Weekly News - July 22, 2025

Amy Parratto

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

REGIONALS: Congratulations to our Riptide swimmers who competed at the Regional Championships. Riptide won the meet easily! Our swimmers swam their hearts out! In fact, we had 97% best times. We are very proud of every single swimmer!!! The results are loaded into SWIMS and Team Unify. Way to go everyone!!!

CHAMPIONSHIPS MEETS: The 10&U Championships start tomorrow and finish on Thursday. The 11-14 Age Group State Championships start on Thursday and finish on Sunday. The Futures Championships start tomorrow in Madison, Wisconsin. The Senior State Championships are in Fargo July 31 to August 3. It’s a busy time of the season!!!

OPEN WATER CHAMPIONSHIPS: The deadline to register for the Open Water State Meet is July 24th. If you are interested, but have questions, contact Coach Amy

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. The registration system will reopen for the new season on Monday, August 18th.

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: