About Us

Rhode Island Elite Lacrosse Club (RIPTIDES) is a program established to help develop young women in Rhode Island for the nation's fastest growing sport - Women's Lacrosse.

Our Mission is to promote the physical, social and emotional development of young women through an environment of competitive lacrosse and to provide positive and healthy individual and team experiences, fostering respect for self and others, and teaching the value of hard work and commitment.

Board Directors

Jim Gasperoni
Cheryl Bayuk
Chris Mangano
Don Annicelli
Elizabeth Welshman
Mair Glosson
Martha Bennett
Andy Soutter
Peter Brock
Ron Mondillo
Trey Crisco