LPAC: Weekly Updates 5/26/2025

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

LPAC: Friday Reminders  5/23/2025

Hello Penguin Posse,

FUNDRAISERS:

MAY IS ALS MONTH: PENNY WARS FUNDRAISER 

This year LPAC swimmers have the chance to participate in two Fundraisers. Instructions for Penny Wars, LPAC fundraiser for ALS Month, is on the Fundraising page of our website. Please check it out. Penny Wars is going strong. On the very first day the coaches noticed some big bills in the 8-10 practice jug. Someone’s been playing dirty. If you haven’t gotten to contribute yet, you still have time to participate. Penny Wars will go until Time Trials on May 31st. If you plan on getting food from the snack shack at Time Trials you may think about putting your change from the “Best Snack Shack in the League” into the jugs.

MEMORIAL DAY CLINIC- MONDAY, MAY 26
 
One week from today we have our yearly Memorial Day Clinic. There are no regular team practices on Memorial Day, May 26, but swimmers are invited to attend an optional Swim Clinic that 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.

This year’s Memorial Day Clinic will be splitting into two clinics:

Ages 10 and under will be from 9 -9:45 am
Ages 11 and up will be from 9:45-10:30 am.  

2025 LPAC COMMUNITY BOOK

Help your fellow penguin families get to know you!  Add your family picture to the 2025 LPAC Community Book, add your swimmer’s names and ages along with some fun family facts to a slide. This is a fun way to get to know all of the families on the team. A volunteer parent photographer will also be available at the swim meets to take quick pictures for you. 

TIME TRIALS:

Time Trials will be on Saturday, May 31, 2025  Time Trials usually runs from 7 am until 1 pm. If you are new to the team and want to know what to bring check the Swim Meet Survival Tips page of our website. It has lots of good information for new families and reminders for our returning Penguins.

Check in between 7-7:15 am @ Los Paseos Pool
Meet starts at 7:45 am
Meets ends around 1:00pm

If your child will have to miss all or part of Time Trials, please send email to coaches@swimlpac.org and also to volunteers@swimlpac.org.

Be aware. if you do miss Time Trials, you must attend make-ups on Monday, June 2

No regular practice Monday June 2
Check in between 5- 5:15pm
Warmups 5:30
Time Trial makeups start 5:45pm
Parents need to stay during makeup time trials to help with timing and recording

LPAC PICTURE DAY 

With your swimmer’s registration for the team they will automatically receive a team picture, an individual photo and a 3 inch photo button. If you want to order extra pictures, individual, sibling shots or buddy pictures, you can purchase AdvancePay credits through the LPAC Gallery link. The Access code is LPAC25.If you pay using AdvancePay credits you will get free shipping. To use AdvancePay you need to buy credits before picture day. If you purchase pictures after picture day you will have to pay $4.95 shipping. For more information on Picture Day check out the website.
 
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. Sign up now, reserve your spot on a boat. 

LODGING FOR RAFT TRIP JULY 5

Information for hotels can be found on our Raft Trip page of our website. Please book rooms early. We have reserved a block of only 10 rooms. 

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

LPAC: Weekly updates 5/19/2025

Dear Penguin Families,

Thank you all for attending and making our Annual Penguin Madness a blast! Thank you to all of our volunteers that organized and made Penguin Madness a reality. Thank you to all of our coaches for helping out and refereeing our games. Penguin Madness is truly a labor of love. If you have any ideas for next year’s Penguin Madness please share with the LPAC board at info@swimlpac.org
 

FUNDRAISERS:

MAY IS ALS MONTH: PENNY WARS FUNDRAISER 

This year LPAC swimmers have the chance to participate in two Fundraisers

#1 is our annual LPAC Splash & Dash, which will be held on July 1. All proceeds benefit LPAC and help pay for things like our LPAC container, reimbursement for the new LPAC flag and new printer for computer team to use at meets.. There are lots of fun prizes involved too; stay tuned for more details coming mid June.

#2 is the Penny Wars fundraiser to benefit the ALS Therapy Development Institute. All LPAC families are invited to participate—the coaches will be participating too! Starting today, 5/19, there will be big water jugs in the entrance of the pool during your swimmers’ practice. Different coins are scored as positive points and one dollar bills are scored as 100 points while all of the higher bills are scored as negative points. If you want to fight dirty bring bigger bills and put them into the other practice’s jugs. Each practice time will have it’s own jug.

Scoring of Coins: Positive                 Scoring of Bills: Negative
A penny is worth 1 point                   A five dollar bill is worth -500 points
A nickel is worth 5 points                  A Ten dollar bill is worth -1000 points
A dime is worth 10 points                 A Twenty dollar bill is worth -2000 points
A quarter is worth 25 points             And so on…
A dollar is worth 100 points
 

MEMORIAL DAY CLINIC
 
One week from today we have our yearly Memorial Day Clinic. There are no regular team practices on Memorial Day, May 26, but swimmers are invited to attend an optional Swim Clinic that 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.

This year we will be splitting the time up into two clinics:

Ages 10 and under will be from 9 -9:45 am
Ages 11 and up will be from 9:45-10:30 am.  

TIME TRIALS:

Time Trials will be on Saturday, May 31, 2025  Time Trials usually runs from 7 am until 1 pm. Check in between 7-7:15 am. If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet, please send email to coaches@swimlpac.org and also to volunteers@swimlpac.org. Be aware. if you do miss Time Trials, you must attend make-ups on Monday, June 2, check in between 5- 5:15pm, warmups 5:30, time trial makeups start 5:45pm . We will need parents to stay during makeup time trials to help with timing and recording.

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. Sign up now, reserve your spot on a boat.

LODGING FOR RAFT TRIP JULY 5

Information for hotels can be found on our Raft Trip page of our website. Please book rooms early. We reserved a block of only 10 rooms. 

PRACTICES:Practices times are as follows:

  • 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

Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

LPAC: Friday Reminders 5/16/2025

Dear Penguin Families,

ARE YOU READY FOR PENGUIN MADNESS!!!

The madness begins at 6:00pm and continues till 8:00p this evening, May the 16th. There is no regular practice today! Families are invited to come watch the fun. Bring your folding chairs and blankets.It has been getting kinda chilly in the evenings lately. Come early to set up and so your Penguin is ready to start the fun at 6pm. The Penguins should be plenty warm as they will be doing all kinds of fun dryland activities. 

All Penguins are encouraged (but not required) to dress in their team colors. But don’t worry if you don’t have anything in that color; we’ll provide bandanas for everyone on the team. Please wear closed toed shoes, something that will stay on their feet. Penguin Madness 2025 Teams have been posted.

if you have new penguins or just young penguins. Penguin Madness is usually where you will meet your Big Buddies for the season. So be aware that your little Penguins will get put into a Buddy family with teenagers on the team. These teenagers will be helping your Penguin out this season. Buddy families are posted on the Buddy Families page of our website.

Pizza will be available this evening from 5:15-6pm, right before Penguin Madness. Just $7 for a BIG COSTCO SLICE of pizza and a soda. Please bring cash (small bills) if possible.

MEMORIAL DAY CLINIC
 
There are no regular team practices on Memorial Day, May 26, but swimmers are invited to attend an optional Swim Clinic that 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 from 9:00am- 10:30am. 

TIME TRIALS:

Time Trials will be on Saturday, May 31, 2025  Time Trials usually runs from 7 am until 1 pm. Check in between 7-7:15 am. If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet, please send email to coaches@swimlpac.org and also to volunteers@swimlpac.org. Be aware. if you do miss Time Trials, you must attend make-ups on Monday, June 2, check in between 5- 5:15pm, warmups 5:30, time trial makeups start 5:45pm . We will need parents to stay during makeup time trials to help with timing and recording.
 

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. Sign up now, reserve your spot on a boat. 

LODGING FOR RAFT TRIP JULY 5

If you’d like to stay over either Friday or Saturday night (or both), the team has traditionally stayed at the Motel 6 in Oakdale (825 East F Street). Members of our team will receive a discount when they mention LPAC or Los Paseos Aquatic Club. The discounted price is between $146.99 and $156.99 (depending on how many adults will be staying in the room) + tax per night for a room with two queen beds. These rooms go quickly, so call 209-847-8181 and mention LPAC to make your reservations ASAP.  We have reserved a block of 10 rooms for LPAC, you may want to call now and make your reservation. 

