Aquatics

From Ukraine to Asphalt Green: Mark Negoduik’s Incredible Story

After fleeing his home of Ukraine and overcoming brain cancer, three-year-old Mark is starting a new life, and swimming with Asphalt Green.

Sports

3 Games to Play at the Beach This Summer

Plan ahead for your beach getaway with three games that can keep you active on your trip!

Aquatics

Paralympic Champion Antonio Fantin Trains at Asphalt Green Before Speech at the United Nations

While gearing up for the upcoming Paralympic games this summer, Antonio spoke about the many benefits sports can offer outside the pool.

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Mallory Weggemann Trains at Asphalt Green Ahead of the 2024 Paralympic Games!

Learn more about Mallory and the importance of accessibility before the Paralympic Games kick off this summer!

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Four Essential Water Safety Practices Everyone Should Know

For National Water Safety Month, we’re highlighting four easy ways you can stay safe in the water.

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Fighting the Loneliness Epidemic Through Sports and Fitness

In the midst of a nation-wide loneliness epidemic, Asphalt Green's mission to bring people together is more important than ever.

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Asphalt Green’s Partnership with Gray Foundation and City Council Members Featured In New York Times

See why our program to teach 2,000 second graders how to swim is gaining national recognition!

8 Things to Do Outside the Pool

We know you’ll miss our pools while we’re cleaning them! Here are a few helpful suggestions for active things to do instead.

Masters

AGUA Masters Coach Nicholas Burnham on Open-Water Swimming

AGUA Masters Coach Nicholas Burnham shares his experience completing a 10-mile marathon swim in Brooklyn.

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Jordan Mattheisen on Open-Water Swimming Around Manhattan Island

A letter from AGUA Masters swimmer Jordan Mattheisen on a once-in-a-lifetime swim around Manhattan.

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7 Reasons Why Lifeguarding is the Best Job Ever!

Finding the perfect part-time job while juggling school and a social life is no easy feat. A lifeguard may be the perfect match.

Special Events

Five AGUA Swim Team Athletes Set to Compete at U.S. Olympic Trials

Watch five AGUA Swim Team athletes compete at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials.

Sports

5 Influential Black Athletes in Sports

February is Black History Month. One way we are celebrating is by honoring Black athletes who have transformed their sport.

Aquatics

Top Winter Swimming Myths

You can swim and stay healthy in the cold. Swimming is a year-round sport.

Sports

Asphalt Green Celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Hear how sports help our athletes and coaches realize their full potential, strength, and power on National Girls and Women in Sports Day.

Aquatics

Open Water Swimming Tips for Beginners

Asphalt Green Unified Aquatics (AGUA) coach John Fedena shares tips for beginners to navigate open water.

Sports

Ask an Asphalt Green Athlete: How Are You Staying Connected to Sports?

The global pandemic temporarily paused our sports programs, but Asphalt Green athletes are getting creative to stay connected to their game.

Aquatics

4 Dryland Exercises Swimmers Can Do at Home

Our coaches share their favorite dryland exercises to help you stay in swimming shape at home.

Sports

Lia Neal Inspires AGUA Team Swimmers on Zoom

Two-time Olympic medalist, professional swimmer, and former AGUA athlete Lia Neal visited our current swim team athletes virtually.

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Sixteen AGUA Swim Team Athletes Commit to Swim in College

Sixteen Asphalt Green Unified Aquatics (AGUA) Swim Team athletes announced their commitment to college swim programs on January 16.

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Jackie Fasano: From Swimmer to Triathlete

A competitive swimmer growing up, Masters swimmer Jackie Fasano used her skills in the water to transition to triathlon.

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AGUA Masters Takes Swimming to Bermuda

The AGUA Masters team traded the pool for beaches during a training trip to Bermuda from October 11 to 15.

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Get to Know Swim for the Future Scholarship Recipient Jadyn

Learn more about talented AGUA Swim Team member Jadyn, a Swim for the Future Scholarship recipient.

Masters

Swimspiration: Masters Athletes Tackling Iconic Swims in Summer 2019

Our Masters athletes are doing big things this summer. Many have completed some of the world's most iconic swim feats.

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From AGUA Swim Team to AGUA Masters

AGUA Masters coaches Ed Hagerty, Isla Hutchinson Maddox, and Hannah Altman-Kurosaki all grew up swimming on the AGUA Swim Team.

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23-Time Ironman Ben Lloyd Reflects on Triathlon Career

Ben Lloyd starting competing in triathlons in 2001. He reflects on an 18-year career.

Aquatics

Olympian Photo Gallery: Olympic Sightings at Asphalt Green

See which Olympic athletes past, present, and maybe even future, have stopped by to teach a clinic, swim in our pool, hit the gym, and help

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AGUA Masters Swimmer Jenny Cook Featured by WFUV Radio

Our very own AGUA Masters swimmer Jenny Cook was featured by WFUV Radio in its Strike a Chord series.

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Nicole Falcaro: What it Takes to be a Professional Triathlete

Pro triathlete Nicole Falcaro juggles training, full-time job to reach her full athletic potential.

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AGUA Masters Swimmer Takes on Ice Swimming, Completes Continents Seven

AGUA Masters swimmer Diego Lopez finished the Continents Seven, which involves completing the most difficult open water swims in one year.

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AGUA Masters Swim Team Takes Training to Florida

The AGUA Masters Swim Team traded the New York City winter for warmer Florida weather during its training trip from February 6 to 10.

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Jessica Purcell Overcomes Cycling Accident to Complete Ironman

Jessica Purcell completed her seventh Ironman in October. However, a life-changing event in 2009 put her future in the sport in question.

Aquatics

Five AGUA Athletes Commit to Swim in College

Five AGUA Swim Team athletes announced their college commitments at a special event at Asphalt Green's Upper East Side campus.

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Masters Swimmer Tara McWilliams has Breakout Triathlon Season

Masters swimmer Tara McWilliams landed on the podium in multiple triathlons in 2018.

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Masters Swimmer Lyn Goldsmith Completes 20 Bridges Swim

Masters Swimmer Lyn Goldsmith completed the 20 Bridges Swim, a 28.5-mile trip around Manhattan.

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Asphalt Green Masters Swimmer Completes English Channel Swim

Masters swimmer Ross Paterson finished the English Channel swim in 11 hours and 35 minutes.

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Masters Coach Matt Shares Experience Working With Olympic Coach

Hear what AGUA Masters Coach Matt Donovan learned from working alongside Olympic coach Dave Salo.

Aquatics

4 Reasons Your Child Should Learn to Swim Young

Get the inside scoop from Asphalt Green’s Head Swim School Principal Andrew Bryan on the benefits of learning to swim at a young age.

Special Events

Dana Vollmer: Super Swimmer and Super Mom

Five-time Olympic gold medalist Dana Vollmer will be at Big Swim Big Kick on April 28.

Masters

Get to Know the AGUA Masters Swim Team

Get to know the AGUA Masters Swim Team outside of the pool.

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AGUA Masters Heads to Florida for Annual Training Trip

The AGUA Masters swim team dodged New York’s latest Nor’easter. From March 22-25, 13 Masters members took their training to Sarasota, Fla.

Special Events

AGUA Masters Coach Completes World Marathon Challenge: 7 Marathons on 7 Continents in 7 Days

AGUA Masters and longtime triathlon coach Meghan Newcomer conquered the world on foot in seven days, completing the World Marathon Challenge

Aquatics

Why Swimming is One of the Best Workouts

Morgan Mabe, Asphalt Green’s head swim school principal at our Upper East Side campus, shares some tips with Men’s Journal.

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World-Renowned Coach Milt Nelms Brings Cutting-Edge Technique to Swim Program

Milt Nelms has worked with some of the biggest names in swimming, and today, he brings expertise to Asphalt Green.

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Get to Know Swim for the Future Scholarship Recipient Inez

Learn more about talented AGUA Swim Team member Inez, a Swim for the Future Scholarship recipient.

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4 Reasons Kids Should Swim Every Day This Summer

Summer and swimming are the perfect pair. With vacation in full swing, we can’t think of a reason not to swim every day.

Special Events

Paralympian McKenzie Coan Overcomes Physical Barriers to Strike Gold

McKenzie Coan had a breakout performance at the 2016 Paralympics. She was born with OI, also known as brittle bone disease.

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Q&A with Maya DiRado, the Breakout Star of the Rio Olympics

We caught up with Maya and learned about her journey to the Games, that defining Olympic moment, and how sports have shaped her life.

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Asphalt Green Masters Swim Team Takes Training to Florida

The team kicked off 2017 in Boca Raton, Fla., with an adventurous squad of Masters members from January 18 to 22.

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Q&A with Two-Time Olympic Medalist and Former AGUA Swim Team Member Lia Neal

We chatted with Lia about her journey to the Olympics, how swimming has impacted her life, and what’s next for the star athlete.

Special Events

15th Anniversary of Swim for the Future Introduces New Competition

Swim for the Future gives talented young athletes the opportunity to compete on our swim team.

Aquatics

Get to Know Swim for the Future Scholarship Recipient Luiza

Learn more about talented AGUA Swim Team member Luiza, a Swim for the Future Scholarship recipient.

Sports

Olympic Trials Through the Eyes of Asphalt Green Swimmers Isabel Gormley and Krystal Lara

AGUA swimmers Isabel Gormley and Krystal Lara share their experience and the most memorable parts of competing at Olympic Trials.

Sports

Olympics Spectators Guide: Swimming

Asphalt Green knows the ins and outs of the summer Olympic sports. Our spectator guides will make you a gold-medal fan.

Aquatics

Staff Spotlight: Twain Revell Overcomes Injury, Stays Positive by Teaching Water Exercise

Twain used an imperfect situation as an opportunity to hone her craft as a water exercise instructor.

Special Events

Celebrate National Learn to Swim Day at Asphalt Green

Warmer weather is here to stay, so cool off in our pools this Saturday and celebrate National Learn to Swim Day.

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Asphalt Green Masters Swim Team Successful at Spring Championships

The Asphalt Green Masters Swim Team finished 28th out of 181 programs from around the country.

Special Events

First-Ever Big Swim Big Kick a Huge Success!

A celebration of sports was in full swing during Asphalt Green’s first-ever Big Swim Big Kick on May 7.

Aquatics

Calm Competitiveness Key for Olympic Trials-Bound AGUA Swimmer Isabel Gormley

The 14-year-old AGUA Swim Team member qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials, one of the youngest to do so thus far.

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AGUA Swimmer and Olympic Trials-Bound Krystal Lara Featured in The New York Times

AGUA swimmer Krystal Lara qualified for Olympic Trials this summer. Read about her journey to success in The New York Times.

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AGUA Swim Team Brings Home 2016 Junior Olympic Championship Title

The AGUA Swim Team dominated the 2016 Metropolitan Swimming Junior Olympics March 11 to March 13, bringing home the overall team title.

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Staff Spotlight: Joseph Torres

Get to know the Asphalt Green staff better. Meet head lifeguard Joseph Torres.

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Asphalt Green Masters Swim Team Takes Training to Bahamas

While New York City was getting record snow, the Asphalt Green Masters Swim Team was enjoying the sunny Bahamas.

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Get Fit Series: 5 Exercises on Land to Improve Your Swimming

Cross training on land, known as dryland training, can improve your endurance, prevent injuries, and make you faster in the pool.

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AGUA News

Find all the AGUA information you need right here! Simply bookmark this page for easy access to all things AGUA.

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8 (Easy) Healthy New Year’s Resolutions

Resolutions, they’re fun to make but can hard to keep. Let’s resolve to change that in 2017!

Sports

Parents’ Guide to Youth Sports

Help your athlete reach his or her potential, we’ve created this parent resource to cover everything from safety to college recruiting.

Aquatics

Betsey Bennett: Taking Action to Make a Difference

AGUA Swim Team member Betsey Bennett is sharing her love for swimming by spearheading the team's volunteer program.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Swim Today

At Asphalt Green, swimming is one of our favorite ways to work out year round. Learn five benefits of swimming.

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National Letter of Intent Signing Day: Four AGUA Swim Team Athletes Commit to Colleges!

A quartet of hard-working AGUA Swim Team athletes will continue their swimming careers representing top colleges in the fall.

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AGUA Masters Team Postal One-Hour Swim Competition Begins in January

How many laps can you swim in one hour? AGUA Masters Team needs your help!

Special Events

Asphalt Green Swim and Soccer Teams Volunteer for a Good Cause

Members of our competitive youth swim and soccer teams shared their passion for sports with the community on October 17.

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New Fall Swim Classes at Asphalt Green!

We’ve decided to add even more classes this fall at our Upper East Side campus!

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Olympians Cullen Jones and Ryan Lochte Visit Asphalt Green

Olympic gold medalists Cullen Jones and Ryan Lochte were in the Asphalt Green building for quick swim practice Friday morning.

Special Events

Swim for the Future 2015 a Huge Success

Over 200 people filled the AquaCenter at our Upper East Side campus Friday, October 2, for our 14th annual Swim for the Future Meet.

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Get to Know Swim for the Future Scholarship Recipient Saida Zerouali

Learn more about talented AGUA Swim Team member Saida Zerouali, a Swim for the Future Scholarship recipient.

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Get to Know the Men Who Inspired Our Swim for the Future Scholarship

Get a glimpse into the lives of two men whose passion for swimming radiated through Asphalt Green.

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Asphalt Green Swimmers and Coaches Represented at Zone Swimming Championships

Asphalt Green was well represented at the Zone Championships, qualifying 11 swimmers and having two coaches selected to lead team.

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Staff Spotlight: Joseph Peralta

Get to know the Asphalt Green staff better. Meet Waterproofing site supervisor and swim instructor Joseph Peralta.

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AGUA Swim Team Finishes Strong at Senior Metropolitan Championships

The team improved immensely from last year's meet, jumping from sixth place to third place.

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AGUA Masters Team Takes Training Overseas

The Asphalt Green Unified Aquatics Masters Team took its training overseas for the first time in June.

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AGUA Swimmers Share Experience from Zone Select Camp

AGUA swimmers Isabel Gormley and Sophia Zhang share their experience from USA Swimming’s Zone Select Camp.

Special Events

20th Annual The Big Swim Raises Record-Breaking $1 Million

Our 20th annual The Big Swim was a huge success, raising more than $1 million to support our free community programs and scholarships.

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10 Tips for Kids at The Big Swim

Ready, set, swim! Everything kids need to know to have the best time at The Big Swim.

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Capturing the Joy of The Big Swim

Take a peek down memory lane and get in on the action of this year’s The Big Swim by registering your child today!

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Volunteer Spotlight: Jenna Wilf and Morgan Wolfe

Meet two of our all-star Waterproofing volunteers Jenna Wilf and Morgan Wolfe, and learn how swimming has impacted their lives.

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Lifeguards Share Favorite Memories of The Big Swim

Our lifeguards are gearing up for The Big Swim! Hear some of their favorite memories and why they are excited for this year's event!

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The Big Swim Benefit Guarantees Family Fun

Swim and soccer join forces for an afternoon of fun for the entire family.

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Looking Back on 20 Years of The Big Swim

Catch a glimpse of what The Big Swim has accomplished in its first 20 years.

Aquatics

Overcoming Mental Adversity in Swimming

AGUA swimmer Alessia McGowan,15, shares her experience overcoming the mental challenges of competitive swimming.

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AGUA Swimmers Attended Golden Goggle Gala

Asphalt Green swimmers from our AGUA Swim Team attended USA Swimming’s prestigious Golden Goggle Awards gala.

Camps

Campers Relive the Joy of Summer Day Camp at Reunion

We hosted our annual Summer Day Camp Reunion for campers and staffers who participated in Summer Day Camp 2014.

Special Events

New Classes in Winter Term

This winter, we have several new classes and leagues available for kids and adults. Winter term starts January 3, 2015.

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Swim for the Future Meet Raises Money for Scholarships

We raised more than $50,000 for the Swim for the Future Scholarship during the Swim for the Future Swim Meet this year.

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Swim for the Future Scholarship Recipient: Krystal Lara

This year, AGUA swimmer Krystal Lara, 16, received the Swim for the Future Scholarship for the second year in a row.

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AGUA Masters News

This continually updated page is your best resource for Masters practice schedules, meet details, and fun events.

Aquatics

Volunteers Help Waterproofing Program

More than 15 Deloitte employees came to Asphalt Green to volunteer with our Waterproofing program.

Sports

Asphalt Green’s New FIT KIDS FIT CITY Campaign

FIT KIDS FIT CITY is a new campaign to fund all of Asphalt Green's free community programs and scholarships for fiscal year 2013-2014.