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RIPTIDE GEAR IS STILL AVAILABLE!
 03/24/09 You can still get Riptide wear and accessories, many at great discounts! Stock up on your favorites and try something new--all ages will appreciate the fun and comfort of Riptide wear. Quantities are limited so don't delay! As an added bonus, all orders of $50 or more will include a free gift!
While you are browsing the Riptide wear, be sure to take a look at the Riptide accessories page as well. All items are $3-$5 and are perfect for youth team coach's incentives, end-of-season gifts, tournament swaps, and birthday party goodie bags.
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RIPTIDE TO SUSPEND PLAY FOR 2009 |
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Lowell, Ma.—The New England Riptide announced today that the team will take the 2009 season off, in preparation to return to play in 2010. Riptide management cites economic factors in the decision to sit the year out, and plans to work toward developing a larger fan base and reorganizing its structure.
The New England Riptide has played in Lowell for five years, and won the national Cowles Cup championship in 2006. Coaches for the Riptide have included the legendary Ralph Raymond, gold medal winning Olympic coach in 1996 and 2000, as well as Sharon Drysdale, 25-year veteran coach at Northwestern University.
The New England Riptide thanks its loyal fans and sponsors, and the city of Lowell, for their support, and will keep the public updated on its on-going plans through the team website www.neriptide.com.
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REVISED NPF SCHEDULE RELEASED |
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 Denver, Co. -- National Pro Fastpitch League Commissioner/President Cheri Kempf announced today that the League will field five teams during the 2009 season, including the 2008 NPF regular season and Championship Series Champions, Chicago Bandits, the Akron Racers, the Rockford Thunder, the Washington Glory and the Philadelphia Force. The New England Riptide has withdrawn from the NPF and will not compete in the 2009 season, citing economic duress. A new schedule has been released to reflect this latest development. |
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NPF NAMES 18 PLAYERS TO 2008 ALL-NPF TEAM |
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Kimberly, Wisconsin -- The National Pro Fastpitch league has announced their 2008 All-NPF Team and the winners of the 2008 special awards. The league announced the winners at the first-ever FanFest event held on Thursday in Kimberly, Wisconsin, site of the 2008 NPF Championship Series. Riptide honorees are Lyndsey Angus, Eileen Canney, Gina Carbonatto, and Lisa Modglin. |
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