Dear Penguins,

As soon as you know that your swimmer will miss all or part of time trials or a meet please email our coaches at coaches@swimlpac.org and also our volunteer coordinators at volunteers@swimlpac.org. We need to know in advance which swimmers will not be in attendance. Coaches make meet schedules the week prior to meets and it is helpful to know, as soon as possible, if a swimmer can’t make it. Volunteer coordinators need to know if they need to find a replacement for your position during the meet.

ARE YOU READY FOR PENGUIN MADNESS!!!

This year for the first time ever LPAC will be raffling off not one but two up front parking spots for home meets. No more worrying about parking way down the street if you are on time for the meet. You will be able to leave real quick and pick something up that you forgot, because who hasn’t done that? You’re parking spot will still be there. How much would you pay for this peace of mind? The cost per raffle ticket is only $20. Raffle tickets will be sold near the pizza table at Penguin Madness or keep your eyes out for Nashely or Heather, you’ll be able to buy raffle tickets from them.

The madness begins at 6:00pm and continues till 8:00p this evening, May the 22nd. There is no regular practice today! Families are invited to come watch the fun. Bring your folding chairs and blankets. Some nights have been chilly, others have been hot. 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 2026 teams have been posted.

Penguin Madness is your last chance to participate in Penny Wars this season. Bring your change. Directions are on the Fundraiser page of the LPAC website. Last year the 11-14 practice group won Penny Wars. Who will win this season???

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. This year we will also have big Costco cookies 2 for $3. Please bring cash (small bills) if possible.

 GAME ON FOR A CAUSE: Family Game Night & Casino Night! 

Join your fellow Penguins on Saturday, May 23, for an evening of fun, strategy, and community—all in support of ALS research!

 Doors open at 6:00 PM for an all-ages Family Game Night. Feel free to bring your favorite board or card game to share!

 From 8:00–9:00 PM, high school students are invited to stay for a special Casino Night experience.

Donations are encouraged but not required. Come for the games, stay for the friendships, and help support an important cause. All proceeds will be donated directly to the ALS Therapy Development Institute.

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.

• Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
• Clinics: 9:00am- 9:45am ages 10&Under and  9:45am- 10:30am ages 11&up                                                                                              

TIME TRIALS:

Time Trials will be on Saturday, May 30, 2026  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.

LPAC Sweatshirt Raffle (made by Coach Julia) at Time Trials on May 30th more info to come… Raffle proceeds will be donated to ALS research.

RAFT TRIP: JULY 5, 2025

Raft Trip registration will is available now! Start planning for a fun Penguin family tradition. Registration deadline is June 20, 2026.  

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 4, 2026
• All participants must be 5 or older
• Time: 9:00 am until around 3:00 pm
• Cost: $50 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 20, 2026
• Print and sign separate waiver forms for each person who will be rafting and turn in forms to the “RAFT TRIP” folder by June 20th.
• Contact: George Nijmeh 
• For more information: Sunshine Rafting

LODGING FOR RAFT TRIP JULY 4

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 $277.66 for both nights discount of 10%. (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 manager’s special to make your reservations ASAP.  We have reserved a block of 8 rooms for LPAC, you may want to call now and make your reservation. They may add on more depending on how many families call before June 27.

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.

Add these LPAC Special Event dates straight to your LPAC Google Calendar here

Dear Penguins,

There is only one more week for our ALS fundraiser, Penny Wars. Last year, our 11-14 practice group won by a landslide. Come on swimmers! Bring in your change. The very last day to put change in your practice jug is at Penguin Madness.

Today is the last day to RSVP for Penguin Madness. It is much easier to put your swimmer on a Penguin Madness team if we know ahead of time who is coming to Penguin Madness. So if you haven’t RSVPed yet please do so today. 

MAY = ALS AWARENESS MONTHLPAC will be hosting three fun fundraisers for an ALS Research charity this month! Check out more in depth details on our LPAC Fundraising page.

GAME ON! PENNY WARS

Penny Wars is the ultimate test of swim team strategy and friendly sabotage. If you want to help your swimmer’s practice time take home the crown, you’ve got to play your cards (and cash) right.

Here is a quick strategic breakdown to help you dominate the jugs before May 22nd:

 Defend Your Jug (Positive Points)

To boost your own practice’s score, feed your jug silver, pennies, and singles.

• The Dollar Strategy: Dropping a $1 bill is the fastest way to get a clean +100 points without making the jug too heavy with change.

Attack the Competition (Negative Points)

• Spotting a rival practice time that’s getting a little too ahead? Time for some sabotage.
• The “And So On” Threat: While dropping a $5 bill (-500 points) or a $10 bill (-1000 points) hurts, if you really want to sink a rival’s ship, a $20 bill delivers a massive -2000 point blow.
  
   Pro-Tip: Keep an eye on the jugs during the week. The best time to drop those big negative bills into rival jugs is right toward the end of the week—or directly at Penguin Madness on 5/22—so they don’t have time to recover

May the best practice time win! Which jug are you pulling for?

 Game On for a Cause: Family Game Night & Casino Night!

•  Join your fellow Penguins on Saturday, May 23, for a night of fun, strategy, and community—all in support of ALS research!
• Doors open at 6:00 PM for an all-ages Family Game Night (feel free to bring your favorite board or card game to share!).
• Then, from 8:00–9:00 PM, high schoolers can stick around for a dedicated Casino Night.

Donations are encouraged but not required. Come for the games, stay for the friendships, and let’s raise funds for an important cause! All donations will be sent directly to ALS Therapy Development Institute.
LPAC Sweatshirt Raffle (made by Coach Julia) at Time Trials on May 30th more info to come…

PENGUIN MADNESS IS HAPPENING THIS FRIDAY!

Pizza, team spirit, and a shot at the holy grail of swim meets—a reserved parking spot?! Penguin Madness is shaping up to be the funnest on land event for our penguins.

Here is your quick-reference checklist for the upcoming week to make sure you and your swimmer don’t miss a beat:

 Important Deadlines & Times

• Today Monday, May 18th (RSVP Deadline): Last day to use the 2026 Penguin Madness RSVP link. Make sure to sign up by today so your swimmer gets placed on a team!
• Thursday, May 21st: Teams will be officially posted at the pool and on the website.
• Friday, May 22nd (The Big Day – No Regular Practice!):
  • 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM: Pizza time! $7 gets you a massive Costco slice and a soda.
  • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Penguin Madness begins!
  • Friday Morning: Teams will also be blasted out in the morning email newsletter.

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 Team Colors & Gear

Check the pool or website on Thursday to find out your team color.

• Swimmers are encouraged to dress up in their team color.
• Don’t sweat it if you don’t have the right color in the closet—free team bandanas will be provided for everyone!

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 The Golden Ticket: The LPAC Parking Raffle

If you’ve ever dealt with swim meet morning parking, you know this is a game-changer. LPAC is raffling off a premium, reserved upfront parking space valid for all four home meets (including Time Trials). You can leave and come back, and your spot will still be waiting for you.

• Cost: $20 per ticket.
• Where to buy: Look for the ticket sales near the pizza tables at Penguin Madness, or track down Heather Castro during the event.

Don’t forget to grab your raffle cash, wear your team colors, and get ready for a great Friday night at the pool!

Special Notes about Penguin Madness

• 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 event.

RAFT TRIP: JULY 5, 2025

Raft Trip registration will is available now! Start planning for a fun Penguin family tradition. Registration deadline is June 20, 2026.  

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 4, 2026
• All participants must be 5 or older
• Time: 9:00 am until around 3:00 pm
• Cost: $50 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 20, 2026
• Print and sign separate waiver forms for each person who will be rafting and turn in forms to the “RAFT TRIP” folder by June 20th.
• Contact: George Nijmeh 
• For more information: Sunshine Rafting

LODGING FOR RAFT TRIP JULY 4

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 $277.66 for both nights discount of 10%. (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 manager’s special to make your reservations ASAP.  We have reserved a block of 8 rooms for LPAC, you may want to call now and make your reservation. They may add on more depending on how many families call before June 27.

