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Andrew Fisher and Doug Irgang, two beloved Masters swimmers, died on September 11, 2001. In the ten years since that day, their families and thousands of Asphalt Green supporters created a legacy of perseverance, excellence, and compassion through the Swim for the Future scholarship program.
Swim for the Future scholarships make it possible for talented, dedicated children who need financial support to swim with Asphalt Green’s competitive swim team, AGUA. Since 2001, 169 scholarships have been awarded, making it possible for recipients to compete at the Junior Olympics, Olympic Trials, and international competitions. Learn more about AGUA and our scholarship awardees here.
A full, year-long scholarship costs $3,600 and begins a lifetime of confidence and success in and out of the pool. Our Swim for the Future scholarship recipients break national age group records, realize their potential in the pool, and learn valuable lessons about character, dedication, and teamwork. Our swimmers have the opportunity to succeed in the sport because of individual donors. Please donate to Swim for the Future.
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Swim for the Future Reception and Meet
Asphalt Green donors, AGUA and Masters swimmers, and the Fisher and Irgang families came together for a special Swim for the Future Reception and Meet on Friday, September 23rd at the AquaCenter. The 243 attendees of the event took part in a remembrance ceremony for Andrew Fisher and Doug Irgang. Speakers for the event included Olympian Nikki Dryden, Board Chairman Andrew Nussbaum, Andrew’s mother Marie Fisher, and Doug’s brother Steve Irgang. After the remembrance candle lighting, scholarships were awarded to 27 swimmers on the AGUA Team.
The event continued with a swim meet for AGUA, Masters, and guest swimmers on mixed teams. A total of 88 athletes competed in four individual events (50 Butterfly, 50 Backstroke, 50 Breaststroke, 50 Freestyle) and one medley relay for a friendly meet.
View Slide Show of Swim for the Future 2011
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