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Newsletter | September 19, 2023

Don't forget to review the updates to our 2023-2024 AGUA Team Handbook.

 

All changes are effective immediately. Families are responsible for being aware of all information provided in the team handbook and in the weekly newsletters. As a reminder, photography and/or filming during AGUA practice is strictly prohibited.  

Swim Meet Calendar Updates

AGUA Season Starter

Register here — Deadline: This Friday, September 22, 2023

  • Who: The full AGUA Swim Team
  • When: Saturday, October 7, and Sunday, October 8, 2023
  • Where: Asphalt Green's Upper East Side campus
  • Job Sign Up: Will become available on Tuesday, September 26, at 9am

LIE Fall Classic

Register here — Deadline: Friday, October 6, 2023

  • Who: AG2, AG3, Senior Prep, and Senior I
  • When: Friday, November 3, through Sunday, November 5, 2023
  • Where: Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

Delaware First State Cup Invitational

  • Who: Senior II and National
  • When: Saturday, November 4, and Sunday, November 5, 2023
  • Where: University of Delaware, Newark, DE

BGNW Distance Meet

Register here — Deadline: Friday, October 6, 2023

  • Who: AG2, AG3, Senior Prep, and Senior I
  • When: Saturday, November 11, 2023
  • Where: Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester, Mount Kisco, NY

BGNW 8-and-under Meet

Register here — Deadline: Friday, October 6, 2023

  • Who: Swimmers 8-and-under
  • When: Sunday, November 12, 2023
  • Where: Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester, Mount Kisco, NY

Announcements

Reminder: Sign Up for Our Welcome Meetings 

 

Join us on Zoom for our remaining 2023-2024 AGUA Swim Team family welcome meetings! All families are strongly encouraged to attend.

  • UES and BPC AG1 and AG2: Tonight, September 19 at 7:30pm
    • Register here
  • Senior II: Wednesday, September 27 at 7:30pm
    • Register here
  • Senior I: Friday, September 29 at 7:30pm
    • Register here

Begins Tomorrow: Team Suit & Gear Fittings

 

TYR is visiting Asphalt Green beginning tomorrow, September 20 to assist athletes with proper suit and gear fittings! As a reminder, the AGUA Swim Team suit is required during in-season competition for all 14-and-under athletes.

 

Upper East Side campus:

Tomorrow, September 20 — 4pm to 7pm

Friday, September 22 — 4pm to 7pm

 

Battery Park City campus:

Thursday, September 21 — 4pm to 7pm

Action Required: MAAPP Acknowledgment

 

As a reminder, acknowledgment of the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP) by all families is mandatory. Please do so by Saturday, September 30, 2023.

 

USA Swimming, the AGUA Swim Team's national governing body, requires every family to read and acknowledge MAAPP. It was designed to prioritize the safety of athletes and addresses one-on-one interactions, social media and electronic communications, local and team travel, locker rooms and changing areas, and athletic training modalities.

Acknowledge Now

Now Available: Custom AGUA Swim Team Caps

 

Customized AGUA Swim Team caps are now available for purchase. Please note, only last names are permitted on the caps.

 

The deadline for ordering is Thursday, October 12. All questions can be submitted to Coach John at jalaimo@asphaltgreen.org. 

Order Yours Today!

Upcoming Online Events

 

Save the date and join us on Zoom for our 2023-2024 fall virtual events!

 

AGUA Nutrition Workshop with Beine Wellness

  • Who: Full AGUA Swim Team and families
  • When: Wednesday, October 4 at 7:30pm
  • Register here

AGUA College Recruiting Seminar

  • Who: AGUA athletes currently enrolled in high school and families
  • When: Sunday, October 22 at 11am
  • Register here

Fall Virtual Cocktails with Coaches

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

Welcome, Coach Taylor McClung!

 

Join us in welcoming our team's newest assistant coach, Taylor McClung! Taylor was a competitive swimmer for 12 years with Rivertown Aquatics in Tarrytown, NY. She was also a competitive swimmer collegiately for St. Lawrence University where she served as captain of the team during her senior year.

 

In addition to her impressive swimming background, Taylor was an assistant coach at Rivertown Aquatics for three years while pursuing her graduate degree. We are delighted to welcome Coach Taylor to our team!

Upcoming Birthdays

September 19
Samantha Crisostomo
Max Packles
 
September 21
Max Colvin
Aiden Rhee
September 22
Mia Jukic
 
September 24
Delilah Skaistis
 
September 25
Daniel Lefferts

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.

View Instructions

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

The 2023 fall practice schedule has begun for all groups.

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