Weekly News - August 30, 2023

Amy Parratto

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

USA SWIMMING REGISTRATION FOR 2024: Registration links from USA Swimming will be sent to everyone starting September 1st. Look for that information and make sure your swimmer is registered before the start of the season. Thank you!

RIPTIDE TEAM ATTIRE: Elsmore Swim Shop will be set up with team sizing for all team attire starting next week. We do have a new team suit!

GROUP PARENT MEETINGS: All meetings are held at Bluewater Aquatic Center in either the lobby area or the upstairs classroom. Please be sure to attend so that you are well informed! If you have any questions, contact your swimmer’s lead coach (see below).

  • 8&U – Sept. 6th 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Bronze – Sept. 7th 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
  • Silver – Sept. 6th 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Gold – Sept. 5th 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Junior Select – Sept. 7th 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
  • Senior Prep – Sept. 7th 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
  • Senior - Sept. 5th 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Senior Elite – Sept. 7th 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

MEET & GREET: Please plan to attend your swimmer’s specific group gathering at Whitetail Regional Park in Rosemount on Sunday, September 17th. Stay tuned for more details. Here are the group times:

  • 8&U, Bronze, and Silver – 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
  • Senior Elite – 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
  • Gold and Junior Select – 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
  • Senior and Senior Prep – 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.                                                                                                                                               

REGULAR REMINDERS

  • Adult Swim Training & Private LessonsGroup Training for Triathletes & Masters; Beginner Adult Swim Classes; Individual and Small Group Lessons going on now! For more information –contact [email protected].
  • Private LessonsRiptide 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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