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.

Add these LPAC Special Event dates straight to your LPAC Google Calendar here

Dear Penguins,

Lots of information in this newsletter please read thoroughly. Info about Penny Wars, Family Game Night, Casino Night and Penguin Madness. RSVP for Penguin Madness by Monday the 18th in order to get your swimmer on a team. RSVP below… And start thinking about lodging for the raft trip on July 4th… Reserved rooms go quick!

MAY = ALS AWARENESS MONTH

LPAC will be hosting three fun fundraisers for an ALS Research charity this month! Check out more in depth details on our LPAC Fundraising page.

 Penny Wars is ON through Penguin Madness — now until 5/22!

Have you seen the 5-gallon jugs at your swim practice? Each jug is labeled with a practice time. Help your swimmer’s practice win by adding **coins and $1 bills** to *their* jug — and if you’re feeling competitive, put **higher bills** into *other* practice jugs to lower their score!

 How Scoring Works

 Positive Points
* Penny = 1 point
* Nickel = 5 points
* Dime = 10 points
* Quarter = 25 points
* $1 bill = 100 points

Negative Points
* $5 bill = -500 points
* $10 bill = -1000 points
* $20 bill = -2000 points
* And so on!

Bring in your spare change and help your practice come out on top last chance is at Penguin Madness on 5/22!

 Join your fellow Penguins for a family fun-filled night of table, board, and card games as we raise funds for ALS research!

Family Game Night
Doors open at 6:00 PM on May 23
Open to all ages

Following Game Night on May 23:
Casino Night from 8:00–9:00 PM
High School Penguins only

Donations for both events are encouraged, but not required. Come enjoy a great night of games, friends, and fun while supporting an important cause!

LPAC Sweatshirt Raffle (made by Coach Julia) at Time Trials on May 30th more info to come…

PENGUIN MADNESS IS ONE WEEK AWAY!

Pizza will be available on Friday, May 22nd 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 22nd, no regular practice! Use the following link to sign up for your team: 2026 Penguin Madness RSVP. RSVP by Monday the 18th to make sure your swimmer is added to a team. 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 morning’s email newsletter.

This year, for the first time ever, LPAC will be raffling off a premium upfront parking space for all of our home meets!

We have four home meets this season (including Time Trials), and the winner will enjoy a reserved parking spot at every one. That means no rushing out the door in the morning or stressing about where to park. Plus, if you need to leave during the meet for any reason, you’ll be able to come back and park in the same reserved spot.

Raffle tickets are only $20 each for a chance to win this convenient upfront parking spot for the entire home meet season.

Be sure to stop by near where we will be selling pizza at Penguin Madness or find Heather Castro during the event to purchase your raffle tickets!

Special Notes about Penguin Madness

• 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 event.

LODGING FOR RAFT TRIP JULY 4

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 $277.66 for both nights discount of 10%. (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 manager’s special to make your reservations ASAP.  We have reserved a block of 8 rooms for LPAC, you may want to call now and make your reservation. They may add on more depending on how many families call before June 27.

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.

Add these LPAC Special Event dates straight to your LPAC Google Calendar here

Dear Penguins,

LPAC hopes everyone had a magnificent Mother’s Day weekend filled with family, laughter, and cherished memories.

Thank you to all the parents and swimmers who joined us for our 4th Annual Welcome Vibe last Friday — it was a huge success!

A special thank-you goes to our amazing volunteers for all the hard work and dedication that made this event possible. To everyone that provided all of the amazing snacks thank you so much for your support.t  We truly appreciate everything you did to help create such a fun and welcoming experience.

The purpose of the Welcome Vibe is to help our new families feel at home, and we hope everyone felt the Penguin love! 

MAY = ALS AWARENESS MONTH

LPAC will be hosting three fun fundraisers for an ALS Research charity this month! Check out more in depth details on our LPAC Fundraising page.

First up Penny Wars; Bring your coins all week!

From Monday 5/11 through Penguin Madness 5/22, there will be 5 gallon water jugs at the entrance of the pool during your swimmers’ practice. Coins and one dollar bills are scored as positive 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 its own jug.

• Scoring of Coins: Positive                                

1. A penny is worth 1 point                                  
2. A nickel is worth 5 points                              
3. A dime is worth 10 points                              
4. A quarter is worth 25 points                            
5. A dollar is worth 100 points 

• Scoring of Bills: Negative 

1. $5 dollar bill is worth -500 points  
2. $10 dollar bill is worth -1000 points  
3. $20 dollar bill is worth -2000 points 
4. And so on…

• Family Game Night (all ages of Penguins) 5/23 from 6-8pm  & Casino Night (high school penguins only) 8-9pm- more information to come.
• LPAC Sweatshirt Raffle (made by Coach Julia) at Time Trials on May 30th

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 22nd 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 18th!

• Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
• Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• RSVP by Monday, May 18th: 2026 Penguin Madness RSVP

This year for the first time ever, LPAC will be raffling off an upfront parking space for all of our home meets. This year we have four home meets (including time trials). This means no rushing out the door in the morning, worrying about where you are going to park. it also allows you to leave the meet for any reason and you’ll be able to come back and park in the same spot. More information to come. Keep your eyes and ears open. 

PRACTICES:

Practice times are Mondays through Fridays 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

Make sure that your swimmer shows up at the right time.
Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

Practice times change to mornings on June 8th.

IMPORTANT RULES OF THE POOL

The Los Paseos Aquatic Club rents the pool every year from the Los Paseos Homeowner’s Association. 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:

• Please keep all bikes and scooters outside of the pool gates at all times.
• 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.
• Any food or trash you bring into the pool area should be carried out to the dumpster outside or taken with you, please. With construction, no pool staff and only our LPAC coaches there at the end of the night, taking out the trash should not be one of the coaches jobs. 
• 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!

Add these LPAC Special Event dates straight to your LPAC Google Calendar here

Dear Penguins,

Cinco de Mayo at the pool was such a blast! 
Huge thanks to our amazing board members for putting everything together, and a special shoutout to the Hadfield family for bringing all the supplies that made it happen. Couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate Cinco De Mayo and Taco Tuesday!

WELCOME VIBE: TONIGHT, MAY 8TH

Parents please join us today, 5/8,  during your swimmers practice for our 4th 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. Meet and mingle with fellow penguins, new and old. 

MAY = ALS AWARENESS MONTH

LPAC will be hosting three fun fundraisers for an ALS Research charity this month! Check out more in depth details on our LPAC Fundraising page.

• First up Penny Wars; Bring your coins next week!From Monday 5/11 through Penguin Madness 5/22, there will be 5 gallon water jugs at the entrance of the pool during your swimmers’ practice. Coins and one dollar bills are scored as positive 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 its own jug.Scoring of Coins: Positive                                 Scoring of Bills: Negative
  A penny is worth 1 point                                  $5 dollar bill is worth -500 points
  A nickel is worth 5 points                                 $10 dollar bill is worth -1000 points
  A dime is worth 10 points                                $20 dollar bill is worth -2000 points
  A quarter is worth 25 points                           And so on…
  A dollar is worth 100 points 

• Family Game Night, all ages of Penguins 5/23 from 6-8pm  & Casino Night (high school penguins only) 8-9pm- more information to come.
• LPAC Sweatshirt Raffle (made by Coach Julia) at Time Trials on May 30th

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 22nd 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 18th!

• Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
• Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• RSVP by Monday, May 18th: 2026 Penguin Madness RSVP

This year for the first time ever, LPAC will be raffling off an upfront parking space for all of our home meets. This year we have four home meets (including time trials). This means no rushing out the door in the morning, worrying about where you are going to park. it also allows you to leave the meet for any reason and you’ll be able to come back and park in the same spot. More information to come. Keep your eyes and ears open. 

