Dear Penguins and Parents,

Regular season practices start in less than one week. Just a few quick notes and reminders:

PRACTICES:
Practices start on Monday, May 1st. Age range practice groups are listed below. We can’t wait to see you all there!

• 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

Please arrive on time and ready to swim.

TEAM SUIT SIZING EVENT: 
We will have sizing event on Friday, April 28th.

Date: Friday, April 28th
Time: 6-7:45pm
Where: Los Paseos Pool

If you would like to order a team suit, use the 2023 LPAC Team Suit Order Form. Orders must be placed by April 30, 2023 to have your suit in time for the first swim meet. Swimmers who choose not to purchase a team swim suit must have a solid black suit to use for team picture day and meets. If you have any questions about team suits, please contact Judy Seps at judyseps@yahoo.com.

MERCHANDISE:
2023 LPAC Merchandise is available now! We have T-shirts, Parkas, sweats and lots of other goodies to show your LPAC pride and keep your swimmers fashionably warm! New for this season is the return of the “Bling” Logo. The LPAC Penguin logo can embellished with rhinestones on selected shirts and hoodies for an additional cost. Please use the 2023 LPAC Merchandise Form to place your order by May 7th.

For new swimmer families, we recommend placing an order while you await the tryout results and we can cancel it if needed. Please plan to pay by check only, which will be returned if needed after tryouts.

Dear Penguins and Parents,

Swim season is almost here! Just a few quick notes and reminders:

TEAM SUITS:
If you would like to order a new team suit this season, use the 2023 LPAC Team Suit Order Form. The form includes a sizing guide for ordering. Orders must be placed by April 30, 2023 to have your suit in time for the first swim meet. We do NOT have a sizing kit for swimmers to try on suits.

If you have any questions about team suits, please contact Judy Seps at judyseps@yahoo.com. Swimmers who choose not to purchase a team swim suit must have a solid black suit to use for team picture day and meets. If you already have a team suit from last year (and it still fits!), you do not need to purchase a new suit.

2023 LPAC MERCHANDISE IS AVAILABLE NOW!
We have T-shirts, Parkas, sweats and lots of other goodies to show your LPAC pride and keep your swimmers fashionably warm! New for this season is the return of the “Bling” Logo. The LPAC Penguin logo can be embellished with rhinestones on selected shirts and hoodies for an additional cost. Please use the 2023 LPAC Merchandise Form to place your order by May 7th.

VOLUNTEER JOBS:
All returning families need to fill out the Volunteer Jobs Form. If you have not filled it out yet, please do so now.

NEW FAMILY MEETING on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 7:00 pm: Prospective Penguin Families are required to have at least one parent attend this meeting. The meeting generally lasts about one hour. Kids are welcome but not expected to attend. Returning families are not required to attend.

Practices start May 1st 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

Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

New Family Registration 

Thank you for your interest in Joining LPAC! Los Paseos Aquatic Club (LPAC) is a family-oriented summer swim team. We provide children in the Los Paseos community the opportunity to participate in competitive swimming in a fun, friendly, and supportive environment. Team members range in age from 5 to 18 years old.

The LPAC swim team is limited to 150 swimmers, and we typically have only a few openings each year. Follow the steps below to register your swimmer(s). Each part of the process is time sensitive.

STEP 1: Complete New Family Registration Forms

New Family Registration Forms* and Payment must be submitted no later than March 25th to:

Welcome to the LPAC Penguin 2023 Season!

Registration and Payment for returning families and new siblings is DUE Saturday, March 18th!

Things to know:

• Returning Family Registration and Payment due March 18th at the Los Paseos Clubhouse: All completed packets must be submitted as a hard copy to the LPAC office at the pool by March 18. We do not have the time to print email submitted registrations. Please clearly mark your registration with “LPAC Penguins” to differentiate from HOA mail.

• Payments by Zelle: 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.
• 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 2023” to inquire about the special open Registration held on March 25th, 8:00 – 9:30 AM using signup genius.

Want to plan a vacation? ~ Here are general dates for the season.

Tryouts and Practices:

• Tryouts for all new swimmers: begins April 24th in the afternoon.
• Practice for Everyone: begins May 1st in the afternoon and early evenings.
• Morning Practices: begins June 12th.

Swim Meets:

• Time Trials, May 27th (Home)
• Meet #1 June 3rd (Away)
• Meet #2 June 10th (Home)
• Meet #3 June 17th (Home)
• Meet #4 June 24th (Home)
• Meet #5 July 8th (Away)
• CHAMPS  July 15th (Morgan Hill Aquatic Center)
• Banquet July 16th (Home)

Team Suits:

• If you need to order a team suit, please email Judy Seps at judyseps@yahoo.com.

Welcome to the LPAC
Penguin 2023 Season!

Registration for returning families and new siblings is available today, March 1st!

2023 Registration for Returning Families

Things to know:

• Returning Family Registration due March 18 at the Los Paseos Clubhouse: All completed packets must be submitted as a hard copy to the LPAC office at the pool by March 18. We do not have the time to print email submitted registrations. Please clearly mark your registration with “LPAC Penguins” to differentiate from HOA mail.

• Payments by Zelle: 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.

• 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 2023” to inquire about the special open Registration held on March 25th, 8:00 – 9:30 AM using signup genius.

Want to plan a vacation? ~ Here are general dates for the season.

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Trophies, etc…

If you did not attend the Banquet, you can pick up your trophies and ribbons at Coach Scott’s house. Please text Coach Scott (408-613-5126) to arrange a time to pick them up. After next week, they’ll go back into the container until next season!

Year-Round Swimming Opportunities

Many families have expressed interest in year-round swimming. We’re lucky to live close to several good teams that offer flexible programs and schedules. See the Year-Round Swimming page on the team website for more information. South Valley Stingrays is closest, and Coach Jerry said LPAC swimmers are welcome to come by the Rancho Santa Teresa pool any morning (Monday-Thursday) at 9:00 am for a free tryout. They will also have tryouts on Saturday, July 30. If you have any questions, you can send email to coaches@swimlpac.org or talk to any of the year-round swim families to discuss which program might work best for you. We encourage you to sign up with a friend or two – it helps with carpooling, and makes it more fun!

Slideshows

If you would like to view the slideshows for the past two years, plese click on the links below.

2022 Slideshow
2021 Slideshow

Upcoming Events

Be on the lookout for future emails about the Penguin Polar Plunge for New Year’s and Registration in February, due in March. Thank you all for a wonderful season. See you next year and Go Penguins!

Dear Penguins and Parents:

We are so excited to see all of our Penguins swimming at Champs tomorrow! Please read below for important Champs information.

**IMPORTANT CHAMPS INFO**

Meet Details:

• Location: Gunderson High School, 622 Gaundabert Lane, San Jose, CA  95136
• AM Check in for 11 and over: 6:45am
• PM Check in for 10 and under: 12:15pm

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• If your child is sick, please call or text Coach Scott: 408-613-5126.
• If a parent volunteer cannot check in by their designated check in time, please text Cecie at 408-910-5611.

Meet Timeline 11 & Overs – AM Session:

• 6:45am: Swimmers 11 and over check in
• 7:00am: Parent Volunteer check in for AM session
• 7:00 – 7:45am: Warm-Ups (Lanes 3 & 4)
• 8:00am: Races Begin
• 12:00 – 1:00pm: Break -> 11 and over leave and 10 and under arrive.
• No spirit relays are scheduled for the 11 and over meet.
• Families with swimmers in the AM session may not arrive on campus before 6:30am. The gates will open at 6:30am.

Meet Timeline 10 & Unders – PM Session:

• 12:15pm: Swimmers 10 and under check in
• 12:30pm: Parent Volunteer check in for PM session
• 12:30 – 1:00pm: Warm-Ups (Lanes 3 & 4)
• 1:00pm: Races Begin
• 4:00pm: Meet Ends (approx.)
• Coach and Parent Relays at the end of 10 and under meet.
• Families with swimmers in the afternoon session may not arrive on campus until after 12:30pm.

Champs Slides from Spirit Night:

• To view the Champs presentation slides from Spirit Night, please click Here.

Space Concerns at Champs:

• Parking is limited. Carpooling is encouraged.
• LPAC will set up 10 Team EZ Ups for our Penguins and Families.
• Families will NOT be permitted to set up their own EZ Ups.
• Space is very limited at Gunderson, so plan to squeeze in tight!
• When the morning session ends and the afternoon session begins, the LPAC EZ Ups will remain in place, to shelter our team.
• Families with swimmers only in the morning session, will need to leave when it concludes, to make room for families in the afternoon session.
• Food Trucks will be on site:
  • Tea-Up, Waffle Amore, 3 Hermanos – Breakfast burritos and lunch offerings
• Big buddies will not be available to help little buddies get to their events, so parents will need to stay on top of their children.
• No photography or videography in the locker rooms or bathrooms.
• No photography or videography from the diving end of the pool. Parents must film and take pictures from the opposite end of the pool.
• All high point awards will be celebrated at the Banquet.
• Go PENGUINS! Just like at dual meets, improvement counts for 50% of the score at Champs. Every Penguin can make a difference!

Spaghetti Dinner on July 15th

SPAGHETTI DINNER POT LUCK

High School aged swimmers, who have completed their Freshman year of High School or older, are invited to “carbo-load” with their teammates at the Spaghetti Dinner. All families are invited to bring their cars to the church parking lot, closest to the pool parking lot at 6:30pm, to have their cars decorated.

Details

• Date: Friday, July 15, 2022
• Time: 6:00 to 6:30 pm, followed by car decorating with buddies. Everyone is invited to decorate cars to show their Penguin Pride.
• Location: Los Paseos Clubhouse
• Cost: None
• Contact: Judy Seps

Car Decorating

• Date: Friday, July 15, 2022
• Time: 6:30 pm
• Location: The Church Parking Lot, closest to the pool parking lot

End of Season Banquet on July 17th Payments for Additional Meals are Due!

Banquet Details

Today is your FINAL opportunity to pay for your additional Banquet meals. Turn your checks in to the Activities folder or complete your Zelle transfers NOW! We will not be accepting payments at the door.

• Date: Sunday, July 17, 2022
• Time: 4:30 to 8:00 PM
• Place: Los Paseos Clubhouse & lawn area

Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars!

Mark Your Calendars!

• July 15: High School Group Spaghetti Dinner
• July 16: Champs @ Gunderson
• July 17: Banquet

Dear Penguins and Parents:

With Champs being a split event, it is more important than ever, that EVERY family take on a volunteer position. Everyone is expected to have a job. We need to present our complete volunteer assignment list to the VCSL Board on Wednesday, July 13th. If you do not sign up by today, you will be assigned a volunteer position.

*SPAGHETTI DINNER CORRECTION*

We apologize for the confusion, but the Spaghetti Dinner is open to High School aged swimmers only. This means swimmers who have completed their Freshman year of High School or older. All families are invited to bring their cars to the church parking lot, closest to the pool parking lot at 6:30pm, to have their cars decorated.

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Great swimming on Saturday! The Penguins defeated the Silver Creek Sharks with a final score of LPAC 113.4 and Silver Creek 109.6. Meet results have been posted to the Silver Creek page on the website and ribbons are in the family files.

Thank you for your flexibility with the parking, sprinklers, and timing/recording at the Silver Creek meet. The LPAC Board is proud of our community spirit!

This is our final week of the season. Make sure you come to practice every day, as we prepare for Champs!

**IMPORTANT CHAMPS INFO**

Meet Details:

• Location: Gunderson High School, 622 Gaundabert Lane, San Jose, CA  95136
• Swimmers age 11 and up, race during the morning session.
• Swimmers age 10 and under, race during the afternoon session.
• More details will be given out at Spirit Night!

Space Concerns at Champs:

• LPAC will set up 10 Team EZ Ups for our Penguins and Families.
• Families will NOT be permitted to set up their own EZ Ups.
• Space is very limited at Gunderson, so plan to squeeze in tight!
• When the morning session ends and the afternoon session begins, the LPAC EZ Ups will remain in place, to shelter our team.
• Families with swimmers only in the morning session, will need to leave when it concludes, to make room for families in the afternoon session.
• Big buddies will not be available to help little buddies get to their events, so parents will need to stay on top of their children.
• Go PENGUINS! Just like at dual meets, improvement counts for 50% of the score at Champs. Every Penguin can make a difference!

Sign up for your volunteer shift NOW!

Parents are required to sign up for a volunteer shift during your child’s swim session. If you have children swimming in both the morning and afternoon, you need to sign up for a volunteer shift during both morning and afternoon sessions.

Spirit Night on Thursday, July 14th Attendance is Mandatory!

Parents and Penguins are required to attend Spirit Night to learn about the New Champs Setup. 

Details

• Date: Thursday, July 14, 2022
• Time: 6:30 – 9:00 pm
• Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 150 Bernal Rd. San Jose, CA 95139
  • Park in the back parking lot, closest to the pool, on Via Ramada.
  • Enter the church through either of the glass doors in the back parking lot.
• No alcohol is permitted on the premises.
• Pizza and drinks will be served for the kids, starting at 6:30pm.
• **IMPORTANT** Parents will be receiving final details on Champs and voting on new LPAC Governing Board Members.
• The kids will also be voting for new swimmer reps and making posters for Champs.
• Swim-a-Thon prizes and awards will be given out.
• Slideshow: Spirit Night will conclude with a slideshow, celebrating the season and energizing the team to do their best at Champs!
• Everyone is encouraged to wear a mask to keep our swimmers healthy before Champs.  

Spaghetti Dinner on July 15th

SPAGHETTI DINNER POT LUCK

The night before Champs, all High School aged swimmers, who have completed their Freshman year of High School or older, are invited to “carbo-load” with their teammates at the LPAC Spaghetti Dinner Pot Luck. We also decorate cars to show our penguin pride. All families are invited to bring their cars to the church parking lot, closest to the pool parking lot at 6:30pm, to have their cars decorated.

Details

• Date: Friday, July 15, 2022
• Time: 6:00 to 6:30 pm, followed by car decorating with buddies. Everyone is invited to decorate cars to show their Penguin Pride.
• Location: Los Paseos Clubhouse
• Cost: None
• Volunteers: We need parents to set up, bring food or drinks, serve, and/or help with clean-up. Sign up to help at the Spaghetti Dinner using the button below.
• Contact: Judy Seps

Car Decorating

• Date: Friday, July 15, 2022
• Time: 6:30 pm
• Location: The Church Parking Lot, closest to the pool parking lot

End of Season Banquet on July 17th Payments for Additional Meals are Due!

Banquet Details

Many families that registered for additional Banquet meals have not paid yet. Turn your checks in to the Activities folder or complete your Zelle transfers ASAP! The final deadline for payment is Friday, July 15th. We will not be accepting payments at the door.

• Date: Sunday, July 17, 2022
• Time: 4:30 to 8:00 PM
• Place: Los Paseos Clubhouse & lawn area

SPIRIT WEEK STARTS ON MONDAY, July 11th

Every day this week, show up to practice in each of the following themes, as we gear up for Champs!

Crazy Hair Monday

Come to practice, showing us your wildest hairstyles! We can’t wait to see who’s hair is the craziest!

Pajama Day Tuesday

Roll out of bed in your pajamas and come to practice! But remember, you still gotta swim.

Sports Jersey Wednesday

Wear your favorite sports jersey! Who is your favorite team?

Thuperhero Thursday

Dress up like a superhero! Aquaman, Spiderman, Batman, and the list goes on. Who will you be?

Penguin Spirt Friday

This is the final practice of the season. Show your Penguin spirit!

End of Season Gifts for Coaches

We are creating end of season gifts for our coaches. Feel free to contribute any amount of funds, and sign the coaches cards!  Look for Judy Seps at the following meet and activities:

• Spirit Night, July 14th
• Spaghetti Dinner, July 15th

Gifts and cards will be presented to the coaches at the LPAC Banquet!

LPAC Governing Board Elections

The LPAC Governing Board is looking for volunteers for the 2023 season. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Jennie Anderson with interest and any other questions about volunteering for the board.

Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars!

Mark Your Calendars!

• July 14: Spirit Night
• July 15: High School Group Spaghetti Dinner
• July 16: Champs @ Gunderson
• July 17: Banquet

Dear Penguins and Parents:

New and FINAL Check in time for the Silver Creek Meet!
Swimmers and parent volunteers MUST CHECK IN at 7:10 am.

Please keep reading for more important information about the upcoming week.

LPAC @ Silver Creek on July 9th

Meet Details

• Date: Saturday, July 9, 2022
• Pool Gates Open at 7:00 am
• Time: LPAC swimmers and parent volunteers must check in by 7:10 am.
• The meet starts at 8:30 am and generally ends around 12:30 pm
• If your child is sick, please call or text Coach Scott’s cell phone: 408-613-5126.
• If a parent volunteer cannot check in by 7:10 am, please text Cecie at 408-910-5611.
• Meet Entries and Volunteer Assignments have been posted to the Silver Creek page.
• Team Area: When you enter the pool area, the left side of the facility is available for LPAC. There is limited room, so we will have to squeeze in tight and share EZ Ups!

Location

Silver Creek Valley Country Club Pool
Located between Farnsworth Drive
and Country Club Parkway
near Courtside Drive
San Jose, California 95138

Note: Most LPAC families park at Silver Oak Elementary School, located just a little past the pool at 5000 Farnsworth Drive. This map shows the school location.

**IMPORTANT CHAMPS INFO**

Champs is going to look different this year! It will be a split event:

• Swimmers age 11 and up, race during the morning session
• Swimmers age 10 and under, race during the afternoon session.
• Every family MUST participate as a volunteer. It is the only way to make Champs successful!

Parents are required to sign up for a volunteer shift during your child’s swim session. If you have children swimming in both the morning and afternoon, you need to sign up for a volunteer shift during both morning and afternoon sessions.

CHAMPS Volunteer Sign Ups

SPIRIT WEEK STARTS ON MONDAY July 11th

Every day next week, show up to practice in each of the following themes, as we gear up for Champs!

Crazy Hair Monday

Come to practice, showing us your wildest hairstyles! We can’t wait to see who’s hair is the craziest!

Pajama Day Tuesday

Roll out of bed in your pajamas and come to practice! But remember, you still gotta swim.

Sports Jersey Wednesday

Wear your favorite sports jersey! Who is your favorite team?

Thuperhero Thursday

Dress up like a superhero! Aquaman, Spiderman, Batman, and the list goes on. Who will you be?

Penguin Spirt Friday

This is the final practice of the season. Show your Penguin spirit!

Spirit Night on Thursday, July 14th

Spirit Night is on Thursday, July 14th. Parents are required to attend and learn about the New Champs Setup, while your swimmers enjoy, pizza, spirit posters and electing their new swimmer representatives. More details to come next week.

Swim-a-Thon Pledges Due on July 8th

SWIM-A-THON

Penguins, your Swim-a-Thon pledges are due today, July 8th!

Coaches Raffle ($1.00 each) Tickets on sale at the Silver Creek Meet.

See Kelly Fumagalli for tickets!

Community Service Event on July 8th

Community Service Event

Our community service event is today, Friday, July 8th!

• Time: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
• Location: Los Paseos Park. Meet at the pool at 10:15 am and we will walk over together.
• Waiver: Bring your Volunteer Waiver, if you haven’t already turned it in.
• Questions: Amelia Hadfield (408.529.5783)

Beach Trip on July 9th

All HIgh School swimmers will be driven to the beach by parent volunteers.

Details:

• Date: Saturday, July 9, 2022
• Time: Meet at Los Paseos Pool at 4:30 pm
• Contact: Erik Sunderman or Lynnae Brady

End of Season Banquet on July 17th

Banquet Details

The end of season Banquet is approaching fast and it is time to register. Final registration deadline is Tuesday, July 5th.

• Date: Sunday, July 17, 2022
• Time: 4:30 to 8:00 PM
• Place: Los Paseos Clubhouse & lawn area

End of Season Gifts for Coaches

We are creating end of season gifts for our coaches. Feel free to contribute any amount of funds, and sign the coaches cards!  Look for Judy Seps at the following meet and activities:

• Silver Creek Meet, July 9th
• Spirit Night, July 14th
• Spaghetti Dinner, July 15th

Gifts and cards will be presented to the coaches at the LPAC Banquet!

LPAC Governing Board Elections

The LPAC Governing Board is looking for volunteers for the 2023 season. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Jennie Anderson with interest and any other questions about volunteering for the board.

Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars!

Mark Your Calendars!

Please take note of the upcoming events and mark your calendars. We will send out more information about each event in future emails, but you can click on the links below to read more about each event on our website.

• July 8: Community Service Event
• July 9: LPAC @ Silver Creek
• July 9: Beach Trip (High School age group only)
• July 14: Spirit Night
• July 15: High School Group Spaghetti Dinner
• July 16: Champs @ Gunderson
• July 17: Banquet