This holiday season will certainly be a special one. While I’m humbled by all the learning experiences I've had since COVID-19 struck, last year was filled with Zoom dinners and long-distance calls. And though the Omicron variant is surging, thanks to vaccinations and other advances, many of us will be able to celebrate with the ones we hold dear this holiday season. Speaking for the Beck family, I can say that we will be extra vigilant, but also indulgent in good food, way too loud, and enjoying a whole lot of fun. I hope you celebrate similarly, with lots of laughter and good food, and that you enjoy a wonderful holiday season.
I look forward to seeing everyone at the pool, and to revving up for an exciting 2022.
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Holiday Schedule Changes
The holiday pool schedule will be in effect from Monday, December 20, 2021 through January 1, 2022
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Please note, AGUA Masters practices will run as regularly scheduled December 20 through 23 and December 26 through 30.
Morning practice is canceled December 24, but noon practice will take place as planned. There will be no Masters practice on December 25, 2021 and January 1, 2022.
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End of Year Special Guest Coach! |
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Come join AGUA and AGUA Masters alumni, Hannah Altman-Kurosaki, for practice at 5:30am on Friday December, 31 on the Upper East Side.
Hannah is back home for the holidays, so take this opportunity to catch up with her before she heads back out to Denver, CO.
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Let's Take a Swimming Trip
A few months back, I had solicited feedback on planning an AGUA Masters training trip. While some of you had been excited about the opportunity, given the nature of COVID-19, it just wasn't the right time. That said, it’s clear that the swimming world has created safe and enjoyable events; I know many of you have participated in meets around the country, and some of our open-water heroes have swum in the Global Swim Series races.
I would love to know if there is interest in joining a race in May 2022. The Global Swim Series races are incredible events, and this one is in sunny Mexico – El Cruce. Picture us at a beautiful beach resort, training in crystal clear water, and swimming from Cancun to Isla de Las Mujeres, an ancient Mayan world heritage site. If you are interested, check out this video and send me an email at jbeck@asphaltgreen.org. I’d love to get something on the books, but really want to hear from all of you!
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Coffee With Coaches: Sunday, January 23
Let's get together again. Join me for coffee on Sunday, January 23 after morning practice on the Upper East Side. We will be discussing a team training trip and small changes that pay off in the water. I hope to see you there.
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When: Sunday, January 23 at 8:30am
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Where: The Mansion Restaurant (1634 York Ave, New York, NY 10028)
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Reminder: Per City mandate, Asphalt Green members ages 12+ are required to have both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to visit our facilities. Masks are required for all visitors in all common areas at Asphalt Green, including lobbies, stairways, elevators, and locker rooms. Please continue to practice social distancing and stay home if you are feeling sick. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Lane and Practice Etiquette
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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.
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Welcome new swimmers: Please be welcoming and courteous to all new Masters swimmers.
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Workouts: Please participate in the assigned workouts during practice.
COVID-19 Policies and Procedures
As we monitor the Omicron variant, Asphalt Green has updated some of our policies to help keep our community safe which we shared with you in an email earlier today. You can view our updated COVID-19 policies here.
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Masks are required throughout Asphalt Green's facilities including the fitness center, locker rooms and the pool deck. Face coverings may only be removed when a swimmer is entering the water. Swimmers are responsible for bringing their own bag to store their face covering in designated areas on the pool deck.
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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.
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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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