LOS PASEOS AQUATIC CLUB
A summer swim team for kids ages 5-18 in San Jose, California
CALLING ALL PENGUINS FOR 2025
Penguins vs Gators this Saturday June 8th
First Dual Meet of the Year: LPAC Penguins vs Almaden Gators
- Gate open at 6:30 AM for families to set up their easy-ups etc,..
- Swimmers must check in with coaches by 6:45 AM
- Parents must check in with Volunteer Coordinator
- What event are you swimming? Meet Entries Here
- We have a great snack bar and all proceeds help LPAC Penguins, so enjoy!
- Need help with what to pack and what to expect? Swim Meet Survival Tips
- Call or Text Coach Scott at 408-613-5126 if something unexpected comes up Friday evening or Saturday morning
List of swimmers not attending Dual Meet on Saturday June 8th: (swimmers contact Coaches@swimlpac.org and parent volunteers contact volunteers@swimlpac.org)
Dylan Doucette, Ona Musoli-Buendia, Ethan Hadfield, Alexis Galindo, AJ Ponder, Emily Tang, Jake, Taylor & Chase DeSantis, Cruz Morales-Seymour, Roxie Pombo, Isabel Nelson, Claire & Genevieve Amador, Daniela Fasan, Elizabeth Burke, Yasmin & Behnam Hajizadeh, Daitarih Hansen.
Parents needed for Parent Relay!
Our first Parents Relay will be held following the coaches relay this Saturday at the end of the meet. If you can swim across the pool, then you can be in the parent relay. Bring your suit and a towel and connect with Christy Buchanan via text or call at 1(408) 644-2151 for details and signup. Remember all the Penguins will be cheering for you too!
What is Happening Next:
- MORNING PRACTICE BEGINS MONDAY JUNE 10TH
- 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
Night practice is available for swimmers who miss morning practice due to summer school or work commitments. Monday – Thursday 8:00 – 9:00 PM Swimmers must have coaches’ prior permission to attend night practices.
***Swimmers ages 12 and up have 30 minutes of dry-land exercises immediately following their regular practice times on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. Bring running shoes on dry-land days.***
Ready to Eat at Sweet Tomatoes & Help LPAC at the same time!
Thursday, June 13th All Day. Must Print & Bring flyer to present at checkout.
RAFTING TRIP:
Judy Seps is LPAC contact 408-506-3532
MOTEL-6 RESERVATIONS ARE DUE
(take advantage of block reservations, rooms released June 14)
- Call 209-847-8181 to make reservation and provide LPAC Group No: 4619ABN445 to obtain pricing and access to blocked rooms.
- Rates
- 2 beds/room @ $119.99 + Tax per night
- single King @ $109.99 + Tax per night
- Pay online $28/person, must be 5 or older
- or Call to reserve your spot: 1(209)848-4800
must reference Reservation #15486 - Print & Sign Separate Waiver Forms for each person who will be rafting and turn in forms to the “ACTIVITIES’ folder by June 23
LPAC: Weekly Update 6/3/19
Dear Penguin Family,
Thanks to everyone for pitching in at Time Trials on Saturday. This week we have only a few days to get ready for Almaden on Saturday!
TIME TRIALS MAKE-UP DAY: MONDAY, JUNE 3rd
Swimmers who did not attend Time Trials on Saturday or missed any of their events MUST come to Make-Up Day on Monday, June 3 at 6:00 pm. Parents are expected to stay and volunteer as timers and recorders. Please arrive on time! Please note there will be no regular night practices on Monday. If you swam all your events at Time Trials, you get the night off!
PICTURE DAY: TUESDAY, JUNE 4th
- Individual photos for Association members will start at 4:00 pm.
- ALL swimmers should be at the pool by 5:15 pm for the team photo.
- Any remaining individual photos can be taken after the team photo.
- All swimmers should wear either an LPAC team suit or a plain black swim suit.
- We will still have practices as usual for all age groups:
- 10 & under: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
- 11-13: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
- 14-18: 8:00 – 9:00 pm
- Please check your family file for the photo order envelope and bring that to the photographer.
- Your team dues include one individual photo, one team photo, and a photo button. If you’d like to order additional copies and/or buddy photos, please bring your checkbook to make the additional payment.
WILL YOU BE AT THE MEET ON JUNE 8th?
Our first dual meet of the season is at home this Saturday (6/8) against the Almaden Gators. If your child will have to miss all or part of the meet, please send email to coaches@swimlpac.org and volunteers@swimlpac.org by today at the latest. The volunteer coordinators need to know if parents will be gone as well so they can fill in with other penguin volunteers. So far we know that we will be missing; Dylan Doucette, Ona Musoli-Buendia, Ethan Hadfield, Alexis Galindo, AJ Ponder, Emily Tang, Jake, Chase, and Taylor DeSantis.
News Letter May 30th ~ Time Trials and other information
Time Trials are Tomorrow, Saturday June 1st, located at LPAC Pool
- Gate open at 6:45 AM for families to set up their easy-ups etc,..
- Swimmers must check in with coaches by 7:15 AM
- Parents must check in with Volunteer Coordinator
- NEW PARENTS meet coach Scott after warmups at end of pool
- What event are you swimming? Meet Entries Here
- We have a great snack bar and all proceeds help LPAC Penguins, so enjoy!
- Need help with what to pack and what to expect? Swim Meet Survival Tips
Not attending Time Trials? Let the coaches know at coaches@swimlpac.org
List of swimmers not attending Time Trials on Saturday June 1st: Patrick & Sophie Nguyen, Dylan & Nathan Doucette, Ethan & Alan Calderon, Ona Musoli-Buendia, emily Doughterty, Samantha Ipsaro, Max Boston, Ishir Vaidyanath, Christopher Luna, Luuk, Noah, 7 Robin Janssen, Alex Castro, Sarina & Sofia Seps, Jacob Mendez, Ainsley Keslin Kaitlyn Schwab, Jake DeSantis, Yasmin & Behnam Hagizadeh, Micah Kwende.
What is Happening Next:
- TIME TRIAL MAKE-UP DAY, MONDAY JUNE 3RD AT 6:00 PM
- Parents are expected to stay and volunteer as timers and recorders during the Make-Up day
(No Regular Practice)
- Parents are expected to stay and volunteer as timers and recorders during the Make-Up day
- TEAM PICTURE DAY TUESDAY JUNE 4TH. PRACTICE TO FOLLOW
- Paperwork can be found in your family folder at the end of Time Trials. Be sure to leave in your box or bring it back on Tuesday for picture day as it will be needed. Should you decide to take extra photos with buddy or friend, be sure to bring cash or check to cover the cost.
- Wear Team Suit or solid black suit
- Association members photos begin at 4:00 PM
- All swimmers should arrive at pool by 5:15 PM to take team picture
- RAFTING TRIP ~ MOTEL-6 RESERVATIONS ARE DUE
(take advantage of block reservations, rooms released June 14)- Call 209-847-8181 to make reservation and provide LPAC Group No: 4619ABN445 to obtain pricing and access to blocked rooms.
- Rates
- 2 beds/room @ $119.99 + Tax per night
- single King @ $109.99 + Tax per night
FUNDRAISER DATES TO REMEMBER
- Sweet Tomatoes fundraiser on June 13th ~ flyer will be in your box by June 10th, must show flyer to restaurant for LPAC to obtain funding credit. Or Print Sweet Tomatoes Flyer Here
PENGUINS WANTED!
If you live in the Los Paseos neighborhood and love to swim, we would love to have you on our team!
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
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
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.