A monthly digest from Asphalt Green bringing you resources and news from the world of sports, fitness, and play.

VOL. 8 // DECEMBER 2024

PREVIEW 

Here's what we've kept an eye on in the worlds of sports, fitness, and play this month:

• Asphalt Green launches its Flag Football Club, with the goal of preparing elite athletes to try out for Team USA ahead of the 2028 Olympic games. [Watch]
• Asphalt Green will take over as operators of Major Owens Health and Wellness Community Center in Central Brooklyn starting in February. [Read]
• Our Recess Enhancement Program play experts share their favorite indoor games to keep kids entertained this holiday season. [Read]

SPORTS

NEW OFFERINGS, SAME COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE

FLAG FOOTBALL CLUB LAUNCH

Last month, we announced the Asphalt Green Flag Football Club led by former NFL Flag Football ambassador Scott Lancaster. The club is set to launch  with a competitive women's club team and an elite women's team that will compete around the country. One of the club's strategic goals is to prepare athletes to try out for Team USA ahead of the first ever Olympic flag football competition at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

AGUA'S INNOVATION

Asphalt Green Unified Aquatics (AGUA) is regularly ranked among the best swim teams in the country. One key to maintaining that level of excellence is leveraging technology to help athletes improve performance. Their newest tool, Athlee's underwater cameras, are giving swimmers real-time feedback to perfect their technique. See how it works and learn why innovation is an essential part of AGUA's approach to athletic development.

WINTER & SPRING SPORTS 

Registration for winter/spring sports and aquatics programs at Asphalt Green is officially open, offering a comprehensive selection of sports for all ages and abilities. For a closer look at our programs, check out the highlights from our Martial Arts studio, where children can choose from karate, boxing, Taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, and Muay Thai, and download our winter/spring course catalogue!

FITNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS, FROM THE UPPER EAST SIDE TO BROOKLYN

ASPHALT GREEN WILL BECOME OPERATOR AT MAJOR OWENS COMMUNITY CENTER

BFC Partners recently announced that Asphalt Green will take over as operators of the Major Owens Health and Wellness Community Center in Brooklyn beginning in February 2025.  Our team is thrilled to bring our leadership in community-based sports, fitness, and play programming to Crown Heights and deepen our impact in Brooklyn, where we served more than 6,000 young people in Fiscal Year 2024. Read more about this exciting next chapter for our organization.

SPEAR PHYSICAL THERAPY OPENS LOCATION AT ASPHALT GREEN

Asphalt Green has welcomed Spear Physical Therapy to our Upper East Side Campus, one of the country's leading physical therapy providers. Operating out of the fifth floor of our AquaCenter, Spear's expert therapists will help bridge the gap between training, recovery, and rehabilitation to offer our community members more comprehensive wellness solutions. Read our latest blog to see why recovery is so important, and what you can expect from Spear. 

STRESS REDUCTION WORKOUT

Holiday season is a time of joy—but it can also take its toll! Having a few stress-relieving exercises in your arsenal can come in handy. Check out these workouts you can complete in just seven minutes to recenter whenever you need it most (NYT subscription may be required).

PLAY

HOLIDAY FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

HOLIDAY GAMES FOR KIDS

Hosting kids at your holiday festivities? Check out some favorite indoor games from our Recess Enhancement Program (REP) you can try to keep your young guests happy and entertained. 

SPORTS MOVIES FOR THE HOLIDAYS

A holiday movie night can be fun for the whole family. If yours is passionate about sports, fitness, and play, we bet you'll love these sports movies that the New York Film Academy believes every storyteller should watch. 

COMING UP

EVENTS & MORE

DEC.  5 // Fueling Student Athletes: The Power of Nutrition & the Microbiome (21+ event)

DEC.  7 // Inclusive Programs Open House (Free)

DEC.  8 // Flag football combine for adults and kids (Free)