AGUA Masters Weekly Newsletter
A Note from Coach John
Get ready for more time in the pool! Starting this week on the Upper East Side, if you come to the 6am practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays you may be able to stay for the 7am practice as well. If there is room, 6am swimmers are invited to join some, or all, of the 7am practice. Here's what you need to know:

  • You must make a reservation for the 6am practice, you do not need to make a reservation for 7am.
  • All swimmers must exit the water between practices.
  • The workout will be the same at both practices.
  • Swimmers will be in the lane that matches their pace, there will not be a designated lane for folks who are staying for the second practice.
  • If the 7am practice is crowded, please understand that there may not be space for you to stay.

If all goes well, we will make this option available on Saturdays starting next month. If you have any questions, my door is always open. Please feel free to email me at jbeck@asphaltgreen.org.

See you at the pool,

–Coach John
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TYR Last One Fast One

Please join us for the 2021 TYR Last One Fast One. This virtual event offers an opportunity to safely race in your favorite pool and open water events using the swim.com app. You can race as many times as you would like between April 16 and May 2. Five dollars of your entry helps someone else learn the sport we all love through adult learn-to-swim grants supported by the USA Swimming Foundation.
 
Once you are signed up, email jbeck@asphaltgreen.org and let Coach John know what you are going to swim and which practice(s) you want to swim your event(s) at. He will coordinate and time your swim. Upload your results to swim.com and see how you did!

Yoga for Swimmers

A swimming-specific yoga practice is one of the best ways to develop your body awareness. Benefits include:

  • Making technical changes more effectively
  • Injury prevention
  • Understanding how your body responds to different training stimulus
  • Strengthening the mind-body connection
An App Just for US Masters Swimmers

USMS members have exclusive benefits on swim.com, an industry-leading app that tracks swim workouts and other fitness activities. You can track your swims manually or use your smartwatch to automatically have them transfer to the user-friendly app. Get started!
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Features:
  • App-based
  • Manual entry and smartwatch integration
  • Yearly, monthly, and weekly totals
  • Access to the Go the Distance event
  • Club and national leaderboards
  • Connect with other swimmers
  • Enhanced workout metrics
  • Enter USMS challenges on the app
  • Connects directly to USMS's workout library
A Few Reminders...
  • Save 30% on Personal Training – Take advantage of our ongoing discount for AGUA Masters swimmers. Trainers will collaborate with your coaches to build an individualized program designed to translate fitness center results into success in the pool. Email fitnessadmin@asphaltgreen.org to get started.

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

  • Register for Practice –You may register for one swimming practice per day, at either Asphalt Green campus, up to two weeks in advance. Visit your campus website to book workouts today:
  • Upper East Side
  • Battery Park City
No Show Policy Effective April 15: If you accrue three no shows or late cancellations (within two hours of your reservation), your registration capabilities will be suspended for seven days. After seven days, you will be able to book a swim, fitness center, Masters, gymnasium, or group exercise session. After a third no show, every subsequent no show will result in a one-week suspension. All no-shows and late cancellations will reset quarterly. Though it will only be noted if you cancel within two hours of your reservation, Asphalt Green encourages 24 hours' notice for cancellations. Please note, you must cancel online or through the Asphalt Green app. The only exception is you must call your campus's main number if you need to cancel within two hours of your reservation.
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.