Weekly News - January 6, 2025

Amy Parratto

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

MID-STATES ALL-STAR MEET: Congratulations to our swimmers who competed for TEAM MINNESOTA at the Mid-States All-Star meet in Indianapolis, Indiana this past weekend. We are super proud of the following Riptide swimmers: Ben Kohler (10&U); Paige Turnbow, Alyce Gaffke (11-12); Micah Debeltz, Marian Kalweit, Chandler Offerman, Elaina Pontrelli (13-14). Coach Olga was also a member of the coaching staff!

TIGERSHARKS FREEZE YOUR FINS OFF INVITE: Riptide swimmers were well represented at the Tigersharks Invite this past weekend. We had a good percentage of best times despite the reduced practice time over the holidays. Way to go everyone!!! The results are now loaded into TU and SWIMS.

FOXJET WINTER CLASSIC: Look for updated news on our meet page in the next few days. The meet starts on Friday and runs through Sunday at the U of M.

TEAM BOWLING OUTING: This is a friendly reminder that our team will have a fun bonding experience at Cedarvale Lanes in Eagan on January 19th from 1–3 p.m.. If your swimmer is interested, please register soon on our events page, as spots are limited. $25 per swimmer, including shoe rental, unlimited games and a laser show. 

SAVE THE DATE: April 12th, 2025- Team Banquet. Hope your family can join us, more information to come. 

REGULAR REMINDERS

  • 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.'
  • 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].  

RIPTIDE LEAD COACH and STAFF CONTACTS: