Weekly News - October 31, 2022

Amy Parratto

Riptide Weekly News – October 31, 2022

Latest Information

  • Halloween Invite: Thank you to one and all for running another great Riptide meet! We saw a ton of time drops from our swimmers. Way to go everyone! The results are now loaded into TU and SWIMS. A hard copy of the results are also attached.
  • Practice Changes for Saturday: There will be no practice for Junior Select. Senior Prep and Senior will practice 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
  • Riptide Distance Meet: We have a very small meet this Saturday at 1:00 p.m. In fact, it is so small that we barely have enough volunteers to run the meet. We will need all hands on deck!
  • Upcoming Meet Deadlines: 14&U Single Age Group State Championship - Nov. 7th, Riptide Jingle Bell Invite – Nov. 21st, Riptide Chilly Dip – Nov. 28th. If you have any questions, reach out to your swimmer’s lead coach. 
  • Happy Halloween: There is no practice today with the exception of Senior Elite.
  • Lost and Found: Please stop by to check the overloaded lost and found today between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. All items will be donated or thrown out Tuesday morning.
  • Thank You: We would like to thank our swimmers for their commitment and hard work! Riptide will provide pizza for the Senior and Senior Prep groups on Nov. 17th and all of the other groups on Nov. 18th after their practices. We are looking for a few volunteers to pick up pizzas and help serving. If you are able to help please sign up using this link.
  • New Riptide Towel Order: We are doing another order for Riptide custom towels.  We do a custom towel every 3-4 years with a different design.  Size is 34 x 60 and the cost is $42 or $45 with a customized name.  This order is not through Elsmore, so you are not able to purchase these towels after the order date. The towel is up on the team page now ready to order - https://elsmoreswim.com/teams/minnesota/clubs/riptide.html Ordering will close on Nov. 15th.

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]
  • 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.
  • Adult Swim Training & Private Lessons - Group Technical Skills Training For Triathletes & Masters; Beginner Adult Swim Classes; Individual and Small Group Lessons going on now! 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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