There are also other lodging options available. Directly across the street is the Holiday Inn Express (209-847-8181), and there is also a Best Western in town (209-845-2500). Each family is responsible for making their own hotel reservations and payments.
 

PRACTICES:Practices times are as follows:

  • 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

Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

LPAC: Weekly Update 5/12/2025

Dear Penguins and Parents:

PENGUIN MADNESS IS HAPPENING THIS FRIDAY!

Pizza will be available on Friday, May 16th from 5:15-6pm, right before Penguin Madness. Just $7 for a BIG COSTCO SLICE of pizza and a soda. Please reserve your pizza slices by filling out the RSVP below.

The madness begins at 6:00pm and continues till 8:00p on May 16th, no regular practice! If your swimmer will be coming to Penguin Madness and would like to participate in all the fun please sign up for your team by RSVPing your swimmers name and age: 2025 Penguin Madness RSVP.

 All participants are encouraged (but not required) to dress in their team colors. But don’t worry if you don’t have anything in that color; we’ll provide bandanas for everyone on the team. Teams will be posted at the pool, on the website by Thursday and in next Friday’s email newsletter. 

Special Notes

  • This is a family event. Parents and siblings are invited to come and cheer on their favorite penguins.
  • Bring your own folding chairs or blankets to sit on.
  • The coaches will referee the events.

RAFT TRIP: JULY 5, 2025

Raft Trip registration will is available now! Start planning for a fun Penguin family tradition. Registration deadline is June 21, 2025.  

This is a wet and wild LPAC family event that takes place every year on the Saturday of the Fourth of July holiday “bye” weekend. We reserve rafts for what is usually a slow, gentle ride down the scenic Stanislaus River. Small rapids add to the excitement, but are tame enough for first-time rafters. Penguins and parents are welcome to join in the fun!

Part of the LPAC tradition includes attacking other boats with water guns and buckets to see who is truly “King of the River.” If you prefer a less intense experience, you can designate your raft as a “dry boat.”

Many families choose to spend the night in Oakdale either Friday or Saturday night (or both) and make it a fun family weekend.

**Note: Absolutely NO ALCOHOL is permitted on the rafts on holiday weekends, including the day of our trip.**

Details

  • Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
  • All participants must be 5 or older
  • Time: 9:00 am until around 3:00 pm
  • Cost: $47 per person (plus $5 for parking at Knights Ferry)
  • The Online Link is available and info on how to reserve your spot is on the Raft Trip page of our website.
  • REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 21, 2025
  • Print and sign separate waiver forms for each person who will be rafting and turn in forms to the “RAFT TRIP” folder by June 21st.
  • Contact: George Nijmeh 
  • For more information: Sunshine Rafting

LODGING FOR RAFT TRIP JULY 5

If you’d like to stay over either Friday or Saturday night (or both), the team has traditionally stayed at the Motel 6 in Oakdale (825 East F Street). Members of our team will receive a discount when they mention LPAC or Los Paseos Aquatic Club. The discounted price is between $146.99 and $156.99 (depending on how many adults will be staying in the room) + tax per night for a room with two queen beds. These rooms go quickly, so call 209-847-8181 and mention LPAC to make your reservations ASAP.  We have reserved a block of 10 rooms for LPAC, you may want to call now and make your reservation. 

There are also other lodging options available. Directly across the street is the Holiday Inn Express (209-847-8181), and there is also a Best Western in town (209-845-2500). Each family is responsible for making their own hotel reservations and payments.

UPDATE FROM THE POOL MANAGER

The LPHOA has asked LPAC to enforce these rules:

  1. Please make sure that you pick up any trash that you might bring in to the pool with you while the pool is closed during the week because there has been some raccoons that have been enjoying the trash in the bathroom towel bin and other garbage cans around the pool. If you have to throw your trash away at the pool please use the trash can by the front gate. It would be even better if our swimmer families could bring the trash home with them.

Thank you for your help in trying to keep the pool as nice as possible during the week while the pool is closed.

