Weekly News - July 22, 2024

Amy Parratto

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS: Congratulations to our Senior Elite swimmers for an outstanding Senior Championships held in Rochester from July 18-21. Riptide finished 4th in a tight combined team competition. Congratulations to all our swimmers – GREAT JOB!!!!

HIGH POINT AWARD WINNERS AT THE SENIOR MEET: We had several swimmers earn High Point Awards: Caroline Mulrooney – High Point Overall and Distance High Point, Patrick Curran – 2nd place High Point, Lily Sisson – 2nd place Distance High Point, Gabe Lenzen – 3rd place Distance High Point, Tate Dihel – 4th place High Point.

SILVER GROUP - COACH PENNY: In Silver group coaching news, Coach Penny has decided to step away from the pool deck and participate in a more administrative role with Riptide while pursuing an outside career in technology. Thank you Penny! We will miss you! Moving forward, the Silver group will be led by Coach Amy.

SENIOR PREP - COACH AMANDA: We are very excited for Coach Amanda and her family, who will be welcoming their fifth baby (a little girl!) in late August. She will be taking time away from the pool deck to be with her family but looks forward to returning later this year. Amanda will communicate with Senior Prep families next week about group moves and will continue to answer questions from Senior Prep families until her baby arrives. We will share when Baby “Strawberry” makes her debut. Coach Ethan will oversee the Senior Prep Group while Amanda is on maternity leave.

GROUP MOVES: Lead coaches will notify families of group moves no later than the week of July 29th.

2024-2025 SHORT COURSE SEASON: Riptide will be back in action for the short course season the week of September 9th. Stay tuned for more details on practice schedules.

QUESTIONS REGARDING BILLING AND REGISTRATION: If you have questions regarding billing and registration, please reach out to Cara Pavek. Our contact information is listed below.

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, contact your lead coach directly and they can help you out or recommend another coach on our staff.
  • 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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