Newsletter | October 31, 2023

Consistency & Performance: November Nutrition Bite

It's meet week once again!

Be sure to review our November 2023 Nutrition Bite courtesy of Beine Wellness Building. This month, our nutrition tip focuses on the importance of consistency when fueling during busy school and swim schedules. 

Plus, mark your calendars! Beine Wellness Building will meet with our team virtually at 8pm on Tuesday, November 28 to review pre-meet fueling for our December competitions.

Sign Up to Become an Official!

The AGUA Swim Team needs swim stroke and turn judges. Being an official is a great way to get involved in your swimmer's life and the sport! You'll learn the rules of competitive swimming and gain a greater understanding of how swim meets work.

Interested? Click here to learn more. Metropolitan Swimming is running clinics for new officials this fall. Sign up today!

• Next Monday, November 6: Sign up here
• Monday, December 11: Sign up here

Welcome, Coach Tatum Boehnke!

Join us in welcoming Coach Tatum Boehnke as a new AGUA Swim Team assistant coach! Originally from Carson City, Nevada, Tatum began competitive swimming both in the pool and open water at age 10. After graduating high school, she completed a tandem crossing of the English Channel, then went on to compete for four years at the University of Northern Colorado.

Tatum earned a degree in sports and exercise science and subsequently served as a full-time assistant coach at her alma mater. Over the past seven years, she has been dedicated to sports-based youth development in New York City, directly engaging with children and families throughout the city to ensure every child has equal access to sports and educational opportunities.

Upcoming Event: Cocktails with Coaches

Register today to join us on Zoom for our Fall Virtual Cocktails with Coaches! The AGUA coaches will be discussing swim meet strategies, philosophies, frequently asked questions and more. 

• Who: AGUA Swim Team families (ages 21+)
• When: Thursday, November 16 at 7:30pm
• Register here

Upcoming Birthdays

Asphalt Green 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.

Follow AGUA on Instagram

Be sure to follow us @aguaswim for announcements, shout-outs, and more!

Access to the Team's TYR Portal

View the access instructions for our team's upgraded TYR portal and purchase tech suits, team suits, AGUA apparel, and practice equipment.

Parent/Coach Communication

To streamline parent/coach communication, please do not reply to this newsletter. Use the following email addresses for all questions:

• Jeff Chen: UES AG1, and AG2
• Kalee Walcott: BPC AG1, and AG2
• Hailey Hewitt: UES AG3
• John Alaimo: Senior Prep
• Youngho Kim: Senior I
• Diana Pimer: Senior II
• David Rodriguez: National

Practice Schedule Updates

Friday, November 3, 2023

• Swimmers competing in the Delaware First State Cup will swim from 4pm to 5pm at Asphalt Green's Upper East Side campus.
• AG2 Gold will swim from 4pm to 5pm at Asphalt Green's Upper East Side campus.
• Senior Prep Green and Gold will swim from 5pm to 6:30pm at Asphalt Green's Upper East Side campus.
• Canceled: All dryland practices.

Saturday, November 4, 2023

• Canceled: All practices

Sunday, November 5, 2023

• Canceled: All practices

Monday, November 6, 2023

The AGUA Swim Team's winter practice schedule begins.

• The winter practice schedule for all groups is available here. 
• Canceled: Senior II morning practice. 

Thursday, November 23 through Sunday, November 26, 2023

• The Thanksgiving weekend practice schedule is available here.

Saturday, December 23 through Monday, December 25

• AGUA Swim Team's winter holiday break
• Canceled: All practices