Riptide Weekly News - August 31, 2022

Amy Parratto

Riptide Weekly News – August 31, 2022

Latest Information

  • Important Registration Reminders: Riptide team registration is open for the 2022-2023 Short Course Season. Early registration ensures access to the appropriate training group and practice days for your swimmer. USA Swimming changed their process this year. In addition to registering for a team (like Riptide), athletes must now also register directly with USA Swimming. (In the past, Riptide collected this fee and registered all swimmers to simplify the process for each family. This is no longer allowed). USA Swimming registration will open on September 1st, 2022. Note below that this registration step will be time sensitive. All swimmers must be registered with USA Swimming before entering the water on the first day of practice.   USA Swimming insurance and Safe Sport protection strictly require athletes to register with USA Swimming before they begin practicing. (If your swimmer is registered for Riptide but not USA Swimming, we are not permitted to allow them to swim.) Please set a reminder for the September 1st registration for USA Swimming.  
  • All Team Meeting – Monday, September 12th: We will hold an All Team Meeting on Monday, September 12th at 5:00 p.m. at BWAC. Our swimmers will be sitting in the bleachers by groups. Our coaching staff will help swimmers find where they need to go. We ask that parents please wait in the parking lot or return for pickup at 6:00 p.m. After the full team meeting, lead and assistant coaches will have their groups go to different areas of the building or outside to meet with the swimmers. Take a look below regarding what to wear and our team picture. Please direct any questions to your swimmer’s lead coach.
  • Parent Volunteer Committee: We are excited to announce The Short Course season parent committee!!! Congratulations and THANK YOU for stepping up!  9U- Nicole Simms, Devyne Schmidt, Katy Ploehn; Silver- Mandy Wetrowsky, Andrea Seitz; Gold- Missy Wegener, Caleah Loesche,Heather Dahlen, Lisa Povolny; Junior Select- Jennifer Kerkhoff, Laura Stuckey, Erin Reichert, Lindsey and Bobby  Deeb; Senior Prep- Chris Johnson; Senior- Anne Knapp; Senior Elite- Jenny Rucci, Joni Jennen
  • "MEAT AND GREET" Event September 17th: Let’s spend an afternoon grilling out and making memories with the Riptide swim family!  Please join us for our first “Meat and Greet” event where we welcome new families, gather with the existing members, meet the coaches, get to know each other and eat delicious grilled meats!  Swimmers will have an opportunity to meet new friends, play together and create strong bonds. Lead coaches will be holding a parent meeting at this gathering so please plan to attend.  Parents!!!!  Are you faster than your swimmers? You might be on land ….. Get ready for some fun games and competitive challenges. Let the best team win!!!

Please fill in this form if your family will be attending by September 9th. We will share the sign up genius link on September 12 to sign up for the food items to bring for a picnic.

Location: Antler's Park, Lakeville

When: 9U/Silver September 17 1pm-3pm

Gold/JS September 17 3:30pm-5:30pm

Location: Casperson Park, Lakeville 

Bronze  September 17 12:30-2:30pm

Senior Prep/ Senior September 17 3:00-5:00pm

Senior Elite group will meet on September 17 at Bluewater Aquatic Center after the morning practice (7-8:30am) for the team breakfast and parent / swimmermeeting at 9:00am. Stay tuned for more details.

  • Team Picture: We will have a Team picture taken at the "All Team Meeting" on September 12 at 5:00pm. Please have your swimmer wear a Top Gun Championship shirt or any grey Riptide t-shirt. If you are new to our team, you can purchase a team shirt at Elsmore. Please fill out this form if you will be attending the meeting to help us with the seating chart for the picture.Group pictures and individual pictures will take place on November 13. Stay tuned for the details.
  • Adult Swim Training & Private Lessons - Group Training Sessions for Triathletes and Masters will resume after Labor Day. Group Beginner Adult Lessons, Individual and Small Group Lessons – will also resume at the beginning of September or Private Lessons can be scheduled the last weeks in August. For more information – contact Michelle Hopewell at [email protected].

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]
  • Stroke and Turn Officials - Anyone interested in learning to become a USA Swimming Stroke and Turn Official - please contact Wendy Peterson at [email protected].  
  • Private Lessons - Riptide Coaches are offering 30 and 60 minute private lessons. If your swimmer is interested, either contact your lead coach directly or [email protected].

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