Dear Penguins and Parents:

Looks like we’ll have ideal swimming weather for the first week of the season. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at practice tomorrow!

PRACTICE TIMES

Please try to arrive at least 5 or 10 minutes before your scheduled practice time. Be sure you have your cap and goggles and are ready to swim.

• All new swimmers: 5:00-5:30 pm (this week only)
• 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 & MERCHANDISE ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

You can try on and order team suits and merchandise on Thursday and Friday of this week (5/4 and 5/5) from 5:00 to 8:30 pm. Note that we are keeping the same black and white team suit from last year, so if your children’s suits still fit, you do not need to order new ones. If your kids do need to try on suits, please do so before practice begins if possible, as it’s much harder once the kids are wet. We require that swimmers wear either a team suit or a plain black suit to all meets. There will also be lots of fun LPAC merchandise for sale, so be sure to leave some time before or after practice to do some shopping!

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Swimmers and parents are invited to catch up with their LPAC friends at the annual Pancake Breakfast this Saturday, May 6 from 8:30 am to 10:00 am at the clubhouse. The cost is $5 per person at the door; you do not need to RSVP for this event. Hope to see you there!

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Monday, May 1: Evening practices begin
• Thursday, May 4 and Friday, May 5: Suits and Merchandise Try-Ons and Ordering
• Saturday, May 6: Pancake Breakfast
• Friday, May 19: Penguin Madness
• Saturday, May 20: Stroke and Turn Clinic (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
• Monday, May 29: Memorial Day Clinic (no regular practices)
• Tuesday, May 30: Practice times change
• Wednesday, May 31: Picture Day

GO PENGUINS!

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Swim season is almost here! Just a few quick notes and reminders:

• If you have any friends or neighbors interested in joining LPAC, have them come to Walk-In Registration this Saturday (4/22) from 8:30 to 9:15 am. Forms and additional information are located on the website: https://swimlpac.org/team-info/joining-lpac/

• The orientation meeting for new families will be on Thursday, April 27 at 7:30 pm. Returning families are not required to attend, but you can come by the clubhouse to catch up with swim team friends, pick up handouts, and sign up for volunteer shifts.
• Practices start on Monday, May 1, 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.
• If you are planning to go on the Raft Trip on July 1, you might want to book your hotel rooms now, as spaces are filling up fast. Mention “Los Paseos Swim Team” to get discounted group rates at the hotels listed below:
  • Motel 6 (209-847-8181)  Group rate: per night:  $109 1 king,  $119 2 queens
  • Holiday Inn (209-847-9121)  Call Karen Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday after 4 pm or Saturday before 11 am Group rate: $178 1 bed, $188 2 bed. Only 10 rooms are available as of 4/17.

We look forward to seeing you all very soon!