Weekly News - July 7, 2025

Amy Parratto

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

END OF SEASON TEAM SHIRTS: Our new summer end of season team t-shirts will be available for pick-up in the lobby starting Tuesday, July 8th. Swimmers should pick up their shirt after checking the list with names and sizes that will be posted by the boxes of shirts. After picking up the correct shirt, swimmers should cross off their name.

IMPORTANT MEET DEADLINES:

  • 10&U State – July 9th
  • 11-14 State – July 10th
  • Senior State – July 15th
  • Open Water State – July 24th

LAST DAY OF PRACTICE: The last day of practice for the long course season is July 17th for those swimmers not moving on to any of the state championship meets. If you have any questions, please reach out to your swimmer’s lead coach.

GROUP MOVES: Lead coaches will send out group move emails the week of July 28th.

SHORT COURSE SEASON: The 2025-2026 short course season begins the week of September 8th.

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: