Weekly News - February 6, 2023

Amy Parratto

Latest Information

Important Reminders

  • Valentine Splash Invite: Thank you to one and all for running another great meet! This was our biggest meet since before covid came into our lives. Riptide swimmers had a ton of best times and solid performances. Way to go everyone!!! The results are loaded into SWIMS and TU. Next stop…end of season meets!
  • Nutrition Workshop: Thank you to everyone who attended the workshop on Sunday! We hope you were able to gain new and helpful information. Please see the attachments in your emailed newsletter with the presentation, performance nutrition flyer (helpful ideas of snacks for the race days) and wonderful resource to help find ideas to fuel your athletes shared by Lori Post. https://eleatnutrition.com
  • Championship T-Shirts:  Championship tees are in! The Parent Committee also ordered tattoos for each swimmer for their Championship meet that we will hand out along with the shirts. Please make sure your swimmer picks up their Championship tee during one of the pickup days. The pickup schedule is as follows: February 6-10, 5:00-7:30pm. All of the accounts will be charged $15 for the t-shirt on March 1.
  • Riptide Towels: We have eight Riptide towels available for sale ($45 each). Please reach out to Coach Olga if you are interested in purchasing one.
  • Last Day of Practice: If your swimmer is not attending Regionals or any of our State Championship meets in March, their last day of practice is February 24. If your swimmer is attending Regionals and not competing beyond that meet, their last day of practice is March 2. Swimmers attending the 14&U Age Group State Championship will finish up on March 10 and Senior State swimmers on March 17. If you have any questions, please reach out to your swimmer’s lead coach.
  • Start of the Long Course Season: Riptide will be back in action for the spring / summer long course season on April 5.

Regular Reminders

  • March Privates Special: We are offering a Privates Special in March. 30 minute session- $50(regular $65), 60 minute session- $90(regular $105). If you would like to take advantage of this special deal, please sign up here.
  • Adult Swim Training & Private Lessons: Group Training for Triathletes & Masters; Beginner Adult Swim Classes; Individual and Small Group Lessons going on now! For more information –contact [email protected].
  • Private Lessons: Riptide Coaches offer 30 and 60 minute private lessons. If your swimmer is interested, either contact your lead coach directly or [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].  

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