Weekly News - December 29, 2025

Amy Parratto

RIPTIDE REMINDERS AND NEWS  

HOLIDAY PRACTICE ADJUSTMENTS: There are no practices for all groups on December 31 and January 1. Happy New Year!

TIGERSHARKS INVITE: This weekend, we have several groups attending the Tigersharks Invite in Farmington. Updated meet info will be posted as soon as it is made available.

MASTERS CHARITY SWIM: Our Masters group is hosting another charity swim event on January 1 for 360 Communities to help them stock their food pantry. Tables are set up in the lobby for donations. Thank you in advance!

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN: Thank you to everyone who signed up to help create meals for those in need. See you on Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the FMSC Eagan location!

MEET DEADLINES:

  • RSC President’s Day Invite – January 5
  • Aquajet Invite – January 7
  • Riptide Block Party Meet – January 9

LOST AND FOUND: Please 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!!!

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: