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.
Jun 27, 2019
Details for the Meet @ Silver Creek:
- Silver Creek has limited parking. Visiting teams are asked to park at Silver Oak Elementary School, 5000 Farnsworth Drive. There is an entrance to the pool along Farnsworth Drive
- Gates open at 6:30 AM Do Not arrive earlier
- Visiting team seating area is on the left side of the pool upon entering through the main entrance
- No one is allowed to swim in the baby pool, nor the adult pool and spa located through the back gate
- Silver Creek will have a full snack bar with breakfast and lunch items
- 7:30 AM is LPAC swimmer Check-in located at coaches table on the left side of the pool after entering the Main Entrance
- Parents check-in with volunteer coordinator is also located on the left side of pool, if missing meet contact volunteers@swimlpac.org
- Meet Entries Here
- Parent Relay Interest? Contact Christy Buchanan via text or call at 1(408) 644-2151
- Call or Text Coach Scott at (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 Saturday June 29: Patrick & Sophie Nguyen, Tessa Turner, Ethan & Alan Calderon, Kayla Wensmann, Cressida Hansen, Kaitlyn Schwab, Nicholas Fumagalli, Vasiti Vunawai, Viola, Olivia & Aurora Sunderman, Matthew Primeau, Ishir Vaidyanath, Jake Fuss and Tara ?. If your child needs to be on this list contact the coaches immediately at coaches@swimlpac.org
Dive Clinic July 5th 9:00 ~ 10:00 AM more info to follow
Age Group Community Service Projects:
8 & Unders Wednesday July 3rd:
- After practice Los Paseos Park litter pick, snacks and fun on the playground.
- Fun completed by 12:00 Noon
- Each swimmer needs a signed release form located here:
https://www.sanjoseca.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/175
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
Mod Pizza Fund Raiser July 11, 10:30 AM ~ 10:00 PM
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.
- Complete your meal purchase and payment July 5th @ 10:00 AM
- Smoothie Patrol
- Mr. Pickles Lunches
- Champs Snack Bar
- 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 this type of item and would like to donate, please contact Dave Blacow at (408) 981-1247 or dasblacows@comcast.net to coordinate wood drop off.
Jun 26, 2019
~ PRE-ORDER CHAMPS FOOD NOW ~
Champs is a long hot day, and it is nice to have your food planned out and as an added bonus the meals you eat are a league fundraiser, and help keep our registration fees down. New this year, Smoothies can be pre-ordered at a discounted price.
Download each order sheet:
Return each completed meal order sheet to the CHAMPS MEAL FOLDER with a check written out to LPAC to cover the complete cost of all your food orders
Due by the end of practice Friday, July 5th @ 10:00 AM
~ CHAMPS ADS TIMELINE ~
Want to include well wishes and other fun notes to your swimmer in the Official champs Program, here is what you need to do:
- Designing your own Ad ~ submit completed design on July 1st, by end of practice.
- All Payments are due Monday, July 1st ~ placed in the ‘ACTIVITIES’ folder.
- Ad Order Form Here!
Still looking for graphic designer type to shadow Kris this year and replace her next year. Contact Kris Fuss with any questions.
~ Banquet ~
The banquet will be July 21st, at 4:30 PM at the Los Paseos Pool (grassy area), catered by Taco Time.
- Swimmers are Free
- Adults $15
- Additional Children $13
Please register online here, Banquet Registration, and send payment here Additional Meals Payment. Contact Raina Hodges with any questions.
Jun 24, 2019
Penguins win ~ 119.1 to 98.8
- LPAC Penguins proved once again they can out-swim a dolphin. Great end to a day of racing!
Record Breaker!
- Congrats to Daniela Fasan for breaking her old record of 56.50 in the Girls 15-18 100 Yard Freestyle event. The new record is a speedy 56.08!
WILL YOU BE AT THE MEET ON JUNE 29TH?
This weeks Swim Meet is away Saturday (6/29) against the Silver Creek Sharks. If you or you child will miss all or part of the meet, email coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org by today at the latest. Current list of expected absent swimmers include: Patrick & Sophie Nguyen, Tessa Turner, Ethan & Alan Calderon, Kayla Wensmann, Cressida Hansen, Kaitlyn Schwab, NIcholas Fumagalli, Vasiti Vunawai, Viola, Olivia & Aurora Sunderman.
Swim-a-Thon is Tomorrow, Tuesday June 25th!
- We need more parent volunteers at every practice to be a lap counter, please check with Adrienne Burke at (408)578-8097 before practice to help out.
- LPAC swimmers download pledge-sheet , collect pledges and then swim as many laps as you can to support your team. Win prizes too! More details here.
- Remember all donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE!
12-14 Age Group Community Service Project, Fri June 28th
- Our City Forest Community Service Project details here
- Time 8:45 ~ 12 Noon followed by lunch out with the group. (bring money for lunch)
- Location: Meet at LPAC pool at 8:45 to set up carpools to location. WE NEED PARENT DRIVERS FOR CARPOOLS.
- 391 Chynoweth Ave, off of Highway 85
- Items to wear and bring
CHAMPS DEADLINES are here!
- PRE-ORDER CHAMPS FOOD NOW: Download each order sheet, complete and return to CHAMPS MEAL FOLDER with check written out to LPAC to cover total cost of all orders. Due by end of practice Friday July 5th @ 10:AM.
- Champs Ads timeline: Want to include well wishes and other fun notes to your swimmer in the Official Champs Program, here is what you need to do:
- Need help with design ~ turn in your information to Kris Fuss by the end of Practice tonight, at 9:00 PM, Monday June 24th.
- Designing your own Ad ~ submit completed design on July 1st, end of practice.
- All payments are due Monday, July 1st, placed in the ‘ACTIVITIES’ folder.
- Ad Order Form here!
- Still looking for graphic designer type to shadow Kris this year and replace her next year. Contact Kris Fuss with any questions (408)225-8797
- CHAMPS VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS: Sign Up Here! Each family is required to sign up for at least one volunteer shift at Champs.
Practice Update week of July 1st:
- We will have normal morning and evening practices M-W.
- Thursday, July 4th is a full day off
- Friday, July 5th, optional dive clinic from 9:00 AM ~ 10:00 AM
End Of Season Reminders:
Judy Seps will be collecting funding for the Coaches Gifts at the next two swim meets on June 29th and July 13th. This year we have 6 coaches and any families who would like to contribute will sign their Thank You cards; feel free to give as much or as little money as you would like. We then pull all the funds together and purchase them a gift card of their choosing. We present the gift cards and Thank You cards to each coach at the LPAC banquet.
Jun 20, 2019
LPAC @ Belwood SAT 6/22: Penguins vs Dolphins who are faster?
- Location is Belwood Pool and Cabana Club, 100 Belwood Gateway, Los Gatos 95032
- Meet Entries Here
- Swimmer Check-in 7:15 AM ~ meet at picnic tables closest to parking lot in BBQ area
- Gates open 6:30 AM for setup. The following restrictions apply:
- EZ-Ups ok, no tarps or tents with floors allowed
- No use of kiddie pool
- Bocce ball area is closed and off limits
- No playing / loitering in the restrooms
- Please pick-up your trash after the meet
- No Pets allowed at the Belwood facility
- Parents Check in with Volunteer Coordinator
- Parent Relay Interest? Contact Christy Buchanan via text or call at 1(408)644-2151
- Call or Text Coach Scott at (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 Saturday June 22: (swimmers contact Coaches@swimlpac.org and parent volunteers contact volunteers@swimlpac.org) . Trevor & Tanner Buchanan, Ainsley Keslin, Tessa Turner, Ethan Calderon, Ethan Hadfield, Kayla Wensmann, Ona Musoli-Buendia, Braedon Hoge, Emily Doughtery, Martin Kwende, Annika Breiland, Samuel Ipsaro & Alexis Galindo
Team Pictures Are In! Christy Buchanan will have the pictures at the met for you, if you don’t connect with her the team photos will be placed in your family file.
HS Age Group Community Service Project, Fri June 21st.
- Our City Forest Community Service Project details here
- Time 8:30 AM ~ 12 Noon, Lunch to follow at nearby spot
- Meet at LPAC pool at 8:30 AM and set up carpools to location
- 391 Chynoweth Ave, off of Highway 85
- Items to wear and bring
CHAMPS is fast approaching, we already have much to do!
- Champs Ads timeline has moved up to this week! Here is what you need to do to send well wishes and other fun notes to your swimmer in the official Champs Program:
- If you need help designing your Champs Ad, turn in your information to Kris Fuss by Monday June 24(THIS MONDAY) so we have the proper amount of time to help you get what you want.
- If you are designing your own Ad and submitting a completed design you can still use Monday, July 1st as the deadline.
- All payments are due Monday, July 1st, placed in the ‘ACTIVITIES’
- Ad Order Form here!
- We are still looking for someone on the team who will be able to shadow this year to take over for Kris next year, as she is aging out. Contact Kris with any questions 408-225-8797
- Champs Volunteering: Your family is required to sign up for at least one volunteer shift at Champs, the sign up will be available Monday morning 6/24, look for your email from the Volunteer Coordinator Sign Up Here .
- Champs Meals: We will have the order forms available soon, please check the wbsite for the order forms. Meal order forms and money are due July 6.
Overnighter Saturday, June 22-23!
- Drop-off at LPAC pool, Sat 6:00 PM no earlier please; Pick-up Sunday 8:00 AM
- Parents must sign in swimmers and provide an emergency poe number where they can be reached at any time.
- We will be doing some exciting (optional) Fun Team Relay Races starting at 6:15 and ending about 7:15. Join us and watch the fun unfold. All participating swimmers should come ready to be in the pool by 6:15
- High Schoolers may only use the old lawn chairs stacked behind the wall behind the pool for their sleeping arrangements. Do Not use any of the new chairs along the pool side
- Check the Overnighter page for more Details Here!
- Volunteer Signup Link Here!
JUST KEEP SWIMMING the LPAC Swim-a-Thon, is Tuesday, June 25th
LPAC swimmers, here’s your chance to help raise funds for the team while challenging yourself and getting a great workout. Collect pledges and then swim as many laps as you can to support LPAC and win prizes too! Details here. Pledge forms in file folders today or down
RAFTING TRIP SIGNUPS DUE TODAY!
- Pay online$28/person, must be 5 or older
- or Call to reserve your spot: 1(209)848-4800
must reference Reservation #15486
- Print & Sign Separate Waiver Forms for each person who will be rafting and turn in forms to the “ACTIVITIES’ folder by June 23
Contact Judy Seps LPAC contact 1(408)506-3532 with questions
