LOS PASEOS AQUATIC CLUB
A summer swim team for kids ages 5-18 in San Jose, California

CALLING ALL PENGUINS FOR 2026

LPAC Weekly Reminders (6/17/24)

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Great swimming on Saturday! LPAC defeated the Montevideo Piranhas with a score of 125.3 to 90.5. Go Penguins! LPAC is 3-0 dual meet so far!
 

LPAC@ OAKTREE: SATURDAY, JUNE 22

  • If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet against Oaktree, please send an email to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org TODAY!
  • The swimmers that we already know will be missing are: Greyson F., Emily G., Juan Luis G., Juan Alfonso G., Ethan H., Oliven K., Vander K., Maleah K., Micah K., Gus M., Nora M., Cruz M-S., Adelina R., Ekaterina Z., and Grigorli Z. 
  • Check in time for our next meet will be at 7:00 am. 

SPLASH & DASH: JUNE 18

The Splash & Dash is this week! Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 18 to be precise! This year, Splash & Dash proceeds will be used to fund new backstroke flags and to fix up the LPAC Shed. We need your help!!!

Print out a Splash & Dash 2024 Pledge sheet. Collect pledges. All donations tax deductible. Turn in pledge sheets and money by July 5th to the Splash & Dash folder in the back of the swimmer folders.

If you signed up to volunteer please check the Parent Volunteer Sign up to find the time you signed up to help. If you can not make it on Tuesday please contact Kelly Fumagalli at (408)821-1080 right away so she can find a replacement.

Lap goals will be given to swimmers by coaches the day of the Splash & Dash. Raffle tickets will be given out when your swimmer reaches their goal lap. Each 5-10 laps over their goal lap they will receive another raffle ticket. This years raffle will be for the biggest Splash & Dash basket ever! Prizes will be given out to swimmers that have turned in pledge sheet and donations.

As Dory says “Just keep swimming!”

OVERNIGHTER: SATURDAY, JUNE 22

The annual Overnighter is next Saturday night and 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.

Be sure to register your swimmer(s) now: 2024 Overnighter Registration

BEACH TRIP: SATURDAY, JUNE 29

All swimmers in the high school age practice group are invited to attend the traditional LPAC Beach-and-bonfire trip to Twin Lakes State Beach in Santa Cruz. Please register your teenager now for the 2024 Beach Trip.  Check out the Beach Trip page on the website for more information.

PRACTICES  

 Practice times are as follows:

  • 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

Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

*Swimmers ages 12 and up have 30 minutes of dryland exercises immediately following their regular practice times on three mornings a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please bring running shoes on those days.

NIGHT PRACTICES

*Swimmers who are unable to attend morning practice because of summer school or work commitments may attend night practices, on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00-9:00 pm. Swimmers must have coaches’ prior permission to attend night practices.
 

END OF SEASON GIFTS FOR COACHES

Judy Seps will begin collecting contributions for coaches gifts at the meet on June 22nd. As a reminder we do have 6 coaches this year. You may contribute with cash, check, or Venmo @judyseps (last four digits of her phone number are 3532). All funds will be pooled together to purchase gift cards. We will present the gift cards and Thank You cards to each coach at the LPAC banquet.

RAFT TRIP: JULY 6, 2024

Raft Trip registration is available now! Sign up now to ensure your spot for this cherished LPAC tradition. Please see the Raft Trip page of our website for more information. Registration deadline is this Saturday, June 22, 2024. 

If you are booking a hotel room with Motel 6- Oakdale remember to ask for the LPAC discount – Managers special.  We only have a few 2 queen bed rooms and 1 king bed options reserved for LPAC. If they only have king beds available,  ask for the room with the fold out couch. This is a busy weekend so book now if you are planning to stay the night.
 

LPAC: Friday Reminders (6/14/24)

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Here are some quick reminders before our meet against Montevideo tomorrow! We also have a lot of information about upcoming events!

MONTEVIDEO @ LPAC: SATURDAY, JUNE 15

  • Would you like to hear a special song played at our last home meet of the season? Get your requests in now. Email lpacdjs@gmail.com
  • Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024
  • Meet starts at 8:00 am
  • Location: Los Paseos Pool
  • Time: LPAC swimmers need to check in with coaches no later than 6:40 am.
  • Parents must check in with Volunteer Coordinators by 6:40 am.
  • If your child is sick, please call or text
    • Coach Scott: 408-613-5126, and 
    • Volunteer Coordinators: Li @ 408-930-8033 or Jeannie @ 408-981-3370. 
  • Please check the Montevideo page for volunteer assignments and meet entries.

SPLASH & DASH: JUNE 18

The Splash & Dash is on Tuesday, June 18! This year, Splash & Dash proceeds will be used to fund new backstroke flags and to fix up the LPAC Shed. We need your help!!!

Print out a Splash & Dash 2024 Pledge sheet. Collect pledges. All donations tax deductible. Turn in pledge sheets and money to the Splash & Dash folder in the back of the swimmer folders.

If you signed up to volunteer please check the Parent Volunteer Sign up to find the time you signed up to help. If you can not make it on Tuesday please contact Kelly Fumagalli at (408)821-1080 right away so she can find a replacement.

Lap goals will be given to swimmers by coaches the day of the Splash & Dash. Raffle tickets will be given out when your swimmer reaches their goal lap. Each 5-10 laps over their goal lap they will receive another raffle ticket. This years raffle will be for the biggest Splash & Dash basket ever!

As Dory says “Just keep swimming!”

OVERNIGHTER: SATURDAY, JUNE 22

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.

Register your swimmer(s) here: 2024 Overnighter Registration

PRACTICES  

 Practice times are as follows:

  • 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

Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

*Swimmers ages 12 and up have 30 minutes of dryland exercises immediately following their regular practice times on three mornings a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please bring running shoes on those days.

NIGHT PRACTICES

*Swimmers who are unable to attend morning practice because of summer school or work commitments may attend night practices, on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00-9:00 pm. Swimmers must have coaches’ prior permission to attend night practices.

PICTURE QUESTIONS

To order additional pictures or items visit the Picture day page on the website for more information.
 

END OF SEASON GIFTS FOR COACHES

Judy Seps will begin collecting contributions for coaches gifts at the meet on June 15th. As a reminder we do have 6 coaches this year. You may contribute with cash, check, or Venmo @judyseps (last four digits of her phone number are 3532). All funds will be pooled together to purchase gift cards. We will present the gift cards and Thank You cards to each coach at the LPAC banquet.
 

RAFT TRIP: JULY 6, 2024

Raft Trip registration is available now! Sign up now to ensure your spot for this cherished LPAC tradition. Please see the Raft Trip page of our website for more information. Registration deadline is June 22, 2024

If you are booking a hotel room with Motel 6- Oakdale remember to ask for the LPAC discount – Managers special.  We only have a few 2 queen bed rooms and 1 king bed options reserved for LPAC. If they only have king beds available,  ask for the room with the fold out couch. This is a busy weekend so book now if you are planning to stay the night.
 
 

LPAC: Weekly Update (6/10/24)

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Great swimming on Saturday! LPAC defeated the Almaden Gators with a score of 121.5 to 112.8. Go Penguins!
 

MONTEVIDEO @ LPAC: SATURDAY, JUNE 15

  • If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet against Montevideo, please send an email to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org TODAY!
  • The swimmers that we already know will be missing are: Vander K., Oliven K., Cruz M-S., Adelina R.,
    Grigorii Z., Ekaterina Z., Micah K., Maleah K., Brody M., Graham M., Joseph O., Emily G., Alina M-S., Sydney I., Taylor I., Alex O., Easton A., Gus M. 
  • Check in time for our next meet will be at 6:40 am. 

MORNING PRACTICES BEGIN MONDAY: JUNE 10

Morning practices begin Monday, June 10:

  • 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

Please arrive on time and ready to swim!

*Swimmers ages 12 and up have 30 minutes of dryland exercises immediately following their regular practice times on three mornings a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please bring running shoes on those days.

SWIMMERS STILL IN SCHOOL: JUNE 10 – JUNE 13

  • Swimmers still in school: 8:00 – 9:00 pm

*For swimmers who are still in school, as we move to morning practices, we will have evening practices Monday – Thursday, from June 10 to June 13.

PENGUIN POOL PARTY: JUNE 12

All LPAC swimmers are invited to come enjoy a fun Pool Party with their penguin pals. We’ll also have root beer floats and make tie-dye shirts to show our penguin pride! Please visit the Pool Party for more information.

  • Date: June 12, 2024
  • Time: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm; Must check in by 4:30 pm at the latest to do tie-dye! 
  • Cost:
    • No charge for Association members
    • Non-members: $1/child, $2/adult
  • Swimmers will be provided with a Penguin shirt to tie-dye.
  • Parents of swimmers 12 and under, please plan to stay during this event. This is not a drop off event. 
  • Contact: Lynnae Brady 

PICTURE DAY: JUNE 13

Picture day is almost here! Each LPAC swimmer receives a team picture, individual photo, and a 3-inch photo button. The cost is included as part of your registration fees.

  • Date: June 13, 2024
  • Association members individual photos start at 8:00 am
  • All swimmers must be at the pool by 8:30 am to take team picture at 9:00 am.
  • Remaining individual photos can be taken after the team picture

If you would like to purchase additional items, such as buddy pictures, visit the Picture day page on the website for more information.

All swimmers should wear the current team swim suit or a solid black suit for picture day.

END OF SEASON GIFTS FOR COACHES

Judy Seps will begin collecting contributions for coaches gifts at our next meet on June 15th. You may contribute with cash, check, or Venmo @judyseps (last four digits of her phone number are 3532). All funds will be pooled together to purchase gift cards. We will present the gift cards and Thank You cards to each coach at the LPAC banquet.

SPLASH & DASH: JUNE 18

The Splash & Dash is on Tuesday, June 18! Please go to the Splash & Dash page for more information about collecting pledges and volunteering. 

RAFT TRIP: JULY 6, 2024

Raft Trip registration is available now! Sign up now to ensure your spot for this cherished LPAC tradition. Please see the Raft Trip page of our website for more information. Registration deadline is June 22, 2024. 

PENGUINS WANTED!

 

If you live in the Los Paseos neighborhood and love to swim, we would love to have you on our team!

Joining LPAC

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

 

https://nexthomelifestyles.com/

Brad Gill with NextHome Lifestyles: Gold Level Sponsor since 2022

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ABOUT LPAC

Los Paseos Aquatic Club (LPAC) is a non-profit organization that has served the Los Paseos community for over 50 years.

As a family-oriented summer swim team, LPAC provides children in the Los Paseos neighborhood 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.

LPAC is a member of the Valley Cabana Swim League and swims against other cabana teams in San Jose and Los Gatos.

All donations to LPAC are tax-deductible. The team’s Tax ID# is 77‑0453769.