Weekly News - October 10, 2022

Amy Parratto

Riptide Weekly News – October 10, 2022

Latest Information

  • Upcoming Meet Deadlines: Oct. 29th Riptide Halloween Invite – deadline to register is today! More October meet deadlines: Nov. 5th Distance Invite – Oct. 17th, Nov. 12th All Levels Invite – Oct. 24th. If you have any questions, reach out to your swimmer’s lead coach.
  • Minnesota Swimming Workshop: The Saturday workshop was a full day of great information for both swimmers and coaches. Riptide had the largest swimmer presence and we could not be prouder of our team and their dedication to learning and excellence!
  • Cold Weather Reminder: As the cold weather is approaching please make sure your swimmers are dressed weather appropriate. Swimmers should have pants and sweatshirts on to cover their legs and arms after the practice once it gets cold outside. 
  • Dryland: Please make sure all of the swimmers have athletic clothing and tennis shoes on in order to participate in the dryland.
  • Team Pictures: Group and individual pictures will take place on Nov. 13th. Scheduled group times are as follows: Junior Select, Senior Prep, Senior, Senior Elite groups at 10:30-12:00 p.m.; 9U, Bronze, Silver and Gold at 12:30-2:00 p.m. Please wear a team grey shirt and the team suit for the pictures. If you don’t have them you can purchase those items by visiting our website and clicking the “Apparel” button or at Elsmore store. 
  • “How to be a Supportive Parent” Workshop: Please join us for a FREE workshop led by Coach Amy Parratto on Nov. 13th. At this workshop you will receive helpful information on how to be a supportive sport parent of your athlete. How the parent, swimmer and coach relationship should work. How to set up your relationship with your swimmer for their success in the sport and in life. The workshop will take place at Bluewater Aquatic Center at the same time as your swimmers’ group/individual pictures. This is a great opportunity to join this session to receive parent education while you are waiting for your kids. Junior Select, Senior Prep, Senior, Senior Elite parents at 11-12 p.m.; 9U, Bronze, Silver, Gold parents at 12:15-1:15 p.m. Please register by visiting our website, and commit your family to this event.

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]
  • Team Suit: The new team suit is Speedo Ruse in blue for all meets. For Senior Elite swimmers specifically, they have two team suits. Ruse for all home meets and the black suit with the logo for away meets when only Senior Elite swimmers are competing.Elsmore is expecting those suits around Oct. 1st due to warehouse issues at Speedo. All items are on the Riptide team apparel page and available to order. Swimmers should wear last year’s suit until the new suits arrive.
  • Adult Swim Training & Private Lessons - Group Beginner Adult Lessons, Individual and Small Group Lessons – will resume at the beginning of September. For more information – contact Michelle Hopewell at [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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