LPAC: Weekly update (5/7/18)

May 7, 2018

Woo-hoo, it’s week TWO! It’s been great having all the penguins back in the pool. Here are just a few updates and reminders:

  • New swimmers who are still trying out for the team should now come at 5:30 (unless the coaches have already told you to attend a different practice time). The roster will be finalized by the end of this week.
  • This week at practice, we’ll continue building up our conditioning and shaking off the rust.
  • Thank you to Tabby Vaidyanath and her hard-working crew of pancake flippers for putting on another great pancake breakfast on Saturday morning!
  • Penguin Madness is on Friday, May 18 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. There is a signup sheet posted at the pool. Be sure to mark whether you will or will not be able to attend, so we can start making up teams. We will have games for parents again this year, so plan to come and join in the madness!
  • Time Trials will be on Saturday, May 26, which is on Memorial Day weekend. 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.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

LPAC: Weekly update (4/30/18)

Apr 30, 2018

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at the pool tonight! Just a few reminders as we start our first week of the swim team season:

  • Practices start today (Monday, April 30), with age group times as follows:
    • New swimmers only: 5:00-5:30 pm
    • 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
  • Suits and merchandise will be sold at the first two days of practice (on Monday, April 30 and Tuesday, May 1). Please plan to come before your regular practice time to try on suits and merchandise. (It’s much easier to do that before the kids get wet.) And don’t forget your checkbook! All swimmers are required to have a team suit or a plain black suit for meets and Picture Day.
  • Celebrate the start of the swim team season and catch up with other penguin families at the Pancake Breakfast this Saturday, May 5 from 8:30 to 10:00 am in the Clubhouse. The cost is just $5 for a hearty pancake breakfast, and all proceeds benefit LPAC. You do not need to RSVP for this event, but we could use some volunteers to help with setup, cooking, and cleanup. Please contact Tabby Vaidyanath (408-578-8319) if you’re able to help.
  • If you are interested in being a Stroke and Turn Judge this year, plan to attend the Stroke & Turn Judging Clinic on Sunday, May 6 at the Montevideo Clubhouse at 1:00 pm.
  • Penguin Madness is on Friday, May 18 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. We will have a signup sheet posted at the pool later this week where kids can sign up if they are planning to attend. You do not need to send email at this time.
  • You should be receiving separate emails from the Volunteer Coordinators about signing up for jobs at meets. If you have not received any yet, please send email with your contact information to volunteers@swimlpac.org. Remember that in addition to your regular shifts at meets, this year we are requiring every family to sign up for at least one clean-up shift after a home meet.
  • Just a reminder: If you need to relay any specific information to the coaches, please send email to coaches@swimlpac.org.
  • If you have any questions about special events or general team information, you can send email to info@swimlpac.org.

Dust off those caps and goggles, and we’ll see you all very soon!

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Ready or Not, Here Comes LPAC!

Apr 22, 2018

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Hooray, swim season is almost here! Just a few quick notes and reminders:

  • The orientation meeting for new families will be on Thursday, April 26 at 7:30 pm. Returning families are not required to attend since most volunteer signups are now handled online. But you are certainly welcome to come by and catch up with swim team friends!
  • Practices start on Monday, April 30, with age group times as follows:
    • New swimmers only: 5:00-5:30 pm
    • 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
  • Any siblings who are trying out for the team this year should plan come to the new swimmer practices every day that first week from 5:00 to 5:30 pm.
  • Note that we will have new team suits this year and lots of fun LPAC merchandise for sale too. Suits and merchandise will be sold at the first two days of practice (on Monday, April 30 and Tuesday, May 1). Please plan to come before your regular practice time to try on suits and merchandise. (It’s much easier to do that before the kids get wet.) And don’t forget your checkbook!
  • If you are interested in being a Stroke and Turn Judge this year, plan to attend the Stroke & Turn Judging Clinic on Sunday, May 6 at Montevideo 1:00 pm.

 

We look forward to seeing you at the first day of practice!

LPAC: Registration forms due March 10

Feb 16, 2018

Dear LPAC Penguins and Parents:

Hope everyone has had a nice “winter” break!

Here are just a few items of business as we start heading into the summer swim season:

  • 2018 registration forms are attached to this email and will also be posted to the team website (swimlpac.org).
  • Note that forms and payment are due on March 10. Please be sure to mail in your forms or drop them off at the clubhouse by this date to hold your child’s spot on the team.
  • If you have a new sibling who will be trying out for the team this year, you can include them on these registration forms (you do not have to sign up in person at Walk-In Registration).
  • If your child is not planning to return to LPAC for any reason, please reply to this email.
  • If you have any friends or neighbors who are interested in joining the swim team, please tell them to send email to info@swimlpac.org and plan to come to Walk-In Registration on Saturday, March 24.
  • The season calendar has been updated on the website. Practices will begin on April 30, and the Banquet will be on July 15.

We look forward to seeing you all soon!

LPAC: Thanks for a great season!

Jul 25, 2017

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Thanks to all for a great swim season! Just a few end-of-season things:

  • If you did not attend the Banquet, you can pick up your trophies and ribbons at Coach Scott’s house. Please send email to info@swimlpac.org to arrange a time. After this week, they’ll go back into the container until next season!
  • For a limited time, you can view or download the 2017 video here: LPAC-2017-Final.mp4. Thanks again to the video team for making this available to all!
  • Nancy Keslin received a letter at the banquet and would like to follow up but needs more information. Please email her directly at nkeslin@yahoo.com.
  • If your kids love swimming and are sad the season is over, maybe they should give year-round swimming a try! We’re lucky to live close to several good teams that offer flexible programs and schedules. See the Year-Round Swimming page on the team website for more information. You can send mail to coaches@swimlpac.org or talk to any of the year-round swim families to discuss which program might work best for you.

 

Enjoy the rest of your summer…GO PENGUINS!

LPAC: Friday reminders (7/21/17)

Jul 21, 2017

This is it — the last Friday reminder email of the swim season!

CHAMPS CHECK-IN: 6:40 AM

Remember: swimmers need to check in tomorrow no later than 6:40 am at the Morgan Hill Aquatic Center (16200 Condit Road). Meet entries and volunteer assignments have been posted to the website.

Please leave plenty of time to drive to Morgan Hill, park, and locate the check-in table in our designated team area. LPAC will be in the same location as last year, in the middle of the grassy area at the warmup end of the pool (see map posted to the Champs page of the website). Gates will not open until 6:15 am, so please do not arrive before then.

If your child is ill, please call or text Coach Scott at 408-613-5126.

Parents, please check in at the volunteer table and be sure to listen for announcement and shift changes. You can pick up your Snack Bar or Mr. Pickle meal tickets when you check in.

We encourage you to purchase a program, food, and t-shirts — all proceeds help our team and the league pay for Champs!

 

SPAGHETTI DINNER TONIGHT FOR TEENAGERS

The Spaghetti Dinner (for all swimmers ages 13-18) is tonight at the clubhouse from 6-7 pm; the cost is $8 per swimmer. Thank you to the Blacow family for coordinating this event, and to all the parents who volunteered to bring food and help out. Don’t forget to bring your cars if you want them decorated for Champs!

BANQUET ON SUNDAY

The LPAC Team Awards Banquet will be on Sunday starting at 4:30 pm. Remember to bring your own folding chairs. We look forward to getting all the penguins back together one last time to hand out trophies and celebrate another great season!

 

SPIRIT NIGHT THANKS

Special thanks to Judy Seps, Coach Ryan, Sergio and Heather Castro, and Carl Anderson for working together all season long to put together the great team video! If you didn’t get to see it or want to keep a copy for yourself, we’ll make a link available to download…stay tuned for more details.

LPAC: Weekly Update (7/17/17)

Jul 17, 2017

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Well, guess you really can’t win them all. Oaktree handed LPAC our first and only dual meet defeat of the season, winning on Saturday by a score of 124.1 to 103.1. Now we’re looking ahead to our very last week of the season…with lots of swimming and fun packed into the next 7 days!

