Weekly News - January 13, 2025

Amy Parratto

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

FOXJET WINTER CLASSIC: Congratulations to our Riptide swimmers for a fantastic three days of racing! Although it was sometimes hectic (for the coaches) with the two pools running at the same time, it was an exciting meet with a ton of super swims and PB’s! Meet Manager still has a few issues showing the results, but they are now loaded into TU and SWIMS. Way to go everyone!

MEET DEADLINE EXTENSTIONS: The deadlines for the following meets have been extended to January 15th – Riptide Last Chance, Northfield Invite (selected Gold and Junior Select), Rochester Invite (Senior Elite). If you have any questions regarding these swim meets, please contact your swimmer’s lead coach.

LOST & FOUND: Please take time to stop in and check for any lost items. Everything will be donated or tossed on Monday, January 20th.

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. 

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: