LPAC: Weekly Update (5/22/23)

May 22, 2023

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Hope everyone had a great time at Penguin Madness! Now the madness really begins as we prepare for our first meet of the season (Time Trials) this Saturday.

TIME TRIALS: SATURDAY, MAY 27
Time Trials will be this Saturday, May 27.

  • Swimmers and parents should check in between 7:00 and 7:15 am.
  • Coach Scott will have a brief meeting for new swimmers and their parents after warm-ups.
  • The meet should be done around 1:00 pm.
  • If you are new to the team, 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 an 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 30 at 6:00 pm.

List of swimmers not attending Time Trials on Saturday, May 27: Grant G., Gwen G., Logan S., Kaya S., Diego C., Nico C., Jose C., AJ Ponder, Natalie C., Eva C., Olivia A., Anahita C., Jacob T., Alina M.

MEMORIAL DAY SWIM CLINIC: MONDAY, MAY 29

There are no regular team practices on Memorial Day (Monday, May 29), but swimmers are invited to attend an optional Swim Clinic that morning from 9:00 to 10:30 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 TIRALS MAKE-UP DAY: TUESDAY, MAY 30

Swimmers who cannot attend Time Trials on Saturday must come to Make-Up Day on Tuesday, May 30 at 6:00 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.

PRACTICES:
Age range practice groups are listed below. **Note: There will be NO change in practice times after Memorial Day. Evening practice times will remain the same until we move to morning practices.

  • 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: