~ e-Overnighter ~

Save the date June 27th 6-12 pm &
Reserve your participant bag here

Let us know if you want a participant goodie bag filled with items to help celebrate the evening. (please note: goodie bag isn’t necessary to participate, but it adds to the fun) 

RSVP Goodie Bag

LAST CHANCE FOR SIGN UPS END JUNE 19 AT MIDNIGHT

#PENGUIN-IN-PLACE
week 1 starts today!

1. Parents review, share with your children, and sign the LPAC #Penguin-In-Place internet usage agreement 2020
2. Return signed form to info@swimlpac.org
   1. Usage agreement must be complete prior to administrator approving any of your child’s social media posts on Padlit, FlipGrid and FaceBook which are often part of our challenges.

REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE IN SECRET PENGUIN!

Sign-Ups due June 9th by midnight.

1. Remember, keep the secret, be super-sneaky and bring some LPAC spirit to a teammate!
2. Your Secret Penguin Information will be sent to you by next Sunday
3. We will include some ideas at the start of each week to add to the fun
4. SECRET PENGUIN SIGN-UPS HERE!

The LPAC Logo Challenge

1. Create an LPAC Logo that includes the hashtag #Penguin-In-Place as part of the design
2. Use any type of artistic medium you want
3. Attach or Display in front of your home and take a picture
4. Submit your photo here on the LPAC Padlet

Post will only be approved for display after your parent has signed and returned the  LPAC #Penguin-In-Place internet usage agreement 2020

Penquin Power Virtual Dryland
Tuesday & Thursday AM

Have some fun with your LPAC friends with the twice-weekly virtual dryland sessions over Zoom! Session are 45 minutes long and include a variety of activities with no equipment required.
Ages 5-12:
Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 – 9:45
   see original email received in mail June 8
Meeting ID: see weekly email June 8

Ages 13-18:
Tuesday/Thursday 9:45 – 10:30
 see original email received in mail June 8
Meeting ID: see weekly email June 8

High-Schoolers: Sign up for Remind

As usual, the high school practice group will be using Remind for communications this summer. If you haven’t done so already, text @lpac2 to 81010 to join the list and get in the loop!

New #Penguin-In-Place private FaceBook group, join here!

Penguins, parents, and alumni alike are all welcome to join our new LPAC Penguin In Place fb group. Do invite LPAC Penguins you may know but we have lost touch with over the years, by sending them the link.

• All members of this group will also be approved by our administrator once you have completed the questions found in this link: Penguin-In-Place Fb Group
• Feel free to post some of your photos and comments as your LPAC penguin participates in the various #Penguin-In-Place activities. All posts will be approved by our administrator prior to final posting

DISCORD

A couple of the swimmer reps have created a server with channels for parents and each age group to chat via the Discord App. It is free to download and you will need to create an account for yourself and each of your penguins must also create an account if they would like to join in with their age group chat/channel. Once an account is created you will click on the green PLUS sign (add a server). You will then click on Join a Server. Next, copy and paste the link below and you will be added to the general chat/channel for LPAC.

https://discord.gg/3BuUzfh

In order to join a specific age group or the parent chat/chanel each penguin must click on #get a role. Then type in name and age group. A moderator will assign them to the appropriate age group chat/channel within 24 hours.

LPAC WALK IN REGISTRATION HAS CHANGED ~ TELL YOUR FRIENDS!

Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Shelter in Place directive and with member safety our concern, LPAC walk in registration has changed. LPAC’s open registration is still based a first come first serve “SLOT reservation” beginning at 8:00am on Saturday, March 21st.

The LPAC registration team asks that you do the following instead.

Steps 1 & 2 complete prior to March 21st (this will make your life easier)

1. Please download and fill out the LPAC registration: https://swimlpac.org/team-info/registration/
2. Scan in or take a picture of a completed Page 3 of the registration packet titled: 
   Los Paseos Aquatic Club
   Membership Application

   
   Steps 3 & 4 complete beginning at 8:00 AM, this Saturday March 21st, as the reservation of a “SLOT” will go live in the SignUpGenius link below.

    

3. Sign up for a “SLOT” through the SignUpGenius link, making sure to fill in all required information and supplying a physical address, not a P.O. Box. 2020 LPAC OPEN REGISTRATION via SignUPGenius “Slot”

4. Email the picture or scanned copy of the completed Page 3 to: info.swimlpac@gmail.com

Please complete steps 3 and then 4 as soon as possible when the Open Registration SignUpGenius “SLOT reservation” goes live at 8:00am. The Open Registration “SLOT reservation” link will close at 9:15am. We must have both steps (#3 & #4) completed by 9:15am to consider your “SLOT reserved.”

You will be notified Monday, March 23rd by 7pm if you are invited to participate in the team tryouts at the start of the LPAC season. Thank you for your interest in becoming a Los Paseos Aquatic Club Penguin!

LPAC SignUpGenius Slots here

Last chance to register!

March 7th: Registration 2020 due for RETURNING SWIMMER(s) & new siblings.

March 21st: Registration for Prospective New Members  Come to Open/Walk-In Registration, Los Paseos Clubhouse, 8:30 AM ~ 9:15 AM.  (7047 Via Ramada, San Jose, CA 95139)

Do you want a job working at the club? 

If you or someone you know is interested in applying for the gate-guard (14 year min) or life-guard (16 year min) positions at Los Paseos, complete the Employment Application and connect with:

Adrienne Burke
Manager
408-224-9880
Los Paseos Association
lospaseosassociation@gmail.com

Lifeguard certification courses will be offered at the Los Paseos pool again this year. Sign up on the Red Cross website for details. (search by zip code 95139)

Employment Application 2020

Become a Team Sponsor for 2020

Los paseos Aquatic Club (LPAC) is a 503(c)7 non-profit swim team that has served the local community for 50 years! We invite you, your business to help financially support LPAC as we keep costs low for our families and continue fostering values of team spirit and community service. Please contact us directly at info@swimlpac.org or call Maxine Bagoye at (408)724-7429 with your questions and interest. Feel free to check out the details here: Sponsorship Program

LPAC TEAM STORE WITH Swimoutlet Use the LPAC TEAM STORE and % 8 of your total purchase will be donated to our team. You must use the link provided here.

Important LPAC Dates for 2020
(See full Calendar 2020 Here)

Registration now due!

March 7th: Registration 2020 due for RETURNING SWIMMER(s) & new siblings.

March 21st: Registration for Prospective New Members  Come to Open/Walk-In Registration, Los Paseos Clubhouse, 8:30 AM ~ 9:15 AM.  (7047 Via Ramada, San Jose, CA 95139)

Know someone who would make a great coach? 

If you or someone you know is interested in applying to be a coach for the LPAC swim team, please click the link below and complete the form no later than February 28, 2020.

A member of the coaching committee will contact you. If you have any questions, please send email to coaches@swimlpac.org.

Please note: in 2020, the swim season begins with evening practices on April 27 and switches to morning practices on June 8. Swim meets are held every Saturday from Time Trials on May 30  through Champs on July 18. Please note in the application if you have any schedule conflicts.

Coaching Application 2020

Become a Team Sponsor for 2020

Los paseos Aquatic Club (LPAC) is a 503(c)7 non-profit swim team that has served the local community for 50 years! We invite you, your business to help financially support LPAC as we keep costs low for our families and continue fostering values of team spirit and community service. Please contact us directly at info@swimlpac.org or call Maxine Bagoye at (408)724-7429 with your questions and interest. Feel free to check out the details here: Sponsorship Program

LPAC TEAM STORE WITH Swimoutlet Use the LPAC TEAM STORE and % 8 of your total purchase will be donated to our team. You must use the link provided here.

Important LPAC Dates for 2020
(See full Calendar 2020 Here)

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 ~

1. Last Day to complete order is August 1, 2019
2. All items will be shipped to Christy Buchanan and distributed from there. (However order process will still require you enter your shipping address)
3. Pick Item
4. Pick Size
5. Pick complete or deluxe if you want to add the names
6. 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:

1. 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.
2. The size of the design will eventually fill something that is 6 feet X 6 feet.
3. Submission Details:
   1. Due date is August 4th 2019
   2. How to submit:
      1. Take a photo of design and submit as a *.png file
      2. If using a graphics program like procreate etc…submit as a *.png
   3. Send to info@swimlpac.org
4. An on-line Ballot will be sent out 4 days following the due date.
   1. 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.
  • Smoothie Patrol
  • Mr. Pickles Lunches
  • Champs Snack Bar

Age Group Community Service Projects:

9 ~ 11 age group, Wednesday July 10:

1. 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.
2. Community Service and Fun will be completed at 11:30 AM
3. 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.