PRACTICES:

Practice times are Mondays through Fridays 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

Make sure that your swimmer shows up at the right time.
Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

Practice times change to mornings on June 8th.

NEW RULE FROM THE POOL: 

• Please keep all bikes and scooters outside of the pool gates at all times.

IMPORTANT RULES OF THE POOL

The Los Paseos Aquatic Club rents the pool every year from the Los Paseos Homeowner’s Association. 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.
• Any food or trash you bring into the pool area should be carried out to the dumpster outside or taken with you, please. With construction, no pool staff and only our LPAC coaches there at the end of the night, taking out the trash should not be one of the coaches jobs. 
• 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!Add these LPAC Special Event dates straight to your LPAC Google Calendar here

Dear Penguins, Thank you for your patience during the construction period and for walking carefully everyday through the sportscourt. Good news, the construction is complete. Swimmers can enter through the front gates again.  WELCOME VIBE: MAY 8TH Parents please join us this upcoming Friday, May 8th, during your swimmers practice for our 4th Annual Welcome Vibe. The LPAC Board and members are bringing drinks and snacks for parents and families to mingle and get to know one another between 5:30-7pm. Come meet new faces and see old friends. MAY = ALS AWARENESS MONTH LPAC will be hosting three fun fundraisers for an ALS Research charity this month! Check out more in depth details on our LPAC Fundraising page. 1. Penny wars-  May 11-22 2. Family Game Night, all ages of Penguins 5/23 from 6-8pm  & Casino Night (high school penguins only) 8-9pm 3. LPAC Sweatshirt Raffle (made by Coach Julia) at Time Trials on May 30th 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 22nd 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 18th! Date: Friday, May 22, 2026 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm RSVP by Monday, May 18th: 2026 Penguin Madness RSVP This year for the first time ever, LPAC will be raffling off an upfront parking space for all of our home meets. This year we have four home meets(including time trials). This means no rushing out the door in the morning, worrying about where you are going to park. it also allows you to leave the meet for any reason and you’ll be able to come back and park in the same spot. More information to come. Keep your eyes and ears open.  PRACTICES: Practice times are Mondays through Fridays 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 Make sure that your swimmer shows up at the right time. Please arrive on time and ready to swim! Practice times change to mornings on June 8th. IMPORTANT RULES OF THE POOL The Los Paseos Aquatic Club rents the pool every year from the Los Paseos Homeowner’s Association. 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: 1. Children should not be at the pool without adult supervision; the coaches need to focus on the swimmers in the water. 2. 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. 3. Any food or trash you bring into the pool area should be carried out to the dumpster outside or taken with you, please. With no pool staff and only our LPAC coaches there at the end of the night, taking out the trash should not be one of the coaches jobs.  4. No one is allowed in the Pickleball courts (Sportcourt area) unless already arranged with the Home Owners Association. 5. 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! Add these LPAC Special Event dates straight to your LPAC Google Calendar here

Dear Penguins,

The first week of practices is always exciting. All of your Penguins swam their hearts out this week. 

Welcome Vibe postponed to May 8. Info below.

TEAM SUITS: 

Final Swimsuit try-on event Today, Friday, May 1.

• Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
• 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! Order Today, May 1, 2026 to receive shipment by our first meet.  

All LPAC swimmers 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:

• The order link is on the Suits and Merchandise page. 
• Order Link Payment: You will pay Agonswim.com directly when ordering
• Shipping: Orders will be shipped directly to the team and distributed at practices the week of Time Trials.
• Order Deadline: 5/1/26

Please check out the Suits & Merchandise page for up-to-date information.DON’T FORGET: MERCHANDISE IS AVAILABLE UNTIL MAY 1st! 

We have T-shirts, Parkas, sweats and lots of other goodies to show your Penguin spirit and keep your swimmers and family fashionably warm! Deadline to order is May 1, 2026, with an expected delivery date of May 25, 2026 during practice.

Please use the 2026 LPAC Merchandise Order Form to place your order by May 1st!

