NEWSLETTER // JANUARY 6, 2026

TEAM UPDATES

THIS WEEK: DIGITAL DIVE IN SERIES #2

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
- Register Here
Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 7:30pm
- Main Topic of Discussion: Group Placements & Long Course Review
- Register Here

UPCOMING SWIM MEETS

TYR LC INVITATIONAL

Final Entries

Who // Invited Athletes
When // Friday, January 16 through Sunday, January 18, 2026
Where // Rutgers University
Tentative Swimmer Call Times //
- Friday/Saturday/Sunday Prelims - 7am
- Friday/Saturday/Sunday Finals - 5pm
- Friday/Saturday/Sunday 11 to 14 Timed Finals - 1pm
Swimmer Uniform //
- Friday - Black AGUA shirt
- Saturday - Dark Gray AGUA shirt
- Sunday - Light Gray/White AGUA shirt
- All Days - AGUA Team Cap, Age-eligible tech suits or AGUA Team suit & AGUA Outerwear

AGUA MLK INVITATIONAL

Final Entries

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
Spectators // Will be allowed in a limited capacity (ticket link to come)
Service Hour Sign Up // Now Available
- All families are limited to two sign-ups through Monday, January 12
- This restriction will be removed on Tuesday, January 13, at 9am
- Service Hour Policy & Job Guidelines
Tentative Swimmer Call Times //
- Saturday/Sunday/Monday 12 & Under - 7:30am
- Saturday/Sunday Distance - 12:30pm
- Saturday/Sunday 13 & Over - 2:30pm
- Monday 13 & Over - 1pm
Swimmer Uniform //
- Saturday - Black AGUA shirt
- Sunday - Dark Gray AGUA shirt
- Monday - Light Gray/White AGUA shirt
- All Days - AGUA Team Cap, Age-eligible tech suits or AGUA Team suit & AGUA Outerwear

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
Where // Nassau County Aquatic Center
Job Sign-Up // Now Available
Hotel Block // Long Island Marriott
- Start Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
- End Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Reservation Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026
- Room Rate: $219/night before tax

METRO 8 & UNDER CHAMPIONSHIPS

Register Here; Deadline: Friday, January 23

Who // All swimmers ages 8 and younger
When // Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8, 2026
Where // Felix Festa Middle School

Click here to view the full 2025-2026 short course meet calendar.

UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS

January 7

Dree von Schreiber

January 8

Kai Wong

January 9

Morgan Lynton

Daniel Wojciechowski

January 10

Beatrice Tomasi

January 11

Milly Birch

January 12

Matthew Chang

Ezra Epstein

January 13

Timothy Batanov

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WINTER NUTRITION CHECKLIST

Be sure to review the Winter Nutrition Checklist from our nutrition partner, Beine Wellness. As the weather gets colder, it is important to follow a fueling and hydration plan and prioritize recovery!

GET INVOLVED: BECOME AN OFFICIAL

AGUA is looking for stroke-and-turn judges! Becoming an official is a great way to get involved in your swimmer's life and sport. You will learn the rules of competitive swimming and how meets work.

Click here to learn more and reach out to Charles Asch and Ashley Chan with any questions.

REMINDERS

LOCKER ROOM REMINDERS

As we continue 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.