LPAC: Friday reminders (6/15/18)

Jun 14, 2018

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Just a few reminders before a busy weekend!

  • Our meet on Saturday is away at Oaktree Swim Club.
    • LPAC swimmers must check in before 7:30 am. The meet will start at 8:30 am. Oaktree has 6 lanes.
    • The pool is located on Chrismara Court at Castello Drive in San Jose. See the Oaktree meet page on the website for a map. Leave plenty of time to find parking in the neighborhood.
    • Our team area is on the back grass. Space is limited, so please plan to share EZ-Ups. Bring tarps in case the grass is wet.
    • Meet entries and volunteer assignments have been posted to the Oaktree meet page.
    • If your child is ill, please call or text Coach Scott: 408-613-5126.
    • Please always check OUT with the coaches before leaving the meet.
  • Drop-off for the Overnighter starts at 6:00 pm.
    • If you have a cardboard boat, you can bring it to the staging area on the sport court starting at 5:30 pm. However, we cannot enter the pool area, and no tents can be set up, until 6:00 pm.
    • All swimmers should check in at the sport court gate (not the usual pool entrance).
    • There is no charge this year for the Overnighter. However, please bring your checkbook, as you will be able to pay for several upcoming activities when you check in. (Stay tuned for another email with more details about that.)
    • Remember, if you bring a boat to the Penguin Regatta, you must take it back home with you afterwards!
    • Swimmers ages 6 and under must be picked up by 10:00 pm.
    • Pick-up is 8:00 am Sunday morning. Please be on time and help clean up the pool and lawn area.
    • For more detailed information, see the Overnighter and Cardboard Boat Races pages on the website.

 

See you all Saturday morning…GO PENGUINS!

LPAC Weekly Update: 6/10/18

Jun 10, 2018

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Congratulations on another dual meet victory! Our Penguins powered past the Piranhas by a score of 120.8 to 104.0. That means we’re 2-0 to start the season. But we’ve got a tough meet this weekend against Oaktree, who beat us in the last dual meet of 2017 and went on to win first place at Champs. Let’s see if we can take a bite out of the Sharks on Saturday!

 

MORNING PRACTICES START MONDAY

Since school is out for most of our swimmers, we’re moving to morning practices starting tomorrow (June 11). Practice times are as follows:

  • High School: 6:45–7:45/8:15 am*
  • 12-14: 7:45–8:45/9:15 am*
  • 9-11: 8:45–9:30 am
  • 8 & under: 9:30–10:15 am

*Swimmers ages 12 and up have 30 minutes of dryland exercises immediately following their regular practice times on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. Please bring running shoes on those days.

Note that swimmers who are still in school or have work commitments may attend night practices, Monday through Thursday from 8:00-9:00 pm. Swimmers must have coaches’ prior permission to attend night practices.

 

WILL YOU BE AT THE MEET ON SATURDAY?

This Saturday’s meet (June 16) is away at Oaktree. If your swimmer will have to miss any part of the meet, it is very important that you let the coaches know by Monday at the very latest. Meet entries have to be finalized by Tuesday morning. Please send email to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org.

The families we know whose swimmers will be missing at least some of the meet on 6/16 include: Delgado, Dougherty, Morales, Ngo, Tang.

 

THIS WEEK AT PRACTICE

This week the coaches will address issues they observed at the meet this weekend and will develop specific focus points for each swimmer in breaststroke. They are excited to see everyone at the pool bright and early for morning practices!

 

OVERNIGHTER AND PENGUIN REGATTA THIS WEEKEND!

The annual Overnighter is one of LPAC’s most treasured traditions and a highlight of every swim team season. LPAC swimmers get to camp out in tents on the grass next to the Los Paseos pool and stay up late swimming, dancing, playing dodge ball, and just having fun with their friends. LPAC Board members and their spouses stay the night and take shifts to be sure children are supervised at all times.

The Penguin Regatta Cardboard Boat Races also take place during the Overnighter, and families are welcome to stay and watch. Parents, please remember that if your child builds a boat, you are responsible for taking home the soggy cardboard wreckage afterwards. (There isn’t enough room in the pool dumpster!)

All LPAC swimmers should check in Saturday evening at the Sport Court gate (not the regular pool entrance). If you have a boat, please come at 5:30 to stage your boat for the races. Please note, however, that tents may not be set up until after 6:00 pm (this includes Association members). Swimmers age 6 and under are welcome to attend but must be picked up by 10:00 pm Saturday night. Pick-up is Sunday morning at 8:00 am. Please arrive on time and help clean up the pool area so the board members who stayed up all night can go home and rest!

This year there is no additional cost for this event, and you do not need to RSVP or fill out any forms. Please just be sure to sign in your kids when you arrive and provide a phone number where you can be reached in case of emergency.

We will also need parent volunteers to help with dinner, breakfast, and clean-up on Sunday morning. Watch for the Volunteer Sign-Up email on Monday morning to sign up for a slot.

 

STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT UPCOMING EVENTS

It’s hard to believe, but there are only five weeks left in our swim season, and there are still a lot of fun events coming up. We’ll send a separate email later this week with signup forms and payment info about the Raft Trip, Beach Trip, Spaghetti Dinner, Champs Ads, Champs Meals, and the Banquet (whew!). Bring your checkbook when you come to the Overnighter, so you can fill out forms and pay for all of these events at once!

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

 

 

 

LPAC: Friday reminders (6/8/18)

Jun 8, 2018

A few quick reminders:

  • Tomorrow’s meet is at Los Paseos Pool. However, since Montevideo is technically the “home” team, we get later warmups! Check-in time for LPAC swimmers is 7:00 am. Please be sure to be on time.
  • If your child is ill, please call or text Coach Scott: 408-613-5126.
  • Meet entries and volunteer assignments have been posted to the website.
  • Please note there is NO PARKING in the church parking lots next to the pool. Your car may be towed. Please carpool and park at the school, park, or neighborhood streets.
  • Tonight is our last regular evening practice! Morning practices start on Monday (6/11). Practice times are as follows:
    • High School: 6:45–7:45 am* (*Dryland until 8:15 am on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday)
    • 12-14: 7:45–8:45 am* (*Dryland  until 9:15 am on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday)
    • 9-11: 8:45–9:30 am
    • 8 & under: 9:30–10:15 am
  • The Overnighter and Cardboard Boat Races are next weekend (6/16). Let the shipbuilding begin!

LPAC: Weekly update (6/5/18)

Jun 4, 2018

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Great swimming on Saturday! Our Mighty Penguins defeated the Almaden Gators, 125.7 to 114.3. Meet results have been posted to the website…and ribbons are in the family files!

 

PICTURE DAY TODAY (MONDAY 6/4)
  • Individual photos for Association members will start at 4:00 pm.
  • ALL swimmers should be at the pool by 5:15 pm for the team photo.
  • Any remaining individual photos can be taken after the team photo.
  • All swimmers should wear either an LPAC team suit or a plain black swim suit.
  • We will still have practices as usual for all age groups:
    • 10 & under: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
    • 11-13: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
    • 14-18: 8:00 – 9:00 pm
  • Please check your family file for the photo order envelope and bring that to the photographer.
  • Your team dues include one individual photo, one team photo, and a photo button. If you’d like to order additional copies and/or buddy photos, please bring your checkbook to make the additional payment.
WILL YOU BE AT THE MEET ON SATURDAY (6/9)?

This Saturday’s meet (6/9) is against the Montevideo Piranhas at the Los Paseos Pool. If your swimmer will have to miss any part of the meet, please send email TODAY to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org.

Montevideo does not have a pool that is big enough to host meets, and they usually host their “home” meets at Gunderson High School. However, that pool is not available this year, so they will be hosting the meet at our very own Los Paseos Pool!

Here are the families that we know will be missing at least part of the meet on 6/9: Delgado, King, Ngo, Nguyen.

 

ANOTHER LPAC RECORD BITES THE DUST

Daniela Fasan started off the 2018 swim season with a new record time of :56.63 in the 15-18 Girls 100 Yard Freestyle, breaking Nicole Richards’ record of :56.66 from 2014. Congratulations Dani!

