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The Ridgewood Riptides is our Parent Operated Competition Swim Team that is open to kids of all ages!
Swim Team Info 2026
It’s March 1, and we are SO excited to share important announcements and updates as we gear up for another fantastic season!
Attached you will find our 2026 Schedule and Season Overview. As always, our schedule is subject to modification throughout the summer if needed. If any changes occur, we will be sure to keep you informed on the BAND app.
No longer interested in receiving email from the Ridgewood Riptides? Please respond to this email and your email will be removed from our distribution list. We're sorry to see you go, but understand that seasons change and chapters end. Thank you for being part of our community!
Registration Is NOW Open for Summer Swim 2026! Don't delay! We have SWIM CLINICS available in a little over a month.
Registration is NOW OPEN in HERE. Helpful Tip: The registration link is much better on a Laptop. It's not great on mobile.
Please use the primary email account you’ll use for MEET RSVPs and team communication. You'll create a password. Save this information! Be sure to include a secondary guardian so they receive volunteer credit and can also login to the parent portal.
Fee: $135 per swimmer (CSA fee included — no separate payment required). Swimmers receive a team t-shirt. You do not need to order a t-shirt for your swimmer. Provide their size and the cost is included in the registration fee.
The registration process has been updated — no need to save payment information this year. Register for SWIM CLINICS through the same Link. $20 per swimmer per session, or $65 per swimmer for all 4 sessions.
SWAG options are open now for all the Riptide Fans, so you can purchase Riptide gear early. Please know that you will be able to purchase add-ons after registration. You do not need to purchase when registering your athlete; however, we do ask that you order towels early so there is time for customization before the season starts.
After registering, you will receive an email to log into the parent portal , save this link. You can already view all 5 opportunities to volunteer. We will have the meets in there for RSVPing before the season begins. 
Team SwimsuitsOur team swimsuits will remain the same for the 2026 season, so there is no need to purchase a new suit if yours is still in good condition.
For families who need to order a suit this year, ordering details, sizing information, and deadlines will be shared at a later date. We will make sure everyone has plenty of time to order before our first swim meet.
Feel free to share this information with anyone who may be interested in joining our program. Our Swim Team page on the Ridgewood Swim & Tennis Club website will be updated very soon as well.
Riptide SWAG + NEW Team Towels!
Show your Riptide pride in style this season! When completing your registration, don’t forget to shop our Riptide SWAG (hats, hoodies, t-shirts, polos) — including our brand-new Riptide Towels.
Designed with swimmers in mind, these towels feature bold team graphics, ultra-soft absorbent fabric, and an oversized cut — perfect for wrapping up between events, drying off quickly, and staying warm on deck. They’re a standout addition to our team gear and a must-have for meet days!
Towel orders - to ensure delivery before our first meet — be sure to order through the registration portal. Let’s hit the pool deck united and ready to race!
Volunteer Coaches
There is still time to apply to join our coaching staff! If you’re interested, please complete the Volunteer Coaches Form.
We Need You!
We are currently seeking:
Swim for Cancer Chair
Leads one of our most meaningful traditions by organizing and promoting this special event that brings our community together for a great cause.
Both roles are vital to our team’s success and spirit. If you’re interested (or would like more details), please reach out — we’d love to have you lead the way this season!
If you would love to help out more, but aren't sure where you fit, please reach out and we can share what we have available.
Stay Connected on BAND
https://band.us/n/
If you are not currently on BAND, you may be missing out! We use BAND to connect as a community, share updates, and provide an easy-access calendar that can automatically populate to your phone.
Swimmers 13+ are welcome to join and receive updates directly.
Exciting Team Events This Season
We have a fun-filled season planned, including:
Tuesday Morning Team Outings (movies on meet days once school is out)
Saturday, June 13 – Team Photo + Pool Party
Senior Night at our final meet
Psych-Up Event before City Meet (ice cream + fun relays!)
End-of-Season Pool Party after our last home meet
Post-Home Meet Pizza for all swimmers after every home meet
We can’t wait to celebrate a fantastic season with all of you!
New Families Welcome
Know a family interested in joining our Swim Team and Swim Club? Please have them reach out to riptideswim1@gmail.com for more information.
It’s March 1, and we are SO excited to share important announcements and updates as we gear up for another fantastic season!
Attached you will find our 2026 Schedule and Season Overview. As always, our schedule is subject to modification throughout the summer if needed. If any changes occur, we will be sure to keep you informed on the BAND app.
No longer interested in receiving email from the Ridgewood Riptides? Please respond to this email and your email will be removed from our distribution list. We're sorry to see you go, but understand that seasons change and chapters end. Thank you for being part of our community!
Registration Is NOW Open for Summer Swim 2026! Don't delay! We have SWIM CLINICS available in a little over a month.
- Registration is NOW OPEN in HERE. Helpful Tip: The registration link is much better on a Laptop. It's not great on mobile.
- Please use the primary email account you’ll use for MEET RSVPs and team communication. You'll create a password. Save this information! Be sure to include a secondary guardian so they receive volunteer credit and can also login to the parent portal.
- Fee: $135 per swimmer (CSA fee included — no separate payment required). Swimmers receive a team t-shirt. You do not need to order a t-shirt for your swimmer. Provide their size and the cost is included in the registration fee.
- The registration process has been updated — no need to save payment information this year.
Register for SWIM CLINICS through the same Link. $20 per swimmer per session, or $65 per swimmer for all 4 sessions.
- SWAG options are open now for all the Riptide Fans, so you can purchase Riptide gear early. Please know that you will be able to purchase add-ons after registration. You do not need to purchase when registering your athlete; however, we do ask that you order towels early so there is time for customization before the season starts.
- After registering, you will receive an email to log into the parent portal , save this link. You can already view all 5 opportunities to volunteer. We will have the meets in there for RSVPing before the season begins.
- Team Swimsuits
Our team swimsuits will remain the same for the 2026 season, so there is no need to purchase a new suit if yours is still in good condition.
For families who need to order a suit this year, ordering details, sizing information, and deadlines will be shared at a later date. We will make sure everyone has plenty of time to order before our first swim meet.
Feel free to share this information with anyone who may be interested in joining our program. Our Swim Team page on the Ridgewood Swim & Tennis Club website will be updated very soon as well.
Riptide SWAG + NEW Team Towels!
Show your Riptide pride in style this season! When completing your registration, don’t forget to shop our Riptide SWAG (hats, hoodies, t-shirts, polos) — including our brand-new Riptide Towels.
Designed with swimmers in mind, these towels feature bold team graphics, ultra-soft absorbent fabric, and an oversized cut — perfect for wrapping up between events, drying off quickly, and staying warm on deck. They’re a standout addition to our team gear and a must-have for meet days!
Towel orders - to ensure delivery before our first meet — be sure to order through the registration portal. Let’s hit the pool deck united and ready to race!
Volunteer Coaches
There is still time to apply to join our coaching staff! If you’re interested, please complete the Volunteer Coaches Form.
We Need You!
We are currently seeking:
Swim for Cancer Chair
Leads one of our most meaningful traditions by organizing and promoting this special event that brings our community together for a great cause.
Both roles are vital to our team’s success and spirit. If you’re interested (or would like more details), please reach out — we’d love to have you lead the way this season!
If you would love to help out more, but aren't sure where you fit, please reach out and we can share what we have available.
Stay Connected on BAND
https://band.us/n/
If you are not currently on BAND, you may be missing out! We use BAND to connect as a community, share updates, and provide an easy-access calendar that can automatically populate to your phone.
Swimmers 13+ are welcome to join and receive updates directly.
Exciting Team Events This Season
We have a fun-filled season planned, including:
Tuesday Morning Team Outings (movies on meet days once school is out)
Saturday, June 13 – Team Photo + Pool Party
Senior Night at our final meet
Psych-Up Event before City Meet (ice cream + fun relays!)
End-of-Season Pool Party after our last home meet
Post-Home Meet Pizza for all swimmers after every home meet
We can’t wait to celebrate a fantastic season with all of you!
New Families Welcome
Know a family interested in joining our Swim Team and Swim Club? Please have them reach out to riptideswim1@gmail.com for more information.