PRACTICES:Practices times are as follows:

  • 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

Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

LPAC: Friday Reminders  5/9/2025

Dear Penguins and Parents:

PENGUIN MADNESS IS A WEEK AWAY!

Pizza will be available on Friday, May 16th from 5:15-6pm, right before Penguin Madness. Just $7 for a BIG COSTCO SLICE of pizza and a soda. 

The madness begins at 6:00pm and continues till 8:00p on May 16th, no regular practice! Use the following link to sign up for your team: 2025 Penguin Madness RSVP. All participants are encouraged (but not required) to dress in their team colors. But don’t worry if you don’t have anything in that color; we’ll provide bandanas for everyone on the team. Teams will be posted at the pool, on the website by Thursday and in next Friday’s email newsletter.Special NotesThis is a family event. Parents and siblings are invited to come and cheer on their favorite penguins.Bring your own folding chairs or blankets to sit on.The coaches will referee the events.

ADDiTIONAL POOL RULES: PLEASE READ

HOA has asked LPAC to enforce these rules:

1. Children should not be at the pool without adult supervision; the coaches need to focus on the swimmers in the water.Kids should not be playing on the pool deck during practices at all. They are welcome to play on the grass but should not play in the horseshoe pits or around the storage shed area.

2. No one is allowed in the Pickleball courts (Sportcourt area) unless already arranged with the Home Owners Association.

3. Please keep an eye on your children while they play on the grass. Please don’t play with the Giant Connect Four board and pieces. Do not play with the Corn Hole game. Both of these games are for HOA members only to play with during the time the pool is open to members

4. Do not use the colored plastic chairs that are on the grass near the ramp. One has already been broken this year and we do not want any LPAC member to get hurt.    

5. Parents, please do not move furniture or adjust umbrellas during practices, and be sure to straighten up the area when you leave

6. Please make sure that you pick up any trash that you might bring in to the pool with you while the pool is closed during the week because there has been some raccoons that knock over garbage cans and scatter garbage over the pool deck.

LODGING FOR RAFT TRIP JULY 5

If you’d like to stay over either Friday or Saturday night (or both), the team has traditionally stayed at the Motel 6 in Oakdale (825 East F Street). Members of our team will receive a discount when they mention LPAC or Los Paseos Aquatic Club. The discounted price is between $146.99 and $156.99 (depending on how many adults will be staying in the room) + tax per night for a room with two queen beds. These rooms go quickly, so call 209-847-8181 and mention LPAC to make your reservations ASAP.  We have reserved a block of 10 rooms for LPAC, you may want to call now and make your reservation. 

There are also other lodging options available. Directly across the street is the Holiday Inn Express (209-847-8181), and there is also a Best Western in town (209-845-2500). Each family is responsible for making their own hotel reservations and payments.

VOLUNTEER INFO:

Thank you to everyone who has filled out the volunteer forms. Responses to the survey have been great. At this point, all recurring home meet positions have been filled. We are assigning positions for away meets and to fill for absences at home meets. The most important thing we need to know at this point is when volunteers and swimmers will be missing a meet. Please email coaches@swimlpac.org AND volunteers@swimlpac.org or Jeannie and Li directly as soon as you know if you or your swimmer will be missing a meet. Final volunteer positions for each meet will be posted a couple days before the meet. 

PRACTICES:Practices times are as follows:

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

Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

LPAC: Weekly Update 05/05/2025

Dear Penguin Families,

Thank you to all of the parents and swimmers that came to our  3rd Annual Welcome Vibe last Friday. It was a hit! Thank you to our wonderful volunteers for putting this event together. We appreciate all of your hard work to make this event a success. The purpose of this event is to make the new families feel welcome. We hope you felt the Penguin Love!PENGUIN MADNESS IS COMING UP!

Don’t wanna cook dinner before Penguin Madness? Support our LPAC Pizza Fundraiser! Pizza will be available on Friday, May 16h from 5:15-6pm, right before Penguin Madness. Just $7 for a BIG COSTCO SIZE slice of pizza and a soda. RSVP for your pizza when you register your swimmer.

Even if you do not want pizza please REGISTER your swimmer for Penguin Madness so that we can add them to a Penguin Madness team and make sure we have enough bandanas. Registration deadline is Monday, May 12th!

