Weekly News - July 4, 2023

Amy Parratto

Latest Information

Important Reminders

  • MAC MEET DETAILS: Our meet page for the MNSI Achievement Championships on July 8-9 in River Falls has been updated. Please check out the latest information -  https://www.teamunify.com/team/mnwss/controller/cms/admin/index?team=mnwss#/calendar-team-events.
  • PRIVATE LESSON SPECIAL: We are offering another special on Riptide Private Lessons at a discounted price in August. 30 minutes-$50, 60 minutes $90. (Savings of $15). Please visit the link below to sign up - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4fafaa2caafac43-private#/. This offering is also available for the semi-private option if your swimmer has a friend who would like to work on the same skill. (30 min.- $25 each, 60 min. $45 each)  Sign up both to the same spot.
  • PARENT VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE: Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to become a member of the Parent Volunteer Committee! We are looking for two parents from each training group to ensure ALL groups receive fair opportunities and equal representation of the swimmers and their families in our Riptide community! Gold and Senior Prep groups are all set – thank you! Bronze, Silver and Junior Select groups are still looking for one more parent volunteer. 8U, Senior and Senior Elite groups have no volunteers at this point in time. If you interested, please fill out this form if interested by Juy 13th.
  • 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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