It was great seeing you all at the first practice of the season yesterday!
I think many of you have heard that I have run into some health issues. Others may be seeing me for the first time this spring and wondering why my speech sounds so slurred. I thought it might be helpful to send a note to help answer any questions that you or your kids may have.
I have been diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), which is a progressive disease that affects the nerves and muscles. For many people, this starts with weakness in the arms or legs. I have a more rare version (Bulbar-Onset) that starts by affecting the nerves above my neck first. At this point, my primary symptoms are difficulty speaking and swallowing. I also seem to need a lot more sleep now — suddenly I can empathize with all the teenagers!
My family and I are adjusting to all the changes that come with this diagnosis, but one thing that hasn’t changed is our love for LPAC. I know that Julia will do a great job as head coach, and I hope to do as much as I can to support her and the other coaches and swimmers this summer. We’ll figure this all out together.
Of course, it’s up to you as parents how much of this (if any) you want to share with your kids. It might be helpful if you at least let them know that I have an illness that makes it hard for me to talk. If they (or you) ever have any questions or have trouble understanding me, it’s totally fine to ask me to repeat myself. I’m getting used to that. 🙂
In the meantime, Julie and I just want to say thank you to all of you who have already expressed such warm wishes to our family. We can truly feel the love, and we are grateful every day to be part of such an incredible community. It’s going to be a great season… see you on the pool deck!
Dear Penguins and Parents:Welcome back! Regular team evening practices start today. Please join us for some munchies and drinks on the pool deck on Friday, May 2, as we kick off the season. We can’t wait to see you all at the pool!
PRACTICES:
Practices start April 28th with age group times as follows:
7 & under: 5:30-6:15 pm
8-10: 6:15-7:00 pm
11-14: 7:00-8:00 pm
High school: 8:00-9:00 pm
New Practice Age Groups in 2025. Please arrive on time and ready to swim! Make sure that your swimmer shows up at the right time
IMPORTANT RULES OF THE POOL
The Los Paseos Home Owner’s Association Board has asked for our assistance in maintaining their rules during swim meets and practices. Safety is of course everyone’s top concern. We also need to to be respectful of the HOA property. Parents and siblings are welcome to stay during swim practices, but we do ask that you please follow these guidelines:
Children should not be at the pool without adult supervision; the coaches need to focus on the swimmers in the water.
Kids should not be playing on the pool deck during practices at all. They are welcome to play on the grass but should not play in the horseshoe pits or around the storage shed area. No one is allowed in the Pickleball courts (Sportcourt area) unless already arranged with the Home Owners Association.
Parents, please do not move furniture or adjust umbrellas during practices, and be sure to straighten up the area when you leave.
We appreciate your help keeping the pool environment safe and enjoyable for everyone!NEW TEAM SUIT THIS YEAR!
Swimsuit try-ons are happening this week!
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
Location: Los Paseos Pool
Second swimsuit try-on event is on Thursday, May 1.
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
Location: Los Paseos Pool
Please remember to have your swimmer try on a swimsuit before they get in the pool for practice. It is much easier to try on suits when swimmers are not already wet!
Once you know what size your swimmer needs, please use the order link below to place your order! Place orders by May 4, 2025 to receive shipment by our first meet. May the 4th be with you!
All LPAC members are encouraged to purchase team swim suits, but it is not required. Swimmers who choose not to purchase a team swim suit must have a solid black suit to use for team picture day and meets.
Payment: You will pay Agonswim.com directly when ordering
Shipping: Orders will be shipped to the team and distributed at practices the week of 5/27
Order Deadline: 5/4/25
DON’T FORGET: MERCHANDISE IS AVAILABLE UNTIL MAY 4h!
We have Personalized Swim caps, T-shirts, Parkas, sweats and lots of other goodies to show your LPAC pride and keep your swimmers fashionably warm! This is the one time all season to order your spirit wear, so don’t miss out!Please use the 2025 LPAC Merchandise Order Form to place your order by May 4th!
Most of the year, we’re all one big happy penguin family. But at Penguin Madness, swimmers from all age groups are grouped into different penguin teams that compete in fun non-swimming events like tug-of-war and musical chairs to see who has the most penguin power. Sign your swimmer up by Monday, May 6th!
Dear Penguins and Parents:It’s hard to believe that practices start next week! We can’t wait to see you all at the pool. Please join us for some munchies and drinks on the pool deck during the first Friday, May 2nd, team practice of the 2025 season!
PRACTICES:
Practices start April 28th with age group times as follows:
7 & under: 5:30-6:15 pm
8-10: 6:15-7:00 pm
11-14: 7:00-8:00 pm
High school: 8:00-9:00 pm
New Practice Age Groups in 2025. Make sure that your swimmer shows up at the right time. Please arrive on time and ready to swim!
TEAM SUITS:
We have a new vendor this year! All LPAC members are encouraged to purchase team swim suits, but it is not required. Swimmers who choose not to purchase a team swim suit must have a solid black suit to use for team picture day and meets.
We will have a swimsuit sizing event on April 24th, April 30th and May 1st. Once you know what size your swimmer needs, please use the order link below to place your order! Place orders between April 28 and May 4, 2025 to receive shipment by our first meet.
Order Link Payment: You will pay Agonswim.com directly when ordering
Shipping: Orders will be shipped directly to the team and distributed at practices the week of 5/27
Order Deadline: 5/4/25
Please check out the Suits & Merchandise page for up-to-date information.SPLASH & DASH:
This year’s Splash & Dash will be on July 1st. We will be raising money to update the LPAC container, reimbursement for new LPAC flag and new printer for computer team to use at meets. Please help us to raise money for these causes this year. More information to come.
SPONSORSHIPS:
Do you know of a company in or around the neighborhood that may want to be a part of the greatest swim team around? We are looking for companies to Sponsor LPAC.
Our swim team is the best and least expensive team in our cabana league. (We may be a little biased.) Our ability to keep our swimmers until they graduate only proves our point. Next time you are at a swim meet, count the number of older swimmers the opposing team has and compare it to LPAC.
In order to keep our registration costs low and continue all our fun penguin traditions, we need to find companies to Sponsor us. If you know of a company in the area that would want to help please email Kelly.fumagalli@gmail.com.
DON’T FORGET: MERCHANDISE IS AVAILABLE UNTIL MAY 4th!
We have T-shirts, Parkas, sweats and lots of other goodies to show your Penguin spirit and keep your swimmers and family fashionably warm! Deadline to order is May 4, 2025, with an expected delivery date of May 27, 2025 during practice. Please use the 2025 LPAC Merchandise Order Form to place your order by May 5th!
Payment options available on the Merchandise Order Form above. For questions, contact: Lynnae Brady, 408-504-6914, Lynnaebrady2021@gmail.com
Thank you for your interest in Joining LPAC! Los Paseos Aquatic Club (LPAC) is a family-oriented summer swim team. We provide children in the Los Paseos community the opportunity to participate in competitive swimming in a fun, friendly, and supportive environment. Team members range in age from 5 to 18 years old.
The LPAC swim team is limited to 150 swimmers, and we typically have only a few openings each year. Follow the steps below to register your swimmer(s). Each part of the process is time sensitive.
STEP 1: Complete New Family Registration Forms
New Family Registration Forms* and Payment must be completed and submitted at the walk-in registration, Saturday, March 15th. *
You must submit a printed hard copy of your registration forms. No digital forms will be accepted. Your payment will not be applied until your swimmer(s) makes the team. If we are unable to offer your swimmer(s) a spot on the team, your registration fees will be refunded to you. 2025 New Family Registration Packet
STEP 2: Walk-in Registration on Saturday, May 15th
Walk-in Registration for new families begins Saturday, March 15th, 2025, starting at 8:00 AM and ending by 9:00 AM at the Los Paseos Clubhouse, 7047 Via Ramada. Registration is first come, first serve.
1 We will email the results from the New Family registration to you by April 1, 2025. 2The New Family Meeting will be held on April 10, 2025 at the Los Paseos Clubhouse at 7pm. 3New Swimmer Tryouts will begin on April 21, 2025. 4Highest registration priority is given to members of the Los Paseos Association. 5Next priority is given to those families who live within the LPA boundaries (south of Bernal/west of 101/east of the golf course). 6Families who are not part of the Los Paseos neighborhood but live within a 5-mile radius of the pool are also eligible to join the team, if there are openings. 7If we are unable to offer your swimmer(s) a spot on the LPAC swim team, your registration fees will be refunded to you.
For more information about LPAC, please visit our website. Thank you for participating in the New Family Registration Process.
Welcome to the LPAC Penguin 2025 Season! This is a friendly reminder that LPAC Registration for returning families and new siblings is due Tomorrow, Sunday, March 2nd! 2025 Registration for New and Returning Families Things to know: Returning Family Registration due March 2 at the Los Paseos Clubhouse: All completed packets must be submitted as a hard copy to the LPAC office at the pool by March 2. We do not have the time to print email submitted registrations. Please clearly mark your registration with “LPAC Penguins” to differentiate from HOA mail .Attn: LPAC Penguins c/o Los Paseos Clubhouse 7047 Via Ramada San Jose, CA 95139 Payments by Zelle: We are now accepting registration payments via Zelle, just look us up under the email treasurer@swimlpac.org using your Zelle App or bank. Be sure to include the family name and swimmers in the memo section .Know a New Family who wants to join our team? Please have them send an email to Info@swimlpac.org with a subject line of “New Family 2025” to inquire about Walk-In Registration held on March 15th, 8:00 – 9:00 AM at the Los Paseos Clubhouse. Want to plan a vacation? ~ Here are general dates for the season .Tryouts and Practices: Tryouts for all new swimmers: begins April 21st in the afternoon. Practice for Everyone: begins April 28th in the afternoon and early evenings. Morning Practices: begins June 9th.Swim Meets: Time Trials, May 31st (Home) Meet #1 June 7th (Away) Meet #2 June 14th (Home) Meet #3 June 21st (Home) Meet #4 June 28th (TBD )Meet #5 July 12th (Away) CHAMPS July 19th (Morgan Hill Aquatic Center) Banquet July 20th (Home)
