LTST Updates - March 16, 2025
Hi Seahorses!
This email is the first of many emails we'll send to those registered for the 2025 LTST season - welcome! Thank you for taking the time to read through the updates below, as there have been many people and moving parts involved to ensure a great season ahead!
Important Dates
- Monday, March 17th (tomorrow!) - Seahorse Camp registration opens at 8pm. See end of email for more info.
- Monday, March 24th - Swimsuit Fit day at the pool from 4-6pm
- Tuesday, April 1st - Deadline to sponsor a backstroke flag!
- Thursday, April 10th - Last day to order (1) personalized caps and (2) team suits in time for Time Trials
Fundraising Updates from Colleen Mahoney
Sponsor a Backstroke Flag & Leave Your Mark! We’re replacing our backstroke flags, and your family has the chance to be part of the upgrade! Sponsor a flag and have your last name or your kids’ names printed on the back—leaving a lasting mark on our pool.
- 40 flags available (1 per family initially)
- $50 for last name only
- $25 per first name (can be added to a last name or stand alone for $50)
- Deadline: April 1st – Sign up here
Secure your flag today and support our team in style!
Pay-to-play party hosts wanted! We are looking for families (or groups of families) interested in hosting pay-to-play opportunities this summer. Past events have included themed parent parties, but could also be a family friendly activity, a hike, etc. Please let us know if you have interest!
We are getting ready to kick off a fantastic, fast, and FASHIONABLE season! We have lots of new gear coming this year and wanted to give you a preview of what's to come:
Team Suits - We have new team suits this year and we will be working with a new vendor, Elsmore. Here is the link to our new Las Trampas Swim Team Store. Elsmore will be at Las Trampas on Monday, March 24 from 4-6pm so you can come to try on suits and make sure to get the perfect fit. Feel free to drop in any time during that window. They ask that swimmers who are swimming that day plan to try on suits before jumping in the pool for practice. Elsmore is based in Walnut Creek and has a storefront at 2054 Treat Blvd. If it is easier for you or you can't make the fit day at the pool, feel free to pop in there any time. You can also see the swim bags, parkas and some other items in person if you would like to check those out before purchasing. Please make sure you order your suits by Thursday, April 10 in order to be sure they arrive in time for Time Trials! As always, swimmers are welcome to wear suits from previous seasons as long as they are official team suits.Caps - You will see caps are available for purchase in the team store. If you purchased caps through the registration process, those have already been ordered so no need to order more. If you forgot to add caps or if you find yourself wanting more, feel free to order through the team store. Caps are the only item in the store that need to be special-ordered so they will only be available for purchase on the site until April 10. We are also planning to get some extra non-personalized caps in case you are needing a replacement cap mid-season.
Other Team Gear - We are working to finalize a great assortment of team gear for you all! The majority of it will be available for purchase directly from our team store. Really hoping to have that all added in there by next Friday, March 21 so check back for that soon. Our team store won't be closing so shop away when you purchase suits for your swimmers and come back any time if you see something you covet on a fellow seahorse on the pool deck! We are also working with another vendor on some items not offered by Elsmore that we know you all are excited for. We will be buying some of these specialty items in bulk and selling them starting at Time Trials so be on the lookout for that as well!
2025 Coaching Staff We are so excited to have a superstar roster of coaches this season. Coach Andrew, Coach Sam, and Coach Tabi are returning, while Coaches Nora and Annabelle graduated from junior coaches to assistant coaches! We are thrilled to welcome Junior Coaches Stella, Molly, Lauren, and Caden!
Declare your swimmer(s)! All swim meets and event dates are live on the calendar. Please take a moment to declare for the meets you know your swimmer will swim! Simply click on the green "Meet Entry" button within the calendar event to get started. We find that it's much easier to get these done at one time instead of declaring each week as long as you know the rest of your summer schedule.
Seahorse Camp signup opens TOMORROW EVENING at 8pm, Monday 3/17 (Happy St. Patty's Day!). Set that timer on your phone to set down your Irish beverage and sign up for 1-3 weeks of Seahorse camp in June. See here for further details.
Looking forward to a fantastic season ahead,
Amy & Heather
LTST Directors
