"H2O: two parts heart and one part obsession!"
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There are 3 locations to purchase swim equipment from:
Mark Franatovich, at Perfectly Fit, is located in Hammond, behind the I-Hop next to the mall.
Tommy Natal, at Natal's Swim and Tri-zone He has two stores.
Baton Rouge - Directions are: I-10 - Essen Lane and head South. Cross the rail road tracks, and on the left there will be a strip mall with Izumi Japanese Restaurant. If you hit Perkins Road you passed it.
Metairie - located on the corner of W. Napoleon and Transcontinental.
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Riptide Gear
All Riptide clothing (suits, parkas, warm-ups, etc.) are to be the team colors.
Team colors are: Forest Green, Navy Blue and Lime Green
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Girls Team Suit - Solid Forest Green one piece. Embroidery to be done in the center on the chest.
Boys Team Suit - Male Brief Solid Green or the Jammer Solid Green Swimsuit.
Embroidery on the right side of the rear of the brief suit. The jammer is done on the front right leg.
Embroidery: You can use your own preference or My Belle Rouge at 985.981.6712
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Welcome to the Riptide Swim Club
We have several different practice groups. Coach Judith arranges the groups based on the athlete's swim technique, age, and practice ethics. Each group should arrive at practice with their required gear, mentally and physically prepared.
The groups are as follows:
Stingrays - This group consist of our brand new swim team swimmers. These swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool without assistance. The primary focus of this group is technique and breathing. Stingrays will practice twice a week for one hour. They will attend limited swim meets.
Stingray Required Gear
Training Swim Suit - one piece, Goggles, Fins, Kick board, and Caps
Barracudas - Swimmers who have a clear understanding of the free and back stroke. They also have 75% knowledge of the breast stroke and butterfly. They will continue to work on technique and start to incorporate some endurance. This group will practice 3 times a week for 1.5 hours. They will attend 1 - 2 meets per month.
Barracuda Required Gear
Training Swim Suit - one piece, Goggles, Fins, Caps, Kick board, snorkle (see coach) and Pull Bouy
Sharks - Swimmers in this group are legal in all 4 strokes as well as the IM. They will continue to have technique training, as well as endurance and strength. They will practice 5 days a week. One and a half hours on MTWTHF. Sharks will attend 1 - 2 meets per month. Swimmers in this group should maintain a 90% attendance rate.
Sharks Required Gear
Training Swim Suit - one piece, Goggles, Fins, Caps, Pull Bouy, Snorkle, Paddles for 12 and up, and Drag Suits for 11 and up
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*Team Swim Suit should be worn at meets ONLY. Everyone should have a pratice suit for all practices. Those qualifying for the final session at a championship meet may wear fast skin suits.
All swimmers should have their team suit, team cap, goggles, team shirt, and towel at every swim meet. Swimmers should come to meets, mentally and physically prepared.
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**Financial Obligation
There is a one time annual fee to join the swim team. The monthly tuition amount will depend on which group your child is placed in. There are additional meet fees and travel surcharges you are responsible for when attending meets. For more information, please contact Coach Judith at coachjudith@riptideswimclub.org or by calling 985-951-9331.
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