Weekly News - May 5, 2025

Amy Parratto

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

TEAM BANQUET: Thank you to everyone who made yesterday’s banquet a great success!!! Coach Olga and the banquet committee gave so much of their time to make the evening special for everyone. You are the BEST!!! If you see any of the following folks, please let them know you appreciate their time and effort: Lauren Olson, Cheryl Gengler, Melissa Brateg, Bryan McGrath, Shannon Fokken, Michelle Acosta, Justin King, Brian Hurley, Matt Gengler (DJ), Bennett Olson (DJ), Jeremy Bell (MC). Thank you also to those who also helped to set up: Chris Debeltz, Sarah Linsmeyer, Step and Ryan Osendorf, Nikita Grinberg, Micah Debeltz, Rosie Olson, Ella and Austin Gengler. Way to go Riptide!!!

UPCOMING MEET DEADLINES: Make sure to register your swimmer for these meets if their group is attending. If you are not sure, please reach out to your swimmer's lead coach. Remember, the lead coaches select the swimmer's events!

  • Riptide Maggie Memorial Meet – Extended to May 6th
  • Star Summer Kick-Off Invite – Extended to May 6th
  • Aquajet Invite – May 15th

MISSING MEDALS FROM 11-14 STATE MEET: We finally have the missing medals from the 11-14 Age Group State meet. They will be at the front desk for our swimmers to pick up. We also have a few other awards from Regionals.

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: