Jul 11, 2022
Dear Penguins and Parents:
Great swimming on Saturday! The Penguins defeated the Silver Creek Sharks with a final score of LPAC 113.4 and Silver Creek 109.6. Meet results have been posted to the Silver Creek page on the website and ribbons are in the family files.
Thank you for your flexibility with the parking, sprinklers, and timing/recording at the Silver Creek meet. The LPAC Board is proud of our community spirit!
This is our final week of the season. Make sure you come to practice every day, as we prepare for Champs!
**IMPORTANT CHAMPS INFO**
Meet Details:
- Location: Gunderson High School, 622 Gaundabert Lane, San Jose, CA 95136
- Swimmers age 11 and up, race during the morning session.
- Swimmers age 10 and under, race during the afternoon session.
- More details will be given out at Spirit Night!
Space Concerns at Champs:
- LPAC will set up 10 Team EZ Ups for our Penguins and Families.
- Families will NOT be permitted to set up their own EZ Ups.
- Space is very limited at Gunderson, so plan to squeeze in tight!
- When the morning session ends and the afternoon session begins, the LPAC EZ Ups will remain in place, to shelter our team.
- Families with swimmers only in the morning session, will need to leave when it concludes, to make room for families in the afternoon session.
- Big buddies will not be available to help little buddies get to their events, so parents will need to stay on top of their children.
- Go PENGUINS! Just like at dual meets, improvement counts for 50% of the score at Champs. Every Penguin can make a difference!
Sign up for your volunteer shift NOW!
Parents are required to sign up for a volunteer shift during your child’s swim session. If you have children swimming in both the morning and afternoon, you need to sign up for a volunteer shift during both morning and afternoon sessions.
CHAMPS Volunteer Sign Ups
Spirit Night on Thursday, July 14th Attendance is Mandatory!
Parents and Penguins are required to attend Spirit Night to learn about the New Champs Setup.
Details
- Date: Thursday, July 14, 2022
- Time: 6:30 – 9:00 pm
- Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 150 Bernal Rd. San Jose, CA 95139
- Park in the back parking lot, closest to the pool, on Via Ramada.
- Enter the church through either of the glass doors in the back parking lot.
- No alcohol is permitted on the premises.
- Pizza and drinks will be served for the kids, starting at 6:30pm.
- **IMPORTANT** Parents will be receiving final details on Champs and voting on new LPAC Governing Board Members.
- The kids will also be voting for new swimmer reps and making posters for Champs.
- Swim-a-Thon prizes and awards will be given out.
- Slideshow: Spirit Night will conclude with a slideshow, celebrating the season and energizing the team to do their best at Champs!
- Everyone is encouraged to wear a mask to keep our swimmers healthy before Champs.
Spaghetti Dinner on July 15th
SPAGHETTI DINNER POT LUCK
The night before Champs, all High School aged swimmers, who have completed their Freshman year of High School or older, are invited to “carbo-load” with their teammates at the LPAC Spaghetti Dinner Pot Luck. We also decorate cars to show our penguin pride. All families are invited to bring their cars to the church parking lot, closest to the pool parking lot at 6:30pm, to have their cars decorated.
Details
- Date: Friday, July 15, 2022
- Time: 6:00 to 6:30 pm, followed by car decorating with buddies. Everyone is invited to decorate cars to show their Penguin Pride.
- Location: Los Paseos Clubhouse
- Cost: None
- Volunteers: We need parents to set up, bring food or drinks, serve, and/or help with clean-up. Sign up to help at the Spaghetti Dinner using the button below.
- Contact: Judy Seps
Car Decorating
- Date: Friday, July 15, 2022
- Time: 6:30 pm
- Location: The Church Parking Lot, closest to the pool parking lot
Spaghetti Dinner Volunteer Signups
End of Season Banquet on July 17th Payments for Additional Meals are Due!
Banquet Details
Many families that registered for additional Banquet meals have not paid yet. Turn your checks in to the Activities folder or complete your Zelle transfers ASAP! The final deadline for payment is Friday, July 15th. We will not be accepting payments at the door.
SPIRIT WEEK STARTS ON MONDAY, July 11th
Every day this week, show up to practice in each of the following themes, as we gear up for Champs!
Crazy Hair Monday
Come to practice, showing us your wildest hairstyles! We can’t wait to see who’s hair is the craziest!
Pajama Day Tuesday
Roll out of bed in your pajamas and come to practice! But remember, you still gotta swim.
Sports Jersey Wednesday
Wear your favorite sports jersey! Who is your favorite team?
