Author: Alec Webley

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!

Join Team New York Aquatics, New York City's LGBTQ+ inclusive swim team, for our annual 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 to the FIP ferry and back … Continue reading Fire Island Pines Pool Party & Swim Fundraiser – July 27, 2024

From May 1, 2024, TNYA will be increasing fees for each subscription type from between $3 and $10 per month. Subscription/PassBefore May 1 Monthly PriceAfter May 1 Monthly PriceAfter May 1 $ Per Practice Unlimited (4x+/wk) MonthlyNA$185.00$11.56*New 3x/wk Monthly$160.00*$168.00$14.002x/wk Monthly$130.00$137.00$17.131x/wk Monthly$90.00$95.00$23.755-Practice Pass$125.00$135.00$27.00Pay Per Practice$30.00$33.00$33.00 Statistically, 95% of unlimited subscribers are attending 3 or fewer practices per week, … Continue reading Changes to Practice Fees from May 1, 2024

The TNYA Board of Directors is delighted to announce a series of major improvements for our Artistic Swimming program, beginning April 2, 2024. A new, beautiful facility Starting Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Artistic Swimming will be moving to the Borough of Manhattan Community College deep tank in Tribeca, a state-of-the-art facility conveniently located in Tribeca, … Continue reading Expanding Artistic Swimming in 2024

We are dismayed by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order attempting to banish trans, non-binary, and gender-non-conforming people from Nassau County athletic facilities. As the largest LGBTQ+ aquatics team in the United States, and the largest adult aquatics team of any kind in New York State, we know better than anyone the profound harm … Continue reading Statement of Team New York Aquatics Board of Directors Regarding Nassau County Executive’s Anti-Trans Executive Order

TNYA is delighted to collaborate with +Pool to provide adult learn to swim lessons this winter. Adult Learn to Swim is open to anyone with little to no swimming experience, and all participants will receive professional swim instruction over the course of six one-hour classes. For more information and how to register, check out the … Continue reading Adult Learn to Swim Winter 2024 – Registrations Now Open!

Our swimming workout schedule for Spring and Summer 2024 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) Wednesday7:00pm to 8:30pm - John Jay Thursday6:30am to 8:00am - John Jay Friday7:00pm to 8:30pm … Continue reading Swimming Workout Schedule Spring/Summer 2024

Each year, TNYA holds a one hour swim, a challenge to see how far you can swim in one hour that we use as an occasion to raise money for charities that benefit our community. The one hour swim has been postponed until the Spring. We will make a further post once a date and … Continue reading One Hour Swim 2024 – POSTPONED

When: Sunday March 31, 2024 to Sunday, April 7, 2024 Where: Palm Springs California. All workouts will be held at Palm Springs Swim Center, 405 S Pavilion Way, Palm Springs CA 92262. What: LGBTQ+ Swim Camp is an opportunity to spend a week developing your swimming skills and endurance in a fun, welcoming, and social … Continue reading Swim Camp 2024 – REGISTRATION FULL!

When: Saturday, December 2, 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 buffet meal with a choice of three entrees, salads, and … Continue reading TNYA Holiday Banquet 2023