Weekly News - June 26, 2023

Amy Parratto

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Important Reminders

  • AQUAJET INVITE: Congratulations to all of our swimmers who competed at the Aquajet meet this past weekend at the University of Minnesota. We had some great swims across the board! The results are now loaded into SWIMS and Team Unify.
  • CHAMPIONSHIP T-SHIRTS: Please stop the front desk to pick up your swimmer's championship t-shirt. All swimmers will receive a championship t-shirt and your account will be billed $15. A pick-up schedule for this week will be sent out shortly.
  • LOCKER ROOM REMINDERS: As we head into the last few weeks of the season, we wanted to ask families to go over a few important rules about locker room use: 1. No cell phones are allowed in the locker room. No exceptions! 2. Swimmers should not linger in the locker rooms. 3. Swimmers should always check to see that they are bringing home all of their belongings. Our lost and found is starting to grow again!
  • PARKING LOT REMINDER: Our parking lot is set up for ONE WAY traffic!  Enter through the “Uponor” entrance and exit by the “Elsmore” entrance. Be mindful of the 5 MPH speed limit. If you are dropping off a swimmer, please remain in the car and have them exit quickly in order to keep the traffic flowing. Please be patient and do not go around the other cars. Thank you for your help and patience!
  • INDEPENDENCE DAY: There is no practice on Tuesday, July 4th for all groups with the exception of Senior Elite. All Senior Elite swimmers will practice at BWAC from 6:00 to 8:30 a.m.
  • LAST DAY OF PRACTICE: The last day of practice is Thursday, July 13th for all swimmers finishing their season at Regionals. Only swimmers who are competing at 14&U Age Group State, Senior State, Zones or Speedo Sectionals will continue practicing through the end of July.
  • SHORT COURSE SEASON: Registration opens for the short course season On August 14th. Any group moves will be sent to families the week of July 24th.  Practices start the week of September 11th.                                                                                                                                                           

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].  

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