AGUA Newsletter
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

In order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Asphalt Green has made the difficult decision to close both locations and suspend all programs and classes. We look forward to reopening as soon as possible.

For more information, please visit  asphaltgreen.org .
Summer 2020 Schedules Available

Summer practice schedules are slated to begin Monday, June 22. All group schedules are available here. The tentative long course meet schedule is available here.
Upcoming Birthdays 

March 19
Matthew Lipton

March 21
Naomi Blau

March 22
Danan Chan
Vlad Zarytov

March 23
Dylan Zucker
Congratulations, Coach David!

Congratulations to AGUA Head Coach David Rodriguez for being honored with an Our Town Thanks You award.

Team Handbook

Please review our team handbook  for information on team policies and procedures. You are responsible for knowing and adhering to its contents. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your coach.

Locker Room 
Reminders

AGUA Swim Team members are expected to use appropriate language and speaking volume at all times. The use of cell phones is strictly prohibited. Use a lock to protect your valuables.

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Follow @aguaswim for updates, shoutouts, announcements, and more.

Save the Date
Be sure to mark your calendars for the following AGUA Swim Team events:

AGUA College Swimming Symposium
  • Who: AGUA athletes in grades 8 through 10
  • Where: Asphalt Green's Upper East Side campus at 555 East 90th St.; Mazur Hall
  • When: Saturday, April 18. We ask that swimmers arrive at 10am. Parents are invited to join at 11am.

A GUA Senior Dinner
  • Who: AGUA 2020 graduating seniors
  • Where: Tony Di Napoli’s; 1081 3rd Ave., New York, NY 10065
  • When: Thursday, May 14 at 6pm

AGUA Team Banquet
  • Who: All AGUA members
  • Where: Riccardo's by the Bridge; 2101 24th Ave., Astoria, NY 11102
  • When: Saturday, May 30 at 1pm

NOTE: Asphalt Green is committed to the health and well-being of our community. As of now, there are no plans to cancel these team events; however, in light of the difficult circumstances surrounding the spread of COVID-19, we will inform you of any changes. We appreciate your understanding as we navigate this ongoing situation.
Register for AGUA Summer Swim Camp
AGUA's annual summer swim camps are designed to meet the specific needs of our swimmers. Camp days run from 8am to 4pm and include two swim sessions, dryland training, team building activities, and catered lunch. Swim campers get an AGUA camp t-shirt and swim cap.

Summer swim camp dates are as follows:

AGUA Rising Star Camp
AG1 and AG2 swimmers
  • June 29 through July 3

AGUA Elite Camp
Long course AG3 swimmers
  • July 13 through July 17
Parent/Coach Communication
In order to streamline parent/coach communication for the remainder of the season, please do not reply to the newsletter, but instead use the following email addresses for all questions:

Sign Up to Be an AGUA Official
One of the most critical parts of running a high-quality swim meet is having a team of certified and experienced officials. AGUA is fortunate enough to have such a great team of officials made up of AGUA parents – past and present.

Please help us maintain the tradition of staffing our meets with AGUA officials by getting certified. This is a terrific way to contribute to the team while also learning more about swimming.

If you are interested in hearing more about the certification process, please click here or contact AGUA meet referees Rachel Skaistis or Sharon Greenberg. It is an incredibly rewarding position that makes meets fly by!
Upcoming Schedule Changes
All practices are canceled until further notice. Please refer to your lead group coach's dryland workouts to maintain your training.
Asphalt Green is a nonprofit. When you participate in our programs, you stand with Asphalt Green to provide free sports and fitness opportunities for underserved New Yorkers.