Dear Penguins and Parents:

ISSUES WITH RIBBONS:

There were some issues with ribbons this week. If your swimmer did not receive the correct ribbons or is missing ribbons from the Belwood meet, please send an email to info@swimlpac.org and state the event of incorrect/missing ribbons and we will make sure your swimmer receives the correct ribbons. You do not need to return duplicate or incorrect ribbons. 

SWIMSUIT ISSUES:

If you had any sort of issue with your swimsuit, please do the following:

1. Send an email to Sean Ryan sean@makingwavesusa.com and CC: Amelia Hadfield ahadfield.2000@gmail.com.
2. In subject line write: LPAC Order <insert your order number here>
3. Provide a screenshot of your order
4. Explain what you received that was incorrect (ie ordered a 32 fly with embroidery and received a 32 pro with screen print and did not receive an endurance suit)
5. How would you like this resolved? (Ie. Refund for order, refund for difference in screen print vs embroidery, exchange for correct order, etc.)

We apologize for this inconvenience. Please note that if you do an exchange, it’s possible that you may not get your new suit for several weeks. 

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Great swimming last Saturday! In a nail bitingly close race, LPAC defeated Belwood with a final score of 124.7 to 123.9. Go Penguins! 

RECORD BREAKING SWIM

Congratulations to Caleb Gray, who set a new team record for the 6 & under boys 25 Freestyle with a time of 20.19 (breaking John Anderson’s record from 2016). Way to go!

ALMADEN @ LPAC: SATURDAY, JUNE 8

• If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet against Almaden, please send an email to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org TODAY!
• The swimmers that we already know will be missing are: Stella G., Emelia M., Viola S., Olivia S., Aurora S., Micah K., Maleah K., Brody M., Graham M., Joseph O., Adelina R., Emily G., Grant G., Sydney I., Zurie A., Caleb G., Armaan J., Logan M., Leo M. 
• Check in time for our next meet will be a little bit earlier, due to going over last Saturday. Check in time for the Almaden meet will be at 6:20 am. 

PARENT RELAY:Thank you to our wonderful Parent Relay Volunteers! Please bring your suit and goggles to our upcoming meets. Our Penguin family looks forward to cheering you on!

FUNDRAISERS:

Check out our Fundraising page on the website to learn about our two fundraisers this year! 

RAFT TRIP: JULY 6, 2024

Raft Trip registration is available now! Sign up now to ensure your spot for this cherished LPAC tradition. Please see the Raft Trip page of our website for more information. Registration deadline is June 22, 2024. 

PRACTICES:

Practice times are as follows. There will be no change in practice times after Memorial Day, until school gets out and morning practices begin on June 10. 

• 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

Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Here are some quick reminders before our meet against Belwood tomorrow.

BELWOOD @ LPAC: SATURDAY, JUNE 1

• Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024
• Meet starts at 8:00 am
• Location: Los Paseos Pool
• Time: LPAC swimmers need to check in with coaches no later than 6:40 am.
• Parents must check in with Volunteer Coordinators by 6:40 am.
• If your child is sick, please call or text
  • Coach Scott: 408-613-5126, and 
  • Volunteer Coordinators: Li @ 408-930-8033 or Jeannie @ 408-981-3370. 
• Meet entries and volunteer assignments have been posted to the Belwood @ LPAC page on the website.
• If you accidentally took your Volunteer Badge home last week, please remember to return it at the end of this week’s meet. Thank you.

ALMADEN @ LPAC: SATURDAY, JUNE 8

• If your swimmer will have to miss all or part of the next meet on June 8, please send an email NOW to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org.

PARENT RELAY:Thank you to our wonderful Parent Relay Volunteers! Please bring your suit and goggles to our upcoming meets. Our Penguin family looks forward to cheering you on!

SWIMSUIT DELIVERY: COMPLETE

If you ordered a team swimsuit, it has been delivered, unless Amelia has contacted you via text due to a back order. If you did NOT receive a text from Amelia and your order is either missing OR incorrect, please email sean@makingwavesusa.com and let Amelia know: 408-529-5783. 

PERSONALIZED SWIM CAPS:

Will be handed out at the swim meet this Saturday, by the volunteer station on your way in, from 6:15 am – 7:15 am. If you ordered a personalized swim cap and will not be at this weeks’ meet, your cap will be in your folder where you find your ribbons on Monday.

MID-SEASON MERCHANDISE OPPORTUNITY!

