Weekly News - March 2j7, 2023
Latest Information
Important Reminders
- Speedo Long Course Sectional Championships: Patrick Curran, Tate Dihel, Megan Hutchins, Matthew Mortenson and Ella Passe competed at IUPUI in Indianapolis, Indiana March 22-26 at the Speedo Long Course Sectionals. Riptide had many great swims throughout the meet! Matthew Mortenson set a new 17-18 long course MNSI State Record of 4:26.22 in the 400 I.M. Congratulations to one and all!!!!
- Long Course Season: Practices begin Wednesday, April 5th. Enjoy the break!
Regular Reminders
- 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].
RIPTIDE STAFF CONTACTS:
- Senior Elite - Mike Parratto, [email protected]
- Senior Elite - Michelle Hopewell, [email protected]
- Senior Elite and Gold – Ethan Sellers, [email protected]
- Senior - Kelly Leonard, [email protected]
- Senior Prep - Amanda Johnson, [email protected]
- Junior Select - Amy Parratto, [email protected]
- Gold – Sissy Rytting, [email protected]
- Silver – Penny Lindgren, [email protected]
- Bronze - Kelly Leonard, [email protected]
- Bronze and Senior Prep, Allie Steffen, [email protected]
- 8 & Under - Sissy Rytting, [email protected]
- Masters - Amy Parratto, [email protected]
- Homeschool, [email protected]
- Billing – Cara Pavek, [email protected]
- Clinics, Team Events, Assessments – Olga Grinberg, [email protected]


