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AGUA Newsletter
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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2022-2023 Meet Updates
Condors Last Chance Meet
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Final entries are now available.
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Who: AG1, AG2, and AG3
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When: Friday, February 3 to Sunday, February 5, 2023
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Where: Felix Festa Middle School, West Nyack, NY
- Swimmer call times:
- Friday Distance – 5pm
- Saturday 10-and-under – 9am
- Saturday 11- to 13-year-olds – 3pm
- Sunday 10-and-under – 7am
- Sunday 11- to 13-year-olds – 1pm
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Uniform requirements:
- Friday – Black AGUA shirt
- Saturday – Dark gray AGUA shirt
- Sunday – Light gray AGUA shirt
- All days – All suits must adhere to the team suit policy. A solid-colored TYR suit will be permitted if your AGUA team suit has not arrived.
LIE Second Chance Challenge
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Final entries are now available.
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Who: Senior Prep, Senior I, and Senior II
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When: Friday, February 10 to Sunday, February 12, 2023
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Where: Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
- Swimmer call times:
- Friday 400 IM – 3:30pm
- Friday 500 Freestyle – 6pm
- Saturday and Sunday 13- to 14-year-olds – 7:30am
- Saturday and Sunday 15-and-over – 1:30pm
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Uniform requirements:
- Friday – Black AGUA shirt
- Saturday – Dark gray AGUA shirt
- Sunday – Light gray AGUA shirt
- All days – All suits must adhere to the team suit policy. A solid-colored TYR suit will be permitted if your AGUA team suit has not arrived.
TYR Senior Metropolitan Championships
Register here. Deadline: Friday, February 3, 2023
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Preliminary entries are now available. Please notify your lead group coach of any errors.
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Who: Qualifiers
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When: Thursday, February 16 to Sunday, February 19, 2023
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Where: Nassau County Aquatic Center, East Meadow, NY
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Apparel order: Senior Mets apparel is available for pre-order only. Purchases can be made here through Friday, February 3 by 10am.
AGUA Last Chance Meet
Register here. Deadline: Friday, February 3, 2023
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Who: Full team
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When: Saturday, March 4 to Sunday, March 5, 2023
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Where: Asphalt Green, Upper East Side
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Upcoming Birthdays
February 1
Isla Higginbotham
February 2
Anna Hunt
February 4
Ryan Kakimseit
Allison Zhu
February 6
Chloe Yang
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AGUA Team Handbook
All families are responsible for the information noted in the AGUA Team Handbook.
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Asphalt Green ID Cards
All swimmers must use their ID cards to access Asphalt Green's Upper East Side and Battery Park City campuses at each practice. Swimmers will not be permitted to enter the facilities without swiping in with their ID.
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Part-time Swim Instructors Needed!
Asphalt Green is looking to hire experienced part-time swim instructors at both campuses starting at $22 an hour for our seasonal Swim School.
This is a unique opportunity to introduce kids and adults to the joys of swimming. All instructors are trained in Asphalt Green’s curriculum and teaching methodology. If you or someone you know is interested, learn more about the role and apply today!
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Custom AGUA Caps Are Now Available
Customized AGUA team caps are now available for purchase! Please note, only last names are permitted. The deadline for ordering is Friday, February 10!
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Sign Up Today for Nutrition Talks
Register for our upcoming virtual events! All events will take place on Zoom at 7:30pm.
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Tuesday, February 7, 2023: Nutrition Talk with Beine Wellness for Senior Prep, Senior I, Senior II, and National. Sign up here.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023: Nutrition Talk with Beine Wellness for AG1, AG2, and AG3. Sign up here.
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Register for the AGUA Summer Swim Clinics
Sign up today for our summer swim clinics to refine your skills and gain a competitive edge in the water! All activities, including dryland training and nutritional awareness, are designed for swimmer-specific needs.
AGUA Rising Star Clinic
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Who: AGUA swimmers ages seven through 12
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When: Monday, June 26 through Friday, June 30, 2023
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Register here.
AGUA Elite Clinic
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Who: AGUA swimmers ages 10 through 14
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When: Monday, July 10 through Friday, July 14, 2023
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Register here.
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Reminder: Upcoming Notable Dates
Add our upcoming winter and spring 2023 events to your calendar!
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Monday, February 20 – Friday, February 24, 2023: Long course season group placements announced. If your swimmer turns 11, 13, or 15 by May 31, 2023, they will likely be placed in a new group for the long course season.
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Monday, February 27, 2023: Spring schedule begins. Swimmers will remain in current groups until April 10, 2023.
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Monday, April 3 – Sunday, April 9, 2023: AGUA team spring break. All practices canceled.
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Monday, April 10, 2023: Long course group placements begin.
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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.
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Parent/Coach Communication | |
To streamline parent/coach communication, please do not reply to this newsletter. Use the following email addresses for all questions:
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Training Schedule and Updates | |
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Friday, February 3, 2023
- UES AG1 dryland is canceled.
- UES AG2 Gold will swim from 4pm to 5pm at Asphalt Green's Upper East Side campus.
- AG3 Gold dryland is canceled.
Saturday, February 4, 2023
- Senior II will swim from 7am to 9am at Sacred Heart. Dryland practice will be from 9:30am to 10:15am.
- UES AG1 practice is canceled.
- UES and BPC AG2 and AG3 practices are canceled.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
- Senior II will swim from 4pm to 5:30pm at Asphalt Green's Upper East Side campus. Dryland is canceled.
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National will swim from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Asphalt Green's Upper East Side campus.
- All other Upper East Side campus practices are canceled.
Saturday, February 11, 2023
- Senior I practice is canceled.
Sunday, February 12, 2023
- Senior Prep Green and Gold practices are canceled.
The spring practice schedules begin on Monday, February 27, 2023. Please note, all dryland practices are tentative and will be confirmed in the coming weeks.
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