 

THIS WEEK AT PRACTICE

It’s Butterfly Week at practice, as we’ll be focusing on improving our fly technique (especially breathing).  If your butterfly needs improvement, come to practice.  If it doesn’t, come anyway!  (We promise to do other strokes, too.)

 

SOME GENERAL REMINDERS
  • At all meets, swimmers are not allowed to wear suits or caps from any other teams, including year-round, high school, or college teams. This is a league rule, and we’ve already had a few swimmers who were DQ’d for this infraction. Please be sure your swimmer has an LPAC team suit or a plain black suit  and an LPAC cap to wear at meets.
  • Remember that smoking and/or vaping is NOT allowed on the pool premises.

 

MORNING PRACTICES START NEXT WEEK

We will move to morning practices starting next Monday (June 11). Practice times will be as follows:

  • High School: 6:45–7:45/8:15 am*
  • 12-14: 7:45–8:45/9:15 am*
  • 9-11: 8:45–9:30 am
  • 8 & under: 9:30–10:15 am

*Swimmers ages 12 and up have 30 minutes of dryland exercises immediately following their regular practice times on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. Please bring running shoes on those days.

Swimmers who are still in school or have work commitments may attend night practices, Monday through Thursday from 8:00-9:00 pm. Swimmers must have coaches’ prior permission to attend night practices.

 

SIGN UP NOW FOR THE RAFT TRIP ON JUNE 30

The team Raft Trip will be held this year on Saturday, June 30.

  • If you’re planning to spend the night, you should make reservations now, as rooms are filling up quickly. See the web page for hotel contact information. Remember to say that you are with the LPAC Swim Team when you make your reservation at Motel 6 or Holiday Inn.
  • The cost for the Raft Trip is $25 per person. Please make checks payable to LPAC.
  • Each person must complete a Sunshine Rafting Waiver Form. Please turn these in with payment to the “Activities” folder ASAP to reserve your spot on the river!

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

LPAC: Picture Day on Monday

Jun 3, 2018

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Congratulations on a great victory over the Almaden Gators! This is just a quick reminder that Picture Day is tomorrow (Monday, June 4).

  • Individual photos for Association members will start at 4:00 pm.
  • ALL swimmers should be at the pool by 5:15 pm for the team photo.
  • Any remaining individual photos can be taken after the team photo.
  • All swimmers should wear either an LPAC team suit or a plain black swim suit.
  • We will still have practices as usual for all age groups:
    • 10 & under: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
    • 11-13: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
    • 14-18: 8:00 – 9:00 pm
  • Please check your family file for the photo order envelope and bring that to the photographer.
  • Your team dues include one individual photo, one team photo, and a photo button. If you’d like to order additional copies and/or buddy photos, please bring your checkbook to make the additional payment

 

LPAC: Friday reminders (6/1/18)

Jun 1, 2018

Happy Friday! Here are a few quick reminders before our first dual meet tomorrow:

  • The meet is at home against Almaden. Swimmers need to check in with the coaches no later than 6:30 am. If your child is ill, please call or text Coach Scott: 408-613-5126.
  • Volunteer shifts and meet entries are now posted to the Almaden @ LPAC page on the website.
  • Any swimmers leaving the meet early MUST check out with the coaches first.
  • Steve and Rachel DeSantis usually do the announcing at home meets but will be out of town this weekend. If you’re comfortable behind a microphone and/or always dreamed of being a DJ, we could really use your help! If you’re interested, please send email to volunteers@swimlpac.org or call Christy Buchanan at 408-644-2151.
  • Compressed practices continue tonight and all of next week. Please note that the practice age groups are slightly different than were originally printed on the season schedule handout.
    • 10 & under: 6:00–7:00 pm
    • 11-13: 7:00–8:00 pm
    • 14-18: 8:00–9:00 pm

 

See you all bright and early Saturday morning…GO PENGUINS!

