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NEWSLETTER // DECEMBER 16, 2025
TEAM UPDATES
CONGRATULATIONS TO JONATHAN PACKLES FOR US OPEN SUCCESS!
Huge congratulations to Jonathan Packles, who had a breakthrough meet at the 2025 U.S. Open in Austin, Texas! At the meet, Jonathan raced against Olympians, NCAA All-Americans and the nation's best 18-and-under swimmers.
Throughout the meet, Jonathan posted 100% lifetime-best times en route to major standout swims, records, rankings and more. Be sure to check out his highlights below and on Instagram!
Jonathan's individual performances at the U.S. Open:
50-Meter Backstroke: 26.62
New 15-16 Boys Metropolitan Swimming Record
100-Meter Backstroke: 56.10
New 15-16 Boys Metropolitan Swimming Record
New 15-18 and Open AGUA Team Records
#36 All Time in USA Swimming Age Group Rankings
200-Meter Backstroke: 2:01.68
New 15-18 and Open AGUA Team Records
#40 All Time in USA Swimming Age Group Rankings
Top 18-and-under finisher
UPCOMING SWIM MEETS
TYR LC INVITATIONAL
Who // Invited Athletes (Will be confirmed by Friday, December 19)
When// Friday, January 16 through Sunday, January 18, 2026
Where //Rutgers University
AGUA MLK INVITATIONAL
Who // All swimmers not racing at the TYR LC Invitational
When// Saturday, January 17 through Monday, January 19, 2026
Where //Asphalt Green's Upper East Side campus
LIE LAST CHANCE MEET
Who // AG1, AG2, AG3, Senior Prep and Senior I
When// Friday, January 30 through Sunday, February 1, 2026
Where //Hofstra University
2026 TYR SENIOR METROPOLITAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
Who // All Qualifiers
When// Thursday, February 12 through Sunday, February 15, 2026
Click here to view the full 2025-2026 short course meet calendar.
UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
December 17
Willow Schwalb
December 18
Bea Chukwulozie
December 19
Ourania Lafaras
December 20
Annika Wahlquist
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SAVE THE DATES: DIGITAL DIVE IN SERIES
We look forward to hosting two more Digital Dive In events this swim season. Coaches will provide program and training updates, followed by Q&A sessions. Save the dates below!
Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 7:30pm
Main Topic of Discussion: Dryland Training, Planning & Philosophy
AGUA is looking for stroke-and-turn judges! Being an official is a great way to get involved in your swimmer's life and the sport. You will learn the rules of competitive swimming and how meets work.
As we kick off the 2025-2026 AGUA season, we want to remind our athletes of locker room policies and best practices:
Locker rooms are shared spaces at both Asphalt Green's Battery Park City and Upper East Side campuses. All AGUA swimmers should speak and behave in alignment with our team values of respect, accountability and discipline.
There are absolutely no photos or videos permitted inside locker rooms, both on campus and during travel meets.
Swimmers should lock their belongings in a locker during practice.
Only swimmers who are Asphalt Green members are permitted to use the member locker rooms at Asphalt Green. There are no exceptions.
REQUIRED ID CARDS
All swimmers must use their ID cards to access our facilities. Swimmers are not permitted to enter the facilities without their ID cards.
ACCESS AGUA'S SWIMOUTLET PORTAL
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