Are YOU Registered For The LPAC Penguins Yet?

So what is holding you back from registering with LPAC today? Did you not have your coffee yet? Don’t let that stop you, just take a moment and start here! March 19th is just around the corner. And remember, you can pay using Zelle.

** 2022 Reg packet was updated March 1st. All prior versions are missing the  “Informed Consent for Child to Participate in Summer Cabana Swim League” form which must be completed as well. So if you downloaded prior to March 1st you are missing this page.***

Things to know:

• Something to remember: Just like last year, we will not be holding night practice sessions for those who can not join us for morning practice once the school year ends on June 3rd.
• Something New! We are now ready to accept payment via Zelle, just look us up under the email treasurer@swimlpac.org using your Zelle App. 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 2022” to inquire about the special open Registration held on March 26th, 8:00 – 9:30 AM using signup genius. I will be happy to send them the process and appropriate information. Yes we have spots open too.

Important dates to remember now!

• Returning Family Registration due March 19 at the Los Paseos Clubhouse
  Attn: LPAC Penguins
  c/o Los Paseos Clubhouse
  7047 Via Ramada
  San Jose, CA 95139
• New Family Open Registration only on March 26th from 8:00 – 9:30 AM using Signup Genius. Must request information to participate in the process now, before March 25th. Submit inquiry to Info@swimlpac.org with a subject line “new Family 2022”

Tryouts and Practices:

• Tryouts for new swimmers begin April 25th in the late afternoon.
• Practice for everyone begins May 2nd.

Swim Meets:

• Time Trials May 28th
• Meet #1 June 4th (home)
• Meet #2 June 11th (home)
• Meet #3 June 18th (away)
• Meet #4 June 25th (home)
• Meet #5 July 9th (away)
• Champs July `16th (Gunderson High School)
• End of Season Banquet July 17th (home)

And Now A Word From Our Sponsors!

Contact Damon and Jenn at Homes@DamonAndJenn.com
Gold Sponsor since 2021

Contact Brad Gill at Brad@NextHomeLifestyles.com 
New Gold Sponsor since 2022

Time to Register for LPAC!

Welcome to the LPAC
Penguin 2022 Season

We are here to provide you a heads up about what to expect with  registration for the coming season

Things to know:

• Registration begins March 1, look for the email or on the LPAC website here Registration 2022 Form. All completed packets must be submitted as a hard copy to the LPAC office at the pool. We just do not have the time to print email submitted registrations.
• Something to remember: Just like last year, we will not be holding night practice sessions for those who can not attend the morning practice once the school year ends beginning Monday, June 6th.
• Something New! 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.

Want to plan a vacation ~ here are general dates for the season

Tryouts and Practices:

• Tryouts for all new swimmers, begins April 25th in the afternoon.
• Practice for Everyone, begins May 2nd in the afternoon and early evenings

Swim Meets:

• Time Trials, May 28th (Home)
• Meet #1 June 4th (home)
• Meet #2 June 11th (home)
• Meet #3 June 18th (away)
• Meet #4 June 25th (home)
• Meet #5 July 9th (away)
• CHAMPS  July 16th (Gunderson Highschool)
• Banquet July 17th (home)

Look for complete details in your email on March 1st!

Details for the meet, Sat 7/17

• Gate opens at 6:45 AM for families to set up their easy-ups
• Swimmers check in with coaches between
  7:00 – 7:15 AM
• 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.
• Volunteer Assignments: Parents must check in with Volunteer Coordinator
  Text Cecie Boston at 1(408) 910-5611) if unable to work the meet
• Meet Entries Here!

• Last Chance to RSVP for End of Season Celebration, Sunday at 7:00 PM

Wear Your Penguin Power Tie-Dye T-shirt to the Final Meet!

P E N G U I N ……..

POWER! 

Lighten your load leave the cooler at home! Come help sell out the snack shack!

Famous Penguin Tri tip sandwich is back $10

Hotdogs $2
Chicken apple sausages $3
Hamburgers $3.75
Breakfast burritos $5.50
Starbucks coffee $2.50
Water and soda $1”

The Relay Finale!

LPAC Alumni vs 2021 Age Outs vs Parents vs Coaches

Who will win? Right now we know the Parents are awesome with their first win of any recent season last Saturday.  Can the coaches return to their winning ways or are they washed up after this grueling season of coaching. And what about the Alumni, how long has it been since these penguins hit the pool? It is a mystery!

Can a Penguin Swim Faster Than a Shark?
The Meet Results are Here!

Next Saturday, July 17 is our
final Exhibition Virtual Meet!

1. COACHES NEED TO KNOW: If you will not be attending Final Exhibition Virtual Meet 3 on Saturday July 17th, or need to leave early, please contact the coaches now via email: coaches@swimlpac.org
   1. Currently only Adelina Ramirez will not be available for July 17th.
2. VOLUNTEER Coordinators Need To Know: If you will not be available to work your shift  Saturday July 17th, please contact the volunteer coordinator at Volunteers@swimlpac.org 

SPIRIT WEEK IS HERE!

MANIC MONDAY

(Pajamas and Crazy Hair)

TACKY TUESDAY

(TACKY/UGLY/CRAZY CLOTHING)

WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS WEDNESDAY

(Sports Jersey/Uniform)

THUPERHERO THURSDAY:

(Dress Like A Superhero!)

FLIGHTLESS FOWL FRIDAY:

(SHOW YOUR PENGUIN SPIRIT)

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Things to do now:

1. RSVP for Celebration on The Green. . . Our End of Season Celebration Dessert Night!
2. Swim-a-Thon Pledges are Due, Today, Monday July 12th. Here is the 2021 Swim-a-Thon Pledge Sheet
3. Tie-Dye & Root Beer Float , Tuesday July 13th 12:00 ~ 3:00 PM
4. Panda Express Virtual Fundraiser July 15th
   What is better than ordering online, eating and knowing you are helping out your favorite Penguin? Details Panda Express

Tie-Dye & Root Beer Float 
Tuesday,
July 13th,
12:00 ~ 3:00 PM
on the grass at the pool

• Free, limited edition, custom LPAC t-shirts designed by our own Penguin, Aria Manole, will be provided for the event (donations are welcome)
• Penguins 10 and under require adult supervision to create their shirts
• Dress for a mess! (Dye stains clothing & gloves will be provided)
• Swim at the pool

Enjoy a root beer float while you wait for your tie-dye to set, takes ~ 30 min to complete the entire process!

Contact Lynnae Brady with questions, lynnaebrady2021@gmail.com.

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LPAC End of Season
Celebration on The Green

Sunday July 18 at 7:00 PM

We are celebrating with a Dessert Bar only. Penguins will be honored in their age groups, Swim-a-Thon prizes announced, and don’t forget about the Age Out Ceremony. We will end the evening with the Team Slideshow, everything happens outside on the green! Join us in celebrating our coaches and the end to this virtual season at the LPAC pool.

RSVP for Celebration on The Green

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Our Community Book is Here

This Saturday at the 2nd Virtual Meet Ed Primeau, one of our team photographers will be snapping Penguin family photos with fun Penguin Photo Props! Build your community book page and even use the family photo. So what makes you a Penguin Family? What is your favorite fish meal? I can’t wait to read the book!

Community Book Link

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2022 LPAC Governing Board Needs You

Please let Jennie Anderson  andersonjennie@yahoo.com or any board member know if you are interested in being on our 2022 LPAC board.
This is what we do ~

• Your name will be placed on the ballot and the parents will elect the new board at this year’s End of Season Celebration.
• There are board meetings once a month in the off season and then possibly 2 board meetings a month during the season.
• The governing board plans the calendar, plans and runs events, hires coaches, and oversees anything that happens during the swim season.
• We work as a team, organizing and helping each other.

Consider Joining Our LPAC Governing Board for 2022

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Thank You To Our Generous Sponsors

Damon and Jenn Holst: Gold Level Sponsor since 2021

LTI Electric: Silver Level Sponsor since 2019

Brad Gill NextHome Lifestyles: Silver Level Sponsor since 2021

LPAC Penguins
vs
OakTree Sharks

Details for the meet, Sat 7/10

• Gate opens at 6:45 AM for families to set up their easy-ups
• Swimmers check in with coaches between
  7:00 – 7:15 AM
• 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.
• Volunteer Assignments: Parents must check in with Volunteer Coordinator
  Text Cecie Boston at 1(408) 910-5611) if unable to work the meet
• Meet Entries Here!

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Coaches vs Penguins vs Parents!

We need five willing penguin parents to ‘compete’ as their own relay team for this Saturday, July 10th. Yes you can get a bit of glory, beating the best of the Coaches, and Penguin Swimmers! But 1st you must tell us you are interested by contacting Jennie Anderson andersonjennie@yahoo.com

• Bring a suit and goggles to this Saturday’s meet.

Take Your Mark, Get Set and Go!

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Snack Bar is Open!

Featuring your favorite items~
Breakfast Burritos
Muffins and other goods
10:00 AM we start serving Hamburgers too!

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Things to do now:

1. RSVP for Penguin Fun Night Today. . . help us get the numbers right for food and activities
2. RSVP for High School Beach Trip Today . . . we need to buy the food and other goodies
3. Swim-a-Thon Pledges are Due, bring them in today . . . it helps us pay for our fun activities. Here is the 2021 Swim-a-Thon Pledge Sheet

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Our Community Book is Here

This Saturday at the 2nd Virtual Meet Ed Primeau, one of our team photographers will be snapping Penguin family photos with fun Penguin Photo Props! Build your community book page and even use the family photo. So what makes you a Penguin Family? What is your favorite fish meal? I can’t wait to read the book!

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SPIRIT WEEK IS HERE!

Enjoy a root beer float while you wait for your tie-dye to set, takes ~ 30 min to complete the entire process!

Contact Lynnae Brady with questions, lynnaebrady2021@gmail.com.

Consider Joining Our LPAC Governing Board for 2022

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LPAC End of Season
Celebration on The Green

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Thank You To Our Generous Sponsors

3 Things To Do Now!

1.  RSVP for Penguin Fun Night Today. . . help us get the numbers right for food and activities

2.  RSVP for High School Beach Trip Today . . . we need to buy the food and other goodies

3.  Swim-a-Thon Pledges are Due, bring them in today . . . it helps us pay for our fun activities

Friday is Penguin Fun Night,
Register Now!
‘Fun Fun Fun’
July 9th 6:00 ~ 9:00 PM

• Penguins RSVP Here
• Activities include: Dodgeball, An Obstacle Course Bounce House, Pool Games and a movie.
• A Nacho Bar will keep the Penguins full

RSVP for the High School Beach Trip!
It is Saturday July 10th!

• RSVP & Parent Volunteer drivers: Beach Trip Registration
• Time: Meet at Los Paseos Pool at 4:30 pm
• Parent Volunteers are needed to drive. Swimmers are not allowed to drive themselves to this event.

Swim-A-Thon Pledges are Due, Monday July 12th!

Your pledges are due July 12 to qualify for the various prize drawings. No amount is too small.

Turn in your proceeds to the SWIM-A-THON folder no later than Monday, July 12th to be eligible for prizes!

Here is the 2021 Swim-a-Thon Pledge Sheet

Need to order goggles and anything else for swimming, then use our Swimoutlet.com LPAC Team Store:

https://www.swimoutlet.com/?click=7832149

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Damon and Jenn Holst: Gold Level Sponsor since 2021

LTI Electric: Silver Level Sponsor since 2019

Brad Gill NextHome Lifestyles: Silver Level Sponsor since 2021

Things to do now:

1. COACHES NEED TO KNOW: If you will not be attending Exhibition Virtual Meet 2 on Saturday July 10th, or need to leave early, please contact the coaches now via email: coaches@swimlpac.org
2. VOLUNTEER Coordinators Need To Know: If you will not be available to work your shift  Saturday July 10th, please contact the volunteer coordinator at Volunteers@swimlpac.org 
3. Swim-a-Thon Pledges Due: Turn in your proceeds to the SWIM-A-THON folder no later than Monday, July 12th to be eligible for prizes! No pledge is too small. Here is the 2021 Swim-a-Thon Pledge Sheet

Friday is Penguin Fun Night,
Register Now!
‘Fun Fun Fun’
July 9th 6:00 ~ 9:00 PM

• We are looking for Parent Volunteers
• Penguins and Parent Volunteers Register Here
• Activities include: Dodgeball, An Obstacle Course Bounce House, Pool Games and a movie.
• A Nacho Bar will keep the Penguins full

It is time to RSVP for the High School Beach Trip!
It is Saturday July 10th!

• RSVP & Parent Volunteer drivers: Beach Trip Registration
• Time: Meet at Los Paseos Pool at 4:30 pm
• Parent Volunteers are needed to drive. Swimmers are not allowed to drive themselves to this event.

Our Community Book is Here

On July 10th at the second Virtual meet, Ed Primeau, one of our team photographer will be snapping Penguin family photos with fun Penguin Photo Props! Build your community book page and even use the family photo. So what makes you a Penguin Family? What is your favorite fish meal? I can’t wait to read the book!

Swim-A-Thon Pledges are Due, Monday July 12th!

Your pledges are due July 12 to qualify for the various prize drawings. No amount is too small.

Turn in your proceeds to the SWIM-A-THON folder no later than Monday, July 12th to be eligible for prizes!

Here is the 2021 Swim-a-Thon Pledge Sheet

Tie-Dye & Root Beer Float
Tuesday,
July 13th,
12:00 ~ 3:00 PM
on the grass at the pool.

• Free, limited edition, custom LPAC t-shirts designed by our own Penguin, Aria Manole, will be provided for the event (donations are welcome)
• Penguins 10 and under require adult supervision to create their shirts
• Great event for Big Buddy/Little Buddy bonding!
•  Dress for a mess! (Dye stains clothing & gloves will be provided)

Enjoy a root beer float while you wait for your tie-dye to set, takes ~ 30 min to complete the entire process!

Mark Your Calendar!

• Exhibition Meet 2 July 10th
• Panda Express Virtual Fundraiser July 15th
  What is better than ordering online, eating and knowing you are helping out your favorite Penguin? Details Panda Express
• Exhibition Finale.  July 17th
• End of Season Celebration July 18th

Need to order goggles and anything else for swimming, then use our Swimoutlet.com LPAC Team Store:

https://www.swimoutlet.com/?click=7832149

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Damon and Jenn Holst: Gold Level Sponsor since 2021

LTI Electric: Silver Level Sponsor since 2019

Brad Gill NextHome Lifestyles: Silver Level Sponsor since 2021

Penguins can swim! Imagine 5,539 laps or 138,475 yards swam in a collective hour by 81 LPAC penguins during our Swim-A-Thon.  This week our swim focus will be BackStroke and BreastStroke.

 Monday is Family Yoga in the Park!

July 5th starting at 10:00 AM

Come join our coaches as they lead us through a fun family yoga session located in Los Paseos park near the Los Paseos Elementary multipurpose building.

‘I wanna register now for  Penguin Fun Night’

Coming July 9th 6:00 ~ 9:00 PM
(Note the corrected date)

• We are looking for Parent Volunteers
• Penguins and Parent Volunteers Register Here
• Activities include: Dodgeball, An Obstacle Course Bounce House and Pool Games to name a few.
• A Nacho Bar will keep the Penguins full (I think that is better than fish too )

High School Beach Trip is July 10th!

• RSVP & Parent Volunteer drivers: Beach Trip Registration
• Time: Meet at Los Paseos Pool at 4:30 pm
• Parent Volunteers are needed to drive. Swimmers are not allowed to drive themselves to this event.

Swim-A-Thon Pledges are Due, Monday July 12th!

Your pledges are due July 12 to qualify for the various prize drawings. No amount is too small.

Turn in your proceeds to the SWIM-A-THON folder no later than Monday, July 12th to be eligible for prizes!

Here is the 2021 Swim-a-Thon Pledge Sheet

Our Community Book is Here

On July 10th at the second Virtual meet, Ed Primeau, one of our team photographer will be snapping Penguin family photos with fun Penguin Photo Props! Build your community book page and even use the family photo. So what makes you a Penguin Family? What is your favorite fish meal? I can’t wait to read the book!

Mark Your Calendar!

• Exhibition Meet 2 July 10th
• Panda Express Virtual Fundraiser July 15th
  What is better than ordering online, eating and knowing you are helping out your favorite Penguin? Details Panda Express
• Exhibition Finale.  July 17th
• End of Season Celebration July 18th

Need to order goggles and anything else for swimming, then use our Swimoutlet.com LPAC Team Store:  https://www.swimoutlet.com/?click=7832149

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Damon and Jenn Holst: Gold Level Sponsor since 2021

LTI Electric: Silver Level Sponsor since 2019

Brad Gill NextHome Lifestyles: Silver Level Sponsor since 2021

Can a Penguin Swim Faster Than a Gator?
Let’s find out and look at our race times, against the Gators.

We win some and lose some
with improvement
in-between.

**Look for your ribbons in the LPAC Family File Box**

Team Picture Day is Tomorrow,
Tuesday June 29

• Check The Family Folders in the File Box for Forms
  (Available Monday)
• Association Members individual photos at 8:00 AM
• Everyone arrive by 8:45 AM for Team Photo
• Arrive in your team swim suit or black suit
• No practice day
• More Details

Swim-A-Thon this, Wednesday June 30th!

Now is your chance to let your swimming shine and raise funds for the LPAC Penguins. We do this every year, and each of of you Penguins contributes something special to the whole flock. Start by filling in the pledge sheet. Maybe reach out to a long lost uncle, aunt or friend for a pledge.

• Find more Swim-a-Thon Details Here!
• 2021 Swim-a-Thon Pledge Sheet
• We need Parent Volunteers to count laps at every practice session. Please Sign Up Now Register Here

Our Community Book is Here

We have many new Penguins and the Older ones have grown more than just inches over the past two years being away from each other. So we are building an Online Community Book that represents each family in LPAC. Yes the coaches will have a page to show too. More details to come on Monday, but if you want to get started or just take a look, here is the link.

Downward Penguin or Warrior Penguin Pose? 

Family Yoga in the Park July 5th