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

CALLING ALL PENGUINS FOR 2025

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:

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.