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

VOL. 6 // OCTOBER 2024

PREVIEW 

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

• Asphalt Green's Community Soccer League inspires group of parents to form their own team. [Read]
• The Beginner's Guide to Pilates for one of the most popular forms of training. [Read]
• Seven reasons to teach your baby how to swim. [Read]

SPORTS

TRANSCENDING BOUNDARIES AND BUILDING COMMUNITY 

At Roberto Clemente State Park, Asphalt Green's youth Community Soccer League is building pathways for young soccer players, and inspiring their parents to try the sport for themselves. 

Last month, we welcomed Mark Negodiuk, a 3 year-old swimmer, Ukranian refugee, and brain cancer survivor to our Super Sprites swim class. Afterward, Mark's father Dima spoke with us about their incredible journey and new life in NYC. 

With U.S. Olympic success and unprecedented media coverage, volleyball is now one of the most popular girls' sports. Experts say the sport's energy and camaraderie make volleyball particularly appealing. 

FITNESS

FALL WORKOUTS AND GOALS FOR ALL AGES 

With an emphasis on the mind-body connection, Pilates is one of the most holistic and popular forms of exercise you can choose from. Learn how you can get started with Pilates in  our Beginner's Guide. 

Long-term goals like running a marathon are noble pursuits, but separating your goals into smaller benchmarks can keep you consistent and  motivated. See our tips for setting seasonal goals this fall! 

Last month we hosted NYC's Healthy Aging Fair alongside the NYC Department for the Aging, showing how our fitness offerings can help  older adults find community and continue to live active lives. 

PLAY

BRINGING PLAY ALL OVER THE MAP

You may know Asphalt Green from our Upper East Side and Battery Park City campuses, but we run school swim, and community programming in over half of New York City's council districts. See our program map to find out how close we are to you! 

Teaching your baby to swim can support your baby's physical and cognitive development, help you form a stronger bond, and set them up for a lifetime of safe and happy swimming. Check out our E-book for 7 reasons why babies should learn to swim. 

COMING UP

EVENTS & MORE

OCT. 12 // Harlem Fall Festival 2024 - Public Health Corps (PHC)

OCT. 19 // PS 183 Halloween Fall Festival

OCT. 25 // Asphalt Screams, our free Halloween festival!

OCT. 26  // Fall Term II sports programs begin. Register today!

NOV. 4  //  Fall Term II swim programs begin. Register today!