Weekly News - March 10, 2025

Amy Parratto

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Congratulations to every single Riptide swimmer!!! We absolutely had an amazing meet with tons of best times. Riptide won the combined team scoring by over 4000 points. Way to go everyone!!!

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: The coaching staff have been busy updating our state meet entries this morning after this weekend’s meet. Riptide is sending 24 swimmers to the Senior State Championships March 13 to 16 at the U of M, 36 swimmers to the 10&U State Championships in Eden Prairie March 15-16, and 42 swimmers to the 11-14 State Championships at the U of M March 21-23. GO RIPTIDE!!!

GROUP MOVES: Any group changes will be communicated this week.

SPRING PRACTICE SCHEDULE: We have finalized our spring practice schedule (April 7 to June 7). Team Unify calendars will be updated, The summer schedule should be out shortly. If you have any questions, please reach out to your swimmer’s lead coach.

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: