LPAC: Friday Reminders (5/12/23)

May 12, 2023

Dear Penguins and Parents:

TEAM SWIMSUIT PAYMENTS:
If you ordered team suits, please pay by Zelle, Venmo, or by Check to the following addresses:

Zelle: mike@illusionsactivewear.com
Venmo: @Illusions-Activewear
Check: Illusions Activewear, 2497 Harbor Blvd #10, Ventura, CA 93001

PENGUIN MADNESS:
Penguin Madness is on Friday, May 19 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

Most of the year, we’re all one big happy penguin family. But at Penguin Madness, swimmers from all age groups are grouped into different penguin teams that compete in fun non-swimming events like tug-of-war and musical chairs to see who has the most penguin power. To sign your swimmer up for Penguin Madness use the following link: Penguin Madness Signups!

TIME TRIALS:
Time Trials will be on Saturday, May 27, which is on Memorial Day weekend. If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet, please send email to coaches@swimlpac.org and also to volunteers@swimlpac.org. If you do miss Time Trials, you must attend make-ups on Tuesday, May 30.

PRACTICES:
Age range practice groups are listed below.

  • 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

UPCOMING EVENTS:

LPAC: Weekly Update (5/8/23)

May 8, 2023

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Woo-hoo, it’s week TWO! It’s been great having all the penguins back in the pool. Here are just a few updates and reminders:

PENGUIN MADNESS:
Penguin Madness is on Friday, May 19 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

Most of the year, we’re all one big happy penguin family. But at Penguin Madness, swimmers from all age groups are grouped into different penguin teams that compete in fun non-swimming events like tug-of-war and musical chairs to see who has the most penguin power. To sign your swimmer up for Penguin Madness use the following link: Penguin Madness Signups!

TIME TRIALS:
Time Trials will be on Saturday, May 27, which is on Memorial Day weekend. If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet, please send email to coaches@swimlpac.org and also to volunteers@swimlpac.org. If you do miss Time Trials, you must attend make-ups on Tuesday, May 30.

PRACTICES:
Age range practice groups are listed below.

  • 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

UPCOMING EVENTS:

LPAC: Weekly Update (5/1/23)

May 1, 2023

Dear Penguins and Parents:

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at the pool tonight! Just a few reminders as we start our first week of the swim team season:

PRACTICES:
Practices start on Monday, May 1st. Age range practice groups are listed below.

  • 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

TEAM SUIT SIZING EVENT: 
If you would like your swimmer try on suits, please come to the pool early and plan to have your swimmer try on suits BEFORE they get in the water. It is much more difficult to try on suits after a swimmer is wet.

New Date: Monday, May 1st
New Time: 5-6:30pm
Where: Los Paseos Pool

DEADLINE EXTENDED: 
If you would like to order a team suit, use the 2023 LPAC Team Suit Order Form. Orders must be placed by May 1, 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.

OFFICIAL TEAM BREAKFAST SOCIAL AND HIKE:
Come join us for our first team event of the season, our Official Team Breakfast and Hike on Saturday, May 6th. Please come for a fun hike and then munch on brunch food and drinks.

Details:

  • Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023
  • Time: 9:00 am
  • Where: Black Mountain Bowmen Archery Range, 317 Bayliss Dr., San Jose, CA 95139
  • Swimmers and family members are welcome!

If you would like to bring something to share, please reach out to Jennie Anderson at andersonjennie@yahoo.com or text at 408-896-1517. We would love to try homemade or store bought muffins, scones, cinnamon rolls, etc. from our Penguin community!

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.

OTHER REMINDERS:

  • 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 email to info@swimlpac.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

LPAC Swimsuit Try-ons Postponed Until Monday 5/1!

Apr 28, 2023

Dear Penguins and Parents,

Unfortunately, the sizing kit for swimsuit try ons did not arrive on time. Due to these unforeseen circumstances, we are postponing the sizing event until Monday, May 1st.

TEAM SUIT SIZING EVENT: 

New Date: Monday, May 1st
New Time: 5-6:30pm
Where: Los Paseos Pool

DEADLINE EXTENDED: If you would like to order a team suit, use the 2023 LPAC Team Suit Order Form. Orders must be placed by May 1, 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.

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.

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.

LPAC Swimsuit Try-ons on Friday, April 28th!

Apr 26, 2023

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.

Pre-Season LPAC Reminders

Apr 19, 2023

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!

LPAC 2023 New Family Registration

Mar 20, 2023

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:

Attn: LPAC New Family 2023
c/o Los Paseos Clubhouse
7047 Via Ramada
San Jose, CA 95139
*You must submit a printed hard copy of your registration forms. No digital forms will be accepted. Your payment will not be applied until your swimmer(s) makes the team. If we are unable to offer your swimmer(s) a spot on the team, your registration fees will be refunded to you.

STEP 2: Reserve a Swimmer Slot on March 25th at 8:00 AM

All new families must sign up for Open Online Registration, which is held through SignUp Genius. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. You might want to register as close as possible to 8:00 AM to improve your chances of getting on the team. Swimmer slots fill up fast! For more information, see Registration. The SignUp Genius link is active only on March 25, 2023 from 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM 

SignUp Genius Slot
  • We will email the results from the New Family registration to you by April 5, 2023.
  • The New Family Meeting will be held on April 20, 2023 at the Los Paseos Clubhouse.
  • New Swimmer Tryouts will begin on April 24, 2023.
  • Highest registration priority is given to members of the Los Paseos Association.
  • Next priority is given to those families who live within the LPA boundaries (south of Bernal/west of 101/east of the golf course). 
  • Families who are not part of the Los Paseos neighborhood but live within a 5-mile radius of the pool are also eligible to join the team, if there are openings.
  • If we are unable to offer your swimmer(s) a spot on the LPAC swim team, your registration fees will be refunded to you.
  • For more information about LPAC, please visit our website.

Thank you for participating in the New Family Registration Process.

2023 LPAC Registration is Due Saturday, March 18th

Mar 13, 2023

Welcome to the LPAC Penguin 2023 Season!

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

2023 Registration for Returning Families

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.
Attn: LPAC Penguins
c/o Los Paseos Clubhouse
7047 Via Ramada
San Jose, CA 95139
  • 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:

LPAC Registration ~ What you need to know now.

Mar 1, 2023

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.
Attn: LPAC Penguins
c/o Los Paseos Clubhouse
7047 Via Ramada
San Jose, CA 95139

 

  • 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:

End-of-Season Information

Jul 21, 2022

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!

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