Payment options available on the Merchandise Order Form above. For questions, contact: Lynnette Gill,  LynetteRGill@gmail.com

7 & UNDER EVENT: MAY 3

If you are have a Penguin that is in the 7 & under age group please join us for a 7 & under Park Play date. Let your swimmers have a great time on land for a little bit before dinner.

• Date: Sunday, May 3 from 2-4 pm
• Location: Los Paseos Park
• We will have sidewalk chalk and bubbles for kids to play with.

WELCOME VIBE PUSHED TO MAY 8TH

Parents please join us next Friday, May 8th, during your swimmers practice for our 4th Annual Welcome Vibe. The LPAC Board and members are bringing drinks and snacks for parents and families to mingle and get to know one another between 5:15 and 7:30 pm. Come meet new faces and see old friends.

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 22nd from 5:15-6pm, right before Penguin Madness. RSVP for your pizza when you register your swimmer. Save the date! RSVP form will be put out in future communication.

PRACTICES:

Practice times are:

• 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

Make sure that your swimmer shows up at the right time.
Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

CONSTRUCTION AT THE POOL

There is some construction happening at the pool. They are renovating the concrete area at the front gates all the way down along the clubhouse including the two staircases. During the construction period the swimmers and families can walk through the sportscourt. Swimmers and swimmer families are not to stay in the sports court for an extended period of time. Penguins are to WALK carefully and quickly through the sportscourt on the way to the pool area. Please try your best to dry off before walking through the sportscourt.

IMPORTANT RULES OF THE POOL

The Los Paseos Aquatic Club rents the pool every year from the Los Paseos Homeowner’s Association. 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.
• Any food or trash you bring into the pool area should be carried out to the dumpster outside or taken with you, please. With construction, no pool staff and only our LPAC coaches there at the end of the night, taking out the trash should not be one of the coaches jobs. 
• 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!

Add these LPAC Special Event dates straight to your LPAC Google Calendar here

Dear Penguins,

Welcome back! Regular team evening practices start today. Please join us for some munchies and drinks on the pool deck on Friday, May 1, as we kick off the season. We can’t wait to see you all at the pool!
PRACTICES:

Practices start April 27th 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

Make sure that your swimmer shows up at the right time.
Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

CONSTRUCTION AT THE POOL

There is some construction happening at the pool. They are renovating the concrete area at the front gates all the way down along the clubhouse including the two staircases. During the construction period the swimmers and families can walk through the sportscourt. Swimmers and swimmer families are not to stay in the sports court for an extended period of time. Penguins are to WALK carefully and quickly through the sportscourt on the way to the pool area. Please try your best to dry off before walking through the sportscourt.

IMPORTANT RULES OF THE POOL

The Los Paseos Aquatic Club rents the pool every year from the Los Paseos Homeowner’s Association. 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.
• Any food or trash you bring into the pool area should be carried out to the dumpster outside or taken with you, please. With construction, no pool staff and only our LPAC coaches there at the end of the night, taking out the trash should not be one of the coaches jobs. 
• 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!

TEAM SUITS: 

Swimsuit try-ons are happening this week!

• Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
• Time: 5:00-8:00pm
• Location: Los Paseos Pool

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

• Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
• 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 1, 2026 to receive shipment by our first meet.  

All LPAC swimmers 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:

• The order link will go live on April 27th on the Suits and Merchandise page. 
• Order Link Payment: You will pay Agonswim.com directly when ordering
• Shipping: Orders will be shipped directly to the team and distributed at practices the week of Time Trials.
• Order Deadline: 5/1/26

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

DON’T FORGET: MERCHANDISE IS AVAILABLE UNTIL MAY 1st! 

We have T-shirts, Parkas, sweats and lots of other goodies to show your Penguin spirit and keep your swimmers and family fashionably warm! Deadline to order is May 1, 2026, with an expected delivery date of May 25, 2026 during practice.
Please use the 2026 LPAC Merchandise Order Form to place your order by May 1st!

