Author: Alec Webley

Join Team New York Aquatics, New York City's LGBTQ+ inclusive swim team, for a celebration of our 35th anniversary at a fundraiser, pool party, and open water swim in the Fire Island Pines! Address provided on RSVP. The party starts at 1pm with an optional open water swim in the bay from the host venue … Continue reading 35th Anniversary Fundraiser at Fire Island Pines – July 26, 2025

TNYA is celebrating Pride Month and the 2025 UrbanSwim Pride Swim with a potluck picnic on the North Lawn of Riverside Park (access via 80th Street).  This is a great opportunity to get to know your teammates, enjoy the weather, and support the team. All are welcome, even if you don't take part in the open water … Continue reading Pride Swim and Picnic June 14 2025

We’re officially launching our team merch store in partnership with Paladin! All items are made-to-order and will ship after the pre-order window closes. From cozy hoodies to sleek swimsuits, our new gear lets you rep TNYA in and out of the pool. Once the pre-order window closes, that’s it. So if you want TNYA gear … Continue reading TNYA Merch is Here!

🏊‍♂️ 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 … Continue reading Aquapalooza V – May 3, 2025

Can’t resist the urge to dance when you hear music? Think you were a dolphin in a previous life? Love being part of a team that plays as hard as it trains? TNYA Artistic Swimming is calling you! Formerly known as synchronized swimming (or synchro), artistic swimming is an exciting and creative aquatic sport combining … Continue reading First Thursdays Intro to Artistic Swimming Clinic

Our swimming workout schedule for Spring and Summer 2025 is as follows: Monday7:00am to 8:00am - Brooklyn Armory (max. 15 swimmers)7:00pm to 8:30pm - John Jay Tuesday6:30am to 8:00am - John Jay7:00pm to 8:30pm - Brooklyn Armory (max. 15 swimmers)7:00pm to 8:30pm - BMCC Wednesday7:00pm to 8:30pm - John Jay followed by HK happy hour … Continue reading Spring/Summer 2025 Schedule

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW! WHEN: Sunday April 6, 2025 to Saturday, April 12, 2025 WHERE: San Juan, Puerto Rico! All workouts will be at the Encantada Sports Center (Rio Park, Trujillo Alto, PR 00976). The official camp hotel is the Embassy Suites in San Juan (8000 José M. Tartak Ave, Carolina, San Juan 00979). WHAT: … Continue reading Swim Camp 2025: Puerto Rico

When: Saturday, December 14, starting at 6.30pm and ending at 9.30pm with an after-party to follow!  Where: St. Bartholomew's Church, 325 Park Avenue. The Banquet will be located on the 3rd floor of the Community House, in Rooms 32 and 33.  What: Enjoy a hearty pasta buffet meal with a choice of entrees, pastas, sauces, … Continue reading TNYA Annual Awards Banquet 2024

From November 1, 2024, you will not need a USMS, USAAS, or USAWP membership to work out with TNYA.  We have previously mandated that all members have USMS membership so TNYA can benefit from derivative USMS insurance coverage. Moving forward, the Board has bought comprehensive insurance for TNYA outright, effective November 1, that covers all TNYA trial and full … Continue reading Changes to TNYA’s National Governing Body Requirements

TNYA was thrilled to be covered by NBC News Channel 4 as part of their coverage of the Gay Games. Team Co-Chair Kristina Saxena and co-founder Charlie Carson were interviewed. Check it out!