We are offering another opportunity to order LPAC merchandise for those of you looking to expand your spirit wear options this summer! Please complete the order form below and make your payment by Sunday, June 2nd at 7:30pm (Zelle or check/cash). We anticipate receiving merchandise back by June 22nd and will distribute at practices. 

• Merchandise Order Form
• Payment:
  • Via Zelle to Treasurer@swimlpac.org. Include “LPAC 2024 Merchandise” with Swimmer Name(s) in memo. 
  • We also accept checks, payable to “LPAC”. Contact Lynnae Brady to make arrangement for payment drop off, 408-504-6914.  
• Deadline: Sunday, June 2nd at 7:30pm
• Expected Delivery: June 22nd to be distributed at practices.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to load up on your Penguin gear!

FUNDRAISERS:

Check out our Fundraising page on the website to learn about our two fundraisers this year! 

RAFT TRIP: JULY 6, 2024

Raft Trip registration is available now! Sign up now to ensure your spot for this cherished LPAC tradition. Please see the Raft Trip page of our website for more information. Registration deadline is June 22, 2024. 

PRACTICES:

Practice times are as follows. There will be no change in practice times after Memorial Day, until school gets out and morning practices begin on June 10. 

• 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

Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

Dear Penguins and Parents:

MID-SEASON MERCHANDISE OPPORTUNITY!

We are offering another opportunity to order LPAC merchandise for those of you looking to expand your spirit wear options this summer! Please complete the order form below and make your payment by Sunday, June 2nd at 7:30pm (Zelle or check/cash). We anticipate receiving merchandise back by June 22nd and will distribute at practices. 

• Merchandise Order Form
• Payment:
  • Via Zelle to Treasurer@swimlpac.org. Include “LPAC 2024 Merchandise” with Swimmer Name(s) in memo. 
  • We also accept checks, payable to “LPAC”. Contact Lynnae Brady to make arrangement for payment drop off, 408-504-6914.  
• Deadline: Sunday, June 2nd at 7:30pm
• Expected Delivery: June 22nd to be distributed at practices.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to load up on your Penguin gear!

Dear Penguins and Parents:

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

WILL YOU BE AT THE MEET THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 1?

• If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet against Belwood, please send an email to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org TODAY!
• The swimmers that we already know will be missing are: Cameron W., Micah K., Maleah K., Evan L., Olivia A., Juliette A., Joseph O, Gwen G., Heath N., Diego C., Liam R.

PARENT RELAY:

Thank you to our wonderful Parent Relay Volunteers! Please bring your suit and goggles to our upcoming meets. Our Penguin family looks forward to cheering you on!

MEMORIAL DAY SWIM CLINIC: MONDAY, MAY 27

There are no regular team practices on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27), but swimmers are invited to attend an optional Swim Clinic that morning from 9:00 to 10:15 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 28

Swimmers who cannot attend Time Trials on Saturday must come to Make-Up Day on Tuesday, May 28 at 5:30 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.

FUNDRAISERS:

Check out our Fundraising page on the website to learn about our two fundraisers this year! 

RAFT TRIP: JULY 6, 2024

Raft Trip registration is available now! Sign up now to ensure your spot for this cherished LPAC tradition. Please see the Raft Trip page of our website for more information. Registration deadline is June 22, 2024. 

PRACTICES:

Practices times are as follows. There will be no change in practice times after Memorial Day, until school gets out and morning practices begin on June 10. 

• 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

Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

SWIMSUIT DELIVERY: THIS WEEK

If you ordered a team swimsuit, you can expect direct delivery to the mailing address you provided, this week. If you have any questions, please contact Amelia Hadfield.

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Here are some quick reminders before Time Trials tomorrow.

TIME TRIALS: SATURDAY, MAY 25

• 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.
  • If you can’t make it last minute, please text Li @ 408-930-8033 or Jeannie @ 408-981-3370. Send us your name and the position and shift you won’t be able to do. Thank you!

BELWOOD @ LPAC: SATURDAY, JUNE 1

• If your swimmer will have to miss all or part of the next meet on June 1, please send email NOW to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org.

MEMORIAL DAY SWIM CLINIC: MONDAY, MAY 27

• There are no regular team practices on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27), but swimmers are invited to attend an optional Swim Clinic that morning from 9:00 to 10:15 am.

TIME TRIALS MAKE-UP DAY: TUESDAY, MAY 28

• Swimmers who cannot attend Time Trials must come to Make-Up Day on Tuesday, May 28 at 5:30 pm.
• For swimmers attending Make-Ups, it is MANDATORY that their parents 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.

PRACTICES:

Practices times are as follows. There will be no change in practice times after Memorial Day, until school gets out and morning practices begin on June 10. 

