Weekly News - February 28, 2022

Amy Parratto

Latest Information – February 28, 2022

  • Regional Championships – We will have the latest news on MRC’s posted on our meet page in the next few days. Until then, make sure to get familiar with the meet information page - https://www.teamunify.com/team/mnwss/controller/cms/admin/index?team=mnwss#/calendar-team-events.
  • Covid Protocols – All covid safety protocols are now lifted!
  • The Last Day of the Season – The last day of practice is Thursday, March 3 for those swimmers not moving on to Senior or Age Group State.
  • The Start of the Long Course / Summer Season – Our long course season begins on Monday, April 4! Stay tuned for the practice schedule, however, we do not anticipate any major changes. The meet schedule will be posted shortly!
  • MNSI Diversity and Disability Camp – Minnesota Swimming is hosting a one day camp for swimmers of our diverse and disability community. The camp is sponsored by MNSI and will take place at St. Catherine University on April 30. Here is the link to the camp information and application - https://www.teamunify.com/team/czmnlsc/page/news1/321611/mnsi-diversity-and-disability-camp.
  • 5-Day Clinic Update - We only have few spots left for a 5 day clinic on March 14-18. Please note this clinic will be limited to 15 swimmers only to ensure the best learning environment. Single option is available as well and is limited to 4 swimmers per daily session. If you are interested in participating please visit our website for more detailed information. Reminder: This clinic is only for swimmers not advancing to State Championship. $125 for 5 days or $30 for 1 session.
  • Clinic Feedback - We want to THANK YOU all who have participated in the clinics this season and support your swimmer in their development.  If you have a free a minute, please fill out the form below with your feedback, comments or concerns to help us develop new clinics for the long course season. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP5FHx0bv10i9MEQthC7SfupNb8yC4Nx-EaX2cPdgJ4jGQSA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Regular Reminders

  • Questions – If you have any questions regarding your swimmer, meets, clinics, practices etc. please contact your swimmer’s lead coach in order to get the quickest, most accurate and helpful response (see the list below). The coaches are here to help your child in all areas of their swimming. Make sure to reach out to them! If you have a billing question, contact Cara Pavek - [email protected].
  • Clinic Reminders – Clinic registration can only be done through our website. Do not register for clinics using the TU App. Make sure to read the description for clinics and register your swimmer with the correct roster. Your swimmer will not always be in the same session; it will depend on the clinic roster combinations.
  • Private Lessons: Riptide Coaches are offering 30 and 60 minute private lessons. The winter break may be an ideal time to try and schedule a session. If your swimmer is interested, either contact your lead coach directly or [email protected].
  • Adult Swim Private Lessons, Clinic & Training: Adult Swim Clinic for Triathletes & Masters – Sunday, February 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Group Training Sessions for Triathletes and Masters – Monday and Wednesdays from 6:45 to 8:00 a.m. and/or Tuesday and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The next session begins February 28 (M/W) and March 1 (T/TH) for three weeks. Training sessions will resume the last week in March and continue monthly per interest. $25 / week – billing is monthly. Group Beginner Adult Lessons – 60 minute sessions on Fridays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. $25 / week – billing is monthly. March session begins March 4 (3-weeks in March). Individual and Small Group Lessons – 30 and 60 minute sessions by appointment. $110 per hour lesson and $65 per 30 minute lesson. For more information – contact Michelle Hopewell at [email protected].

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