Weekly News - January 26, 2026

Amy Parratto

RIPTIDE REMINDERS AND NEWS  

RIPTIDE LAST CHANCE MEET: All meet details will be posted by Wednesday. If you have any questions, please reach out to your swimmer’s lead coach. Remember that we cannot run these meets at our own facility without volunteers. Please take a moment to select one of the open positions. Management Console - Riptide Swim Team - SportsEngine Motion There are many!!! Thank you 😊

END OF SEASON CHAMPIONSHIPS: We are still waiting for the meet information for championship meets to be released by Minnesota Swimming. As soon as we receive the information, it will be posted on our meet page. Thank you for your patience.

MINNESOTA SWIMMING BOARD POSITIONS: The Minnesota Swimming (MNSI) Nominating Committee is pleased to invite all members of our swimming community to apply – or to nominate someone - to serve on the MNSI Board of Directors.

 This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the sport and contribute your talents, experience, and passion. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit board, the MNSI Board of Directors is responsible for guiding the mission, vision, and core values of our organization. We seek individuals from a wide range of clubs and backgrounds to help carry this work forward. If you are interested in service, or would like to nominate someone, please complete the Nomination Form by 6:00 pm on Monday, February 23, 2026.

 Nomination Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebIeRlU2EXzdSNwNTVpLknWUtHtpGlrbtwwt5SyNP0zuJ9yQ/viewform

Nomination Process and Position Descriptions are available here: 

https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/czmnlsc/page/system/res/214605

The Nominating Committee will review all submissions and publish the slate of candidates on the MNSI website prior to the House of Delegates annual meeting and election on April 18, 2026.

Positions up for election include:

  • Administrative Vice Chair
  • Age Group Vice Chair
  • Junior Athlete Representative (becomes Senior Athlete Representative in second year)
  • Junior Coach Representative (becomes Senior Coach Representative in second year)
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair
  • Secretary
  • At-Large Athlete Board Representatives (2 on ballot; one year term)

If you have questions, please contact Ann Watanabe, MNSI Nominating Committee Chair, at [email protected]. 

Clubs are asked to share this announcement on their websites and distribute to all members – athletes, parents, and coaches – weekly until the 23rd of February.

Thank you and we look forward to receiving your nominations.

 Sincerely,

Ann Watanabe - MNSI Nominating Committee Chair

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: