AGUA Masters Newsletter

Team Beach Day Sunday, August 29

It has been a year like no other. September will officially mark 12 months since Asphalt Green reopened. To celebrate the end of summer and one year of being back in the pool, please join us for a day at the beach in historic Far Rockaway.

When: Sunday, August 29 at 12pm
Where: Rippers at Rockaway Beach (8601 Shore Front Pkwy, Rockaway Beach, NY 11693)

Annual pool maintenance begins on Sunday, August 22. No practice means it’s a great opportunity to head to the beach!

We will eat and hang at Rippers as people arrive, then relocate to the beach for fun in the sun. Bob Kolonkowski, a long-time AGUA Masters swimmer, has offered to bring a few soft-top surfboards for anyone who is interested – perfect for learning to surf.

Please feel free to bring your family and friends. RSVP using the link below by August 20. If you have any questions, please reach out directly at jbeck@asphaltgreen.org.

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Run the New York City Marathon for Asphalt Green

Are you feeling inspired after watching Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics? Want to channel your competitive edge? Take advantage of this rare opportunity to represent Asphalt Green by running the 2021 TCS NYC Marathon.

We have two more marathon spots available, and we’re hoping to fill them with one or two AGUA Masters swimmers. Learn more and apply below.

Learn More and Apply Here

Dr. Bill Ross Memorial Masters Swim Meet, Sunday, November 21

It’s not too early to start thinking about a local November swim meet. AGUA Masters swimmer Robert Kolonkowski and Metropolitan Masters Swimming are putting together an opportunity to compete in a 25-meter swim meet at Nassau County Aquatics Center (Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY). The meet is on Sunday, November 21, at 12pm.

Come out and support our teammates, New York metropolitan-area Masters swimming, and our sport in general. Learn more and register to compete below.

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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.

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

REMINDER: Masks are required for all visitors in all common areas at Asphalt Green, including lobbies, stairways, elevators, and locker rooms. Thank you for your cooperation.

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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