About TNYA Water Polo
The Holedrive is back! Come support the water polo players as they compete for the Boxers Cup on May 22 and 23. They'll be at the Columbia University pool (directions on the schedule page) from 8AM until 7PM on Saturday and 8AM until 3PM on Sunday. Bring your camera, bring your friends, bring a spare bathing suit for the first polo player who gets his shredded by the opposing team, or just bring a smile and get ready to cheer! There will also be two social events open to competitors and their friends: the first is Friday night at Boxers, 37 W 20 (between 5th and 6th Avenues) from 8-10 (although the fun will surely go on past 10) and the second is Saturday night downstairs at Gym Bar, 167 8th Ave (between 18th and 19th Streets) starting at 10.
TNYA water polo, founded in 1991, is a co-ed masters water polo team based in New York City. TNYA features players of a wide range of age and ability and welcomes both newcomers and those who have played competitively for years. The squad competes locally, nationally, and internationally. Membership includes lesbians, gay men, and friends of the gay community. We are a member of International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics (IGLA).
Our team has competed annually in the IGLA championships since 1992. Besides competing in the Gay Games every four years, we also play several tournaments throughout each year, including in Toronto, San Francisco, and Washington DC. Of late, we have taken part in regular competition for tournament championships, but also enjoy a recreational level for those interested in gaining some more experience.
Many TNYA water polo members participate in the Asphalt Green water polo program on Sundays from 5:00-6:00PM. Asphalt Green is located at 91st Street and York Avenue and the pool entrance is on 92nd St. Sunday practices require a monthly payment to Asphalt Green of $25, made at the front desk directly inside the pool entrance.
Another practice is held on Tuesday from 7:30-9:00PM at the Chelsea Rec Center, 25th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues. Practices on Tuesday require a membership to the Rec Center for only $75 for the year (see the NYC Parks & Rec website for details). Drop-ins are not permitted by the Rec Center.
Sunday practice focuses on scrimmaging while Tuesdays are primarily focused on conditioning and water polo fundamentals.
If you continue to play with TNYA, you must become a member of US Water Polo. You can register at its website, www.usawaterpolo.com. You must also pay annual dues to TNYA.
For further information about TNYA Water Polo, please contact Danny Wiederkehr (646.660.0607) or Steph Bloch (516.603.2272). You can also email us at waterpolo@tnya.org.
It's a great time - we hope to see you soon!