Thuperhero Thursday
Dress up like a superhero! Aquaman, Spiderman, Batman, and the list goes on. Who will you be?
Penguin Spirt Friday
This is the final practice of the season. Show your Penguin spirit!
End of Season Gifts for Coaches
We are creating end of season gifts for our coaches. Feel free to contribute any amount of funds, and sign the coaches cards! Look for Judy Seps at the following meet and activities:
- Spirit Night, July 14th
- Spaghetti Dinner, July 15th
Gifts and cards will be presented to the coaches at the LPAC Banquet!
LPAC Governing Board Elections
The LPAC Governing Board is looking for volunteers for the 2023 season. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Jennie Anderson with interest and any other questions about volunteering for the board.
Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars!
Mark Your Calendars!
Jul 8, 2022
Dear Penguins and Parents:
New and FINAL Check in time for the Silver Creek Meet!
Swimmers and parent volunteers MUST CHECK IN at 7:10 am.
Please keep reading for more important information about the upcoming week.
LPAC @ Silver Creek on July 9th
Meet Details
- Date: Saturday, July 9, 2022
- Pool Gates Open at 7:00 am
- Time: LPAC swimmers and parent volunteers must check in by 7:10 am.
- The meet starts at 8:30 am and generally ends around 12:30 pm
- If your child is sick, please call or text Coach Scott’s cell phone: 408-613-5126.
- If a parent volunteer cannot check in by 7:10 am, please text Cecie at 408-910-5611.
- Meet Entries and Volunteer Assignments have been posted to the Silver Creek page.
- Team Area: When you enter the pool area, the left side of the facility is available for LPAC. There is limited room, so we will have to squeeze in tight and share EZ Ups!
Location
Silver Creek Valley Country Club Pool
Located between Farnsworth Drive
and Country Club Parkway
near Courtside Drive
San Jose, California 95138
Note: Most LPAC families park at Silver Oak Elementary School, located just a little past the pool at 5000 Farnsworth Drive. This map shows the school location.
**IMPORTANT CHAMPS INFO**
Champs is going to look different this year! It will be a split event:
- Swimmers age 11 and up, race during the morning session
- Swimmers age 10 and under, race during the afternoon session.
- Every family MUST participate as a volunteer. It is the only way to make Champs successful!
Parents are required to sign up for a volunteer shift during your child’s swim session. If you have children swimming in both the morning and afternoon, you need to sign up for a volunteer shift during both morning and afternoon sessions.
CHAMPS Volunteer Sign Ups
SPIRIT WEEK STARTS ON MONDAY July 11th
Every day next week, show up to practice in each of the following themes, as we gear up for Champs!
Crazy Hair Monday
Come to practice, showing us your wildest hairstyles! We can’t wait to see who’s hair is the craziest!
Pajama Day Tuesday
Roll out of bed in your pajamas and come to practice! But remember, you still gotta swim.
Sports Jersey Wednesday
Wear your favorite sports jersey! Who is your favorite team?
Thuperhero Thursday
Dress up like a superhero! Aquaman, Spiderman, Batman, and the list goes on. Who will you be?
Penguin Spirt Friday
This is the final practice of the season. Show your Penguin spirit!
Spirit Night on Thursday, July 14th
Spirit Night is on Thursday, July 14th. Parents are required to attend and learn about the New Champs Setup, while your swimmers enjoy, pizza, spirit posters and electing their new swimmer representatives. More details to come next week.
Swim-a-Thon Pledges Due on July 8th
SWIM-A-THON
Penguins, your Swim-a-Thon pledges are due today, July 8th!
Coaches Raffle ($1.00 each) Tickets on sale at the Silver Creek Meet.
See Kelly Fumagalli for tickets!
Community Service Event on July 8th
Community Service Event
Our community service event is today, Friday, July 8th!
- Time: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Location: Los Paseos Park. Meet at the pool at 10:15 am and we will walk over together.
- Waiver: Bring your Volunteer Waiver, if you haven’t already turned it in.
- Questions: Amelia Hadfield (408.529.5783)
Beach Trip on July 9th
All HIgh School swimmers will be driven to the beach by parent volunteers.
Details:
End of Season Banquet on July 17th
Banquet Details
The end of season Banquet is approaching fast and it is time to register. Final registration deadline is Tuesday, July 5th.
End of Season Gifts for Coaches
We are creating end of season gifts for our coaches. Feel free to contribute any amount of funds, and sign the coaches cards! Look for Judy Seps at the following meet and activities:
- Silver Creek Meet, July 9th
- Spirit Night, July 14th
- Spaghetti Dinner, July 15th
Gifts and cards will be presented to the coaches at the LPAC Banquet!
LPAC Governing Board Elections
The LPAC Governing Board is looking for volunteers for the 2023 season. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Jennie Anderson with interest and any other questions about volunteering for the board.
Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars!
Mark Your Calendars!
Please take note of the upcoming events and mark your calendars. We will send out more information about each event in future emails, but you can click on the links below to read more about each event on our website.
Jul 5, 2022
Dear Penguins and Parents:
Today is your absolute last chance to register for the Beach Trip (High School only) and the Banquet. We need the registrations to finalize headcounts for food. Don’t miss out and register TODAY!
Please also turn in your waivers for the community service event ASAP!
Beach Trip Registration Deadline is Today, July 5th!
High School Penguins and Parents:
If you have not registered for the Beach Trip, today is your last chance! We need to finalize the headcount to make sure we have enough food and supplies.
Details:
Use the button below to register now!
LPAC Beach Trip Registration – Must Regis
Banquet Registration Deadline is Today, July 5th!
Banquet Details
If you have not registered for the Banquet, today is your last chance! Swimmers eat for free, but you MUST register for their meals. Additional meals MUST be ordered in advance; orders will NOT be accepted at the door. Don’t miss out on the end of season celebration and register for the Banquet TODAY!
- Date: Sunday, July 17, 2022
- Time: 4:30 to 8:00 PM
- Place: Los Paseos Clubhouse & lawn area
- Meal: Choice of Freshly Grilled Tacos with Carne Asada, Chicken, Al Pastor, or Grilled Vegetables. Rice, beans, chips and salsa will also be served.
- Cost: Swimmers eat free but must register to reserve a meal.
- Additional meals: $15 for adults; $13 for kids.
- Payment Options:
- Check: Make checks payable to LPAC and put your checks in the ACTIVITIES folder in the family files.
- Zelle: Use Zelle to pay Justin Katz at treasurer@swimlpac.org, Include “LPAC 2022 Banquet” with Swimmer Family Last Name in memo.
Use the button below to register now!
LPAC Banquet Registration – Must Register by July 5th
Community Service Event on July 8th
Community Service Event
If you plan to participate in the community service event, please turn your waiver in NOW! We want waivers turned in ASAP to make sure that Friday’s event goes smoothly. We can’t wait to see Penguins of all ages, serving the community!
Details:
- Age Group: All age groups
- Date: Friday, July 8th
- Time: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Location: Los Paseos Park. Meet at the pool at 10:15 am and we will walk over together.
- Waiver: Everyone participating must fill out a Volunteer Waiver. Turn in your waiver to the “ACTIVITIES” folder in the family files.
- Cost: None
- Questions: Amelia Hadfield (408.529.5783)
Jul 4, 2022
Dear Penguins and Parents:
Hope everyone had fun on the Raft Trip and enjoyed the swim meet-free weekend! Now we’re into the final sprint of the season. There are only nine practices left before Champs, so please try to come every day if you can!
No Practice on Monday, July 4th!
There will be no practice on Monday, July 4th! Enjoy your Indendence Day!
VERY IMPORTANT – WILL YOU BE AT Silver Creek and/or Champs?
We only have two meets left in the season! Please send an email TODAY to coaches@swimlpac.org if your swimmer will have to miss all or part of the following meets:
- LPAC @ Silver Creek on July 9th, or
- Champs on July 16th.
The swimmers that we know will be missing all or part of the Silver Creek meet on July 9th are: V. Vunawai, C. DeSantis, Y. Hajizadeh, S. Hodges, Gw. Gill, Gr. Gill.
The swimmers that we know will be missing all or part of Champs on July 16th are: V. Vunawai, C. DeSantis, Y. Hajizadeh, C. Luna, M. Erastova.
Message from our Volunteer Coordinators
Parent Volunteers:
We need you! We are looking for Timers and Recorders for the Silver Creek meet on July 9th. Silver Creek has 8 lanes, so we need twice as many as usual. If you would like to help by volunteering to be a Timer or a Recorder, please email volunteers@swimlpac.org.
If you will not be at our last two meets, the volunteer coordinators need to know ASAP. Please send an email NOW to volunteers@swimlpac.org, if you will have to miss all or part of the following dates:
- LPAC @ Silver Creek on July 9th, or
- Champs on July 16th.
LPAC @ Silver Creek on July 9th
Meet Details
- Date: Saturday, July 9, 2022
- Time: LPAC swimmers need to check in by 7:20 am
- The meet starts at 8:30 am and generally ends around 12:30 pm
Location
Silver Creek Valley Country Club Pool
Located between Farnsworth Drive
and Country Club Parkway
near Courtside Drive
San Jose, California 95138
Note: Most LPAC families park at Silver Oak Elementary School, located just a little past the pool at 5000 Farnsworth Drive. This map shows the school location.
Swim-a-Thon Pledges Due on July 8th
SWIM-A-THON
Penguins, your pledges must be turned in by July 8th to qualify for prizes.
Coaches Raffle
Extra tickets for the Coaches Raffle will be $1.00 and will go on sale Saturday, July 9th during the Silver Creek meet. See Kelly Fumagalli for tickets!
Visit the Swim-a-Thon page on our website for more information.
Community Service Event on July 8th
Community Service Event
We will be having a community service event for all age groups on Friday, July 8, 2022, hosted by San Jose Parks and Rec. We can’t wait to see Big Buddies with their Little Buddies, and Penguins of all ages, getting together to serve the community.
Details:
- Age Group: All age groups
- Date: Friday, July 8th
- Time: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Location: Los Paseos Park. Meet at the pool at 10:15 am and we will walk over together.
- Waiver: Everyone participating must fill out a Volunteer Waiver. Turn in your waiver to the “ACTIVITIES” folder in the family files.
- Cost: None
- Questions: Amelia Hadfield (408.529.5783)
Beach Trip on July 9th
High School Penguins and Parents:
Don’t forget to register for the Beach Trip by Tuesday, July 5th.
Details:
Use the button below to register now!
LPAC Beach Trip Registration – Must Register by July 5th
End of Season Banquet on July 17th
Banquet Details
The end of season Banquet is approaching fast and it is time to register. Final registration deadline is Tuesday, July 5th.
- Date: Sunday, July 17, 2022
- Time: 4:30 to 8:00 PM
- Place: Los Paseos Clubhouse & lawn area
- Meal: Choice of Freshly Grilled Tacos with Carne Asada, Chicken, Al Pastor, or Grilled Vegetables. Rice, beans, chips and salsa will also be served.
- Cost: Swimmers eat free but must register to reserve a meal.
- Additional meals: $15 for adults; $13 for kids. You MUST order extra meals in advance; orders will not be accepted at the door.
- Payment Options:
- Check: Make checks payable to LPAC and put your checks in the ACTIVITIES folder in the family files.
- Zelle: Use Zelle to pay Justin Katz at treasurer@swimlpac.org, Include “LPAC 2022 Banquet” with Swimmer Family Last Name in memo.
Use the button below to register now!
LPAC Banquet Registration – Must Register by July 5th
End of Season Gifts for Coaches
If you would like to contribute to end of season gifts for the coaches, please get in touch with Judy Seps. She will be collecting contributions and will have cards to sign at the Silver Creek Meet on July 9th, Spirit Night on July 14th, and the Spaghetti Dinner on July 15th. Feel free to give as much or as little money as you would like. All funds will be pooled together to purchase gift cards. We will present the gift cards and Thank You cards to each coach at the LPAC banquet.
LPAC Governing Board Elections
The LPAC Governing Board is looking for volunteers for the 2023 season. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Jennie Anderson with interest and any other questions about volunteering for the board.
Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars!
Mark Your Calendars!
Please take note of the upcoming events and mark your calendars. We will send out more information about each event in future emails, but you can click on the links below to read more about each event on our website.
Jul 1, 2022
LPAC Raft Trip Information
Raft trip Saturday, July 2, 2022
If you have fireworks and are planning to stay, please bring some to share at dark.
Jennie’s cell number is 408-896-1517.
Meet at 18210 Sonora Road, Knights Ferry, CA (1800 covered bridge rd. according to apple maps). Please arrive early at 8:30, so we can walk down to launch at 9am.
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Jennie Anderson will turn in all waivers and then receive wristbands. No waiver, no wristband. We are a group reservation so we need to all be present in order for our trip to begin.
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We can stop at Horseshoe park for lunch which is about halfway.
