NEWSLETTER // April 26, 2026

UPDATES

NO PRACTICE FOR BIG SWIM MAY 2, 2026, and MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND MAY 23—25

We will not have practice at both campuses on Saturday, May 2, 2026, for Asphalt Green's Big Swim, and on May 23—May 25 for Memorial Day weekend. Practices will resume after Memorial Day Weekend on Tuesday, May 26. 

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

TURNING THE TIDE SWIM-A-THON

Our very own AGUA swimmer, Ali Wright, is again organizing a swim-a-thon in support of Asphalt Green’s community learn-to-swim programs. Last year, she raised $75k for our water safety initiatives, and has already raised $29k this year. Please see Ali’s email below for more information on how you can be a part of this exciting effort.

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My name is Ali Wright, and I am again hosting a swim-a-thon fundraiser to expand access to life-saving swim instruction. I am thrilled that my teammates Mark Silverman and Kate Casciato are helping run the event this year.

We would be delighted if you would join us as one of our swimmers!

When: Saturday, May 2, 9:30am-12pm

Where: Asphalt Green’s UES Pool

Participation is easy. Simply:

• Sign up to swim.
• Ask friends and family to donate to your effort, either through a flat donation or by pledging a certain amount of money per lap you swim. (Donation links and promotional materials will be provided.)
• Swim on May 2nd! 

We hope we can count on YOU to join us—the more swimmers who participate, the more we can raise for a great cause!

Register Here: 2026 TYR Turning the Tide Swim-a-Thon — Swimmer Registration Form

Donate Here: TYR Turning the Tide Swim-a-Thon

Become a Sponsor: TYR Turning the Tide - Sponsor

If you have any questions, please visit our website or email us at turningthetideswimathon@gmail.com.

ASPHALT GREEN GALA 2026

Join fellow Masters swimmers at Asphalt Green’s special Gala celebration on Thursday evening, May 28!  When you attend the Gala, you honor a coach, uplift a team, and provide critical funding to advance Asphalt Green’s mission to transform lives through sports, fitness, and play for all. 

We look forward to bringing our community together at the iconic Central Park Zoo to celebrate the joy of movement at a venue that reminds us where play once began. The sea lions may even show us some impressive strokes at cocktail hour!

Reserve your sponsorship, purchase tickets, or make a donation today – and be sure to request a seat at a Masters table! If you cannot attend, please consider sponsoring a Masters coach to join us. 

Inquiries can be directed to: gala@asphaltgreen.org 

If you can't attend our Gala this year, we invite you to join us at Turning the Tide Swim-a-Thon, hosted by Ali Wright on Saturday, May 2. Learn more and register.

SWIMOUTLET TEAM STORE

Check out our new SwimOutlet AGUA Masters team store! We add new items often, so be sure to check back regularly. Email jwu@asphaltgreen.org if you'd like to add an item to the store.

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