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

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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