Weekly News - September 6, 2023

Amy Parratto

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

COACH KELLY LEONARD – We learned yesterday that Coach Kelly has accepted a coaching position with another team. We will miss her very much and wish her all the best!!! 

USA SWIMMING REGISTRATION FOR 2024: Registration links from USA Swimming have not yet been sent. The link comes directly from USA Swimming so keep an eye out for it. You can also log onto your USA Swimming account and click on the red renew membership button. We have heard that the system is a little overwhelmed right now so just keep trying!

RIPTIDE TEAM ATTIRE: Elsmore Swim Shop is set up with team sizing for all team attire. Make sure to get the new team suit. Don’t delay!

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. / Today!
  • Bronze – Sept. 7th 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
  • Silver – Sept. 6th 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. / Today!
  • Gold – Sept. 5th 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. / Done!
  • 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. / Done!
  • 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 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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