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A Note from Coach John

By the time you are reading this, four of your AGUA Masters teammates will have swam in a meet in Yonkers, NY. The Grateful Ducks Jason Troiano Memorial Masters Swim Meet was held Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Mark Twain Pool. Representing AGUA Masters were Ed Haggerty, Ryan Lathrum, Isabel Meisner, and Delaney Smith. Learn more about your fellow teammates and proud competitors in the next Masters newsletter!

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Saturday Schedule Changes

Saturday, April 30, 2022

Asphalt Green's Upper East Side campus will be closed on Saturday, April 30 for Big Swim. There will be no Masters practices at either campus. Join us for a mission moment and day of fun at Big Swim instead!

Join the free family fun at

BIG SWIM BIG KICK

Friday, April 29 & Saturday, April 30

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Your Competition Connection

Looking for a race? Here are three great resources to help you get started.

Two to try:

Sunday, May 1: 2022 SJAC Spring Splash Masters Meet
Saturday, May 7: The Meet 2022

7 Weight Machines for Swimmers

Want to add basic, fool-proof strength training to your routine? Head over to the fitness center! Coach Nate shares seven machines that really make a difference when used just three times a week.

Seven Weight Machines for Swimmers: Upper & Lower Body

Bench press (or Smith machine)
Squat rack (or Smith machine)
Bicep curls
Triceps curls
Leg extension
Leg press
Overhead pulldown

Reminder: Asphalt Green visitors ages 5+ are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to visit our facilities. Please continue to practice social distancing and stay home if you are feeling sick. Thank you for your cooperation.

Visit our website to learn more.

A Few Reminders...

Lane and Practice Etiquette

Full capacity and no reservations: We ask for patience and cooperation in maintaining proper spacing at practice, especially now that we are operating at full capacity. Please note that you might not always be in the same lane each practice.
Welcome new swimmers: Please be welcoming and courteous to all new Masters swimmers.
Workouts: Please participate in the assigned workouts during practice.

COVID-19 Policies and Procedures

You can view our updated COVID-19 policies here.

Masks no longer required throughout Asphalt Green's facilities including the fitness center, locker rooms, and the pool deck. Face coverings are now optional.
If you are feeling unwell, please stay home. Visitors experiencing symptoms must obtain a negative COVID-19 test and be completely symptom free for at least 72 hours before returning to Asphalt Green.
After illness or exposure to COVID-19, a negative rapid or PCR test must be obtained no sooner than three days after exposure. At-home tests will not be accepted.
If you or someone you’ve had contact with tests positive for COVID-19, you must report it by emailing notify@asphaltgreen.org.

Team Unify Account Access – If you are having trouble accessing your TeamUnify account, please reach out to Coach John directly at jbeck@asphaltgreen.org.

Asphalt Green has helped thousands of children stay active through free programs in schoolyards, gymnasiums, and pools across New York City. Today, the organization is focused on providing a critical mental and physical outlet for kids in a socially distant world.

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