Weekly News - June 2, 2025

Amy Parratto

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

GREAT WOLF INVITE: Congratulations to our Riptide swimmers for a fantastic four days of swimming at the Great Wolf Huff ‘n Puff Invite at the U of M. We had a ton of great swims for an early season long course meet. Our swimmers did a great job showing team spirit and support for each other. Special congratulations to Marian Kalweit and Ayce Gaffke who both set new meet records. Marion set records in the 13-14 50 and 100 fly as well as the 100 and 200 back. Alyce set the 13-14 record in the 200 fly. Way to go everyone!!! 

LOBBY AREA CLOSED: The lobby area is closed this week so that new carpeting can be installed. Swimmers must enter the locker rooms through the 8 lane pool doors. Lead coaches will make adjustment to any dryland practices held in the lobby.

ZONE SELECT CAMP: Riptide’s own Marian Kalweit has been chosen to be part of USA Swimming’s Zone Select Camp! This is a very big honor that Marian has earned through her hard work and dedication. Congratulations Marion!!!

10&U RACE CLUB: Riptide is hosting the Foxjets Swim Team for another 10&U Race Club this Friday night from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Lead coaches have already reached out to those swimmers who should attend. If you have any questions, please contact coach Olga or coach Laura. There is an adjusted practice schedule for all other swimmers that night (see below).

ADJUSTED FRIDAY SCHEDULE: The following practices will be held in the 7 lane pool except for the Junior Select practice. There will be no Mental Fitness or dryland that day. Our practice calendars have been updated.

  • Junior Select – 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. / followed by a short team meeting
  • Gold – 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
  • Silver – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
  • 8&U and Bronze – 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

STAR INVITE: Riptide has 95 swimmers attending the Star Summer Splash at St. Kate’s this coming weekend. We will update our meet page as soon as more details are available.

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: