Weekly News - October 18, 2023

Amy Parratto

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

MEET AND GREET: Thank you to all our volunteers and coaches for hosting a day full of fun, food, and friendship. It was a wonderful day! 😊

TEAM HANDBOOK: Our team handbook has been updated. You can find it under the “Parent Info” tab on our website. Please take some time to read it!

RIPTIDE RELAY CARNIVAL: We will be updating our meet page later in the week with more details regarding the event. Although the relay carnival is not sanctioned, it is a scored meet and we will need volunteers to time and run the meet. Volunteer jobs will be posted soon. Thank you!

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN: November is a perfect month to think about what we are appreciative of and give back to the community. We will be volunteering at Feed My Starving Children on November 4, 4:30-6:15 p.m. We are asking parents to volunteer with their children per FMSC requirement. We reserved 160 spots this year, let's make a difference together and help those that are in need! Please sign up here.

SWIM PARTNER PROGRAM: It is time for our swimmers to make a positive impact in creating an outstanding culture and memorable experience! Swim Partner Day will be held once a month (except for 8U/Bronze group-twice a month) as a connection between mentor groups and younger groups they are assigned to. Mentor swimmers will be assigned with the younger swimmers for that day. They might have a different partner every month, but the idea is that mentors will get to know as many swimmers as possible in the groups they mentor. That will help us create a positive connection between groups so they can look out for each other and support at the meets or just wish a “good practice” when they see each other at BW. Mentors don’t have to sign up for ALL of the Swim Partner Days, this way our mentors can rotate, but they are definitely welcome to commit to each monthly date if they would like! Our first Mentor Day is on September 29!  As a reminder this mentoring program is grouped as follows: 

  • Senior Elite swimmers mentor Gold and JS group 
  • Senior Prep/Senior swimmers mentor Silver group
  • JS swimmers mentor 8U group 
  • Gold swimmers mentor Bronze group 

This program fills out fast and we are excited to see our swimmers on deck sharing their love for the sport of swimming and passion with others! Please sign up here.

NATIONAL ANTHEM: We are looking for brave swimmers who would like to show their talent and sing/play on the instrument the National Anthem at our home meets. It could be an individual or a group effort. If interested, please sign up here.

PARKING LOT REMINDERS: Please be mindful of the parking lot etiquette- remember our parking lot follows ONE WAY traffic. Enter through the “Uponor” entrance and exit by “Elsmore”. Be mindful of the speed limit- 5MPH! If you are dropping off your swimmer, please remain in the car and have them exit as efficiently as possible to keep the traffic going. Please be patient and DO NOT go around the other cars- move with the traffic. Thank you for your cooperation!                                                                                                                                                

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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