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.