Weekly News - July 7, 2024

Amy Parratto

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS:  Our Regional meet page will be updated with the latest information (programs, final timelines etc.) as soon as it is made available. We are still in need of filling many volunteer slots! If your child is swimming in the meet, we do need your help! Riptide cannot run this meet without everyone’s help - https://www.riptideswimteam.org/controller/cms/admin/index#/calendar-team-events

END OF SEASON TEAM SHIRTS: Remember to have your swimmer pick up their end of season Riptide team shirt. All swimmers, even if they are not attending a championship meet, are required to get a t-shirt. All accounts will be charged $16.50 on July 1st. The coaching staff will be available throughout the week to help you pick up your shirt. We will have a few parent volunteers helping at various times as well. There are NO EXCHANGES. All shirts have been ordered according to the size listed on your Team Unify account. 

LAST DAY OF PRACTICE: The last day of practice for swimmers not going on to compete at any of our championship meets is July 11th.

GROUP MOVES: Lead coaches will notify families of group moves the week of July 29th.

2024-2025 SHORT COURSE SEASON: Riptide will be back in action for the short course season the week of September 9th. Stay tuned for more details on practice schedules. We do not anticipate any major schedule changes.

SIGN A VIRTUAL CARD FOR REGAN SMITH: Minnesota Swim and Vibe has put together a giant virtual good luck card for Regan Smith for her Olympic competition.  It would be awesome if we could get our Riptide swimmers and parents to "sign it".  It takes 30 seconds and one can type something as simple as "Good Luck" and one's name. 

KARE11 OLYMPIC BROADCAST: KARE11 who is helping the City of Lakeville sponsor an event to celebrate Regan Smith on the morning of July 29.  At 4AM she will take part in the first heats of the 100m back and KARE will start broadcasting in Lakeville at 5AM. If you are interested in helping to coordinate a group of our swimmers to be at this event, please contact coach Amy.

QUESTIONS REGARDING PRACTICES AND MEETS: If you have questions regarding practices or meets, please reach out to your swimmer’s lead coach.

QUESTIONS REGARDING BILLING AND REGISTRATION: If you have questions regarding billing and registration, please reach out to Cara Pavek. Our contact information is listed below.

REGULAR REMINDERS

  • 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].  

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