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When we get off the rafts we wait for shuttles to bring us back to the parking lot. Before heading home or into Oakdale for the night, many LPAC families like to stop at the Knights Ferry Creamery 17631 Sonora Rd, Knights Ferry, CA 95361 for a treat.
https://www.facebook.com/knightsferrycreamery
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If you plan on staying in Oakdale for the night, I would like to suggest that we meet at dinner time at Backwoods Burgers – 1214 W F St, Oakdale, CA 95361
https://backwoodsburgers.com/
Backwoods Burgers has family style seating and we order at the counter so we don’t need to wait for a server. There are TV’s with sports and news and many LPAC families can be together. But there are many other delicious restaurants in Oakdale, feel free to explore.
Finally it’s lights out – Thank you for joining! GO LPAC!
Jul 1, 2022
Dear Penguins and Parents:
The Raft Trip is tomorrow! Most of you have turned in your waivers. Thank you! If you have not turned in your waiver, please bring it with you to Knights Ferry.
No Practice on Monday, July 4th!
There will be no practice on Monday, July 4th! Enjoy your Indendence Day!
Upcoming Meets: LPAC @ Silver Creek on July 9th and Champs on July 16th
We only have two meets left in the season! Please send an email NOW to coaches@swimlpac.org if your swimmer will have to miss all or part of the following meets:
- LPAC @ Silver Creek on July 9th, or
- Champs on July 16th.
Message from our Volunteer Coordinators
Parent Volunteers:
We need you! We are looking for Timers and Recorders for the Silver Creek meet on July 9th. Silver Creek has 8 lanes, so we need twice as many as usual. If you would like to help by volunteering to be a Timer or a Recorder, please email volunteers@swimlpac.org.
If you will not be at our last two meets, the volunteer coordinators need to know ASAP. Please send an email NOW to volunteers@swimlpac.org, if you will have to miss all or part of the following dates:
- LPAC @ Silver Creek on July 9th, or
- Champs on July 16th.
Swim-a-Thon Pledges Due on July 8th
SWIM-A-THON
Thank you to all of the LPAC parents that came out Wednesday morning and helped with the Swim-a-Thon. We could not have done it without you!
We had 97 swimmers participate, who swam a grand total of 6,868 laps! Pledges must be turned in by July 8th to qualify for prizes. Visit the Swim-a-Thon page on our website for more information.
Community Service Event on July 8th
Community Service Event
We will be having a community service event for all age groups on Friday, July 8, 2022, hosted by San Jose Parks and Rec. We can’t wait to see Big Buddies with their Little Buddies, and Penguins of all ages, getting together to serve the community.
Details:
- Age Group: All age groups
- Date: Friday, July 8th
- Time: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Location: Los Paseos Park. Meet at the pool at 10:15 am and we will walk over together.
- Waiver: Everyone participating must fill out a Volunteer Waiver. Turn in your waiver to the “ACTIVITIES” folder in the family files.
- Cost: None
- Questions: Amelia Hadfield (408.529.5783)
Beach Trip on July 9th
High School Penguins and Parents:
Don’t forget to register for the Beach Trip by Tuesday, July 5th.
Details:
Use the button below to register now!
LPAC Beach Trip Registration – Must Register by July 5th
End of Season Banquet on July 17th
Banquet Details
The end of season Banquet is approaching fast and it is time to register. Final registration deadline is Tuesday, July 5th.
- Date: Sunday, July 17, 2022
- Time: 4:30 to 8:00 PM
- Place: Los Paseos Clubhouse & lawn area
- Meal: Choice of Freshly Grilled Tacos with Carne Asada, Chicken, Al Pastor, or Grilled Vegetables. Rice, beans, chips and salsa will also be served.
- Cost: Swimmers eat free but must register to reserve a meal.
- Additional meals: $15 for adults; $13 for kids. You MUST order extra meals in advance; orders will not be accepted at the door.
- Payment Options:
- Check: Make checks payable to LPAC and put your checks in the ACTIVITIES folder in the family files.
- Zelle: Use Zelle to pay Justin Katz at treasurer@swimlpac.org, Include “LPAC 2022 Banquet” with Swimmer Family Last Name in memo.
Use the button below to register now!
LPAC Banquet Registration – Must Register by July 5th
End of Season Gifts for Coaches
If you would like to contribute to end of season gifts for the coaches, please get in touch with Judy Seps. She will be collecting contributions and will have cards to sign until July 15th. Feel free to give as much or as little money as you would like. All funds will be pooled together to purchase gift cards. We will present the gift cards and Thank You cards to each coach at the LPAC banquet.
Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars!
Mark Your Calendars!
Please take note of the upcoming events and mark your calendars. We will send out more information about each event in future emails, but you can click on the links below to read more about each event on our website.
