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

CALLING ALL PENGUINS FOR 2025

LPAC: Weekly Update (5/22/23)

May 22, 2023 |

Dear Penguins and Parents:

Hope everyone had a great time at Penguin Madness! Now the madness really begins as we prepare for our first meet of the season (Time Trials) this Saturday.

TIME TRIALS: SATURDAY, MAY 27
Time Trials will be this Saturday, May 27.

  • Swimmers and parents should check in between 7:00 and 7:15 am.
  • Coach Scott will have a brief meeting for new swimmers and their parents after warm-ups.
  • The meet should be done around 1:00 pm.
  • If you are new to the team, check out the Swim Meet Survival Tips article on the website for some helpful advice about what to bring, what to wear, etc.
  • If your child will not be able to attend Time Trials, you need to let the coaches and volunteer coordinators know ASAP if you have not done so already. Please send an email to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org.
  • Any swimmers who do not attend Time Trials must come to the make-up day on Tuesday, May 30 at 6:00 pm.

List of swimmers not attending Time Trials on Saturday, May 27: Grant G., Gwen G., Logan S., Kaya S., Diego C., Nico C., Jose C., AJ Ponder, Natalie C., Eva C., Olivia A., Anahita C., Jacob T., Alina M.

MEMORIAL DAY SWIM CLINIC: MONDAY, MAY 29

There are no regular team practices on Memorial Day (Monday, May 29), but swimmers are invited to attend an optional Swim Clinic that morning from 9:00 to 10:30 am. The coaches will be working with small groups of kids on diving from the blocks, backstroke starts, pulldowns, and all types of turns. Swimmers who want to work on any of these skills are welcome to attend. Swimmers do not need to stay the whole time; they are welcome to drop in at any time and leave whenever they’d like.

TIME TIRALS MAKE-UP DAY: TUESDAY, MAY 30

Swimmers who cannot attend Time Trials on Saturday must come to Make-Up Day on Tuesday, May 30 at 6:00 pm. Parents are expected to stay and volunteer as timers and recorders during Make-Up Day. Please arrive on time! Please note there will be no regular night practices on Tuesday.

PRACTICES:
Age range practice groups are listed below. **Note: There will be NO change in practice times after Memorial Day. Evening practice times will remain the same until we move to morning practices.

  • 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: Friday Reminders (5/19/23) Penguin Madness is today!

May 19, 2023 |

Dear Penguins and Parents:

PENGUIN MADNESS:
Penguin Madness is on Friday, May 19 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
Pizza will be available starting at 5:30 pm.

Penguin Madness Teams are all set! Swimmers are encouraged to wear the color of their designated penguin team. We can’t wait to see everyone there! If you did not register your penguins by Wednesday night your penguins can still participate in the Madness! We will place them on a team when they arrive.

  • This is a family event. Parents and siblings are invited to come and cheer on their favorite penguins.
  • Bring your own folding chairs or blankets to sit on.
  • The coaches will referee the events.

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 (5/15/23)

May 15, 2023 |

Dear Penguins and Parents:

PENGUIN MADNESS:
Penguin Madness is on Friday, May 19 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Penguin Madness teams are being created, so please sign up now. Penguin Madness Signups!

The Penguin Madness teams will be published on Thursday. Swimmers are encouraged to wear the color of their designated penguin team. We can’t wait to see everyone there!

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.

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

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:

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!

DamonAndJenn.com

Damon and Jenn Holst: Gold Level Sponsor since 2021

 

https://nexthomelifestyles.com/

Brad Gill with NextHome Lifestyles: Gold Level Sponsor since 2022

The Kwende Family Presents The Mukah Enrich Foundation: 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.