Weekly News - October 27, 2025

Amy Parratto

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

SWIM MEETS: Congratulations to our swimmers who competed this past Sunday at both the Rochester Block Party meet and the Hastings Great Pumpkin meet. The results for both meets have been loaded into SWIMS and Team Unify. Great job everyone!!!

This coming weekend, we have the Northfield Championship Belt (multiple groups) meet and a Distance Block Party meet for our Senior Elite and Senior 3 groups. Meet details will be posted soon.

MEET DEADLINES:

  • HAST IMX INVITE (Nov. 22-23) – deadline has been extended to Oct. 31. We are still waiting for the meet information and event file.
  • RIPT JINGLE BELL INVITE (Dec. 6) – deadline is Nov. 7. This is a great swim meet for our 8&U (M/W), Bronze and Silver groups. Please plan to attend!

END OF SEASON SURVEY: Please take a few minutes to complete this important end of season survey. We value your input - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/77SJW8M.

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FEED OUR STARVING CHILDREN: Riptide traditionally has taken part in preparing meals at the Eagan location for Feed My Starving Children. This year, we are on the schedule for Friday, January 2, 2026. This is a fantastic charity event that can involve your entire family. Stay tuned for more details!

PUMPKIN DECORATING NIGHTS: The pumpkin decorating nights are finally here!!! Check out the schedule below. Thank you to all our parent volunteers. You help make the fun events happen at Riptide!!!

Monday, October 27th

Bronze M/W - 6:15 to 6:45pm

Silver M/W - 6:15 to 6:45pm

8&Under M/W - 6:50 to 7:20pm

Gold/JR Select - 6:50 to 7:20pm

Tuesday, October 28th

Bronze T/Th - 6:15 to 6:45pm

Silver T/Th - 6:15 to 6:45pm

8&Under - 6:50 to 7:20pm

Gold/JR Select - 6:50 to 7:20pm

HALLOWEEN NIGHT REMINDER: There is no practice on Friday, October 31 for the following groups: 8&U, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Junior Select. Have a spooky fun night!!!

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 Anne Knapp. 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: