Hope you all had fun at Penguin Madness on Friday — check out the website home page for new photos! We had a great turnout for yesterday’s Memorial Day swim clinic, and the coaches enjoyed working with swimmers on their starts and turns. Now it’s time to start looking forward to Time Trials on Saturday!
*NEW EVENING PRACTICE TIMES START TODAY*
For the next two weeks, our evening practice times are compressed because the pool is open to members until 6:00 pm. Please note the new times and age groups (May 27 through June 6):
- 8 & under: 6:00–7:00 pm
- 9-12: 7:00–8:00 pm
- 13-18: 8:00–9:00 pm
THIS WEEK AT PRACTICE
In these two weeks of compressed practices, the lanes are going to be more crowded than usual. The coaches will be focusing on conditioning and endurance, building yardage as they get swimmers ready for Time Trials on Saturday. Swimmers will also be practicing diving off the blocks, so it’s especially important that new swimmers come to practice every day this week if possible.
VOLUNTEER SHIFTS AT TIME TRIALS
The Volunteer List for Time Trials this Saturday has been posted to the Time Trials page on the website under “Links.” Meet entries and results will eventually be posted here as well, once those reports are available.
Please check the list for your name and assigned shift. If you don’t see your name listed but you do have a child who will be swimming at Time Trials, please e-mail Wendy Marley at marleywl@yahoo.com. If you see your name but your child is NOT swimming, please also e-mail Wendy, so the position can be filled.
We still need volunteers to work first shift woman’s bathroom and trash duty and second shift men’s bathroom. These jobs may not sound very glamorous, but they are actually ideal positions for anyone who is new to the team or has younger kids, because there is a lot of flexibility. We have openings for the following 3 home meets as well.
For second shift, we are in need of a couple of timers. This is the perfect opportunity to train as a timer, as the pressures are a little lighter with just our team on deck. There should be an experienced timer in each lane, and head timers on deck, to help out if you have any questions.
Please note, we really need everyone to pitch in at Time Trials. Because there is no other team, we have to man all the volunteer roles, and we have several families who will be out of town this weekend. If you have a child swimming, we need your help! If you have more than one swimmer swimming, we may need you twice. If you know another family in the same position, offer to split a second shift with them!
TIME TRIALS ON SATURDAY, MAY 31
Time Trials will be this Saturday, May 31. Check-in time for swimmers and parent volunteers is 7:15 am. Coach Scott will have a brief meeting for new swimmers and their parents starting at 7:20 am. The meet 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 be unable to attend time trials, you need to let the coaches know ASAP. Please send email to coaches@swimlpac.org or leave a “Note to Coaches” in the file box. Any swimmers who do not attend Time Trials must come to the make-up day on Monday, June 2.
TIME TRIALS MAKE-UP DAY: MONDAY, JUNE 2 (NO REGULAR PRACTICES)
Swimmers who cannot attend Time Trials on Saturday must come to Make-Up Day on Monday, June 2 at 6:00 pm. Parents are expected to stay and volunteer as timers and recorders during Make-Up Day. Please note there will be no regular team practices on Monday.
NEW CAPS AVAILABLE AT TIME TRIALS
We have new black-and-white LPAC team caps this year! Caps will be available at Time Trials for $10. Check out the Suits and Merchandise page of the website to see what they look like. All swimmers are encouraged to purchase a cap and wear it during meets. A team cap looks cool, shows your penguin pride, and makes it easy for the coaches and spectators to quickly identify LPAC swimmers. If you ordered team merchandise, it will also be available to pick up at Time Trials.