LPAC: Weekly Update (5/27/18)

May 27, 2018

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Hope you’re enjoying this lovely Memorial Day Weekend! Thanks to everyone for pitching in at Time Trials on Saturday. This week we have only a few days to get ready for Almaden on Saturday!

MEMORIAL DAY SWIM CLINIC: MONDAY, MAY 28

There are no regular team practices tomorrow (Monday, May 28), but swimmers are invited to attend an optional Swim Clinic in the 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 TRIALS MAKE-UP DAY: TUESDAY, MAY 29

Swimmers who did not attend Time Trials on Saturday or missed any of their events MUST come to Make-Up Day on Tuesday, May 29 at 6:00 pm. Parents are expected to stay and volunteer as timers and recorders. Please arrive on time! Please note there will be no regular night practices on Tuesday. If you swam all your events at Time Trials, you get the night off!

PRACTICE TIMES CHANGE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 30

After Memorial Day, the pool is open to its members until 6:00 pm. This means that we have to compress our swim practices for two weeks until MHUSD schools are out (May 30 through June 8). Starting on Wednesday, May 30, please note the different times and age groups:

  • 10 & under: 6:00–7:00 pm
  • 11-13: 7:00–8:00 pm
  • 14-18: 8:00–9:00 pm
WILL YOU BE AT THE MEET ON JUNE 2?

Our first dual meet of the season is at home this Saturday (6/2) against the Almaden Gators. If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet, please send email to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org by Monday at the latest. The families we already know will be missing are: Morales-Seymour, Seps, Vaidyanath, Vuniwai, Wensmann.

Volunteer signups will open on SignUp Genius at 9:00 am Monday morning.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

LPAC: Friday reminders (5/25/18)

May 25, 2018

Just some quick reminders before Time Trials tomorrow:

  • Swimmers and parents need to check in before 7:15 am. Please be on time!
  • If your child is sick, please call or text Coach Scott’s cell phone: 408-613-5126.
  • Meet entries and volunteer assignments have been posted to the Time Trials page on the website.
  • We still have one opening for 2nd shift timer. If you can work this shift, please sign up ASAP at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e49aea92babf49-lpac1.
  • We need at least 4 more people to sign up for the A’s game on June 12 to qualify for the group discount! See attached flyer for details and let Kris Andry know on Saturday if you’re interested.
  • Two siblings on the team have been recently found with head lice. Though lice are unlikely to spread through the pool, please let your swimmers know they should not share towels, caps, or hairbrushes with other swimmers.
  • If your swimmer will have to miss all or part of the next meet on June 2, please send email NOW to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org.

 

GO PENGUINS!

LPAC: Weekly update (5/21/18)

May 21, 2018

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.

THIS WEEK AT PRACTICE

This week the coaches will be continuing the stroke evaluations that they started last week. We’ll also be focusing on meet readiness before Time Trials on Saturday.

TIME TRIALS THIS SATURDAY, MAY 26

Time Trials will be this Saturday, May 26. Swimmers and parents should check in no later than 7:15 am. Coach Scott will have a brief meeting for new swimmers and their parents starting at 7:40 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 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.org. Any swimmers who do not attend Time Trials must come to the make-up day on Tuesday, May 29 at 6:00 pm.

If you have not already signed up for your volunteer shift, please do so ASAP at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e49aea92babf49-lpac1. There are new spots that need to be filled.

So far, we have heard that the following families will be missing all or part of Time Trials: Adam, Fumagalli, Galindo, Hasse, Hodges (Sophia), Hoge, Jackson, Janssen, Kwende, Mamola, Oakley, Ponder, Primeau (Matthew), Vaidyanath, Vunawai.

NO SECOND SHIFT SNACK BAR AT TIME TRIALS

As you can see above, we have several families who will be missing Time Trials. Due to lack of volunteer support, we will have to shut down the snack bar at the end of the first shift. We will sell breakfast foods, Cup O’ Noodles, fruit, chips, and soda until the end of that shift; then we will be done for the day. Please pack additional food for your family as needed.

We are hoping for more volunteer support at our first dual meet on June 2. We need everyone to pitch in and do their part!

