Weekly News - December 22, 2025

Amy Parratto

RIPTIDE REMINDERS AND NEWS  

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: Make sure you are aware of the adjustments to the practice schedule due to the holidays. Our online practice calendars are up to date. If you have any questions, please reach out to your swimmer's lead coach. Happy holidays to one and all!!!

MASTERS CHARITY SWIM: Our Masters group is doing another charity swim on January 1st for 360 Communities to help them stock their food pantry. A table will be set up in the lobby for donations. Thank you in advance!

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN: If you have not done so already, please sign-up to help at this wonderful charity event. Remember that if your child is in 4 grade and younger, parents needed to be present. Registration closes on December 26th - Riptide Swim Team: Feed My Starving Children

LOST AND FOUND: Please take some time to stop in and check the lost and found! All items will be donated or tossed at the end of the month. There is a ton of stuff!!!

LEAD SUMMIT IS BACK: Minnesota Swimming is thrilled to once again partner with Lead Sports Co. to bring the Lead Summit back to Minneapolis from August 14-17, 2026. We worked closely with LEAD to move the Summit earlier than its traditional Labor Day weekend timing, ensuring it won’t conflict with girls’ high school season or the Minnesota State Fair.

The Lead Summit is a leadership-retreat style experience designed specifically for teenage girl swimmers. Athletes spend four powerful days learning directly from Olympic legends, elite coaches, and industry experts: building confidence, strengthening mental skills, and gaining tools they can use both in and out of the pool.

The overnight Summit will be hosted at the Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis University Area, with athlete check-in on Friday, August 14 and check-out on Monday, August 17. A 1-day parent track and coaches track will also be offered on Sunday, August 16.

This high-impact weekend will feature keynotes and breakout sessions with:

  • Lilly King, 3-time Olympian and world record holder, speaking on confidence, mental health, and enjoying the pursuit of big goals
  • Coach Christen, internationally recognized confidence coach working with Olympians, NCAA athletes, and world-class performers
  • Dr. Megan Cannon, licensed sport psychologist specializing in emotional health and peak performance
  • Brittany Miller, Sports Nutrition expert, providing science-supported education to elevate swimmer performance
  • And more speaker announcements are coming soon!

Holiday Registration Offer for Minnesota Athletes and Coaches

For a limited time, this holiday season, Minnesota Swimming athletes can receive $250 off registration using the code MNSWIM250 at checkout. 

This is a great opportunity to secure a spot early. Spaces are limited, and athletes from across the country will travel to attend the Lead Summit in Minneapolis.

REGISTER HERE FOR THE LEAD SUMMIT

To use the discount, athletes must be registered members of USA Swimming, in good standing, and part of an MNSI-affiliated club. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. 

We hope you’ll consider the Lead Summit as a meaningful holiday gift and a powerful step in your athlete’s long-term development.

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 or Anne Knapp. Anne will be taking over for Car this fall. 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: