Get ready for our upcoming intrasquad meet, test set,  and 2025 Swim-A-Thon, plus updates, meet schedules, and more!
AGUA Masters

NEWSLETTER // September 14, 2025

UPDATES

INSTRASQUAD MEET

Want to get some unofficial racing off the blocks under your belt? Take part in our upcoming intrasquad meet! 

You can sign up for up to four events, and heats will be formed by seed times.

 

Date: Saturday, October 25

Time: 6am-8am

Location: UES Pool

INTRASQUAD MEET SIGNUP

TEST SET

Save the date: October 17, 2025.  Our test set this early in the season will set a benchmark for your swim aerobic fitness. We will share the set in advance so you can prepare.

SWIM-A-THON 2025

We will be hosting our first Swim-A-Thon on November 15 from 6am-8am! Open to all Masters swimmers and members, we are proud to be hosting this event in support of our Swim for the Future Fund.

 

The Swim for the Future Fund was created in memory of two Asphalt Green Unified Aquatics (AGUA) Masters swim team members, Andrew Fisher and Doug Irgang, who tragically lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Their passion for swimming endures through this fund, which provides scholarships and pathways to help young athletes pursue their swimming dreams. 

 

Looking for a little early morning motivation to get in the pool? The Swim for the Future Swim-A-Thon will take place during regular practice hours of 6am-8am, and will be integrated into our usual programming at both our Upper East Side and Battery Park City pools.

 

As an added bonus, the top two swimmers at each location will receive limited- edition Asphalt Green merchandise! After the swim, enjoy breakfast and coffee, and help us kick off a Week of Thanks as we celebrate and recognize our amazing Masters swimmers.

 

Ready to dive in for a great cause? Please contact our Development team at  development@asphaltgreen.org to get your fundraising page.

UPCOMING MEETS

 

2025 New England College Club & Masters Swimming Meet

  • Where: Boston University
  • When: November 8, 2025
  • Time: 8:30am warmup
  • SIGNUP HERE

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2025 Dr. Bill Ross Memorial Masters Swim Meet

  • Where: Eisenhower Park
  • When: Sunday November 23, 2025
  • Time: 12pm warmup
  • Details: Meet is free for Metropolitan LMSC (AGUA Masters swimmers)
  • SIGNUP HERE

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!

AGUA MASTERS TEAM STORE

TRAINING TIPS

SWIM WORKOUT

 

Please note that these intervals are for short course yards, but feel free to adjust as necessary. Refer to the following USMS Pace Chart for interval adjustments.

 

Warm Up (Set yards: 900)

  • 300 swim
  • 200 kick
  • 200 pull
  • 4x25 variable sprints

Set 1: 2 rounds (Set yards: 1000)

  • 4x100 kick without fins 2:10
  • 4x75 free DPS 1:20
  • 4x50 descend 1-4 0:55
  • 4x25 15yd underwater kick, 10yd smooth 0:30

Main set: One round (Set yards: 1400)

  • 3x200 pull smooth 3:00
  • 4x100 swim 1:30
  • 3x100 pull 1:30
  • 4x25 build to fast 0:30
  • 1:00 rest

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