Weekly News - January 20, 2025

Amy Parratto

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

NATIONAL TOP 10 TIMES: Congratulations to Alyce Gaffke (12) and Anh-na Le (11) for achieving several National Top 10 times. The National Age Group Recognition Program honors the nation’s fastest 10 boys and girls in each age group. Way to go girls!!!!!

  • Anh-na’s achievements are in the 200 Fly (2:38.98 LCM / 7th) and 400 I.M. (5:34.45 LCM / 8th).
  • Alyce’s achievements are in the 1500 Free (18:31.90 LCM / 6th), 200 Fly (2:30.18 LCM / 4th) and 1650 Free (18:00.56 SCY / 8th).

AQUAJET INVITE THIS WEEKEND: Look for updated news on our meet page in the next few days.

PRACTICES ON SATURDAY: Please see the adjustments below for Saturday (1/25).

  • Gold and Junior Select will be combined 9:00 to 11:00 a.m./ 8 Lane Pool / Dryland in the Lobby at 9:00 a.m.
  • Senior Prep and Senior will be combined 9:30-11:00 a.m. / 7 Lane Pool / No Dryland  

LOST & FOUND: All items will be donated or thrown away on Tuesday morning. Please stop by one last time to see if your swimmer has left something at the pool!

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: