NEWSLETTER // April 27, 2025

UPDATES

SWIMMER SPOTLIGHT:

JOHN CHAMBERS OWNS NATIONALS

John Chambers placed first in the one-mile and the five-kilometer USMS Open Water National Championship in the men’s 70-74-year-old category on April 4 & 5 near Sarasota, Florida, despite windy conditions with times of 23:33 and 1:26.54.

The next USMS Open Water National Championship is on May 31 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Information on the one-mile and two-mile cable swim can be found here.

WAVEMAKERS SWIM-A-THON

SATURDAY MAY 31, 2025

Our very own AGUA swimmer, Ali Wright, is organizing a swim-a-thon in support of Asphalt Green’s community water safety initiatives as well as our skill development programs. Please see Ali’s email below for more information on how you can be a part of this exciting effort.
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Hi everyone!
 
My name is Ali Wright and I am organizing a Swim-a-Thon fundraiser in support of Asphalt Green’s community water safety initiatives and skill development programs. These efforts will create pathways to swim instruction for individuals and families facing financial hardships. I am asking if you would join me as one of our swimmers! 
 
The event will occur on Saturday, May 31st – the last day of water safety month – from 2-5 p.m. at Sacred Heart’s pool.
 
Participation is easy. Simply:

1. Sign up to swim via the Google Form linked below.
2.  Ask friends & 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.)
3. Swim on May 31! 

SWIMOUTLET TEAM STORE

Check out our new SwimOutlet AGUA Masters team store. We have updated the team store with new items so be sure to check back regularly!

UPCOMING MASTERS MEETS

Sign up for these upcoming meets to join in the fun!

TNYA’S AQUAPALOOZA MASTERS SWIM MEET 

• When: May 3, 2025
• Where: Apex Pool, Lehman College
• Who: Open to all
• Schedule:
  • 9AM – Warm-ups
  • 10AM– 2PM – Official Meet  with all your favorite events. See our website for the full event list.
  • 2PM– 4PM – Fun relays & unofficial events
• MEET INFO HERE

TRAINING TIPS

• 300 swim
• 100 kick

Set 1: One round (Set yards: 1000)

• 5x200 pull descend 1-3, 4 easy, 5 fast 3:00

Set 2:  Three rounds (Set yards:1200)

• 150 smooth free swim 2:10
• 100 faster free swim 1:20
• 50 fast free 0:40
• 4x25 odd-max sprint, even- easy 0:30