Dear Penguins,
As soon as you know that your swimmer will miss all or part of time trials or a meet please email our coaches at coaches@swimlpac.org and also our volunteer coordinators at volunteers@swimlpac.org. We need to know in advance which swimmers will not be in attendance. Coaches make meet schedules the week prior to meets and it is helpful to know, as soon as possible, if a swimmer can’t make it. Volunteer coordinators need to know if they need to find a replacement for your position during the meet.
ARE YOU READY FOR PENGUIN MADNESS!!!
This year for the first time ever LPAC will be raffling off not one but two up front parking spots for home meets. No more worrying about parking way down the street if you are on time for the meet. You will be able to leave real quick and pick something up that you forgot, because who hasn’t done that? You’re parking spot will still be there. How much would you pay for this peace of mind? The cost per raffle ticket is only $20. Raffle tickets will be sold near the pizza table at Penguin Madness or keep your eyes out for Nashely or Heather, you’ll be able to buy raffle tickets from them.
The madness begins at 6:00pm and continues till 8:00p this evening, May the 22nd. There is no regular practice today! Families are invited to come watch the fun. Bring your folding chairs and blankets. Some nights have been chilly, others have been hot. Come early to set up and so your Penguin is ready to start the fun at 6pm. The Penguins should be plenty warm as they will be doing all kinds of fun dryland activities.
All Penguins are encouraged (but not required) to dress in their team colors. But don’t worry if you don’t have anything in that color; we’ll provide bandanas for everyone on the team. Please wear closed toed shoes, something that will stay on their feet. Penguin Madness 2026 teams have been posted.
Penguin Madness is your last chance to participate in Penny Wars this season. Bring your change. Directions are on the Fundraiser page of the LPAC website. Last year the 11-14 practice group won Penny Wars. Who will win this season???
If you have new penguins or just young penguins, Penguin Madness is usually where you will meet your Big Buddies for the season. So be aware that your little Penguins will get put into a Buddy family with teenagers on the team. These teenagers will be helping your Penguin out this season. Buddy families are posted on the Buddy Families page of our website.
Pizza will be available this evening from 5:15-6pm, right before Penguin Madness. Just $7 for a BIG COSTCO SLICE of pizza and a soda. This year we will also have big Costco cookies 2 for $3. Please bring cash (small bills) if possible.
GAME ON FOR A CAUSE: Family Game Night & Casino Night!
Join your fellow Penguins on Saturday, May 23, for an evening of fun, strategy, and community—all in support of ALS research!
Doors open at 6:00 PM for an all-ages Family Game Night. Feel free to bring your favorite board or card game to share!
From 8:00–9:00 PM, high school students are invited to stay for a special Casino Night experience.
Donations are encouraged but not required. Come for the games, stay for the friendships, and help support an important cause. All proceeds will be donated directly to the ALS Therapy Development Institute.
MEMORIAL DAY CLINIC
There are no regular team practices on Memorial Day, May 26, but swimmers are invited to attend an optional Swim Clinic that morning. 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.
- Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
- Clinics: 9:00am- 9:45am ages 10&Under and 9:45am- 10:30am ages 11&up
TIME TRIALS:
Time Trials will be on Saturday, May 30, 2026 Time Trials usually runs from 7 am until 1 pm. Check in between 7-7:15 am. If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet, please send email to coaches@swimlpac.org and also to volunteers@swimlpac.org.
Be aware. if you do miss Time Trials, you must attend make-ups on Monday, June 2, check in between 5- 5:15pm, warmups 5:30, time trial makeups start 5:45pm . We will need parents to stay during makeup time trials to help with timing and recording.
LPAC Sweatshirt Raffle (made by Coach Julia) at Time Trials on May 30th more info to come… Raffle proceeds will be donated to ALS research.
RAFT TRIP: JULY 5, 2025
Raft Trip registration will is available now! Start planning for a fun Penguin family tradition. Registration deadline is June 20, 2026.
This is a wet and wild LPAC family event that takes place every year on the Saturday of the Fourth of July holiday “bye” weekend. We reserve rafts for what is usually a slow, gentle ride down the scenic Stanislaus River. Small rapids add to the excitement, but are tame enough for first-time rafters. Penguins and parents are welcome to join in the fun!
Part of the LPAC tradition includes attacking other boats with water guns and buckets to see who is truly “King of the River.” If you prefer a less intense experience, you can designate your raft as a “dry boat.”
Many families choose to spend the night in Oakdale either Friday or Saturday night (or both) and make it a fun family weekend.
**Note: Absolutely NO ALCOHOL is permitted on the rafts on holiday weekends, including the day of our trip.**
Details
- Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
- All participants must be 5 or older
- Time: 9:00 am until around 3:00 pm
- Cost: $50 per person (plus $5 for parking at Knights Ferry)
- The Online Link is available and info on how to reserve your spot is on the Raft Trip page of our website.
- REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 20, 2026
- Print and sign separate waiver forms for each person who will be rafting and turn in forms to the “RAFT TRIP” folder by June 20th.
- Contact: George Nijmeh
- For more information: Sunshine Rafting
LODGING FOR RAFT TRIP JULY 4
If you’d like to stay over either Friday or Saturday night (or both), the team has traditionally stayed at the Motel 6 in Oakdale (825 East F Street). Members of our team will receive a discount when they mention LPAC or Los Paseos Aquatic Club. The discounted price is $277.66 for both nights discount of 10%. (depending on how many adults will be staying in the room) + tax per night for a room with two queen beds. These rooms go quickly, so call 209-847-8181 and mention LPAC manager’s special to make your reservations ASAP. We have reserved a block of 8 rooms for LPAC, you may want to call now and make your reservation. They may add on more depending on how many families call before June 27.
There are also other lodging options available. Directly across the street is the Holiday Inn Express (209-847-8181), and there is also a Best Western in town (209-845-2500). Each family is responsible for making their own hotel reservations and payments.
Add these LPAC Special Event dates straight to your LPAC Google Calendar here