Payment options available on the Merchandise Order Form above. For questions, contact: Lynnette Gill,  LynetteRGill@gmail.com

Add these LPAC Special Event dates straight to your LPAC Google Calendar here

LPAC: Weekly Update 4/20/26

Dear Penguins and Parents:It’s hard to believe that practices start next week! We can’t wait to see you all at the pool. Please join us for some munchies and drinks on the pool deck during the first Friday, May 1st,  practice of the 2026 season!  PRACTICES: Practices start April 27th 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 Make sure that your swimmer shows up at the right time. Please arrive on time and ready to swim! TEAM SUITS:   We will be using the same suit as last year. If your swimmer(s) grew over the year we will be having a few swimsuit sizing event during try outs, April 23rd from 5:30-6:30 & during the first week of practice, April 27th and May 1st.from 5:00-8pm. Come to practice early and try on suits before your swimmer jumps in the pool. Once you know what size your swimmer needs, the order link will be in the next few LPAC newsletters. Orders need to be placed between April 27 and  May 1, 2025 to receive shipment by our first meet.  Swimsuit Try-Ons:Dates: 4/23/26 from 5:30-6:30  4/27/26, and 5/1/26 from 5:30- 8:00pm Location: Los Paseos Pool ORDERING INFORMATION: The order link will go live on April 27th on the Suits and Merchandise page. Order Link Payment: You will pay Agonswim.com directly when orderingShipping: Orders will be shipped directly to the team and distributed at practices the week of 5/25 Order Deadline: 5/1/26 Please check out the Suits & Merchandise page for up-to-date information. SPLASH & DASH: This year’s Splash & Dash will be on July 1st. We will be raising money for equipment updates, such as a new starter battery, a new Digital or Analog Pace Clock for practices, Time drops(a new league wide timer system) and kitchen needs a new or slightly loved deep freezer with a lid that actually works.. Please help us to raise money for these causes this year. More information to come. SPONSORSHIPS: Do you know of a company in or around the neighborhood that may want to be a part of the greatest swim team around? We are looking for companies to Sponsor LPAC. Even with the raise in registration this year, our swim team is the best and least expensive team in our cabana league. (We may be a little biased.) Our ability to keep our swimmers until they graduate only proves our point. Next time you are at a swim meet, count the number of older swimmers the opposing team has and compare it to LPAC.  In order to keep our registration costs low and continue all our fun penguin traditions, we need to find companies to Sponsor us. If you know of a company in the area that would want to help please email meghanengle@gmail.com. MERCHANDISE IS AVAILABLE UNTIL MAY 1st!  We have T-shirts, Parkas, sweats and lots of other goodies to show your Penguin spirit and keep your swimmers and family fashionably warm! Deadline to order is May 1, 2026, with an expected delivery date of May 25, 2026 during practice. Please use the 2026 LPAC Merchandise Order Form to place your order by May 1st! Payment options available on the Merchandise Order Form above. For questions, contact: Lynnette Gill,  lynettergill@gmail.com UPCOMING EVENTS: 4/20: New Swimmer Try Outs Start  4/23/25, 4/27/25, and 5/1/25: Swimsuit Try-ons 4/27: First Day of Practice 5/1:  Welcome Vibe event (Parents invited to practice) 5/22: Penguin Madness 5/25: Memorial Day Clinic (no regular practices) 5/30: Time Trials 6/1: Time Trial Make-Ups (no regular practices) 6/6: LPAC @ Oaktree 6/8: Morning practices begin TBD 3:30pm-5:30pm: Penguin Pool Party 613: LPAC @ Montevideo 6/17: 8am-10:15am: Picture Day-: No regular practices 6/20: Belwood @ LPAC 6/27:Almaden @ LPAC  6/27: Overnighter and Cardboard Boat Races 7/1: Splash & Dash 7/4: No practice. Happy 4th of July! 7/4: Raft Trip (No meet) 7/11: LPAC @ Silver Creek 7/11: Beach Trip (High School age group only) 7/16:  Spirit Night 7/17: High School Group Spaghetti Dinner 7/18: Champs @ Independence High School 7/19: Banquet Add these LPAC Special Event dates straight to your Google Calendar here

Dear Penguin Famly,

LPAC had an amazing season this year! We were 3  and 2 in our dual meets and we came in 3rd place at Champs! Thank you to all of our swimmers and parent volunteers that have been so dedicated to this community.