PRACTICES:

Practices  Age group times are as follows:

  • 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

IMPORTANT RULES OF THE POOL

The Los Paseos Home Owner’s Association Board has asked for our assistance in maintaining their rules during swim meets and practices. Safety is of course everyone’s top concern. We also need to to be respectful of the HOA property. Parents and siblings are welcome to stay during swim practices, but we do ask that you please follow these guidelines:

  • Children should not be at the pool without adult supervision; the coaches need to focus on the swimmers in the water.
  • Kids should not be playing on the pool deck during practices at all. They are welcome to play on the grass but should not play in the horseshoe pits or around the storage shed area. No one is allowed in the Pickleball courts (Sportcourt area) unless already arranged with the Home Owners Association.
  • Parents, please do not move furniture or adjust umbrellas during practices, and be sure to straighten up the area when you leave.

We appreciate your help keeping the pool environment safe and enjoyable for everyone!

LPAC: Friday Reminders 5/2/25

Dear Penguins and Parents:

The first week of practices is always exciting. Parents please join us today, 5/2,  during your swimmers practice for our 3rd Annual Welcome Vibe. We will provide drinks and snacks for parents and families to mingle and get to know one another between 5:15 and 7:30 pm.

TEAM SUIT ORDERING INFORMATION:All 

LPAC members are encouraged to purchase team swim suits, but it is not required. Swimmers who choose not to purchase a team swim suit must have a solid black suit to use for team picture day and meets. 

Order Link: 2025 Swimsuit Order Link 

Payment: You will pay Agonswim.com directly when ordering

Shipping: Orders will be shipped to the team and distributed at practices the week of 5/27

Order Deadline: This Sunday, 5/4/25

DON’T FORGET: MERCHANDISE IS AVAILABLE UNTIL MAY 4h! 

We have Personalized Swim caps, T-shirts, Parkas, sweats and lots of other goodies to show your LPAC pride and keep your swimmers fashionably warm! This is the one time all season to order your spirit wear, so don’t miss out!Please use the 2025 LPAC Merchandise Order Form to place your order by May 4th!

Please check out the Suits & Merchandise page for up-to-date information.

PENGUIN MADNESS IS COMING UP!

Don’t wanna cook dinner before Penguin Madness? Support our LPAC Pizza Fundraiser! Pizza will be available on Friday, May 16h from 5:15-6pm, right before Penguin Madness. Just $7 for a BIG COSTCO SIZE slice of pizza and a soda. RSVP for your pizza when you register your swimmer.

Registration deadline is Monday, May 12th!Date: Friday, May 16, 2024

Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

RSVP by Monday, May 12th: 2025 Penguin Madness RSVP

PRACTICES:

Practices  Age group times are as follows:

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

 New Practice Age Groups in 2025.
Please arrive on time and ready to swim! Make sure that your swimmer shows up at the right time

IMPORTANT RULES OF THE POOL

The Los Paseos Home Owner’s Association Board has asked for our assistance in maintaining their rules during swim meets and practices. Safety is of course everyone’s top concern. We also need to to be respectful of the HOA property. Parents and siblings are welcome to stay during swim practices, but we do ask that you please follow these guidelines:

Children should not be at the pool without adult supervision; the coaches need to focus on the swimmers in the water.

Kids should not be playing on the pool deck during practices at all. They are welcome to play on the grass but should not play in the horseshoe pits or around the storage shed area. No one is allowed in the Pickleball courts (Sportcourt area) unless already arranged with the Home Owners Association.

Parents, please do not move furniture or adjust umbrellas during practices, and be sure to straighten up the area when you leave.

We appreciate your help keeping the pool environment safe and enjoyable for everyone!

A note from Coach Scott

Hi everyone: 

It was great seeing you all at the first practice of the season yesterday! 

I think many of you have heard that I have run into some health issues. Others may be seeing me for the first time this spring and wondering why my speech sounds so slurred. I thought it might be helpful to send a note to help answer any questions that you or your kids may have. 

