Dear Penguin Community,,

MEMORIAL DAY SWIM CLINIC: THIS MORNING MONDAY, MAY 26

There are no regular team practices on Memorial Day (Monday, May 26), but swimmers are invited to attend an optional Swim Clinic this 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 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.

TIMES OF CLINICS

Ages 10 and under Clinic: 9 -9:45 am
Ages 11 and up Clinic:  9:45-10:30 am

SWIMSUIT DELIVERY

New LPAC swimsuits that were purchased through Agonswim.com before 5/4/25 will be delivered to families next Wednesday, 5/28, Thursday 5/29 and Friday 5/30 between 7 and 8 pm at the pool. If you can not pick up your suit during that time there will be a table set up by the BBQ area at Time Trials for the first few hours. 

TIME TRIALS: SATURDAY, MAY 31

Time Trials will be this Saturday, May 31. All swimmers and parents should check in between 7:00 and 7:15 am. Coach Julia will have a brief meeting for new swimmers and their parents starting at 7:40 am. The meet will start at 8:00 am and 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 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 email to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.orgAny swimmers who do not attend Time Trials must come to the make-up day on Monday, June 2 at 5:15 pm.

So far, we know that the following families will be missing all or part of Time Trials: Sebastian R., Heidi F., Adelina R., Heath N., Eliana L., Aiden D., Casielle A., Caleb G., Kenzie G., Cailyn G., Luke A., John A., Aria A., Lucas P., Dylan D., Claire L.

The Volunteer List for Time Trials has been updated. Please review and let us know if you won’t be able to make it. Remember to check the Volunteer List in next Friday’s newsletter, there will probably be updates to the list published right up until that day. If you can’t make it last minute, please TEXT Li @ 408-930-8033 or Jeannie @ 408-981-3370. Send us your name and the position and shift you won’t be able to do. Do not call! They may not hear the ring in all the business that is the first meet of the season. Thank you!

The list for Family Clean Up shifts for the 2025 season has been created. Please contact Li or Jeanne if you are not able to stay after the meet on the day you are assigned @ volunteers@swimlpac.org ASAP.

TIME TRIALS MAKE-UP DAY: MONDAY, JUNE 2

Swimmers who cannot attend Time Trials on Saturday must come to Make-Up Day on Monday, June 2.   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.
Check in between 5- 5:15pm
Warmups 5:30
Time Trial makeups start 5:45pm
Ending time will depend on how many swimmers are making up time trials.

FUNDRAISERS:

Check out our Fundraising page on the website to learn about our two fundraisers this year!

Penny Wars ends after Time Trials, May 31. Keep bringing your change to practices
Splash and Dash is on July 1st

RAFT TRIP: JULY 5. 2025

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 21, 2025. 

PRACTICES:

Practices times are as follows until June 6th:

7 & under: 5:30-6:15 pm
8-10: 6:15-7:00 pm
11-14: 7:00-8:00 pm
High school: 8:00-9:00 pm

On June 9th practice times change to mornings
Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

UPCOMING EVENTS: Link upcoming events to your Google Calendar