 

CONGRATULATIONS 11-12 BOYS!

The 11-12 Boys (David Jerez, CJ Taylor, Noah Taylor, and Anthony Anderson) grabbed another relay record on Saturday, going 2:17.43 in the 200Y Medley Relay and beating the old record of 2:18.05 (held by Nick Mamola, Nico Fasan, Ben Jackson, and Jason Edano). Great swimming, boys! The coaches are proud of you (even if you do keep breaking all their old records)!

 

SPIRIT WEEK

This week at practice, the swimmers will be tapering (resting up for Champs) while the coaches work on very specific focus points. Please come to practice EVERY DAY if you can! Please note that night practices will only be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week.

Just for fun, each day has a special dress-up theme and snacks:

  • Mickey and Moana Go to Mordor Monday: Come as your favorite Disney or Lord of the Rings character
  • Trippy Techno Tie-Dye Teddy Bear Tuesday: Wear tie-dye and bring your favorite stuffed animal
  • Wookie Wednesday: Wear Star Wars stuff and come in your best bedhead hair
  • Thuperhero Thursday: Suit up as your favorite comic book hero
  • Formal Friday: Dress in black and white penguin gear

 

BANQUET ORDER FORMS DUE TODAY!

If you haven’t already done so, please turn in your Banquet Meal Order form today at practice. Swimmers eat for free, but we still need to get a headcount on how many tacos to prepare. Additional meals are $10 for adults and $7 for kids.

 

SPIRIT NIGHT ON THURSDAY

The whole family is invited to come to Spirit Night on Thursday, July 20 at 7:00 pm. The swimmers will eat pizza, decorate posters for Champs, and elect the swimmer reps for next year. We’ll have fabric markers as well if you’d like to decorate your tie-dyed shirt (or any other shirt).

Meanwhile, parents will gather in the clubhouse to get important information about Champs and elect Board members. Then we’ll all gather for the end-of-the-season slide show/video and get pumped up for Champs!

 

SPAGHETTI DINNER ON FRIDAY

All swimmers ages 13-18 are invited to “carbo-load” with their teammates at the LPAC Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, July 21 from 6-7 pm. We also decorate cars to show our penguin pride. The cost is $8 per swimmer; please pay at the door if you haven’t already paid in advance. Parents, we do still need some volunteers to help prepare food; please sign up at SignUp Genius if you can help.

 

CHAMPS ON SATURDAY

The final meet of the season is the VCSL Championship Meet (or “Champs”) on Saturday, July 22, where all six teams in the league compete against each other. Swimmer check-in will be at 6:40 am at Morgan Hill Aquatic Center (16200 Condit Road, Morgan Hill). Champs can be very crowded and chaotic, and we have first shift warm-ups this year, so please be on time! The meet usually ends around 4:30 pm, so prepare for a long day.

Please note that the gates will not open until 6:15 am, so don’t plan to arrive any earlier than that. We’ll have lots more information about Champs at the Spirit Night parent meeting.

 

BANQUET ON SUNDAY

The Awards Banquet will be on Sunday, July 23, starting at 4:30 pm. For one last time, we’ll all get together to eat tacos, pass out trophies, say goodbye to our graduating swimmers, and celebrate another great season. Remember to bring your own chairs, EZ-ups, and blankets!

 

LOST AND FOUND

A black LSU Alumni folding camp chair (in a black carrying case) was lost at the meet on Saturday. If you picked it up by mistake, please return to the pool. Thank you!

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LPAC: Friday Reminders (7/14/17)

Jul 14, 2017

REMINDERS FOR SATURDAY
  • Our last dual meet of the season is at home against Oaktree. LPAC swimmers need to check in by 6:30 am. If your child is ill, please call or text Coach Scott: 408-613-5126.
  • Meet entries and volunteer assignments have been posted to the Oaktree page of the website.
  • Bring your checkbook to the meet and pay for the following events all at once: Banquet, Swim-a-Thon, Beach Trip (HS only), and Spaghetti Dinner (13-18 only)
  • PLEASE stay to help out at the end of the meet. We really need everyone to pitch in so we can get the pool ready for members by 2:00 pm. While your kids cheer for the coaches’ relay and wait for final scores, please help move back lounge chairs, put away kitchen equipment, and pick up garbage. If everyone helps just a little, the work goes by very fast!
  • If you have to leave the meet early, always check out with the coaches first.
  • Remember, Banquet Meal Order Forms are due no later than Monday. Swimmers eat for free, but we still need you to fill out a form so we know how many meals to order.
  • Please see Judy Seps at the meet if you’d like to contribute to gifts for the coaches.
  • High schoolers and parents who are going on the Beach Trip should be back at the pool by 4:30 pm on Saturday. The cost is $10 per swimmer (no charge for adults).

 

OVERNIGHTER STUFF
  • While you’re at the meet tomorrow, be sure to check the Lost & Found area for anything that might have been left behind during the Overnighter!
  • An Oster griddle and some kitchen bowls were left behind that morning. Please see Aimee King in the kitchen if they belong to you.
  • One swimmer lost a red Book of Mormon flashlight; please return to the coaches if found.
  • Photo Booth pictures have been posted to the Overnighter page of the website.

 

COMING UP NEXT WEEK
  • The last week of practice is Spirit Week, with a different dress-up theme AND snacks every day. So come to practice every day to work hard and have fun as we get ready for Champs!
    • Mickey and Moana Go to Mordor Monday: Come as your favorite Disney or Lord of the Rings character
    • Trippy Techno Tie-Dye Teddy Bear Tuesday: Wear tie-dye and bring your favorite stuffed animal
    • Wookie Wednesday: Wear Star Wars stuff and come in your best bedhead hair
    • Thuperhero Thursday: Suit up as your favorite comic book hero
    • Formal Friday: Dress in black and white penguin gear
  • Please note night practices will only be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of next week.
  • Mark your calendars for all the other exciting events coming up next week…we’ll have more details in Monday’s email.

 

GO PENGUINS!

LPAC: Weekly Update (7/10/17)

Jul 10, 2017

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Whew, that was a close one! LPAC ended up defeating Silver Creek on Saturday by a final score of 115.5 to 113.9, so we’re 4-0 heading into our last dual meet of the season. This Saturday we’ll be swimming at home against Oaktree—who are also undefeated so far. Keep coming to practice every day so we can swim our best against the Sharks! And thanks to everyone who made the annual Overnighter a fun night for all!

 

WILL YOU BE HERE FOR THE MEET?

This week the coaches have to do entries for both the Oaktree meet (7/15) and Champs (7/22). If your child will have to miss any part of either meet, please send email ASAP to both the coaches and the volunteer coordinators. Remember that Champs is an all-day meet that typically lasts until around 4:00 pm.

The families we know who will be missing the Oaktree meet are: Adam, Aliamus, DeSantis, Espinoza, Hasse, Hoge, Marley, and Musoll-Buendia.

The families we know who will be missing Champs are: Adam, Espinoza, Fumagalli, Hasse, Marley, Musoll-Buendia, Wise.

 

CONGRATULATIONS DANIELA!

Daniela Fasan shaved a little more time off her own 15-18 Girls 50 yard Breaststroke record, with a new time of :31.49. Way to go Dani!

 

WHAT’S DUE
  • Banquet Meal Order forms are due on Monday (7/17). The banquet will be catered by Any Time is Taco Time. Note: Swimmers eat for free at the Banquet, but you still need to fill out a form so we know how many meals to prepare. The cost for additional meals is $10 for adults and $7 for kids.
  • If you’d like to contribute to gifts for the coaches, please see Judy Seps at the meet on Saturday.

 

COMING UP THIS WEEK
  • The Penguin Pool Party is on Wednesday (7/12) from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Swimmers of all ages are welcome! We’ll be serving root beer floats and tie-dying shirts. The cost is $2 per swimmer. Non-Association members will also need to pay the guest entry fee at the gate ($2 for adults, $1 for kids). Please bring a white or light-colored shirt to tie-dye. We ask that parents of swimmers ages 10 and under please stay to help out.
  • The Swim-a-Thon team fundraiser is on Thursday (7/13) during normal practice times. Swimmers will get to swim as many laps as they can to try and earn money for LPAC. Pledge forms are posted on the Swim-a-Thon page of the website. Parents, please sign up on the bulletin board to help as lap-counters, as the coaches need this time to work on the Champs entries.
  • Saturday’s swim meet (7/15) is at home against Oaktree. Swimmer check-in time is 6:30 am.
  • The Beach Trip for swimmers in the high school age group is also on Saturday (7/15). Swimmers should meet at the pool at 4:30 pm and carpool to Twin Lakes State Beach in Santa Cruz. We still need parent drivers for this trip, as the swimmers are NOT allowed to drive themselves to this event. The cost is $10 per swimmer; there is no charge for parents.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

LPAC: Friday reminders (7/7/17)

Jul 7, 2017

We’ve got a lot going on in the next couple of weeks, so this will be a little longer than our usual Friday reminder email…

 

TOMORROW’S MEET: AT SILVER CREEK
  • Swimmers need to check in with the coaches by 7:20 am. If your child is ill in the morning, please call or text Coach Scott: 408-613-5126.
  • Plan to park at Silver Oak Elementary School (located just a little past the pool at 5000 Farnsworth Drive). See the Silver Creek web page for a map. Meet Entries and Volunteer Assignments are also posted on the website.
  • Remember, there is not much space at Silver Creek, so please plan to share EZ-Ups and get cozy with your penguin neighbors!
  • We will be swimming 8 lanes, which means the meet goes by a lot faster. Be sure your swimmers are paying attention to the announcements and get to Clerk of the Course on time. And remember to always check OUT with the coaches if you leave the meet early!

 

OVERNIGHTER
  • Check-in time is 6:00 pm on Saturday (7/8); please do not start setting up tents any earlier.
  • If you haven’t already turned in your forms and payment, you can do so when you check in. Be sure we have a phone number so we can reach you in case of emergency.
  • Cardboard boats should be staged on the basketball courts. Parents, you are welcome to stay and watch the Penguin Regatta. We do ask that you please take home any soggy boat remains.
  • 6 & under swimmers need to be picked up no later than 10:00 pm.
  • For more information about what to bring, etc., check the Overnighter page.
  • Please arrive before 8:00 am on Sunday morning to help your swimmers pack and also clean up the pool and lawn areas.

 

WHAT’S DUE
  • We suggest you bring your checkbook when you check in at the Overnighter, so you can just write one check for everything!
  • Champs Meal Order forms are due no later than Sunday morning (7/9) at 8:00 am. No late orders will be accepted.
  • Banquet Meal Order forms are due on Monday, July 17. Note: Swimmers eat for free at the Banquet, but you still need to fill out a form so we know how many meals to prepare. The cost for additional meals is $10 for adults and $7 for kids.
  • If you’d like to contribute to gifts for the coaches, please see Judy Seps at the meet or at the Overnighter.

 

COMING UP NEXT WEEK
  • The Penguin Pool Party has been rescheduled to next Wednesday, July 12, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Swimmers of all ages are welcome! We’ll be serving root beer floats and tie-dying shirts. The cost is $2 per swimmer. Non-Association members will also need to pay the guest entry fee at the gate ($2 for adults, $1 for kids). Please bring a white or light-colored shirt to tie-dye. We ask that parents of swimmers ages 10 and under please stay to help out.
  • The Swim-a-Thon team fundraiser will be on Thursday, July 13, during normal practice times. Swimmers will get to swim as many laps as they can to try and earn money for LPAC. Pledge forms are posted on the Swim-a-Thon page of the website.
  • Next Saturday (7/15) will be our last dual meet of the season, at home against Oaktree. The high schoolers will have their Beach Trip that afternoon/evening. Please note that we do need parent drivers, as teenagers are not allowed to drive themselves to this event. The cost is $10 per swimmer; there is no charge for parents.

 

GO PENGUINS!

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