claire L., Emily D., Serena P., Theo P., Lia Z., Mark E., Noah J., Robin J.
MORNING PRACTICES BEGIN: MONDAY, JUNE 12
Age range practice groups are listed below.
- 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
*Swimmers ages 12 and up have 30 minutes of dryland exercises immediately following their regular practice times on three mornings a week, days MWTh. Please bring running shoes on those days.
EVENING PRACTICES: JUNE 12 – 16
- 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 – Friday, from June 12 to June 16.
PENGUIN POOL PARTY: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14
This Wednesday, June 14th at 3:30pm is the Penguin Pool Party 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 see the Penguin Pool Party page of our website for more information.
- Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023
- 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.
- Please complete the attached form to indicate the preferred t-shirt size for your Penguin(s): Penguin Tie Dye T-Shirt Form 2023
- We have a limited supply of each size, so arrive early for best chance to get your preferred size (first come/first served).
- T-shirts are free for LPAC swimmers only…donations of any amount are appreciated (but not required) to help offset costs of this fun event!
- T-shirts for parents or non-LPAC swimmers will be available for purchase beginning at 4:30 for $10 each, while supplies last.
- Feel free to bring your own t-shirt to dye at no cost.
- Parents of swimmers 12 and under, please plan to stay during this event
- Contact: Lynnae Brady
PICTURE DAY: THURSDAY, JUNE 15
Say Cheese! Each LPAC swimmer receives an 8×10 team picture, individual pose photo, and a 3-inch photo button. The cost is included as part of your registration fees. Your swimmer will collect this package at the end of season banquet.
If you know that you would like to purchase additional picture items, such as buddy pictures, use the QR Code below to register. With the QR Code, you may purchase a package or advance pay credit, to be used towards your additional items. You do NOT need to register with the QR Code 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.
- Date: June 15, 2023
- Association members individual photos start at 8:00 am
- All swimmers should be at the pool by 8:45 am to take team picture at 9:00 am
- Remaining individual photos can be taken after the team picture
- Location: Los Paseos Pool
- There will be no regular morning practices on picture day.
SWIM-A-THON: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
Our annual Swim-A-Thon is just around the corner! LPAC swimmers, here’s your chance to help raise funds for the team while challenging yourself and getting a great workout. Collect pledges and then swim as many laps as you can to support LPAC and win prizes too! Only swimmers who turn in their pledges will be eligible for prizes, so download your pledge sheet now and visit the Swim-A-Thon page on our website for more information.
RAFT TRIP: SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2023
This is your last week to sign up for the Raft Trip! The registration deadline is Saturday, June 17. Make sure to reserve your spot now! See the Raft Trip page of the website for more information and registration details. Don’t miss out on the fun!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Jun 9, 2023
Dear Penguins and Parents:
Here are some quick reminders before our meet against the Montevideo Pirhanas tomorrow.
MONTEVIDEO @ LPAC: SATURDAY, JUNE 10
- Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
- Meet starts at 8:00 am
- Location: Los Paseos Pool
- Time: LPAC swimmers need to check in with coaches no later than 6:40am.
- 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
- Cecie (Volunteer Coordinator): 408-910-5611.
- Meet entries and volunteer assignments have been posted to the Montevideo @ LPAC page on the website.
OAKTREE @ LPAC: SATURDAY, JUNE 17
MORNING PRACTICES BEGIN: MONDAY, JUNE 12
Age range practice groups are listed below.
- 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
*Swimmers ages 12 and up have 30 minutes of dryland exercises immediately following their regular practice times on three mornings a week, days MWTh. Please bring running shoes on those days.
EVENING PRACTICES: JUNE 12 – 16
- 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 – Friday, from June 12 to June 16.
PENGUIN POOL PARTY: JUNE 14
All LPAC swimmers are invited to come enjoy a fun Penguin Pool Party with their penguin pals. We’ll also have root beer floats and make tie-dye shirts to show our penguin pride!
- Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023
- 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.
- Please complete the attached form to indicate the preferred t-shirt size for your Penguin(s): Penguin Tie Dye T-Shirt Form 2023
- We have a limited supply of each size, so arrive early for best chance to get your preferred size (first come/first served).
- T-shirts are free for LPAC swimmers only…donations of any amount are appreciated (but not required) to help offset costs of this fun event!
- T-shirts for parents or non-LPAC swimmers will be available for purchase beginning at 4:30 for $10 each, while supplies last.
- Feel free to bring your own t-shirt to dye at no cost.
- Parents of swimmers 12 and under, please plan to stay during this event
- Contact: Lynnae Brady
GO PENGUINS!!
Jun 5, 2023
Dear Penguins and Parents:
Great effort at the meet last Saturday. The Alamaden Gators defeated the Penguins with a score of 131.6 to 115. We will get them next time!
WILL YOU BE AT THE MEET THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 10?
MIDDLE SCHOOL AGE GROUP POTLUCK
Come join your Penguin friends for a Nacho potluck party after practice.
- Date: Tuesday, June 6
- Time: 8pm, after practice
- Where: LPAC pool picnic tables
We can’t make it happen without parent support! Please sign up to bring something to the potluck with the following link: Middle School Nacho Potluck
AGE GROUP EVENTS
In addition to all our annual team events, we occasionally have fun outings/events for specific age groups. If you are interested in hosting an event, please send an email to info@swimlpac.org. We can’t make age group events happen without parent support!
PENGUIN POOL PARTY: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14
Mark your calendars for the Penguin Pool Party! 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 see the Penguin Pool Party of our website for more information.
SWIM-A-THON: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
Our annual Swim-A-Thon is just around the corner! LPAC swimmers, here’s your chance to help raise funds for the team while challenging yourself and getting a great workout. Collect pledges and then swim as many laps as you can to support LPAC and win prizes too! Only swimmers who turn in their pledges will be eligible for prizes, so download your pledge sheet now and visit the Swim-A-Thon page on our website for more information.
RAFT TRIP: SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2023
There are only two more weeks till the registration deadline of June 17. Make sure to reserve your spot now! See the Raft Trip page of the website for more information and registration details. Don’t miss out on the fun!
PRACTICES: Age range practice groups are listed below.
- 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:
