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

VOL. 12 // APRIL 2025

PREVIEW 

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

• Secure your spot for Asphalt Green's Big Swim, our annual swim meet that offers New Yorkers ages six and up the chance to take part in a competitive swim meet for free! [Sign Up]
• Master Trainer Ramzy Salem demonstrates how to use the tire flip to train your legs, core, and arms all in a singular movement. [Watch]
• Looking for a more engaging and playful approach to getting active? Consider Zumba. [Read]

SPORTS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR NEW YORK CITY'S BIGGEST SWIM MEET

SECURE YOUR SPOT AT BIG SWIM!

Each year, Asphalt Green's Big Swim offers hundreds of New Yorkers ages six and up the chance to participate in a competitive swim meet for free. Get your goggles ready and register below to experience the thrill of racing in the water! 

WHY FLAG FOOTBALL IS THE NEXT BIG WOMEN'S COLLEGIATE SPORT

Colleges and universities around the country are beginning to launch their own Flag Football programs, offering a new athletic pathway to college for talented athletes.  

AGSC COMPETES AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL

After recent successes at top national tournaments including Jefferson Cup and Disney Cup, AGSC continued their momentum after they officially joined the Gotham FC Alliance, a development program created by professional National Women's Soccer League Club Gotham FC. Meanwhile, the club also announced their acceptance into the top-ranked National Academy League for Boys U13-U19 teams. 

FITNESS

TIRED OF THE SAME EXERCISES?

WANT A FULL-BODY WORKOUT? GRAB A TIRE

Master Trainer Ramzy Salem guides you through the Tire Flip 180 machine at Asphalt Green's Battery Park City campus that can train your core, back, and legs all in one movement. 

MEET ASPHALT GREEN'S NYC HALF MARATHON TEAM

Last month, an inspiring collection of runners from the Asphalt Green community completed the New York City half-marathon to support our mission to transform lives and build community through sports, fitness, and play for all. 

PLAY

MOVING AND GROOVING WITH ZUMBA 

A MORE PLAYFUL WAY TO TRAIN 

If lifting weights or running on the treadmill isn't your thing, there are plenty of other ways to get active. At Asphalt Green, Zumba is a popular alternative for members looking for a more playful way to exercise, thanks to the energy and expertise of instructor Carlos Chavez. 

AUTISM AWARENESS AT ASPHALT GREEN

April is Autism Awareness Month. In our recent blog, we highlight the reasons neurodivergent individuals have fewer athletic and recreational opportunities, and how we're working to make sports, fitness, and play accessible to participants of  all abilities. 

CELEBRATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

According to the National Federation of State High School Associations,  boys get 1.13 million more sport opportunities than girls. For Women's History Month, we  shared the stories of girls and women at Asphalt Green who advocate for equal access to sports, fitness, and play. 

COMING UP

EVENTS & MORE

APRIL 1-30 // $199 free initiation + 50% off dues when you become an annual AG Fitness member. Join in April!

APRIL 20 // The start of our spring term II sports & swim programs. Browse programs and register.

APRIL 26 // Big Swim: NYC's biggest free swim event for kids, teens, and adults! Learn more & register.

MAY 25 // CityShred is coming to NYC bringing high-energy group fitness, top trainers, exclusive swag, and more. Snag a ticket!