Weekly News - April 4, 2022

Amy Parratto

Weekly News – April 4, 2022

Latest Information

  • Welcome to the 2022 Long Course Season – Group practice calendars are now posted. We will have the summer schedule out shortly but do not anticipate too many changes from last summer.
  • Parents’ Meetings – Friday, April 8: Senior Elite 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. (new) Saturday, April 9: Senior Prep and Senior 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., Gold 11:15 to 12:00 p.m., 8&U and Bronze 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Saturday, April 16: Silver (option #1) 11:15 to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 23: Junior Select 11:15 to 12:00 p.m., Silver (option #2) 12:15 to 1:00 p.m.
  • Long Course Meets – The meet schedule is now posted. However, the coaching staff may adjust some of the group assignments. Pay attention to the deadlines as these meets fill up quickly. Be sure to block off your schedules for your swimmers end of season championship! If you have ANY questions, contact your swimmer’s lead coach.
  • 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.

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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