Riptide is led by ASCA Hall of Fame Coach and  the 2019 USA Swimming and ASCA Swimming Coach of the Year - Head Coach Mike Parratto. 

Founded in 2012, Riptide is a perennial contender at the Minnesota State Championships. On the national level, Riptide has sent countless swimmers to compete in National level meets, including Sectionals, Futures, Junior Nationals, US Open, US Olympic Trials, and the Olympics, with Regan Smith being the most notable alumni of the club. 

Riptide is the sole tenant of the beautiful Bluewater Aquatic Center (BWAC). BWAC offers 15 lanes of private lane space, with consistent practice times throughout the season. Our facility also houses a dedicated dryland area on-site for our athletes.