LPAC Penguins swim faster than sharks! Score: LPAC 107.2  vs SVCC 105.3

It was a very close swim meet, but we were still able to pull off the win with lots of hard work.

This week the coaches will be working on Freestyle Focus Points at practice. This is just another way to help each penguin gain some speed! There is also an optional Dive Clinic on Friday morning. Details listed below.

For those of you rafting on the weekend, be safe and have lots of fun! Who will be the King of the River?

Here is what is happening this week:

Practice Schedule for the week of July 1st:

Monday ~ Wednesday, standard morning and evening practice times/groups.
Thursday, July 4th, no practice all day & evening
Friday July 5th, Optional Dive Clinic

5 ~ 11 age group 9:00 AM ~ 9:30 AM
11 ~ 18 age group 9:30 AM ~ 10:00 AM

Age Group Community Service Project:

• 8 & Unders, Wednesday July 3rd
  • After practice we walk to Los Paseos Park and pick-up litter, along with snacks and fun on the playground.
  • Fun completed by 12:00 Noon
  • Each swimmer needs a signed release form located here:
    https://www.sanjoseca.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/175 

• 9 ~ 11 age group, Wednesday July 10:
  • After practice Los Paseos Park cleanup: we will be removing weeds around the Martin Murphy track and picking up trash as we go. You may want to bring work gloves.
  • Community Service and Fun will be completed at 11:30 AM
  • Each swimmer needs a signed release form located here:
    https://www.sanjoseca.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/175

Fund Raisers to sign up for!

Step 1:  You must RSVP at https://www.groupraise.com/events/96929  by July 8th, this helps Mod ensure they have enough materials for the extra patrons. We must have at least 20 reservations by that date as well. (We currently have 10) You can always bring extra friends out to dinner too on the day of the event.

Step 2:  Print flyer here AND present to the Cashier when you are paying for your meal. Remind them this is a group raise event.

Step 3: Enjoy the evening knowing 20% of your bill goes to LPAC and helps the team keep our fees low.

Time to collect those Swim-A-Thon Pledges!

This year 96 Penguins collectively swam 8,052 laps in about an hour or less. That is 201,300 yards or 114.37 miles! Now it is time to collect those pledges and if you have not yet started to find those Family & Friend supporters, there is still time to do it. Download your pledge form and start collecting today. Turn in your proceeds to the SWIM-A-THON folder no later than Monday, July 15th to be eligible for prizes!

Champs & Banquet Information Quick Review:  

• Complete your meal purchase and payment July 5th @ 10:00 AM
  • Smoothie Patrol
  • Mr. Pickles Lunches
  • Champs Snack Bar

• DUE TODAY AT END OF PRACTICE! There is still room left for your champs Ads, details here. Designs and payment due July 1st by the end of practice. Contact Kris Fuss via email with questions at kris@fussorama.com 

• Banquet dinner provided by Any Time is Taco Time: July 21st
  1. If you plan on attending the banquet, including your swimmers, you must register here. All information is detailed with on-line registration.

Beach Trip Saturday July 13:

1. High Schoolers must be registered for the beach trip at Beach Trip Registration by July 10.
2. We are also looking for drivers, if you can help please note that in the registration form of your swimmer.
3. DONATIONS NEEDED: we are in need of some wood to burn, if you have this type of item and would like to donate, please contact Dave Blacow at (408) 981-1247 or dasblacows@comcast.net to coordinate the wood drop off.

 Details for the Meet @ Silver Creek:

• Silver Creek has limited parking. Visiting teams are asked to park at Silver Oak Elementary School, 5000 Farnsworth Drive. There is an entrance to the pool along Farnsworth Drive
  • Gates open at 6:30 AM Do Not arrive earlier
  • Visiting team seating area is on the left side of the pool upon entering through the main entrance
  • No one is allowed to swim in the baby pool, nor the adult pool and spa located through the back gate
  • Silver Creek will have a full snack bar with breakfast and lunch items
• 7:30 AM is LPAC swimmer Check-in located at coaches table on the left side of the pool after entering the Main Entrance
• Parents check-in with volunteer coordinator is also located on the left side of pool, if missing meet contact volunteers@swimlpac.org
• Meet Entries Here
• Parent Relay Interest? Contact Christy Buchanan via text or call at 1(408) 644-2151
• Call or Text Coach Scott at (408) 613-5126 on Friday evening or Saturday morning if something unexpected stops you from attending the meet.

List of swimmers not attending meet on Saturday June 29: Patrick & Sophie Nguyen, Tessa Turner, Ethan & Alan Calderon, Kayla Wensmann, Cressida Hansen, Kaitlyn Schwab, Nicholas Fumagalli, Vasiti Vunawai, Viola, Olivia & Aurora Sunderman, Matthew Primeau, Ishir Vaidyanath, Jake Fuss and Tara ?. If your child needs to be on this list contact the coaches immediately at coaches@swimlpac.org

Dive Clinic July 5th 9:00 ~ 10:00 AM more info to follow

Age Group Community Service Projects:

8 & Unders Wednesday July 3rd:

1. After practice Los Paseos Park litter pick, snacks and fun on the playground.
2. Fun completed by 12:00 Noon
3. Each swimmer needs a signed release form located here:
   https://www.sanjoseca.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/175

9 ~ 11 age group, Wednesday July 10:

1. After practice Los Paseos Park cleanup: we will be removing weeds around the Martin Murphy track and picking up trash as we go. You may want to bring work gloves.
2. Community Service and Fun will be completed at 11:30 AM
3. Each swimmer needs a signed release form located here:
   https://www.sanjoseca.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/175

Mod Pizza Fund Raiser July 11, 10:30 AM ~ 10:00 PM

Step 1:  You must RSVP at https://www.groupraise.com/events/96929  by July 8th, this helps Mod ensure they have enough materials for the extra patrons. We must have at least 20 reservations by that date as well. (We currently have 10) You can always bring extra friends out to dinner too on the day of the event.

Step 2:  Print flyer here AND present to the Cashier when you are paying for your meal. Remind them this is a group raise event.

Step 3: Enjoy the evening knowing 20% of your bill goes to LPAC and helps the team keep our fees low.

Champs & Banquet Information Quick Review:  

1. Complete your meal purchase and payment July 5th @ 10:00 AM
   1. Smoothie Patrol
   2. Mr. Pickles Lunches
   3. Champs Snack Bar
2. There is still room left for your champs Ads, details here. Designs and payment due July 1st by the end of practice. Contact Kris Fuss via email with questions at kris@fussorama.com
3. Banquet dinner provided by Any Time is Taco Time: July 21st
   1. If you plan on attending the banquet, including your swimmers, you must register here. All information is detailed with on-line registration.

Beach Trip Saturday July 13:

1. High Schoolers must be registered for the beach trip at Beach Trip Registration by July 10.
2. We are also looking for drivers, if you can help please note that in the registration form of your swimmer.
3. DONATIONS NEEDED: we are in need of some wood to burn, if you this type of item and would like to donate, please contact Dave Blacow at (408) 981-1247 or dasblacows@comcast.net to coordinate wood drop off.

~ PRE-ORDER CHAMPS FOOD NOW ~

Champs is a long hot day, and it is nice to have your food planned out and as an added bonus the meals you eat are a league fundraiser, and help keep our registration fees down. New this year, Smoothies can be pre-ordered at a discounted price.

Download each order sheet:

Return each completed meal order sheet to the CHAMPS MEAL FOLDER with a check written out to LPAC to cover the complete cost of all your food orders

Due by the end of practice Friday, July 5th @ 10:00 AM

Mr. Pickle’s Bagged Sandwich & Salad Lunches Pre-Order Here

Champs Snack Bar
Breakfast and BBQ Lunches Pre-Order Here

Smoothie Patrol Includes a discount with each Pre-Order Here 

~ CHAMPS ADS TIMELINE ~

Want to include well wishes and other fun notes to your swimmer in the Official champs Program, here is what you need to do:

1. Designing your own Ad ~ submit completed design on July 1st, by end of practice.
2. All Payments are due Monday, July 1st ~ placed in the ‘ACTIVITIES’ folder.
3. Ad Order Form Here!

Still looking for graphic designer type to shadow Kris this year and replace her next year. Contact Kris Fuss with any questions.

~ Banquet ~

The banquet will be July 21st, at 4:30 PM at the Los Paseos Pool (grassy area), catered by Taco Time.

• Swimmers are Free
• Adults $15
• Additional Children $13

Please register online here, Banquet Registration, and send payment here   Additional Meals Payment. Contact Raina Hodges with any questions.