Dear Penguin Friends,

CHAMPS is FAST approaching, this message is to help families prepare. The Valley Cabana Swim League, the league that LPAC is part of, has to pay to use the Morgan Hill Aquatics Center. They have to pay for over 700 ribbons and trophies for the top teams. The two items in this email will help the league with off setting costs for CHAMPS.  Mr. Pickles gives a percentage of how much they make the day of Champs back to the league and Champ Ads are priced so that the league gets a portion of the proceeds. Help the League by purchasing these so that all of the teams do not have to split the full cost of going to Champs.

~ PRE-ORDER CHAMPS FOOD NOW ~

Champs is a long hot day, and it is nice to have your food planned out. The league has partnered with Mr. Pickles to have a lunch delivered to the Morgan Hill Aquatic Center for CHAMPS attendees.  We must prepay for our Mr. Pickles meals.  Fill out the Mr. Pickles form here and pre-payment is due Satuday 6/29 to the family file folder box under the treasurer’s folder or via zelle with the email treasurer@swimlpac.org.  

Family file folder boxes are out at every practice and will be out at our meet at Silver Creek on Saturday 6/29 at the ribbons table. 
 

~ CHAMPS ADS TIMELINE ~

Purchase your Champs Ads before July 2nd. Champs Ads go in the Valley Cabana League Program that will be available for purchase on the day of Champs. It is a nice way to tell your swimmer “Great Job this year”, they are especially nice for our age-outs. A little note from the parents with a picture of them when they were a little penguin and now as a grown up penguin.

Champs Programs will be in black and white. Ads are placed by team in the Program. Here is an example of a Champs Ad from Montevideo.

Pricing is as follows:

1/8 of a page: $12.50 (send in vertical layout)

1/4 of a page: $25.00 (send in either horizontal or vertical layout)

1/2 of a page: $50.00 (most commonly used for aging out swimmers – send in horizontal layout)

Full Page: $100.00 (most commonly used for aging out swimmers)

Email picture and messages to: info@swimlpac.org

You can zelle: treasurer@swimlpac.org (make a note CHAMPS AD) or check to LPAC and place in the Treasurer file folder.  

DEADLINE JULY 2nd

Dear Penguin Family,

Great swimming on Saturday! LPAC defeated the Oaktree Sharks with a score of 106.8 to 99.6. Way to Go Penguins! LPAC is now 4-0 in dual meets so far! It is our greatest hope that your swimmer had a fun time at the Cardboard Boat Races and Overnighter. 

LPAC@ SILVER CREEK: SATURDAY, JUNE 29

• If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet against Silver Creek or Champs, please send an email to coaches@swimlpac.org and  volunteers@swimlpac.org TODAY! This is so important.
• The swimmers that we know will be missing all or part of the Silver Creek meet are: Gabriela C., Ethan H., Wesley H., Ben H., Rachel H., Maleah K., Micah K., Gus M., Cruz M-S., Kalila N., Sophie N., Joseph O., Cameron P., Lucas P., Serena P., Theo P., Adelina R., Olivia S., & Viola S.
• Check in time for the Silver Creek meet will be at 7:00 am. 

CHAMPS: JULY 13, 2024

• The coaches need to prepare the Champs meet entries ahead of time. It is very important that they know if your swimmer will be missing part or all of Champs. Champs is an all day event usually lasting from 6:30 am to 4:30 pm or so. Be prepared to spend the day with your Penguin family!
• So far, the swimmers that we know will be missing all or part ofChamps will be: Maleah K., Micah K., Gus M., Cruz M-S., Adelina R., & Liam R. 
• Thank you to the families that let the Coaches know well in advance that their swimmers will miss all or part of the meets. It makes planning for the meets much easier. If you know you or your swimmer will be missing all or parts of meets please let us know in advance, if possible.

SPLASH & DASH PLEDGES DUE BY JULY 5TH

In 2024, we had 102 out of 147 Swimmers participate amongst all of the practice age groups. These 102 swimmers swan a total of 7,740 laps. Now that is what we call Penguin Power! We are Penguin Strong! The 2024 Splash & Dash is raising money to cover three things this year:

• The new black and white backstroke flags that we use during meets. 
• The beautiful new brick pathway that was imagined, organized, laid out and made possible by LPAC’s very own Dylan D., who is working on attaining the rank of Eagle from Troop 286. This was his Eagle project and LPAC agreed to reimburse him for the materials he used. We are so proud of him for making this a reality. 
• This summer we will be patching the LPAC shed floor, which is key to keeping our LPAC equipment in good shape for years to come. So that critters (insects and vermin) don’t make our shed their home and so that we do not have to replace equipment so often..

Please help us to accomplish these three important expenditures that were not budgeted for by our board. Don’t worry you can still collect pledges even after the Splash & Dash is over by printing out a Splash & Dash 2024 Pledge sheet. All donations are tax deductible. Turn in pledge sheets and money to the Splash & Dash folder in the back of the swimmer folders by July 5th in order to be eligible to win Penguin Prizes.

Thank you for your generosity and support that you have shown by participating in this years Splash & Dash!

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. Last chance to register your teenager now for the 2024 Beach Trip. Please register before the end of the day Tuesday June the 25th.  Check out the Beach Trip page on the website for more information.

PRACTICES  

 Practice times are available on the website.

*Night practices are available to swimmers who are unable to attend morning practice because of summer school or work commitments, 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 29th. 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. This will be your last chance to chip in, so find Judy at the meet, contribute to the Coaches Gifts  and sign the Coaches Thank You Cards.

COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT

Join us Wednesday July 3rd, as LPAC will be hosting a Community Service Event for all age groups at 8:45 am with the help of San Jose Parks and Rec. Please join us as we bring our Penguin Community together to give back and beautify Los Paseos Park.

High School practice will be held as usual on July 3rd and we will have a shortened 12-14 practice from 7:45-8:30 am.

Details:

• Age Group: All age groups
• Date: Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024
• HS Practice will be at regular time; 6:45-7:45
• 12-14 practice will be shortened that day: 7:45-8:30
• Time of Event: 8:45-12:00 pm
• Location: Los Paseos Park. Meet at Los Paseos Park at 8:40 am .
• Waiver: Everyone participating must fill out a Volunteer Waiver 2024. Turn in your waiver to the “ACTIVITIES” folder in the family files.
• Cost: None
• Questions: Amelia Hadfield (408.529.5783)

NEWS FROM THE OVERNIGHTER

Thank you to all of the Coaches and Parent Volunteers who helped make the Penguin Overnighter a huge success!! Did you see the unveiling of our 2024 Penguin Mascot?
But wait! Are you missing a towel, goggles, shorts, etc from our epic overnighter? Check out these, and other items, in the Penguin lost and found when you come to practice this morning.

Dear Penguins Big and Small,

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

LPAC @ OAKTREE: SATURDAY, JUNE 22

• Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024
• Meet starts at 8:30 am
  • Location: Oaktree Swim Club
    Chrismara Ct At Castello Dr
    San Jose, California  95120
• Time: LPAC swimmers need to check in with coaches no later than 7:20 am.
• Parents must check in with Volunteer Coordinators by 7:20 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 Oaktree page for volunteer assignments and meet entries.

RAFT TRIP: JULY 6, 2024- REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 22

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. Tomorrow is the last day to register, deadline is June 22, 2024.  You will make the most amazing memories with our Penguin family! 

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.

CARDBOARD BOAT RACES, SATURDAY JUNE 22

The Penguin Regatta Cardboard Boat Races take place during the Overnighter, starting at 6:30 pm. All penguins are encouraged to team up with their swim team friends to construct a sea-worthy vessel using only cardboard, duct tape, and paint.

Details:

• Date: Saturday, June 22nd (before the Overnighter)
• Time:
  • 5:45 pm: Drop-off your Cardboard Boat Creations at the Bocce Ball Court.
  • 6:30 pm: Cardboard Boat Races begin. Families are welcome to watch.

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 Tomorrow night is the night!

Community Service Event 2024

LPAC will be hosting a Community Service Event for all age groups on Wednesday, July 3rd hosted by San Jose Parks and Rec. We can’t wait to see Big Buddies with their Little Buddies, and Penguins of all ages, getting together to serve the community.

Details:

• Age Group: All age groups
• Date: Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024
• Time: 8:45-12:00 pm
• Location: Los Paseos Park. Meet at the pool at 8:30 am and we will walk over together.
• Waiver: Everyone participating must fill out a Volunteer Waiver 2024. Turn in your waiver to the “ACTIVITIES” folder in the family files.
• Cost: None
• Questions: Amelia Hadfield (408.529.5783)

SPLASH & DASH PLEDGES DUE BY JULY 5TH

This year we had 102 out of 147 Swimmers participate amongst all of the practice age groups. These 102 swimmers swan a total of 7,740 laps. Now that is what we call Penguin Power! We are Penguin Strong! The 2024 Splash & Dash is raising money to cover three things this year:

•  The new black and white backstroke flags that we use during meets. 
• The beautiful brick pathway that was imagined, organized, laid out and made possible by LPAC’s very own Dylan D., who is working on attaining the rank of Eagle from Troop 286. This was his Eagle project and LPAC has to reimburse him. 
• This summer we will be patching the LPAC shed floor, which is key to keeping our LPAC equipment in good shape for years to come. So that critters (insects and vermin) don’t make our shed their home and so that we do not have to replace equipment so often..

Please help us to accomplish these three items by printing out a Splash & Dash 2024 Pledge sheet. You can still collect pledges even after the Splash & Dash is over. All donations are tax deductible. Turn in pledge sheets and money to the Splash & Dash folder in the back of the swimmer folders by July 5th in order to be eligible to win Penguin Prizes.

A huge thank you to all of our Penguin Parents that volunteered to help with this great event. It could not have happened without your help counting laps, handing out raffle tickets, writing little penguins names on their raffle tickets and just offering your support.

Thank you for participating in this years Splash & Dash

PRACTICES  

 Practice times are on the website. 

*Night Practices are available for those swimmers who are unable to attend morning practice because of summer school or work commitments, 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 be 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.

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 *Please ensure you have parents’ consent before sharing pictures of kids who aren’t yours.