Dear Penguins and Parents:

Great job at the meet last Saturday! LPAC defeated the Montevideo Piranhas by a score of 140.2 to 71.7. GO PENGUINS! Meet results are posted on the Montevideo page of the website.

WILL YOU BE AT THE MEET THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 17?

• If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet against the Oaktree Sharks, please send an email to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org TODAY!
• The swimmers that we already know will be missing are: Nia V., Quinn G., Declan G., Rowan G., Adelina R., Matthew L., Claire L., Emily D., Serena P., Theo P., Lia Z., Mark E., Noah J., Robin J.

MORNING PRACTICES BEGIN: MONDAY, JUNE 12
Age range practice groups are listed below.

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

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

EVENING PRACTICES: JUNE 12 – 16

• Swimmers still in school: 8:00 – 9:00 pm

*For swimmers who are still in school, as we move to morning practices, we will have evening practices Monday – Friday, from June 12 to June 16.

PENGUIN POOL PARTY: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14

This Wednesday, June 14th at 3:30pm is the Penguin Pool Party All LPAC swimmers are invited to come enjoy a fun pool party with their penguin pals. We’ll also have root beer floats and make tie-dye shirts to show our penguin pride! Please see the Penguin Pool Party page of our website for more information.

• Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023
• Time: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm; Must check in by 4:30 pm at the latest to do tie-dye!
• Cost:
  • No charge for Association members
  • Non-members: $1/child, $2/adult
• Swimmers will be provided with a Penguin shirt to tie-dye.
  • Please complete the attached form to indicate the preferred t-shirt size for your Penguin(s): Penguin Tie Dye T-Shirt Form 2023
  • We have a limited supply of each size, so arrive early for best chance to get your preferred size (first come/first served).
  • T-shirts are free for LPAC swimmers only…donations of any amount are appreciated (but not required) to help offset costs of this fun event!
  • T-shirts for parents or non-LPAC swimmers will be available for purchase beginning at 4:30 for $10 each, while supplies last.
  • Feel free to bring your own t-shirt to dye at no cost.
• Parents of swimmers 12 and under, please plan to stay during this event
• Contact: Lynnae Brady

PICTURE DAY: THURSDAY, JUNE 15

Say Cheese!  Each LPAC swimmer receives an 8×10 team picture, individual pose photo, and a 3-inch photo button. The cost is included as part of your registration fees. Your swimmer will collect this package at the end of season banquet.

If you know that you would like to purchase additional picture items, such as buddy pictures, use the QR Code below to register. With the QR Code, you may purchase a package or advance pay credit, to be used towards your additional items. You do NOT need to register with the QR Code if you only want the basic package that comes with your registration fees. If you have any questions, please email Meghan Engle Carlson. You may also reach out to photographer Scott Phillips directly at gamedayimage@gmail.com or (408) 712-1697.

• Date: June 15, 2023
• Association members individual photos start at 8:00 am
  • All swimmers should be at the pool by 8:45 am to take team picture at 9:00 am
  • Remaining individual photos can be taken after the team picture
• Location: Los Paseos Pool
• There will be no regular morning practices on picture day.

SWIM-A-THON: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28

Our annual Swim-A-Thon is just around the corner! LPAC swimmers, here’s your chance to help raise funds for the team while challenging yourself and getting a great workout. Collect pledges and then swim as many laps as you can to support LPAC and win prizes too! Only swimmers who turn in their pledges will be eligible for prizes, so download your pledge sheet now and visit the Swim-A-Thon page on our website for more information.

RAFT TRIP: SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2023

This is your last week to sign up for the Raft Trip! The registration deadline is Saturday, June 17. Make sure to reserve your spot now! See the Raft Trip page of the website for more information and registration details. Don’t miss out on the fun!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• June 12: Morning practices begin
• June 14: Penguin Pool Party
• June 15: Picture Day (no regular morning practices)
• June 17: Oaktree @ LPAC
• June 24: Silver Creek @ LPAC 
• June 24: Overnighter and Cardboard Boat Races
• June 28: Swim-a-Thon
• July 1: Raft Trip (No meet)
• July 4: No practice. Happy 4th of July!
• July 8: LPAC @ Belwood 
• July 8: Beach Trip (High School age group only)
• July 13: Spirit Night
• July 14: High School Group Spaghetti Dinner
• July 15: Champs @ Morgan Hill Aquatic Center
• July 16: Banquet

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Here are some quick reminders before our meet against the Montevideo Pirhanas tomorrow.

MONTEVIDEO @ LPAC: SATURDAY, JUNE 10

• Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
• Meet starts at 8:00 am
• Location: Los Paseos Pool
• Time: LPAC swimmers need to check in with coaches no later than 6:40am.
• 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
  • Cecie (Volunteer Coordinator): 408-910-5611.
• Meet entries and volunteer assignments have been posted to the Montevideo @ LPAC page on the website.

OAKTREE @ LPAC: SATURDAY, JUNE 17

• If your swimmer will have to miss all or part of the next meet on June 17, please send email NOW to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org.

MORNING PRACTICES BEGIN: MONDAY, JUNE 12
Age range practice groups are listed below.

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

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

EVENING PRACTICES: JUNE 12 – 16

• Swimmers still in school: 8:00 – 9:00 pm

*For swimmers who are still in school, as we move to morning practices, we will have evening practices Monday – Friday, from June 12 to June 16.

PENGUIN POOL PARTY: JUNE 14

All LPAC swimmers are invited to come enjoy a fun Penguin Pool Party with their penguin pals. We’ll also have root beer floats and make tie-dye shirts to show our penguin pride!

• Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023
• Time: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm; Must check in by 4:30 pm at the latest to do tie-dye!
• Cost:
  • No charge for Association members
  • Non-members: $1/child, $2/adult
• Swimmers will be provided with a Penguin shirt to tie-dye.
  • Please complete the attached form to indicate the preferred t-shirt size for your Penguin(s): Penguin Tie Dye T-Shirt Form 2023
  • We have a limited supply of each size, so arrive early for best chance to get your preferred size (first come/first served).
  • T-shirts are free for LPAC swimmers only…donations of any amount are appreciated (but not required) to help offset costs of this fun event!
  • T-shirts for parents or non-LPAC swimmers will be available for purchase beginning at 4:30 for $10 each, while supplies last.
  • Feel free to bring your own t-shirt to dye at no cost.
• Parents of swimmers 12 and under, please plan to stay during this event
• Contact: Lynnae Brady

GO PENGUINS!!

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Great effort at the meet last Saturday. The Alamaden Gators defeated the Penguins with a score of 131.6 to 115. We will get them next time!

WILL YOU BE AT THE MEET THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 10?

• If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet against Montevideo, please send an email to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org TODAY!
• The swimmers that we already know will be missing are: Nia V., Quinn G., Julian G., Matthew L., Cooper W.

MIDDLE SCHOOL AGE GROUP POTLUCK

Come join your Penguin friends for a Nacho potluck party after practice.

• Date: Tuesday, June 6
• Time: 8pm, after practice
• Where: LPAC pool picnic tables

We can’t make it happen without parent support! Please sign up to bring something to the potluck with the following link: Middle School Nacho Potluck

AGE GROUP EVENTS

In addition to all our annual team events, we occasionally have fun outings/events for specific age groups. If you are interested in hosting an event, please send an email to info@swimlpac.org. We can’t make age group events happen without parent support!

PENGUIN POOL PARTY: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14

Mark your calendars for the Penguin Pool Party! All LPAC swimmers are invited to come enjoy a fun pool party with their penguin pals. We’ll also have root beer floats and make tie-dye shirts to show our penguin pride! Please see the Penguin Pool Party of our website for more information.

SWIM-A-THON: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28

Our annual Swim-A-Thon is just around the corner! LPAC swimmers, here’s your chance to help raise funds for the team while challenging yourself and getting a great workout. Collect pledges and then swim as many laps as you can to support LPAC and win prizes too! Only swimmers who turn in their pledges will be eligible for prizes, so download your pledge sheet now and visit the Swim-A-Thon page on our website for more information.

RAFT TRIP: SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2023

There are only two more weeks till the registration deadline of June 17. Make sure to reserve your spot now! See the Raft Trip page of the website for more information and registration details. Don’t miss out on the fun!

PRACTICES: Age range practice groups are listed below.

• 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

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• June 10: LPAC @ Montevideo
• June 12: Morning practices begin
• June 14: Penguin Pool Party
• June 17: Oaktree @ LPAC
• June 24: Silver Creek @ LPAC 
• June 24: Overnighter and Cardboard Boat Races
• June TBD: Picture Day
• June 28: Swim-a-Thon
• July 1: Raft Trip (No meet)
• July 4: No practice. Happy 4th of July!
• July 8: LPAC @ Belwood 
• July 8: Beach Trip (High School age group only)
• July 13: Spirit Night
• July 14: High School Group Spaghetti Dinner
• July 15: Champs @ Morgan Hill Aquatic Center
• July 16: Banquet