Riverbend Riptides

Riverbend Riptides Community Swim Team Riverbend Riptides is a summer swim team in the Riverbend Community for kids 5-18 years of age. We are a part of the YbDry Swim League.

Wishing dancing in the rain counted as swimming… we can’t catch a break with these summer storms! ⛈️
05/28/2026

Wishing dancing in the rain counted as swimming… we can’t catch a break with these summer storms! ⛈️

It is with the heaviest hearts that we share the passing of our deeply loved Brady. As the son of one of our founders, J...
05/24/2026

It is with the heaviest hearts that we share the passing of our deeply loved Brady. As the son of one of our founders, Jodi, Brady grew up a Riptide… but he didn’t stop at that! For several summers, he stepped into a leadership role, coaching many of our current 15–18 swimmers and leaving a lasting impact on every athlete lucky enough to know him.

If you’ve been part of the Riptides for any length of time, you know Brady has been fighting an extraordinary seven-year battle against glioblastoma with incredible strength, courage, and heart. There truly are no words for a loss this immense.

As we always say, once a Riptide, always a Riptide AND this team will forever be 💙💚

First week of practice was AMAZING! We are so proud of each and every swimmer!
05/22/2026

First week of practice was AMAZING! We are so proud of each and every swimmer!

If any Riptide fans would like to purchase this year's spirit wear, please email the swim team by tomorrow (Friday, May ...
05/14/2026

If any Riptide fans would like to purchase this year's spirit wear, please email the swim team by tomorrow (Friday, May 15th) @ 10am - [email protected].

Payment can be sent to the team Venmo -Riptides. Items will be ordered tomorrow and ready before the first swim meet. Please see below for pricing:

Green Team T-shirt : Size Youth Small - Adult 6XL - $15
Green DriFit T-shirt : Size XS - 6XL - $20
White Women's Cotton Tank : XS - 2XL - $20
White Women's DriFit Tank : XS - 4XL - $20
White Men's DriFit Tank : XS - 4XL - $20
Light Blue Tie Dye Hoodie - Youth Small - Adult 3XL : $48
Darker Blue Tie Dye Hoodie - Youth Small - Adult 3XL : $48
Solid Stone Blue Hoodie - Youth Small - Adult 5XL : $40
Baseball Cap - $22
White Nike Visor - $25
Koozie (Blue or Green) - $3

Merch is in and it is 🔥T-shirts, tanks, caps, visors, koozies, and hoodies will be available for purchase at the team in...
05/08/2026

Merch is in and it is 🔥

T-shirts, tanks, caps, visors, koozies, and hoodies will be available for purchase at the team info session!! See ya on Wednesday 😎

Looking for local businesses to partner with the Riptides this summer! 🏊‍♂️ Your sponsorship includes shout outs at all ...
04/29/2026

Looking for local businesses to partner with the Riptides this summer! 🏊‍♂️ Your sponsorship includes shout outs at all our swim meets and a custom banner displayed all summer long at the Riverbend pool highlighting your business, putting your business in front of hundreds of local families week after week. Support youth athletics and grow your visibility in the Mountain Island Lake community at the same time. Let’s make waves together! Message the page with your email address and we will get you connected with our sponsorship volunteer 💙💚

Sharing a sneak peek to the 2026 apparel It is a little bit retro, a little bit beachy, and 100% Riptide cool😎 We are do...
04/22/2026

Sharing a sneak peek to the 2026 apparel It is a little bit retro, a little bit beachy, and 100% Riptide cool😎 We are doing things a bit different this year, if you get your registration in by Friday, April 24th your child will be able to get their team shirt and cap at the team meeting on May 13th. No worries if you need to register later, we will have another apparel run after we get the fan apparel orders at the team meeting. These items will be distributed before the first swim meet.

Here is the registration link:
https://clubhouse.swimmingly.app/clubs/register/289044c4-ab09-11ec-8600-c2b3e1fb23ce
289044c4-ab09-11ec-8600-c2b3e1fb23ce

Huge waves and even bigger luck to our very own, Xaiden Valentine, as he heads to the Caribbean this week! 🌊🇹🇹Xaiden has...
03/29/2026

Huge waves and even bigger luck to our very own, Xaiden Valentine, as he heads to the Caribbean this week! 🌊🇹🇹

Xaiden has been a Riptide since he was just a little shark in the pool, and watching his journey has been nothing short of incredible. From his early days with us to becoming a dominant force on the international stage, he continues to redefine what’s possible.

He heads into this massive meet as the Trinidad and Tobago national record holder in the 50 Free, 100 Free, and 50 Fly. This week, he’s taking on an absolute marathon, swimming 26 events in just four days!

Xaiden, your Riptide family is behind you every single length of the pool. We couldn’t be prouder of the athlete and leader you’ve become. Go get ‘em! 🌊

01/10/2026

Hey Riptides! It's never too early to start thinking about summer swim 🏊‍♀️There are some great clinics available from SwimMAC.
Here is all the info:
Take child's swimming to the next level with SwimMAC’s Bridge Program Stroke Clinics!
Each one-hour clinic zeroes in on a single stroke or key skill area — giving your swimmer the focused attention needed to make real progress. Held in the 50m pool at HFFA, these sessions are an incredible opportunity to refine technique, build confidence, and gain a competitive edge.
$40 per swimmer | No make-ups, refunds, or credits

Sign up via your parent portal: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/jr3.0/ParentPortal/Login?orgId=541680

Directly from our website: https://www.swimmaccarolina.org/pre-comp/pre-comp-north/pre-comp-1/
Scroll to the calendar to register for all events.
1. January 31: 12pm-1pm: Meet-Prep (Starts, Turns and more)
2. February 21: 12pm-1pm: Breaststroke
3. February 28: 12pm-1pm: Butterfly
4. March 14: 12pm-1pm: Meet-Prep (Starts, Turns and more)
5. March 21: 11am-12pm: Freestyle and Backstroke
6. April 11: 11am-12pm: Turns - Flips and Dips
7. April 18: 12pm-1pm: Butterfly
Questions?
Jen Bronson - [email protected] / 704-794-8253

Address

Riverbend Swim Club
Charlotte, NC
28214

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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