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.

 

2019 Pre-season notes

Feb 27, 2019

All returning LPAC parents are encouraged to attend the 2019 LPAC Board meeting on Tuesday, March 26, at 7pm in the clubhouse.  Please plan on attending for the first part of the meeting when the board and parents will vote on LPAC bylaw updates.

The 2019 season is fast approaching.  Please click the link below and download the registration packet.
https://swimlpac.org/team-info/registration

Please have forms with payment mailed or dropped off at the clubhouse by March 9th. If you know any friends and neighbors interested in swimming for our team, walk in registration is March 23rd from 8:30-9:15.

If you know anyone interested in coaching our team, please direct them to our website and the coaching application under the coaching tab at the top or send them this link.

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

LPAC: Post-Season Roundup

Jul 16, 2018

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Thanks to all for another great swim season and banquet! Just a few end-of-season things:

  • If you did not attend the Banquet, you can pick up your trophies and ribbons at Coach Scott’s house. Please send email to info@swimlpac.org to arrange a time. After this week, they’ll go back into the container until next season.
  • For a limited time, you can view or download the 2018 video here: LPAC 2018 Team Video. Thanks again to the video team for making this available to all!
  • Thinking about swimming year-round? Coach Ryan has extended an invitation for any and all penguins to join him at South Valley Stingrays (just up the road at Rancho Santa Teresa), and you can try it out any time for a week at no charge. There are also other 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 or talk to any of the year-round swim families to discuss which program might work best for you.

 

Enjoy the rest of your summer…GO PENGUINS!

LPAC: Friday reminders (7/13/18)

Jul 13, 2018

Well, that sure went quick. This is already the last Friday email of the swim season!

CHAMPS CHECK-IN: 7:00 AM

Remember: swimmers need to check in tomorrow no later than 7:00 am at the Morgan Hill Aquatic Center (16200 Condit Road). Meet entries and volunteer assignments have been posted to the Champs page of the website.

Please leave plenty of time to drive to Morgan Hill, park, and locate the check-in table in our designated team area. LPAC will be in the same location as last year, in the middle of the grassy area at the warmup end of the pool (see map posted to the Champs page of the website). Gates will not open until 6:15 am, so please do not arrive before then.

If your child is ill, please call or text Coach Scott at 408-613-5126.

Parents, please check in at the volunteer table and be sure to listen for announcement and shift changes. Because we are only running 9 lanes this year instead of 10, the meet will probably run a little longer than usual. We need everyone’s help to make shift changes as quick and smooth as possible. Please arrive early for your shift and do not leave your volunteer post until your replacement arrives.

If you pre-ordered Snack Bar or Mr. Pickle meals, you can pick up your tickets when you check in with the Volunteer Coordinators. We encourage you to purchase a program, food, and t-shirts — all proceeds help our team and the league pay for Champs!

One final reminder: do not leave the meet early without checking out with the coaches. We may need your swimmer to sub on a relay.

 

SPAGHETTI DINNER TONIGHT FOR TEENAGERS

The Spaghetti Dinner (for all swimmers ages 13-18) is tonight at the clubhouse from 6-7 pm; the cost is $8 per swimmer. Thank you to the Blacow family for coordinating this event, and to all the parents who volunteered to bring food and help out. Don’t forget to bring your cars if you want them decorated for Champs!

BANQUET ON SUNDAY

The LPAC Team Awards Banquet will be on Sunday starting at 4:30 pm. Remember to bring your own folding chairs, EZ-Ups, or blankets to sit on. We look forward to getting everyone together one last time to hand out trophies and celebrate another great season!

 

SPIRIT NIGHT THANKS

Special thanks to Adrienne Burke for coordinating the Swim-a-Thon and other fun raffle prizes and to Sergio and Heather Castro, Carl and Jennie Anderson, Judy Seps, Rob Lombardi, and Coach Ryan for working together all season long to put together the great team video! We’ll share a link in an upcoming email in case you missed the show.

 

GO PENGUINS!

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