Weekly News - October 28, 2024

Amy Parratto

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

SWIM MEETS ON SUNDAY: Congratulations to all our swimmers who competed yesterday at the Great Wolf Howl at the Moon Invite and the Northfield Spooky Splash Invite. Way to go everyone!!! The results are not yet posted for either meet but should be by the end of the day.

SWIM MEET DEADLINES:

  • FM Gator IMX Fall Invite / Junior Select and Senior Elite – deadline extended to Oct. 30th
  • Riptide Jingle Bell Invite – deadline is Nov. 4th

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN: Please consider taking part in this charitable event on November 30th, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Eagen location.

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RIPTIDE PARENT COMMITTEE: We are still looking for volunteers from the following groups: Gold (1), Senior Prep (2), Senior (2), Senior Elite (1). Please contact Coach Olga if you are interested in volunteering. Thank you 😊

HALLOWEEN PRACTICE CHANGES: There will be no practice on Thursday, October 31st due to Halloween for the following groups: 8&U, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Junior Select, Senior Prep, and Senior. Senior Elite has morning practice and shorter afternoon practice from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. (for those who can make it). Have a Happy Halloween!

THANKSGIVING PRACTICE CHANGES: There will be no practices held on Thursday, Nov. 28th apart from Senior Elite. They will practice 7-9 a.m. in the 7 lane pool. On Friday, Nov. 29th all groups are off except for Senior Elite and Junior Select. Senior Elite will practice 7-9:30 a.m. in both pools and Junior Select will practice 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

QUESTIONS REGARDING PRACTICES AND SWIM MEETS: If you have questions regarding your child’s practices or swim meets, contact the lead coach for their group (see below).

QUESTIONS REGARDING BILLING AND REGISTRATION: If you have questions regarding billing and registration, 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 β€“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].  

RIPTIDE LEAD COACH and STAFF CONTACTS: