There is no way we will get in the water this morning.  Practice is cancelled for all groups.  Becky's dryland is also Cancelled.  I will post a makeup time/location for Eclipse and Elite for the afternoon prior to dryland.  If you plan on swimming on your own do the following workout: 444 20 x 50 Kick Choice @1:00 12 x 50 Best Average Swim @1:00 10 x 150 Des 1-4, H5, Des 6-9, H10 @1:50 20 x 25 Drill Choice @:40 5 x 100 Cycle WD @1:45-2:00   See you...

The first team travel trip for AAAA was a complete blast!  We got off to a rough start on Wednesday when we could not get our rental van, but we remained ‘optimistic’ and got to Indiana during the early morning on Thursday. The Donner Swim Club, my home swim team, hosted our athletes during the evenings and fed us after workouts.  What a great experience to train with them and to meet some fantastic people outside of our LSC.  A big thanks to Head Coach Jim Sheridan and his host...

As Championship time approaches, please take the time to make sure of the following things: Mom and Dad Are your kids signed up for the appropriate meets Are you getting your child to workout Are you fueling your child correctly Are you being positive with your child’s swimming Swimmers Are you getting to workout Are you working hard in workout Are you eating correctly Focus on your strengths while addressing your weaknesses in the pool   The following is a list of the rest of the meets for the summer. ...

Submit an application for Missouri Valley's "All Academic Team" using this form. Deadline for submission is August 30th of each year. Eligibility requirements can be found at the bottom of the form. Printable Form EForm (online)

 Check out the Ad Astra Area Aquatic Facebook Page! Just click on the Facebook icon to the left (and don't forget to "Like" us!) Many fun pictures have been posted this week. Enjoy!

We had some fun in the sun this past weekend in Topeka.  Lots of new D1s, D2s and even some Zone Cuts!  Great job AAAA.  Next stop... Indiana.    RESULTS

Thanks to those who came out to the first day of swimming for the summer Baldwin team -- the new extension of AAAA!  We had a fun day meeting each other and getting wet.  Tell your friends and neighbors in Baldwin about this fun opportunity.  We practice 8-9am M, W, and F at the Baldwin City Pool.  Call Patrick with more questions at 785-331-6940.    Go AAAA!

WE ONLY HAVE 5 PEOPLE SIGNED UP FOR SUNDAY'S EVENT! Please check your calendar - don't be afraid to sign up for more than one shift!!   Signup to help at the K-SWISS Ironman Kansas 2011! There are two opportunities to volunteer: 1. Wednesday, June 8th (6pm until finisheded - 2 to 3 hours) Bag Stuffing - prepare giveaway bags for athletes. VERY easy! 2. Sunday, June 12th (8:30-3:00pm) Aid Station #3 - Get up close and personal with the athletes! Provide them with anything they need on the running...

 Dear Ad Astra Area Aquatics, We want to thank you all for your care and concern for our son, Matthew, at this time. Thank you for organizing the fundraiser at Orange Leaf and for all your hard work at Royal Crest Lanes! What a bake sale! We are overwhelmed by how many people have reached out to us in prayer as well. We don't know what Matt's disease is going to do, and the fact that you acknowledged our despair and pain over this whole ordeal has really touched our...

 Please **signup to help at the K-SWISS Ironman Kansas 2011! There are two opportunities to volunteer: 1. Wednesday, June 8th (6pm until finisheded - 2 to 3 hours) Bag Stuffing - prepare giveaway bags for athletes. VERY easy! 2. Sunday, June 12th (8:30-3:00pm) Aid Station #3 - Get up close and personal with the athletes! Provide them with anything they need on the running portion of their event - water, oranges, etc. What's in it for us? This is a fun team event that gives back to the community! We...