New Age Group Events, Overnighter, Swim-a-Thon and more!

Jun 16, 2019

LPAC Wins over Montevideo Piranhas ~ 127.9 to 107.5

We were able to swim faster than the Piranhas which lead to an LPAC win this past Saturday.

Records are broken Congratulations to:

  • Boys 11-12, 200 Medley Relay set a new record of 2:16.21, 16 seconds faster than the previous value. Taylor DeSantis, Tomas Manole, Luke Anderson and Greyson Fang who comprise this speedy team.
  • Boys 13-14 200 Freestyle Relay shaved off close to 4 seconds with a new record of 1:44.38. Anthony Anderson, Mathew Primeau, David Jerez and CJ Taylor led the charge in this successful endeavor.

WILL YOU BE AT THE MEET ON JUNE 22nd?

This weeks Swim Meet is away Saturday (6/22) against the Belwood team.  If your child will miss all or part of the meet, email coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org by today at the latest. The volunteer coordinators need to know if parents will also be gone. Current list of expected absent swimmers include:  Trevor & Tanner Buchanan, Ainsley Keslin, Tessa Turner, Vasiti Vunawai, Ethan Calderon, Ethan Hadfield, Kayla Wensmann, and Ona Musoli-Buendia.

Fun Age Group Event, Fri June 21 & 28th

This year, our penguin family is getting out into the community with some fun age-group service projects! We’ll be organizing one activity for each practice group, with events spread throughout the remainder of the season. See our fun age group event details here.
Our high schoolers and 12-14s will be volunteering with Our City Forest, an awesome local organization that plants trees in public spaces around San Jose. We’ll be working at Martial Cottle Park helping to take care of a recently planted arboretum.
  • Wear closed-toed shoes
  • Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
  • Bring a reusable water bottle and sunscreen
  • All swimmers need a signed parent/guardian consent form.
The high schoolers will be working this Friday, June 21. 
  • Time: 8:30 AM ~ 12 Noon, Lunch to follow at nearby spot
  • Location: Meet at LPAC pool at 8:30 AM and set up carpools to location

The 12-14s will be volunteering next Friday, June 28. 

  • Leave directly after practice at 8:45 AM
  • Time: 8:45 AM (right after practice) ~ 12 Noon, Lunch to follow at nearby spot
  •  We’ll need parent drivers/chaperones; parents that are available to help out, please email Coach Amanda at akj@whenbynow.com. 

Overnighter Saturday, June 22-23!

Are you ready for a night of fun and games? Saturday night, June 22,  LPAC swimmers will camp out in tents on the grass next to the Los Paseos pool and stay up late swimming, dancing, playing dodge ball, and just having fun with their friends. LPAC Board members and their spouses stay the night and take shifts to be sure children are supervised at all times. We still need parent volunteers for a variety of areas to make this a fun night for all of the kids. This SIGNUP LINK goes live Monday 6/17/19 at 9:00 AM Look up Overnighter details 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.

RAFTING TRIP: 

Rafting Reservations Are Due this week!

  1. Pay online $28/person, must be 5 or older
  2. or Call to reserve your spot: 1(209)848-4800
    must reference Reservation #15486
  3. Print & Sign Separate Waiver Forms for each person who will be rafting and turn in forms to the “ACTIVITIES’ folder by June 23

MOTEL-6 RESERVATIONS ARE DUE

  • Call 209-847-8181 to make reservation and provide LPAC Group No: 4619ABN445 to obtain pricing and access to blocked rooms.
  • Rates
    • 2 beds/room @ $119.99 + Tax per night
    • single King @ $109.99 + Tax per night

Judy Seps is LPAC contact @ 408-506-3532

Champs is just around the corner it is time to do a few things now:

  1. We need a parent volunteer who can shadow Kris Fuss and learn to create the graphics for the Champs Adds we purchase as parents and companies. Please connect with Christy Buchanan to discuss this vital position at 1(408) 644-2151
  2. Want to send well wishes and other fun notes of encouragement to your swimmer in the Champs Program? Here are all the details you need to know. Ad copy and payment is due by Monday, July 1st and should be turned in to the “ACTIVITIES” file folder. If you have any questions, please call Kris at 408-225-8797.

Penguins vs Piranhas Saturday! Swim fast or get bit.

Jun 12, 2019

LPAC Penguins vs Montevideo Piranhas
Saturday, June 15, 2019

  • Gate opens at 6:15 AM for families to set up easy-ups etc.
  • Swimmers check in with coaches by 6:30 AM
  • Parents must check in with Volunteer Coordinator
  • What event are you swimming? Meet Entries Here
  • Call or Text Coach Scott at
    (408) 613-5126 if something unexpected comes up Friday evening or Saturday morning

List of swimmers not attending  meet on Saturday June 15th: (swimmers contact Coaches@swimlpac.org and parent volunteers contact volunteers@swimlpac.org
Ethan Hadfield, Roxie Pombo, Everett Leung-Thomas, Marcus Fumagalli, Emily Tang and Erin Hoge

Parents needed for Parent Relay! 

 If you can swim across the pool, then you can be in the parent relay. Bring your suit and a towel and connect with Christy Buchanan via text or call at 1(408) 644-2151 for details and signup. Remember all the Penguins will be cheering for you too!

Sweet Tomatoes Fundraiser, Thursday June 13th …All Day! Must Print and Bring Flyer To Present At Checkout

Overnighter Saturday, June 22-23!

The annual Overnighter is one of LPAC’s most treasured traditions and a highlight of every swim team season. LPAC swimmers get to camp out in tents on the grass next to the Los Paseos pool and stay up late swimming, dancing, playing dodge ball, and just having fun with their friends. LPAC Board members and their spouses stay the night and take shifts to be sure children are supervised at all times. Look up Overnighter details here!

LPAC Swim-a-thon, 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.

RAFTING TRIP: 

Judy Seps is LPAC contact 408-506-3532

MOTEL-6 RESERVATIONS ARE DUE

(take advantage of block reservations, rooms released June 14)

  • Call 209-847-8181 to make reservation and provide LPAC Group No: 4619ABN445 to obtain pricing and access to blocked rooms.
  • Rates
    • 2 beds/room @ $119.99 + Tax per night
    • single King @ $109.99 + Tax per night

Rafting Reservations Are Due:

  1. Pay online $28/person, must be 5 or older
  2. or Call to reserve your spot: 1(209)848-4800
    must reference Reservation #15486
  3. Print & Sign Separate Waiver Forms for each person who will be rafting and turn in forms to the “ACTIVITIES’ folder by June 23

LPAC vs Montevideo, Morning Practice Starts & Sweet Tomatoes Fundraiser too . . .

Jun 9, 2019

LPAC Wins over Almaden Gators ~ 131.8 to 114.0

It was a great effort as the LPAC team members showed improved times 77% of the time. All of these improvement points actually add to our overall score and helped us solidify the win. We want to keep that going, so be sure to take the time and come to morning practice. We know it can be a challenge sometimes for the teenagers to rise and shine for their 6:45 AM practice, but keep in mind, practice will makes us all stronger and yes even faster.

WILL YOU BE AT THE MEET ON JUNE 15th?

This weeks Swim Meet is at home on Saturday (6/15) against the Montevideo Piranhas If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet, please send email to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org by today at the latest. The volunteer coordinators need to know if parents will be gone as well so they can fill in with other penguin volunteers. Current list of expected absent swimmers include:  Ethan Hadfield, Roxie Pombo, Everett Leung-Thomas, and Marcus Fumagalli.

MORNING PRACTICE STARTS THIS WEEK ~ Set your alarm, get out of bed, and swim!

  • High School: 6:45–7:45/8:15 am*
  • 12-14: 7:45–8:45/9:15 am*
  • 9-11: 8:45–9:30 am
  • 8 & under: 9:30–10:15 am

*** Dry-land for swimmers 12 & up, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Bring your running shoes***
Contact Coaches if you miss practice and join them at night practice Mon-Thu 8:00~9:00 PM

Sweet Tomatoes Fundraiser, Thursday June 13th …All Day! Must Print and Bring Flyer To Present At Checkout

RAFTING TRIP: 

Judy Seps is LPAC contact 408-506-3532

MOTEL-6 RESERVATIONS ARE DUE
(take advantage of block reservations, rooms released June 14)

  • Call 209-847-8181 to make reservation and provide LPAC Group No: 4619ABN445 to obtain pricing and access to blocked rooms.
  • Rates
    • 2 beds/room @ $119.99 + Tax per night
    • single King @ $109.99 + Tax per night

Rafting Reservations Are Due:

  1. Pay online $28/person, must be 5 or older 
  2. or Call to reserve your spot: 1(209)848-4800
    must reference Reservation #15486
  3. Print & Sign Separate Waiver Forms for each person who will be rafting and turn in forms to the “ACTIVITIES’ folder by June 23

Penguins vs Gators this Saturday June 8th

Jun 7, 2019

 

First Dual Meet of the Year: LPAC Penguins vs Almaden Gators

  • Gate open at 6:30 AM for families to set up their easy-ups etc,..
  • Swimmers must check in with coaches by 6:45 AM
  • Parents must check in with Volunteer Coordinator
  • What event are you swimming? Meet Entries Here
  • We have a great snack bar and all proceeds help LPAC Penguins, so enjoy!
  • Need help with what to pack and what to expect? Swim Meet Survival Tips
  • Call or Text Coach Scott at 408-613-5126 if something unexpected comes up Friday evening or Saturday morning

List of swimmers not attending Dual Meet on Saturday June 8th: (swimmers contact Coaches@swimlpac.org and parent volunteers contact volunteers@swimlpac.org)
Dylan Doucette, Ona Musoli-Buendia, Ethan Hadfield, Alexis Galindo, AJ Ponder, Emily Tang, Jake, Taylor & Chase DeSantis, Cruz Morales-Seymour, Roxie Pombo, Isabel Nelson, Claire & Genevieve Amador, Daniela Fasan, Elizabeth Burke, Yasmin & Behnam Hajizadeh, Daitarih Hansen.

Parents needed for Parent Relay! 

Our first Parents Relay will be held following the coaches relay this Saturday at the end of the meet. If you can swim across the pool, then you can be in the parent relay. Bring your suit and a towel and connect with Christy Buchanan via text or call at 1(408) 644-2151 for details and signup. Remember all the Penguins will be cheering for you too!

What is Happening Next:

  • MORNING PRACTICE BEGINS MONDAY JUNE 10TH

    • High School: 6:45–7:45/8:15 am*
    • 12-14: 7:45–8:45/9:15 am*
    • 9-11: 8:45–9:30 am
    • 8 & under: 9:30–10:15 am

    Night practice is available for swimmers who miss morning practice due to summer school or work commitments. Monday – Thursday 8:00 – 9:00 PM  Swimmers must have coaches’ prior permission to attend night practices.
    ***Swimmers ages 12 and up have 30 minutes of dry-land exercises immediately following their regular practice times on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. Bring running shoes on dry-land days.***

Ready to Eat at Sweet Tomatoes & Help LPAC at the same time!
Thursday, June 13th All Day. Must Print & Bring flyer to present at checkout.

 

RAFTING TRIP: 
Judy Seps is LPAC contact 408-506-3532
MOTEL-6 RESERVATIONS ARE DUE
(take advantage of block reservations, rooms released June 14)

  • Call 209-847-8181 to make reservation and provide LPAC Group No: 4619ABN445 to obtain pricing and access to blocked rooms.
  • Rates
    • 2 beds/room @ $119.99 + Tax per night
    • single King @ $109.99 + Tax per night

Rafting Reservations Are Due:

  1. Pay online $28/person, must be 5 or older 
  2. or Call to reserve your spot: 1(209)848-4800
    must reference Reservation #15486
  3. Print & Sign Separate Waiver Forms for each person who will be rafting and turn in forms to the “ACTIVITIES’ folder by June 23

LPAC: Weekly Update 6/3/19

Jun 3, 2019

Dear Penguin Family,

Thanks to everyone for pitching in at Time Trials on Saturday. This week we have only a few days to get ready for Almaden on Saturday!

TIME TRIALS MAKE-UP DAY: MONDAY, JUNE 3rd

Swimmers who did not attend Time Trials on Saturday or missed any of their events MUST come to Make-Up Day on Monday, June 3 at 6:00 pm. Parents are expected to stay and volunteer as timers and recorders. Please arrive on time! Please note there will be no regular night practices on Monday. If you swam all your events at Time Trials, you get the night off!

PICTURE DAY:  TUESDAY, JUNE 4th
  • Individual photos for Association members will start at 4:00 pm.
  • ALL swimmers should be at the pool by 5:15 pm for the team photo.
  • Any remaining individual photos can be taken after the team photo.
  • All swimmers should wear either an LPAC team suit or a plain black swim suit.
  • We will still have practices as usual for all age groups:
    • 10 & under: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
    • 11-13: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
    • 14-18: 8:00 – 9:00 pm
  • Please check your family file for the photo order envelope and bring that to the photographer.
  • Your team dues include one individual photo, one team photo, and a photo button. If you’d like to order additional copies and/or buddy photos, please bring your checkbook to make the additional payment.
WILL YOU BE AT THE MEET ON JUNE 8th?

Our first dual meet of the season is at home this Saturday (6/8) against the Almaden Gators. If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet, please send email to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org by today at the latest. The volunteer coordinators need to know if parents will be gone as well so they can fill in with other penguin volunteers. So far we know that we will be missing; Dylan Doucette, Ona Musoli-Buendia, Ethan Hadfield, Alexis Galindo, AJ Ponder, Emily Tang, Jake, Chase, and Taylor DeSantis.

 

News Letter May 30th ~ Time Trials and other information

May 31, 2019

Time Trials are Tomorrow, Saturday June 1st, located at LPAC Pool

  • Gate open at 6:45 AM for families to set up their easy-ups etc,..
  • Swimmers must check in with coaches by 7:15 AM
  • Parents must check in with Volunteer Coordinator
  • NEW PARENTS meet coach Scott after warmups at end of pool
  • What event are you swimming? Meet Entries Here
  • We have a great snack bar and all proceeds help LPAC Penguins, so enjoy!
  • Need help with what to pack and what to expect? Swim Meet Survival Tips

Not attending Time Trials? Let the coaches know at coaches@swimlpac.org

List of swimmers not attending Time Trials on Saturday June 1st: Patrick & Sophie Nguyen, Dylan & Nathan Doucette, Ethan & Alan Calderon, Ona Musoli-Buendia, emily Doughterty, Samantha Ipsaro, Max Boston, Ishir Vaidyanath, Christopher Luna, Luuk, Noah, 7 Robin Janssen, Alex Castro, Sarina & Sofia Seps, Jacob Mendez, Ainsley Keslin Kaitlyn Schwab, Jake DeSantis, Yasmin & Behnam Hagizadeh, Micah Kwende.

What is Happening Next:

  • TIME TRIAL MAKE-UP DAY, MONDAY JUNE 3RD AT 6:00 PM
    • Parents are expected to stay and volunteer as timers and recorders during the Make-Up day
      (No Regular Practice)
  • TEAM PICTURE DAY TUESDAY JUNE 4TH. PRACTICE TO FOLLOW
    • Paperwork can be found in your family folder at the end of Time Trials. Be sure to leave in your box or bring it back on Tuesday for picture day as it will be needed. Should you decide to take extra photos with buddy or friend, be sure to bring cash or check to cover the cost.
    • Wear Team Suit or solid black suit
    • Association members photos begin at 4:00 PM
    • All swimmers should arrive at pool by 5:15 PM to take team picture
  • RAFTING TRIP ~ MOTEL-6 RESERVATIONS ARE DUE
    (take advantage of block reservations, rooms released June 14)

    • Call 209-847-8181 to make reservation and provide LPAC Group No: 4619ABN445 to obtain pricing and access to blocked rooms.
    • Rates
      • 2 beds/room @ $119.99 + Tax per night
      • single King @ $109.99 + Tax per night


FUNDRAISER DATES TO REMEMBER

  • Sweet Tomatoes fundraiser on June 13th ~ flyer will be in your box by June 10th, must show flyer to restaurant for LPAC to obtain funding credit. Or Print Sweet Tomatoes Flyer Here

LPAC Weekly Update (5/6/19)

May 5, 2019

Wow! Here we go right into week TWO! We have some fun things around the corner! Here are a few updates, reminders, and a survey that we need a quick response to.

 

Upcoming Events
  • Saturday, May 11: Stroke and Turn clinic for judges from 9-11am  at Montevideo
  • Friday, May 17: Penguin Madness

LPAC: Weekly update (4/28/19)

Apr 28, 2019

 

Tomorrow, Monday, April 29th practice begins!  Here are a few reminders as we begin our first week of the swim team season:

  • Practices start tomorrow (Monday, April 29), with age group times as follows:
  • 8 & under: 5:30-6:15 pm
  • 9-11: 6:15-7:00 pm
  • 12-14: 7:00-8:00 pm
  • High school: 8:00-9:00 pm
  • Suits and merchandise will be sold this Thursday and Friday ( May 2 and May 3). Please plan to come before your regular practice time to try on suits and check out the merchandise order form. (It’s much easier to do that before the kids get wet.) And don’t forget your checkbook! All swimmers are required to have a team suit or a plain black suit for meets and Picture Day.  If you know your swimmer’s size please use this link now to order their new team suit.  https://illusionsactivewear.com/teams/lpac-penguins/
  • If you have a team suit or LPAC gear from last year that your swimmer has outgrown, please consider donating. Have your swimmer bring to practice this week. Jennie Anderson will collect from the coaches and have available for swimmers needing a larger or smaller suit.
  • If you are interested in being a Stroke and Turn Judge this year, plan to attend the Stroke & Turn Judging Clinic on Saturday, May 11 at the Montevideo Clubhouse.
  • Penguin Madness is on Friday, May 17 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Please follow the link and send an email if you plan on attending. https://swimlpac.org/events/penguin-madness/
  • You should have received an email on March 31 from volunteers@swimlpac.org asking if you would like to return to the same position this season. If you did not receive this email please send your contact information to the email volunteers@swimlpac.org. Remember that in addition to your regular shift each family is asked to sign up for at least one clean-up shift after a home meet.
  • Just a reminder: If you need to relay any specific information to the coaches, please send email to coaches@swimlpac.org.
  • If you have any questions about special events or general team information, you can send an email to info@swimlpac.org.

Dig out and dust off those caps and goggles, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Welcome Back Penguins!

Apr 5, 2019

The new family orientation will be held Wednesday, April 17, at 7 pm at the Los Paseos Clubhouse. 
Judy Seps will be holding swimsuit try-on for returning families beginning at 7 pm at the meeting. If you need an LPAC suit to replace what you used last year, you must use the link provided below or find the same link here on the website under TEAM INFO tab at the top and subtab SUITS and MERCHANDISE. https://illusionsactivewear.com/teams/lpac-penguins/ 
Returning families are not required to attend the April 17th meeting since most volunteer signups are now handled online. But you are certainly welcome to come by and catch up with swim team friends!

Practices start on Monday, April 29, with age group times as follows:

  • New swimmers only: 5:00-5:30 pm
  • 8 & under: 5:30-6:15 pm
  • 9-11: 6:15-7:00 pm
  • 12-14: 7:00-8:00 pm
  • High school: 8:00-9:00 pm

Any siblings who are trying out for the team this year should plan to come to the new swimmer practices every day starting Tuesday, April 23rd as outlined in their invitation to tryout sent by email earlier.

Suits and merchandise will be sold Thursday, May 2nd and Friday, May 3rd. Please plan to come before your regular practice time to try on suits and order merchandise. (It’s much easier to do that before the kids get wet.) And don’t forget your checkbook!

LPAC is partnering with swimoutlet.com this year. This means everything you buy at their website will provide LPAC with extra funding equivalent to 8% of your total purchase. You must enter the site through our special link to provide LPAC the 8%.

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

If you are interested in being a Stroke &Turn Judge this year, plan to attend the Stroke & Turn Judging Clinic on Sunday, May 5 at Montevideo at 1:00 pm.

 

Registration Due in 4 days and By-law Vote

Mar 5, 2019

Registration Due March 9th

Just a quick reminder that LPAC registration packets are due on March 9th. That is 4-Days away. Here is the link to the registration packet:

https://swimlpac.org/team-info/registration/

We need coaches! Do you know someone who will make an awesome LPAC swim coach? Send them to the online application at:

https://swimlpac.org/coaching-application-2019/

By-law Updates and Vote

All returning LPAC parents are encouraged to attend the March 26, 2019 LPAC Board meeting to vote on LPAC Bylaw Updates. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM in the Los Paseos Clubhouse. The review and vote of the LPAC Bylaw updates will be the first order of business, after which, you can return home for the rest of the evening.   Our current by-laws are available on the LPAC website under the TEAM INFO header.

 

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