LAST UPDATED OCTOBER 27, 2024

TNYA’s water polo team, launched in 1991, is an all-gender 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, most notably at the IGLA championships and Gay Games.

Water polo is a ball sport played between two teams of 6 players, plus 1 goalie. Often described as a cross between swimming, soccer, and wrestling, water polo was the first team sport introduced in the modern Olympic Games, back in 1900. The combination of physicality, hand eye coordination, and aerobic swimming make it a notoriously great work out.

Currently the team works out on Tuesdays at 7pm-8.30pm at Seahorse Fitness in the Lower East Side. The practice schedule is subject to change; please check our Mindbody schedule for specific practice details. Free Trial TNYA membership is available; instructions for joining TNYA are available here.

We strongly welcome beginners as well as returning water polo players. To ensure a safe and productive practice for everyone, however, all participants must be able to swim at least 100 yards in under 2 minutes consistently over a 90-minute workout. If you cannot swim at this level yet, you can improve your swimming skills in our wide variety of swim practices. All participants are expected to follow the team’s Code of Conduct, in particular its policies on excessive physical contact. This basic overview of the game might also be useful. It’s a great time — we hope to see you soon!

More questions? You can contact us here.