This season two of our Penguins broke LPAC records. Caleb G. broke a record from 1997 for Freestyle for 7-8 Boys. Mark Gifford held the Freestyle record for 7-8 Boys at 16.07 for 28 years. Caleb smoked it at 15.97 seconds for freestyle at our Dual meet against Oaktree. If anyone knows Mark Gifford they might want to tell him that he held the record for 28 years, that is a pretty good run. One of our Age Outs, Tomas M., broke his own  LPAC record in Breaststroke and he had the most points for the high school age group among all of the teams at Champs. Last year Tomas broke the Breaststroke record at 28.49. This year he was a speed demon and broke it again at 27.91. Congrats Caleb and Tomas! 

We are Penguin Strong!  Congratulations to all of our Penguins! Everyone worked so hard this year.

Champs Meet Result are posted here.

SWIMMER PICTURES

If your swimmer took photos and did not receive a 4×6 picture of your swimmer, a team photo and a picture button please email Meghan. If you ordered extra items from the vendor online, these items will be delivered to the address you provided. If your swimmer missed picture day but they would still like a team photo Meghan has extra team photos for you. Please email Meghan and set up a time to get your pictures from her.

DID YOU MISS THE BANQUET?

If you did not attend the Banquet, you can pick up your trophies and ribbons at the Fumagalli’s house. Or if you misplaced your trophy we found three trophies just hanging around the pool. Please text Kelly (408-821-1080) to arrange a time to pick them up. After next week, they’ll go back into the container until next season unless you text Kelly and arrange a pickup date.

YEAR ROUND SWIMMING OPPORTUNITIES

Many families have expressed interest in year-round swimming. 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. South Valley Stingrays is closest, and Coach Jerry said LPAC swimmers are welcome to come by the Rancho Santa Teresa pool. Contact the Stingrays info.svstingrays@gmail.com.  If you have any questions, you can send email to coaches@swimlpac.org or talk to any of the year-round swim families to discuss which program might work best for you. We encourage you to sign up with a friend or two – it helps with carpooling, and makes it more fun!

SPIRIT NIGHT SLIDESHOW

If you would like to view any of the Slideshows for the past four years, please click on the links below:

2025 Slideshow
2024 Slideshow
2023 Slideshow
2022 Slideshow
 

SPONSORSHIPS FOR 2026 SEASON

Do you know of a company in or around the neighborhood that may want to be a part of the greatest swim team around? We are looking for companies to Sponsor LPAC.

Our swim team is the best and least expensive team in our cabana league. (We may be a little biased.) Our ability to keep our swimmers until they graduate only proves our point. Next time you are at a swim meet, count the number of older swimmers the opposing team has and compare it to LPAC. Did you see the program at Champs this year?   LPAC had twice as many age outs as two of the teams, three times as many as two of the teams and one team had no age outs to speak of. That speaks volumes about LPAC. We are the best, most fun team with the best coaches.  

In order to keep our registration costs low and continue all our fun penguin traditions, we need to find companies to Sponsor us.These Tax Deductible Sponsorships helps support our various programs that inspire our youth towards a future of service and community building. Contact Kelly or info@swimlpac.org for more information. Check out the Sponsorship Webpage. If you know of a company in the area that would want to help Sponsor LPAC’s 2026 season please email Kelly.fumagalli@gmail.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Be on the lookout for future emails about the Penguin Polar Plunge for New Year’s, LPAC Community Service opportunities and other fun off season events. Registration emails will go out  in February, due in March. If you and your family had a great time this year recruit your friend’s to join the team for next year. Thank you all for a wonderful season. See you next year and Go Penguins!