• 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

Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

SWIMSUIT DELIVERY: NEXT WEEK

If you ordered a team swimsuit, you can expect direct delivery to the mailing address you provided, next week. If you have any questions, please contact Amelia Hadfield.

Dear Penguins and Parents:

TIME TRIALS:

Time Trials will be this Saturday, May 25. 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 will start at 7:45 am and should be done around 1:00 pm.

If you are new to the team, you might want to check out the Swim Meet Survival Tips article on the website for some helpful advice about what to bring, what to wear, etc.

If your child will not be able to attend Time Trials, you need to let the coaches and volunteer coordinators know ASAP if you have not done so already. Please send email to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org. Any swimmers who do not attend Time Trials must come to the make-up day on Tuesday, May 28 at 5:30 pm.

So far, we know that the following families will be missing all or part of Time Trials: Gwen G., Grant G., Emily G., Juan Luis Jr., Juan Alfonso G., Alex O., Ava O., Cassia, Ona, Heath N., Alina, Cruz, Taylor P., Claire A., Genevieve A., Cameron W., Micah, Maleah, Evan L., Sophie N., Oskar, Joseph O., Lia  Z.

Volunteer List for Time Trials has been updated. Please review and let us know if you won’t be able to make it. If you can’t make it last minute, please text Li @ 408-930-8033 or Jeannie @ 408-981-3370. Send us your name and the position and shift you won’t be able to do. Thank you!

MEMORIAL DAY SWIM CLINIC: MONDAY, MAY 27

There are no regular team practices on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27), but swimmers are invited to attend an optional Swim Clinic that morning from 9:00 to 10:15 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 28

Swimmers who cannot attend Time Trials on Saturday must come to Make-Up Day on Tuesday, May 28 at 5:30 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.

FUNDRAISERS:

Check out our Fundraising page on the website to learn about our two fundraisers this year!

RAFT TRIP: JULY 6, 2024

Raft Trip registration is available now! Sign up now to ensure your spot for this cherished LPAC tradition. Please see the Raft Trip page of our website for more information. Registration deadline is June 22, 2024. 

PRACTICES:

Practices times are as follows:

• 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

Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

Dear Penguins and Parents:

TIME TRIALS:
Time Trials will be on Saturday, May 25, 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 28.

FUNDRAISERS:

Check out our Fundraising page on the website to learn about our two fundraisers this year!

RAFT TRIP: JULY 6, 2024

Raft Trip registration is available now! Sign up now to ensure your spot for this cherished LPAC tradition. Please see the Raft Trip page of our website for more information. Registration deadline is June 22, 2024. PRACTICES:

Practices times are as follows:

• 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

Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

Dear Penguins and Parents:

We hope you all had fun at Penguin Madness! Week 3 of practice begins today.

FUNDRAISERS:

Swim 5 Miles to Help Fight Cancer!

This year LPAC swimmers have the chance to participate in two fundraisers.

#1 is our annual LPAC Swim-a-Thon, which will be held on June 18. All proceeds benefit LPAC and help pay for things like our new lane lines and backstroke flags. There are lots of fun prizes involved too; stay tuned for more details coming in June.

#2 is the Swim 5 Miles in May Challenge to benefit the American Cancer Society. All LPAC swimmers are invited to participate—and the coaches will be swimming too! Starting today, coaches will tell swimmers how many miles they swam at the end of each day’s practice. Swimmers can keep track of their progress to see if they get to 5 miles in the month of May. (Hint: If they come to practice regularly, they will!) Our team goal is to raise $1,000 for this challenge. If you would like to participate, please share the link with friends and family so they can support your swimming while donating to help fight cancer: https://www.justgiving.com/team/lpac2024

RAFT TRIP: JULY 6, 2024

Raft Trip registration is available now! Sign up now to ensure your spot for this cherished LPAC tradition. Please see the Raft Trip page of our website for more information. Registration deadline is June 22, 2024. 

VOLUNTEER INFO:

Volunteer Lists are ready! Thank you all for contributing. We can’t do these meets without all of you!

Please see your family volunteer duties and clean up shifts for the 2024 season on the LPAC Website.

• 2024 LPAC Clean Up Assignments
• 2024 Time Trials Volunteer Assignments
• 2024 Belwood Volunteer Assignments
• 2024 Almaden Volunteer Assignments
• 2024 Montevideo Volunteer Assignments
• 2024 Oaktree Volunteer Assignments
• 2024 Silver Creek Volunteer Assignments

While the entire season’s volunteer list has been published, please be sure to check the day before the meet to make sure there wasn’t a change in your responsibility, especially for those families who are listed as an alternate. Alternates may be called upon even on the day of the meet due to last minute changes.