MEMORIAL DAY SWIM CLINIC: MONDAY, MAY 28

There are no regular team practices on Memorial Day (Monday, May 28), 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 TRIALS MAKE-UP DAY: TUESDAY, MAY 29

Swimmers who cannot attend Time Trials on Saturday must come to Make-Up Day on Tuesday, May 29 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.

PRACTICE TIMES CHANGE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 30

After Memorial Day, the pool is open to its members until 6:00 pm. This means that we have to compress our swim practices for two weeks until school is out (May 30 through June 8). Starting on Wednesday, May 30, please note the different times and age groups:

  • 10 & under: 6:00–7:00 pm
  • 11-13: 7:00–8:00 pm
  • 14-18: 8:00–9:00 pm
SIGN UP NOW FOR THE RAFT TRIP ON JUNE 30

The team Raft Trip will be held this year on Saturday, June 30.

  • If you’re planning to spend the night, you should make reservations now, as rooms are filling up quickly. See the web page for hotel contact information. Remember to say that you are with the LPAC Swim Team when you make your reservation at Motel 6 or Holiday Inn.
  • The cost for the Raft Trip is $25 per person. Please make checks payable to LPAC.
  • Each person must complete a Sunshine Rafting Waiver Form. Please turn these in with payment to the “Activities” folder ASAP to reserve your spot on the river!

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

LPAC: Weekly update (5/14/18)

May 14, 2018

Yippee for Week 3!

  • We’re very excited to welcome 11 new penguins to our LPAC family: Olivia Sunderman, Isabel Nelson, Patrick and Sophie Nguyen, Kalila Nijmeh, Dylan and Nathan Doucette, Weylin Gaudy, Alina Morales-Seymour, Emily Dougherty, and Jacob Mendez. We’re glad to have you all on the team!
  • The first two weeks of practice have gone smoothly, with good attendance throughout. The coaches have focused mostly on freestyle so far as we work on conditioning, but with two weeks to go before time trials, we’ll be spending more time on the other strokes.
  • Penguin Madness is this Friday, May 18 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
    • If you haven’t already done so, sign up on the sheet posted at the pool or reply to this email TODAY if your child will be participating.
    • Swimmers will be assigned to “teams” and are encouraged to dress in the colors of their assigned team. Team rosters will be posted at the pool by Wednesday or Thursday.
    • Note that Penguin Madness is a dryland event; there will be no swimming. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you can run in.
    • Parents are welcome to attend and can even join in the fun during some of the games! Bring chairs and blankets to sit on.
  • Time Trials will be on Saturday, May 26.
    • The SignUp Genius link for volunteer shifts went live this morning at 9:00 am; please sign up if you haven’t done so already.
    • 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.
    • If you do miss Time Trials, you must attend make-ups on Tuesday, May 29. Parents will be needed to serve as timers and recorders.
  • We are looking for a parent to serve as starter, which is a permanent trained position. Please email volunteers@swimlpac.org if you are interested.
  • There will be no regular practices on Memorial Day (Monday, May 28), 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. There is no cost for this event.
  • If you’d like to join “Wendy’s Warriors” in honor of Wendy Marley and other families fighting cancer, please support the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. There are many ways to give! You can sign up on Butch Marley’s donation page to purchase raffle tickets for an iPhone X and Apple Watch or tickets to a SF Giants game on June 6. You can join the relay team and walk in Campbell on July 14-15. Or you can just make a straight donation. Your support is greatly appreciated!
  • We’re looking for parent volunteers to take photographs throughout the year of swimmers in the 8 & under and 15-18 age groups that can be used in the end-of-the-year video. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Judy Seps.
  • The team Raft Trip will be held this year on Saturday, June 30.
    • If you’re planning to spend the night, you should make reservations now, as rooms are filling up quickly. See the web page for hotel contact information. Remember to say that you are with the LPAC Swim Team when you make your reservation at Motel 6 or Holiday Inn.
    • The cost for the Raft Trip is $30 per person. Each person must complete a Sunshine Rafting Waiver Form. Please turn these in with payment to the “Activities” folder ASAP to reserve your spot on the river!

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

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