Weekly News - March 18, 2024

Amy Parratto

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

11-14 AGE GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPS: Congratulations to all our swimmers who competed this past Thursday through Sunday at the first ever MNSI 11-14 Age Group Championships held at the University of Minnesota. Riptide finished 3rd in the combined scoring for large teams (AAA)! It was truly a team effort, and we could not be prouder of this group of swimmers. Check out all the pictures on our TU Social Feed. Way to go everyone!!!! Enjoy your well-deserved break.

SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Riptide is sending 9 swimmers to the Spring Speedo Long Course Sectionals in Indianapolis, Indiana March 21-24. Good luck to everyone!!!!

RIPTIDE TEAM BANQUET: We will hold our 2nd Annual Riptide Banquet on April 20th. Registration will be on Team Unify. More details to come. We hope to see everyone there to celebrate our swimmers and Riptide!

QUESTIONS REGARDING BILLING AND REGISTRATION: If you have questions regarding billing and registration, please reach out to Cara Pavek. Our contact information is listed below. Thank you 😊

REGULAR REMINDERS

  • First Day of the Long Course Season: The long course season (spring / summer) begins Wednesday, April 3rd.
  • Adult Swim Training & Private Lessons: Group Training for Triathletes & Masters; Beginner Adult Swim Classes; Individual and Small Group Lessons going on now! For more information â€“contact [email protected].
  • Private Lessons: Riptide Coaches offer 30 and 60 minute private lessons. If your swimmer is interested, contact your lead coach directly and they can help you out or recommend another coach on our staff.
  • Stroke and Turn Officials - Anyone interested in learning to become a USA Swimming Stroke and Turn Official - please contact Wendy Peterson at [email protected].  

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