NEWSLETTER // OCTOBER 27, 2026

TEAM UPDATES

IN-PERSON TYR TECH SUIT FITTINGS

We’re hosting an in-person TYR tech suit fitting on Tuesday, November 10, on the second floor at Asphalt Green's Upper East Side campus from 4pm to 7pm.

TYR representatives will be in attendance with full fit kits to help swimmers find the right size and answer questions about models and race applications.

What's Available?

Tech suit fittings with TYR brand reps.
Tech suits for purchase (limited on-site inventory; additional sizes can be ordered).

Who Should Attend?

Swimmers 11 and older (or turning 11 this year) who are considering a tech suit for upcoming competitions.
Anyone needing expert guidance on sizing, model selection, and care.

How Does It Work?

Fittings are first-come, first-served.
Expect a brief wait at peak times; fittings typically take 10-15 minutes.
TYR will process all on-site purchases directly.

NOW OPEN: AGUA SKILL CLINIC SERIES REGISTRATION

Sign-up is now open for our next AGUA Clinic Series dates. Our goal with these clinics is to create additional development opportunities for as many swimmers as possible and to serve our team as effectively as we can.

We appreciate the tremendous interest in the clinics and look forward to expanding these opportunities throughout the season.

Upcoming dates:

Saturday, November 14: AG1 Breast & Fly
- Register Here
Saturday, November 14: AG3 Breast & Fly
- Register Here
Saturday, November 21: AG2 Dolphin Kicking & Starts
- Register Here
Saturday, November 21: AG1 Dolphin Kicking & Starts
- Register Here

Also, don't miss our upcoming bonus clinics!

Wednesday, November 11: AG3 Freestyle
- Register Here
Wednesday, November 11: Senior Prep Freestyle
- Register Here

ORDER NOW: CUSTOM AGUA CAPS

Customized AGUA Team caps are now available for purchase! Please note that only last names are permitted.

All caps are custom-made and cannot be exchanged or refunded, so double-check your spelling before submitting your order. Once the team places the full order and approves the proof, shipping typically takes about five weeks.

Once we receive the shipment, we will notify families via email, and our coaches will distribute the caps to swimmers at practice.

Don't miss out! The order deadline is Wednesday, November 4.

ORDER HERE

UPCOMING SWIM MEETS

AGUA OCTOBER TIME TRIAL

Final Entries

Who // AG3, Senior Prep, Senior I, Senior II, National
When // Friday, October 30, 2026
Where // Asphalt Green's Upper East Side campus
Service Sign-Up // Now available
Tentative Swimmer Call Times //
- 200 Fly, 200 Back & 200 Breast: 4pm
- 500 Free: 4:30pm
- 1000 Free (Mixed Heats, Seeds 1-24): 5:15pm
- 1000 Free (Mixed Heats, Seeds 25-48): 5:45pm

LIE FALL CLASSIC

Final Entries

Who // BPC and UES AG1, BPC and UES AG2, AG3, Senior Prep, and Senior I
When // Friday, November 6, through Sunday, November 8, 2026
Where // Hofstra University
Swimmer Uniform //
- Friday: Black AGUA shirt
- Saturday: Dark gray AGUA shirt
- Sunday: Light gray/white AGUA shirt
- All Days: AGUA Team cap, AGUA apparel, AGUA Team suit, or age-eligible tech suit
Tentative Swimmer Call Times //
- Friday 200 Free/400 IM/200 IM: 3:30pm
- Friday 500 Free: TBA
- Saturday and Sunday, ages 11-14: 7:30am
- Saturday and Sunday, ages 10 and under and 15 and over: 1:30pm

JW THANKSGIVING CLASSIC

Final Entries

Who // Senior II and National
When // Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, 2026
Where // Gloucester County Institute of Technology (GCIT)

TOYOTA U.S. OPEN

Who // Invite Only
When // Wednesday, December 2, through Saturday, December 5, 2026
Where // University of Texas

NYS HOLIDAY CLASSIC

Sign Up Here; Updated Deadline: Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Who // All BPC and UES AG1, BPC and UES AG2, AG3, and Senior Prep swimmers not racing at the Katie Ledecky Invite
When // Friday, December 4, through Sunday, December 6, 2026
Where // Lehman College
Hotel Block // Hampton Inn & Suites Yonkers-Westchester
- Start Date: Friday, December 4, 2026
- End Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Room Rate: $159/night before tax

CPAC DECEMBER INVITE

Sign Up Here; Deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026

Who // Senior I and Senior II
When // Friday, December 4, through Sunday, December 6, 2026
Where // Chelsea Piers, Stamford
Hotel Block // Courtyard by Marriott Stamford Downtown
- Start Date: Friday, December 4, 2026
- End Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Reservation Deadline: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Room Rate: $215/night before tax

KATIE LEDECKY INVITE

Who // Invite Only
When // Thursday, December 10, through Sunday, December 13, 2026
Where // University of Maryland
Hotel Block // Holiday Inn Express & Suites College Park-University Area
- Start Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026
- End Date: Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Room Rate: $159-$169/night before tax

AGUA MLK INVITATIONAL

Who // Full AGUA Swim Team
When // Saturday, January 16, through Monday, January 18, 2027
Where // Asphalt Green's Upper East Side campus

TYR LCM INVITATIONAL

Who // Invite Only
When // Friday, January 15, through Sunday, January 17, 2027
Where // Rutgers University

COND LAST CHANCE INVITATIONAL

Who // BPC and UES AG1, BPC and UES AG2, AG3, Senior Prep, and Senior I
When // Friday, February 5, through Sunday, February 7, 2027
Where // Felix Festa Middle School

TYR SENIOR METROPOLITAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Who // All Qualifiers
When // Thursday, February 11, through Sunday, February 14, 2027
Where // Nassau County Aquatic Center
Hotel Block // Long Island Marriott
- Start Date: Thursday, February 11, 2027
- End Date: Sunday, February 14, 2027
- Reservation Deadline: Monday, January 18, 2027
- Room Rate: $179/night before tax

UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS

October 27

Ahnya Zhou

October 28

Agnes Liu

October 29

Joshua Cho

Chloe Fu

Bridget Lockwood

Chloe Xiong

October 30

Kenzo Kanzaki

Maksim Mercado

November 1

Conor Mclean

November 2

Tsubasa Ogata

ANNOUNCEMENTS

REGISTER NOW: FALL NUTRITION MEETINGS

Join us next month for our fall nutrition talks! Our partner, Beine Wellness Building, will share best practices for fueling.

AG1 & AG2: General Nutrition & Fueling Guidelines
- Thursday, November 12, 7:30pm (Zoom)
- Sign Up Here
AG3, Senior Prep, and Senior groups: Fueling for Peak Performance
- Thursday, November 5, 8:15pm (Zoom)
- Sign Up Here

SAVE THE DATES: DIGITAL DIVE IN SERIES

We look forward to hosting another series of virtual Digital Dive In events this swim season. Beginning next month, coaches will provide program updates followed by Q&A sessions across three different dates:

Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 7:30pm
- Main Topic of Discussion: Championship Meets & Season Planning
- Register Here
Thursday, January 7, 2027, at 7:30pm
- Main Topic of Discussion: To Be Announced
- Register Here
Tuesday, February 2, 2027, at 7:30pm
- Main Topic of Discussion: Group Placements & Long Course Review
- Register Here

JOIN THE WAITLIST: AGUA COCKTAILS WITH COACHES

Join AGUA coaches and fellow parents on Wednesday, November 18, at 6pm to hear from Asphalt Green leadership about our partnership with the Aspen Institute around unified coaching standards and what’s ahead for AGUA.

This in-person event is now waitlist-only. Sign up here, and we’ll do our best to accommodate as many families as possible.

GET INVOLVED: AGUA BANQUET COMMITTEE

The AGUA staff is looking for banquet committee members for the season. Members will help plan and organize our yearly spring banquet, including location options, menu, decor, and more.

If you are interested in being a part of the 2026-2027 banquet committee, please apply here by Friday, October 30!

GET INVOLVED: BECOME AN OFFICIAL

AGUA is looking for more Admin Officials and 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.

Learn more and reach out to Charles Asch and Ashley Chan with any questions.

REMINDERS

LOCKER ROOM REMINDERS

As we continue the 2026-2027 AGUA season, we want to remind our athletes of locker room policies and best practices:

Locker rooms are shared spaces at both Asphalt Green in Battery Park City and on the Upper East Side. 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 may not enter the facilities without their ID cards.

ACCESS AGUA'S SWIMOUTLET PORTAL

You can shop for team gear and the entire SwimOutlet catalog at our AGUA online team store. You may use your normal SwimOutlet account login. No additional instructions or details are required.

Keep an eye out for new items! The navy blue AGUA shirt is a new requirement for this season. You can find all other team apparel requirements in the AGUA Apparel Policy.

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