🏊‍♂️ TNYA’s Aquapalooza Masters Swim Meet Returns! 🌈

TNYA is thrilled to host Aquapalooza V, our legendary masters swim meet, at the Apex Pool at Lehman College on May 3, 2025! This event brings together masters swimmers from all over for a weekend of fierce competition, fun relays, and unforgettable social events.

💦 What’s in Store?

  • A fast, fun, and friendly meet at one of NYC’s top swimming facilities
  • A lineup of official and unofficial events, including exciting relays
  • Two epic parties—a pre-meet social & our famous Aquapalooza Plunge afterparty
  • The best vibes in queer aquatics

🔥 Meet Format & Schedule
📍 Apex Pool, Lehman College (25m, 8-lane course + warm-up/cool-down lanes)

  • 9:00 AM – Warm-ups
  • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Official Meet (all events are mixed gender):
    • 400 Freestyle
    • 100 Individual Medley
    • 200 Breaststroke
    • 200 Freestyle
    • 100 Butterfly
    • 200 Backstroke
    • 50 Freestyle
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    • 200 Butterfly
    • 50 Backstroke
    • 100 Freestyle
    • 100 Breaststroke
    • 200 Individual Medley
    • 200 Medley relay
    • 400 Freestyle Relay
    • 800 Freestyle
    • 50 Butterfly
    • 100 Backstroke
    • 50 Breaststroke
    • 400 IM
    • 200 Free Relay
    • 400 Medley Relay
    • Fun relays to follow!
  • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Fun Relays & Unofficial Events

🏆 Recognized by U.S. Masters Swimming (Recognition #065-R001) – USMS members can earn official times!

🌈 Who Can Swim?

  • Open to all swimmers aged 20+
  • USMS or TNYA membership not required (USMS needed for official times)
  • Register for up to 4 events & 2 relays

🎉 Social Events & Afterparty

  • 🍸 Pre-Meet Dinner & Cocktails – May 2, 6-9 PM @ The Dickens NYC (783 8th Ave)
  • 🏳️‍🌈 Plunge Tea Dance Afterparty – May 3, 5-8 PM @ Boxers HK (735 9th Ave) – dance floor and drink tickets

💡 Registration covers the meet and both parties. Bring your friends—extra tickets to Plunge afterparty available for $25!

Early Bird Admission – $55 available until April 2 // Standard Admission – $75

🏨 Official Hotel Partner – Kimpton Theta (790 8th Ave)

  • Located in Hell’s Kitchen, walking distance to the LGBTQ+ nightlife and our social events
  • Double Rooms: $379/night (Resort Fee waived)
  • Newly refurbished property with a café, rooftop bar, and restaurant
  • Reservations qualify for IHG Rewards Points
  • Reserve your room using this link.

🏡 Need a place to stay?
If you’re traveling from out of town and interested in hosted housing with TNYA, email us at aquapalooza@tnya.org for more details.

👀 Ready to Dive In?