Achieving the Childhood Dream |
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Remember in grade school, when the teacher asked what everybody wanted to be when they grew up? Call it my imagination, but everybody wanted to be a firefighter. Now, our very own, Rafa Flores, has made that dream a reality. As of March 15, 2022, Rafa will officially join the heroes of the Fire Department of New York.
Rafa moved to New York City from Texas to swim at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) where he was an All-Star Student-Athlete within the City University of New York Athletic Conference. Needing a job while in school, he joined Asphalt Green as a lifeguard nine years ago.
Rafa was part of the original staff in Battery Park City. Having worked with Pool Operations, Swim School, Waterproofing, and AGUA, he helped establish the new pool and grew with it along the way. Now, we have been blessed to have him serve as the Lead Masters Coach in Battery Park City over the last few years.
While we’ll miss Rafa greatly, we are proud of who he has become and wish him the best of luck with the FDNY. Thank you for your service, Rafa, both at Asphalt Green, and with FDNY.
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Big Benefit
Cocktails & Dinner
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
583 Park Avenue
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Join honorees Adam Perez, the director of soccer and player development for the Asphalt Green Soccer Club, and our very own, Senior Director of Aquatics and AGUA Head Coach David Rodriguez in a celebration of all Asphalt Green's wonderful coaches at Big Benefit.
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We encourage you to think about honoring a coach who has had an impact on you or your family’s life by sponsoring a seat for them at this event.
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Upper East Side Pool Update |
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We are pleased to announce that we have completed repairs on the raised bottom section of the Olympic pool at our Upper East Side campus. The regular Masters practice has resumed. Thank you for your patience. |
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Looking for a Place to Compete? |
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Want to compete but don't know where to start? We rounded up three upcoming events all within driving distance from New York City.
- Ocean County YMCA, Toms River, NJ
- Mohonasen High School, Schenectady/Rotterdam, NY
- Mark Twain Pool, Yonkers, NY.
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Virtual Cocktails With Coaches:
Sunday, March 20
We will be having a Zoom Cocktail with Coaches Sunday, March 20 at 5pm. Stay tuned for the Zoom link. It will be emailed to all AGUA Masters.
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Reminder: Per City mandate, 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.
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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
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Masks no longer required throughout Asphalt Green's facilities including the fitness center, locker rooms, and the pool deck. Face coverings are now optional.
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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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