Weekly News - September 25, 2023

Amy Parratto

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

RIPTIDE INTRASQUAD RELAY CARNIVAL: Our teams are set and the coaches are now figuring out the line-ups for Saturday’s relay meet. Make sure to check the meet page for the latest information. If you have any questions, reach out to your swimmer’s lead coach.

PRACTICES ON SATURDAY: Only Senior Elite has practice. All other practices are cancelled.

MEET DEADLINES: Riptide Halloween Invite – October 7th / Tigersharks Invite – October 11th

SWIM PARTNER PROGRAM: Riptide’s swim partner / mentor program begins this Friday! We are still looking for more mentors for the Bronze and 8&U groups. Please connect with your swimmer and see what they can do to help build our community and team.

  • 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 relies on Riptide swimmers to share their love for the sport of swimming and passion with younger members of the team! Please sign up here.

LOCKER ROOM ETIQUETTE: As we head into the short course season, we would like to remind swimmers and parents of appropriate locker room etiquette:

  • NO cell phone usage in the locker rooms. This means no texting, talking, or making phone calls, making videos, taking pictures, checking the time. Cell phones should remain in swim bags if the athlete is in the locker room. There are no exceptions!
  • The locker rooms are not for hanging out and socializing. Swimmers should spend minimal time in the locker rooms before, during and after practice.
  • Swimmers should check their area for any belongings they might have left behind in the locker room. The lost and found is filled with swimsuits and towels that once belonged to someone.

SCOUTS WATER TESTS:  We are proud to announce Riptide is supporting Boy Scouts in our community and provides free water skill test. If you know the troops that need to get a test done before the summer, please have them reach out to Coach Olga. Spread the word - help our community!                                                                                                                                            

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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