If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact our wonderful volunteer coordinators: Li and Jeannie Fang at volunteers@swimlpac.org

PRACTICES:

Practices times are as follows:

• 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

Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

Dear Penguins and Parents:

PENGUIN MADNESS IS TODAY!

Pizza will be available on Friday, May 10th from 5:15-6pm, right before Penguin Madness. Just $6 for pizza and a soda. 

The madness begins at 6:00pm and continues till 8:00pm! Use the following link for your: 2024 Penguin Madness Teams. 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. Please click the link above to find your team!

Special Notes

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

FUNDRAISERS:

Swim 5 Miles to Help Fight Cancer!

This year LPAC swimmers have the chance to participate in two fundraisers.

#1 is our annual LPAC Splash & Dash, which will be held on June 18. All proceeds benefit LPAC and help pay for things like our new lane lines and backstroke flags. There are lots of fun prizes involved too; stay tuned for more details coming in June.

#2 is the Swim 5 Miles in May Challenge to benefit the American Cancer Society. All LPAC swimmers are invited to participate—and the coaches will be swimming too! Starting Monday, coaches will tell swimmers how many miles they swam at the end of each day’s practice. Swimmers can keep track of their progress to see if they get to 5 miles in the month of May. (Hint: If they come to practice regularly, they will!) Our team goal is to raise $1,000 for this challenge. If you would like to participate, please share the link with friends and family so they can support your swimming while donating to help fight cancer: https://www.justgiving.com/team/lpac2024

RAFT TRIP: JULY 6, 2024

Raft Trip registration is available now! Sign up now to ensure your spot for this cherished LPAC tradition. Registration deadline is June 22, 2024. 

This is a wet and wild LPAC family event 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 6, 2024
• All participants must be 5 or older
• Time: 9:00 am until around 3:00 pm
• Cost: $45 per person (plus $5 for parking at Knights Ferry)
• REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 22, 2024 
• How to Sign up & Reserve your spot:
  1. Use the Online Registration Link
     • To register online, enter your cardholder information, contact information, billing address, and payment information.
     • **CALCULATE YOUR AMOUNT DUE**: Scroll to the bottom of the page, where there is a green box and choose “Pay Custom Amount.” Enter the amount that you owe by multiplying the number of people you are paying for by $45. Examples:
       • 1 person: 1 x $45 = $45
       • 2 people: 2 x $45 = $90
       • 3 people: 3 x $45 = $135
       • 4 people: 4 x $45 = $180
       • 5 people: 5 x $45 = $225
       • and so on…
     • You will receive an email confirmation from Sunshine Rafting after your payment is made.
  2. Alternatively, you can call Sunshine Rafting at: 1 (209) 848-4800, and indicate that you are part of the LPAC group on July 6, 2024.
• Print and sign separate waiver forms for each person who will be rafting and turn in forms to the “RAFT TRIP” folder by June 28th.
• Contact: George Nijmeh 
• For more information: Sunshine Rafting

Lodging

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 TBD + tax per night for a room with one king bed, or TBD + tax per night for a room with two queen beds. These rooms go quickly, so call 209-847-8181 and mention LPAC to make your reservations ASAP.There are also other lodging options available. Directly across the street is the Holiday Inn Express (209-847-8181), and there is also a Best Western in town (209-845-2500). Each family is responsible for making their own hotel reservations and payments.

VOLUNTEER INFO:

Volunteer Lists are ready! Thank you all for contributing. We can’t do these meets without all of you!

Please see your family volunteer duties and clean up shifts for the 2024 season on the LPAC Website.

• 2024 LPAC Clean Up Assignments
• 2024 Time Trials Volunteer Assignments
• 2024 Belwood Volunteer Assignments
• 2024 Almaden Volunteer Assignments
• 2024 Montevideo Volunteer Assignments
• 2024 Oaktree Volunteer Assignments
• 2024 Silver Creek Volunteer Assignments

While the entire season’s volunteer list has been published, please be sure to check the day before the meet to make sure there wasn’t a change in your responsibility, especially for those families who are listed as an alternate. Alternates may be called upon even on the day of the meet due to last minute changes.

If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact our wonderful volunteer coordinators: Li and Jeannie Fang at volunteers@swimlpac.org

PRACTICES:

Practices times are as follows:

• 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

Please arrive on time and ready to swim!