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UPDATED AND REVISED ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2020: Even though our regular operations are suspended due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are still organizing virtual experiences, outdoor gatherings & more this summer. We are in the early planning phase for our soft reopening for our practices & workouts and we had our first virtual new member information … Continue reading Summer 2020 Is Not Cancelled: Soft Reopening, Virtual Experiences, Outdoor Gatherings & More…

UPDATED AND REVISED ON FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020: Even though in-person pride events are cancelled and our regular operations are suspended due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are still commemorating pride this month with the list of virtual pride experiences below. We also encourage our members to read our statement in support of the ongoing #BlackLivesMatter … Continue reading Pride 2020 Is Not Cancelled: Pride Events, Experiences & Programming will include #BlackLivesMatter Programming

UPDATED AND REVISED ON FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2020: Earlier this month, we co-signed the Human Rights Campaign's open letter in support of the #BlackLivesMatter movement. Today is an important day to reflect on intersectionality in the LGBTQ+ community and our commitment to diversity. Juneteenth commemorates the arrival of Union soldiers in Galveston, Texas to liberate … Continue reading We Believe That #BlackLivesMatter: Statement in Support of Ongoing Protests Condemning Police Brutality & Racial Discrimination

UPDATED AND REVISED ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2020: We are reopening on Saturday, October 3! For details, visit our Fall 2020 programming page here. ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASES: ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE LAST UPDATED AND REVISED ON SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2020: Dear Members of the Team New York Aquatics Community, We, like you, have been monitoring the … Continue reading Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advisory: We Are Reopening On October 3!

UPDATE AS OF APRIL 20 (updated on May 10, 2020): Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), all of our practices and workouts are cancelled until further notice. The Board will reassess the situation and provide an additional update to the team as soon as possible. Join us for virtual social events starting Wednesday, April 22. General information … Continue reading Winter/Spring 2020 Practice Schedule: All Practices and Workouts Cancelled Until Further Notice

UPDATE ON APRIL 20 (Updated on May 10, 2020): Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), the New York City Government cancelled all permitted gatherings through June 30 (see news article for details). Heritage of Pride has cancelled all in-person events for New York City Pride in June. Heritage of Pride is planning to hold virtual experiences for … Continue reading Winter/Spring 2020 Aquatics Competition & Special Events: Aquapalooza 2020 (TNYA’s Home Swim Meet) & All Events in NYC through June 30 Cancelled

UPDATE AS OF MARCH 13: We, like you, have been monitoring the information being released regarding Coronavirus/Covid-19. The TNYA mission is to create a safe space in the water in New York City for members of the LGBTQ+ community and our allies. Given the continuously evolving updates from health and government authorities as well as … Continue reading TNYA30: Annual Training Camp (Swim & Synchro in Palm Springs, California from March 29 to April 4) has been Cancelled

UPDATE AS OF JULY 15, 2020: Since bars and restaurants in New York City are still closed to large groups and indoor events, we did our charity raffle drawing virtually for the two-roundtrip JetBlue tickets. Congratulations to Nora Vanni, the winner of two round-trip JetBlue tickets in our One-Hour Swim raffle! Nora was one of … Continue reading TNYA30: Thank You to Everyone that Participated in Our 30th Annual One Hour Swim Fundraising Drive

We are celebrating our 30th birthday in 2020 with events throughout the winter! For details, see our full list of events below. We will using the hashtag #TNYA30 on social media for our birthday celebration. Include the hashtag on your posts and tag our Instagram handle in your Instagram stories (@teamnewyorkaquatics). We will reposting the … Continue reading TNYA30: Our 2019 Award Winner, New 2020 Board of Directors & More…

UPDATE OF NOVEMBER 21: The deadline to donate is Friday, November 22 at 8pm EST! Trident Swim Foundation is having their 2019 Great Relay Fundraiser on Sunday, November 23! Coach Onesimo Demira is putting together a group of our teammates to raise money for this great cause. If our group raises more than $2,000, half … Continue reading Trident Swim Foundation’s Great Relay Fundraiser on November 23