I have been diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), which is a progressive disease that affects the nerves and muscles.  For many people, this starts with weakness in the arms or legs. I have a more rare version (Bulbar-Onset) that starts by affecting the nerves above my neck first. At this point, my primary symptoms are difficulty speaking and swallowing. I also seem to need a lot more sleep now — suddenly I can empathize with all the teenagers! 

My family and I are adjusting to all the changes that come with this diagnosis, but one thing that hasn’t changed is our love for LPAC.  I know that Julia will do a great job as head coach, and I hope to do as much as I can to support her and the other coaches and swimmers this summer.  We’ll figure this all out together.

Of course, it’s up to you as parents how much of this (if any) you want to share with your kids. It might be helpful if you at least let them know that I have an illness that makes it hard for me to talk. If they (or you) ever have any questions or have trouble understanding me, it’s totally fine to ask me to repeat myself.  I’m getting used to that.  🙂

 In the meantime, Julie and I just want to say thank you to all of you who have already expressed such warm wishes to our family.  We can truly feel the love, and we are grateful every day to be part of such an incredible community. It’s going to be a great season… see you on the pool deck! 

Scott

LPAC: Weekly Update 4/28/25 Practice starts today!

Dear Penguins and Parents:Welcome back! Regular team evening practices start today. Please join us for some munchies and drinks on the pool deck on Friday, May 2, as we kick off the season. We can’t wait to see you all at the pool!

PRACTICES:

Practices start April 28th with age group times as follows:

  • 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
     
  • New Practice Age Groups in 2025.
    Please arrive on time and ready to swim! Make sure that your swimmer shows up at the right time

IMPORTANT RULES OF THE POOL

The Los Paseos Home Owner’s Association Board has asked for our assistance in maintaining their rules during swim meets and practices. Safety is of course everyone’s top concern. We also need to to be respectful of the HOA property. Parents and siblings are welcome to stay during swim practices, but we do ask that you please follow these guidelines:

  • Children should not be at the pool without adult supervision; the coaches need to focus on the swimmers in the water.
  • Kids should not be playing on the pool deck during practices at all. They are welcome to play on the grass but should not play in the horseshoe pits or around the storage shed area. No one is allowed in the Pickleball courts (Sportcourt area) unless already arranged with the Home Owners Association.
  • Parents, please do not move furniture or adjust umbrellas during practices, and be sure to straighten up the area when you leave.

We appreciate your help keeping the pool environment safe and enjoyable for everyone!NEW TEAM SUIT THIS YEAR! 

Swimsuit try-ons are happening this week!

  • Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
  • Time: 5:00-8:00pm
  • Location: Los Paseos Pool

Second swimsuit try-on event is on Thursday, May 1.

  • Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
  • Time: 5:00-8:00pm
  • Location: Los Paseos Pool

Please remember to have your swimmer try on a swimsuit before they get in the pool for practice. It is much easier to try on suits when swimmers are not already wet!

Once you know what size your swimmer needs, please use the order link below to place your order! Place orders by May 4, 2025 to receive shipment by our first meet.  May the 4th be with you!

All LPAC members are encouraged to purchase team swim suits, but it is not required. Swimmers who choose not to purchase a team swim suit must have a solid black suit to use for team picture day and meets. 

ORDERING INFORMATION:

  • Order Link: 2025 Swimsuit Order Link  Link open to order today!
  • Payment: You will pay Agonswim.com directly when ordering
  • Shipping: Orders will be shipped to the team and distributed at practices the week of 5/27
  • Order Deadline:  5/4/25

DON’T FORGET: MERCHANDISE IS AVAILABLE UNTIL MAY 4h! 

We have Personalized Swim caps, T-shirts, Parkas, sweats and lots of other goodies to show your LPAC pride and keep your swimmers fashionably warm! This is the one time all season to order your spirit wear, so don’t miss out!Please use the 2025 LPAC Merchandise Order Form to place your order by May 4th!

Please check out the Suits & Merchandise page for up-to-date information.

PENGUIN MADNESS IS COMING UP!

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 that compete in fun non-swimming events like tug-of-war and musical chairs to see who has the most penguin power. Sign your swimmer up by Monday, May 6th!

  • Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
  • Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
  • Cost: None
  • RSVP by Monday, May 12: Sign up @ 2025 Penguin Madness RSVP

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