Weekly News - October 9, 2023

Amy Parratto

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

ROCHESTER MEET: Congratulations to all our swimmers who competed at the Rochester Fall Frenzy this past Friday and Saturday. We saw some excellent swims for our first official meet of the short course season. Results are loaded into TU and SWIMS.

RIPTIDE MASTERS MEET: The following Riptide swimmers served as timers for a well-attended Masters meet at BWAC this past Sunday: Micah Debeltz, Nikita Grinberg, Mason Pade, Elaina Pontrelli, Laney Bell, Marian Kalweit, Parker Stuckey, Mackenzie Schroeder, Ali Peterson, Alyssa Bower, Vivian Lenzen, Grant Seelig, Chandler Offerman, Greta Reichert, Hannah Stuckey, Gwen Moore, Samantha Graves, and Elizabeth Oakland. Their efforts earned $500 towards our spring banquet! Thank you everyone!!!

NORTHFIELD MEET ON SUNDAY (10/15): The warm-up and start times may be moved earlier. We will have meet details posted as soon as the meet director makes them available. Check our TU meet page for the latest details!

MEET DEADLINES: Tigersharks Invite – October 11th.

BRONZE RECOGNITION MONTH: October is the month we recognize our Bronze swimmers for their hard work! Bronze swimmers will have a pumpkin decorating party on October 20th, 6-6:45 p.m. before practice. 

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN: All 160 spots are filled!!! Thank you to one and all!!!

NEW PARENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Please welcome this year’s Parent Committee as they officially take over for the 2023-24 year! Check out who your group's representatives are the TU Team Media Feed and our On Deck ap. Thank you for supporting our team! 

LOST and FOUND: Be sure to take some time to stop by the lost and found in the lobby. There is equipment (fins, kickboards etc.), towels, caps, goggles, clothes, parkas, and way too many water bottles. Items not claimed by October 21st will be donated or thrown away.

PARENT WORKSHOP: You are invited to attend a FREE parent workshop presented by Coach Amy on October 21st, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Coach Amy will present potential tools and strategies to help you support your children in their sporting activities. There are so many factors involved in your child having a positive experience. Coach Amy will answer any questions you have and help you to find the best way to navigate the world of youth sports.  Please RSVP your swimmer if your family is attending.                                                                                                                   

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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