Jul 23, 2019
Important items to complete:
Parent Survey for 2019 Season
Link to Spirit Night Slide Show
Link to Celebration Video
Link to Champs Meet Results
Link to VCSL MERCHANDISE ORDER
Here are the instructions ~
- Last Day to complete order is August 1, 2019
- All items will be shipped to Christy Buchanan and distributed from there. (However order process will still require you enter your shipping address)
- Pick Item
- Pick Size
- Pick complete or deluxe if you want to add the names
- On final page of checkout include in the notes, ‘the child’s name and on which item you want the star * to be placed next to their name.’ (This is not required.)
Los Paseos Aquatic Club Sign Design contest for All LPAC Swimmers!
This is your chance to design a LPAC sign to be placed on the Los Paseos Aquatics Swim Facilities. Here are a few details and rules to follow:
- The wording is up to you, but it can say something like ‘Home of the LPAC Penguins’ or even just “Los Paseos Aquatic Club’, be creative ad clear with your message.
- The size of the design will eventually fill something that is 6 feet X 6 feet.
- Submission Details:
- Due date is August 4th 2019
- How to submit:
- Take a photo of design and submit as a *.png file
- If using a graphics program like procreate etc…submit as a *.png
- Send to info@swimlpac.org
- An on-line Ballot will be sent out 4 days following the due date.
- Each swimmer will be able to vote only once
Final Thoughts from Coach Scott
If you did not attend the Banquet, you can pick up your trophies and ribbons at Coach Scott’s house. Please send an email to coaches@swimlpac.org to arrange a time. After this week, they’ll go back into the container until next season.
Many swimmers have been asking about opportunities to continue swimming year-round. We’re lucky to have many excellent teams in the area that offer flexible programs; see the Year-Round Swimming page on the team website for more information. You can also send mail to coaches@swimlpac.org to talk to any of the year-round swim families to discuss which program might work best for you. The Stingrays welcome any Penguin for a free on-week trial.
Jul 18, 2019
Penguins vs Gators, Piranhas, Dolphins and Sharks,
Can LPAC swim faster?
This is our Quest!
Two Hand Touch with Breast Stroke and Butterfly, Back Stroke, start on your back and end on your back…You all know the story. The coaches have been talking about focus. Arrive at the blocks, take a moment and focus, Yes, you are ready to fly, Go LPAC!
Details for Champs Meet, Sat 7/20.
- Gate opens at 6:15 AM, for you to set up under your Easy-Ups
- Swimmers Check-In with coaches by 6:40 AM, located in LPAC designated area.
- Parents check-in with Volunteer Coordinator, located in LPAC designated area.
- Champs Meet Entries Here
- Call or Text Coach Scott at 1(408) 613-5126 on Friday evening or Saturday morning if something unexpected stops you from attending the meet.
- Call or Text Jill, the LPAC Volunteer Coordinator if you are not able to attend the meet at 1(408) 425-1504.
- Zero Shift volunteers start at 6:00 AM
- Arrive at your volunteer shift before the shift starts
- Food Vouchers can be picked up during volunteer check-in by 6:40 AM
List of swimmers not attending Champs Meet on Sat July 20: (Swimmers contact Scott at 1(408) 613-5126, Volunteers contact Jill at 1(408) 425-1504 ) Izabella & Jazmine Hasse, Mason Chafer, Tara Buchanan, Braden Holst, Ainsley Keslin, Daniela Fasan, Lizzie Burke, Alexis Galindo, Alex Castro, Daitarih, Phyllis, & Cressida Hansen, Cailyn Gray, Biola Sunderman, Yasmin & Behnam Hajizadeh.
Map of Champs Pool Area and LPAC Location:
End of Season Awards Banquet Sun (7/21)
Date: Sunday, July 21st
Time: 4:30 to 8:00 PM
Place: Los Paseos Pool Grass Area
Catered by: Any Time is Taco Time
Feel free to bring your Easy-Up one last time to protect yourself from the late afternoon sun.
Jul 14, 2019
Congratulations! The LPAC Penguins are the 2019 Dual Meet Champions!
This past Saturday, we beat the Oaktree Sharks and ended our Dual Meet Season with a perfect 5 Wins-0 Loss record. We have not experienced such a success since 1999, that is 20 years ago!
Next Saturday, let’s see if we can become League Champions to go along with our Dual Meet Championship. Our preparation includes each swimmer relaxing this week after attending practice. don’t forget to eat well, including those pasta like dinners beginning early in the week. And finally, try and get some good sleep throughout the week, before Champs even starts.
SPIRIT WEEK IS HERE!
This really is the final week of the season, and to help get us in the mood to swim like crazy fast penguins at Champs, we need to have some penguin fun first. Join us and celebrate our theme days by dressing up:
Monday ~ Crazy Hair Day
Tuesday ~ Sports Day
Wednesday ~ Hat Day
Thursday ~ Robe/Pajama Day
Friday ~ Black & White Day
SPIRIT NIGHT IS HERE! Thursday, July 18, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday night is ‘Spirit Night.” The swimmers gather, eat pizza, decorate posters and other fun activities for champs. They also elect the swimmer reps for next year. Parents have a meeting learn the details for champs, and elect next year’s LPAC Board members. And then we all fill the room, to celebrate the Swim-a-thon awards, a slide show/video review of the past season and of course we cheer! All for the purpose of getting ready for Champs!
More info here!
What to bring to Spirit Night:
- Bring your Easy-Ups with square corners to Thursday’s Spirit night and we will set them up for you at champs.
- Judy Seps will be collecting money for the Coaches gifts on Thursday at Spirit Night. Call Judy during the week to sign the cards or ask your questions at 1 (408) 506-3532
- Find a family to share your Easy-Up space with, we will be a cozy group of penguins at champs.
We are a little thin on Swim-A-Thon pledges! If you have not collected the funds, do it now and inspire your friends and family to support your favorite penguin team.
To be eligible to win a Swim-A-Thon prize you must turn in collected pledges to the Activities Folder no later than Wednesday, July 17th by end of practice!
Stop and RSVP Now for the end of season banquet (7/21) !
If you plan on attending the banquet, including your swimmers, you must RSVP Banquet here! All details regarding cost for food and other information about the event is here Please note swimmers only eat free. RSVP NOW!
Date:Sunday, July 21st
Time:4:30 to 8:00 PM
Place:Los Paseos Pool Grass Area
Catered by: Any Time Is Taco Time.
Jul 11, 2019
Details for the meet, Sat 7/13. Go Penguins!
- Gate opens at 6:15 AM for families to set up their easy-ups
- Swimmers check in with coaches by 6:30 AM
- Parents check in with Volunteer Coordinator
- Meet Entries Here
- Parent Relay Interest? Contact Christy Buchanan via text or call at 1(408) 644-2151
- Call or Text Coach Scott at 1(408) 613-5126 on Friday evening or Saturday morning if something unexpected stops you from attending the meet.
List of swimmers not attending meet on Sat July 13: (swimmers contact Coaches@swimlpace.org and parent volunteers contact volunteers@swimlpac.org.) Lizzie Webb, Liam & Coen Burch, Mason Chafer, Dylan Doucette, Elijah Chandler, Ainsley Keslin, Lizzie Burke, Behnam & Yasmin Hajizadey, Alexis Galindo, Stella Gaudy, Jake DeSantis, Mathew Lombardi, Max Boston, Erin Hoge, Matthew Primeau, Siena, Sarina and Sofia Seps.
Tye Dye Shirts and Root Beer Floats at The Pool TODAY! (7/12)
Date: Friday, July 12
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cost: No Charge for any LPAC Penguin!
Bring a light-colored shirt to tie-dye.
Parents of swimmers 12 and under, please plan to stay during this event.
Volunteers wanted, please contact Lynnae Brady to help or with your questions at, 1(408) 348-3066
More Details here!
Don’t forget the Beach Trip for All High school age practice group swimmers who signed up, details here!
Swim-a-thon Pledges Due July 15th!
To be eligible to win a swim-a-thon prize you must turn in collected pledges to the ACTIVITIES FOLDER no later than Monday, July 15th by end of practice!
End of Season Banquet (7/21) RSVP Due Now!
If you plan on attending the banquet, including your swimmers, you must RSVP Banquet here! All details regarding cost for food and other information about the event is here Please note swimmers only eat free. RSVP NOW!
Date:Sunday, July 21st
Time:4:30 to 8:00 PM
Place:Los Paseos Pool Grass Area
Catered by: Any Time Is Taco Time.
SPIRIT NIGHT IS ALMOST HERE! Thursday, July 18, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday night before champs is ‘Spirit Night.” The swimmers gather, eat pizza, decorate posters and other fun activities for champs. They also elect the swimmer reps for next year.
Parents have a meeting learn the details for champs, and elect next year’s LPAC Board members.
And then we all fill the room, to celebrate the Swim-a-thon awards, a slide show/video review of the past season and of course we cheer! All for the purpose of getting ready for Champs!
Jul 7, 2019
Two Undefeated Teams, LPAC Penguins and the Oaktree Sharks, who will swim faster?
Get stronger and swim faster by attending practice everyday this week. The coaches will be reviewing Focus Points for all strokes to prepare you for our big meet against the undefeated Oaktree sharks. Go LPAC Penguins!
WILL YOU BE AT THIS WEEKS MEET ON JULY 13th OR AT CHAMPS ON JULY 20th?
- Please contact the coaches immediately it you or your child will miss all or part of the meet. email coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org
- This weeks swim meet is at home against Oaktree, Saturday (7/13). The current list of absent swimmers include: LIzzie Webb, Liam & Coen Burch, Mason Chafer, Dylan Doucette, Elijah Chandler, Ainsley Keslin, Lizzie Burke, Behnam & Yasmin Hajizadeh, Alexis Galindo, Stella Gaudy, Jake DeSantis and Matthew Lombardi.
- Next weeks swim meet is away at Champs, (7/20). Missing swimmers include: Izabella& Jazmine Hasse, Mason Chafer, Tara Buchanan, Braden Holst, Ainsley Keslin, Daniela Fasan, Lizzie Burke and Alexis Galindo.
CHAMPS MEAL DUE AT END OF PRACTICE MONDAY (7/8) that is today!
- Complete your meal purchase and payment by Monday, July 8th @ 10:00 AM and place in champs folder! or drop off completed forms and money at the home of Christie Buchanan, 7013 Via Cordura, San Jose 95139 by 7:00 PM same day.
Age Group Community Service Projects:
9 ~ 11 age group, Wednesday July 10:
- After practice Los Paseos Park cleanup: we will be removing weeds around the Martin Murphy track and picking up trash as we go. You may want to bring work gloves.
- Community Service and Fun will be completed at 11:30 AM
- Each swimmer needs a signed release form located here:
https://www.sanjoseca.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/175
BEACH TRIP RSVP DUE BY WEDNESDAY JULY 10!
- High Schoolers must be registered for the beach trip at Beach Trip Registration by July 10.
- We are looking for drivers, please note in registration form of your swimmer if you are available.
- DONATIONS NEEDED: If you have wood to donate for our beach fire, please contact Dave Blacow at (408) 981-1247 or dasblacows@comcast.net to coordinate the wood drop off.
TIE-DYE SHIRTS AND ROOT BEER FLOATS AT THE PENGUIN POOL PARTY, (7/12)!
- Date: Friday, July 12, 2019
- Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Cost:
- No charge for Association members
- Non-members: $1/child, $2/adult
- Bring a light-colored shirt to tie-dye.
- Parents of swimmers 12 and under, please plan to stay during this event.
- Contact: Lynnae Brady at 408.348.3066 with any questions.
- More Details Here!
Fund Raisers This Week!
Mod Pizza July 11 begins at 10:30 AM and ends at 10:00 PM
Step 1: You
must RSVP at https://www.groupraise.com/events/96929 by Monday July 8th! You can always bring extra friends out to dinner too on the day of the event.
Step 2: Print flyer here AND present to the Cashier when you are paying for your meal. Remind them this is a group raise event.
Step 3: Enjoy the evening knowing 20% of your bill goes to LPAC and helps the team keep our fees low.
Time to collect those Swim-A-Thon Pledges!
To be eligible to win a swim-a-thon prize you must turn in collected pledges to the ACTIVITIES FOLDER no later than Monday, July 15th by end of practice!
End of Season Banquet (7/21) RSVP Due Now!
If you plan on attending the banquet, including your swimmers, you must RSVP Banquet here.
Date: Sunday, July 21st
Time: 4:30 to 8:00 PM
Place: Los Paseos Pool Grass Area
Catered by: Any Time Is Taco Time.
Jun 30, 2019
LPAC Penguins swim faster than sharks! Score: LPAC 107.2 vs SVCC 105.3
It was a very close swim meet, but we were still able to pull off the win with lots of hard work.
This week the coaches will be working on Freestyle Focus Points at practice. This is just another way to help each penguin gain some speed! There is also an optional Dive Clinic on Friday morning. Details listed below.
For those of you rafting on the weekend, be safe and have lots of fun! Who will be the King of the River?
Here is what is happening this week:
Practice Schedule for the week of July 1st:
Monday ~ Wednesday, standard morning and evening practice times/groups.
Thursday, July 4th, no practice all day & evening
Friday July 5th, Optional Dive Clinic
5 ~ 11 age group 9:00 AM ~ 9:30 AM
11 ~ 18 age group 9:30 AM ~ 10:00 AM
Age Group Community Service Project:
- 8 & Unders, Wednesday July 3rd
- 9 ~ 11 age group, Wednesday July 10:
- After practice Los Paseos Park cleanup: we will be removing weeds around the Martin Murphy track and picking up trash as we go. You may want to bring work gloves.
- Community Service and Fun will be completed at 11:30 AM
- Each swimmer needs a signed release form located here:
https://www.sanjoseca.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/175
Fund Raisers to sign up for!
Step 1: You must RSVP at https://www.groupraise.com/events/96929 by July 8th, this helps Mod ensure they have enough materials for the extra patrons. We must have at least 20 reservations by that date as well. (We currently have 10) You can always bring extra friends out to dinner too on the day of the event.
Step 2: Print flyer here AND present to the Cashier when you are paying for your meal. Remind them this is a group raise event.
Step 3: Enjoy the evening knowing 20% of your bill goes to LPAC and helps the team keep our fees low.
Time to collect those Swim-A-Thon Pledges!
This year 96 Penguins collectively swam 8,052 laps in about an hour or less. That is 201,300 yards or 114.37 miles! Now it is time to collect those pledges and if you have not yet started to find those Family & Friend supporters, there is still time to do it. Download your pledge form and start collecting today. Turn in your proceeds to the SWIM-A-THON folder no later than Monday, July 15th to be eligible for prizes!
- Complete your meal purchase and payment July 5th @ 10:00 AM
- DUE TODAY AT END OF PRACTICE! There is still room left for your champs Ads, details here. Designs and payment due July 1st by the end of practice. Contact Kris Fuss via email with questions at kris@fussorama.com
- Banquet dinner provided by Any Time is Taco Time: July 21st
- If you plan on attending the banquet, including your swimmers, you must register here. All information is detailed with on-line registration.
Beach Trip Saturday July 13:
- High Schoolers must be registered for the beach trip at Beach Trip Registration by July 10.
- We are also looking for drivers, if you can help please note that in the registration form of your swimmer.
- DONATIONS NEEDED: we are in need of some wood to burn, if you have this type of item and would like to donate, please contact Dave Blacow at (408) 981-1247 or dasblacows@comcast.net to coordinate the wood drop off.
