LPAC Weekly Update: 5/8/17

May 8, 2017

It was great to see so many penguins back in the water for the first week of practices! Special thanks to Tabby Vaidyanath and her hardy crew of flapjack flippers for hosting a fun Pancake Breakfast to kick off the season. Now it’s on to Week 2!

WELCOME NEW PENGUINS!

We’ve got 14 brand new penguins on the team this year! Please join us in welcoming Paige, Gus, Aria, A.J., Evynn, Isabel, Alyssa, Ona, Yasmin, Benham, Samantha, Kaitlyn, Tai and Ander! And special thanks to all the high school swimmers who have been helping out during practices.

EMAIL COACHES

Just a reminder: if you need to communicate with the coaches about schedule conflicts or any other issues, please send email to coaches@swimlpac.org.

PENGUIN MADNESS COMING SOON!

Most of the year, we’re all one big happy penguin family. But at Penguin Madness, swimmers from all age groups are grouped into different penguin teams to compete in fun non-swimming events like tug-of-war and musical chairs to see who has the most penguin power. This year Penguin Madness will be on Friday, May 19 from 6:00-8:00 pm (there are no regular practices on that day). If your child plans to participate, please reply to this email.

STROKE & TURN CLINIC ON MAY 20

We are in need of new Stroke & Turn judges. Judges are needed to observe every race and be sure swimmers are swimming each stroke correctly. It’s a great way to learn more about the sport and get involved during meets. If you’re interested, please plan to attend the special training clinic on Saturday, May 20, at 9:00 am at the Los Paseos Clubhouse. The session usually lasts until 11:30 am. For more information, contact Nancy Keslin at nkeslin@yahoo.com or 408-838-5604.

RESERVE ROOMS NOW FOR RAFT TRIP

If you are planning to go on the Raft Trip on July 1, you might want to book your hotel rooms now, as spaces are filling up fast. Mention “Los Paseos Swim Team” to get discounted group rates at the hotels listed below:

  • Motel 6 (209-847-8181)  Group rate: per night:  $109 1 king,  $119 2 queens
  • Holiday Inn (209-847-9121)  Call Karen Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday after 4 pm or Saturday before 11 am Group rate: $178 1 bed, $188 2 bed.

 

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