Weekly News - January 9, 2023

Amy Parratto

Riptide Weekly News – January 9, 2023

Latest Information

  • Meet News: We have three swim meets going on this weekend → TYR PRO Series in Knoxville, TN; Ames Cyclone Invite in Ames, IA; Riptide Winter All Levels Invite. We will have updated information posted on our meet page as soon as it is made available.
  • Mid States All-Stars: Congratulations to Marion Kalweit and Elaina Pontrelli for representing Team Minnesota at the Mid States All Star Championships in Indianapolis this past weekend. Way to go girls!!!
  • Important Parking Lot Information: We have noticed there is a significant increase in entering the parking lot in the wrong direction. To encourage a safer traffic flow in the parking lot, please use the traffic entrance closest to the pool and exit near Elsmore.(see picture below)  This simulates a one-way street traffic pattern. Please remind your swimmers and relatives about this safety procedure if they are driving your child. Additionally, following the traffic flow allows swimmers to exit the vehicle on the same side as the building. No swimmers should be darting in between cars. This is not safe! Lastly, there should be absolutely NO parking or waiting for an extended period of time in front of handicap spots. When waiting for your swimmer to exit the building, please choose a parking spot, then pull up to the doors when you see your swimmer leave the building. Thank you for your cooperation as we want to keep all swimmers safe!

Regular Reminders

  • Gold and Junior Select January Party Reminder: This month the Parent Committee will recognize Junior Select and Gold swimmers with the Hot Chocolate Bar and Bingo night. Save the date: Gold - January 19th at 6:45-7:15pm, Junior Select January 20th at 6:15-6:45pm
  • Mock Meet – Training Opportunity in January: On Sunday, January 29th, we are hosting an unsanctioned "mock meet" as a way to offer training for the Colorado Timing System, Hy-Tek Meet Manager and other volunteer positions. If you are interested in training on any of these systems or giving another volunteer position a try, please sign up here - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F48AEA92BA6FD0-mock. We are also looking for swimmers that might want to participate...someone needs to swim the events! If your swimmer would like to help out that day, they can sign up here - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4fafaa2caafac43-mini#/ Questions on the event? Contact Anne Knapp, Riptide Swim Team Volunteer Coordinator.
  • 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]
  • 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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