NYAC Cup 2025

The ND, PD1, PD2, and PD3 groups competed in their first full meet of the season at TPASC—an exciting venue where eight world records were broken just three weeks earlier. The weekend offered a valuable chance for athletes to shake off early-season rust, build momentum, and race against high-performance swimmers, including Olympians Apollo Hess, Javier Acevedo, and Sophie Angus. Coaches were extremely proud of the maturity, accountability, and resilience shown by the team throughout the competition.

Athletes demonstrated strong initiative and professionalism, preparing thoroughly for their races through proper activations, warm-ups, and warm-downs. Even without a cooldown pool during prelims, swimmers skillfully applied their knowledge and resources to manage recovery. Their attitudes remained positive and uplifting across all sessions, regardless of personal bests or outcomes, and their team-first approach showcased the ROW spirit from start to finish.

The meet’s joint age-group format (e.g., 11/12, 13/14) provided valuable opportunities for athletes to race above their level and develop a mindset focused on performance rather than placement. Many swimmers embraced the challenge, using it as motivation to push their competitive boundaries and elevate their racing mindset.

Performance highlights included nine new club records, set by Liam Blais (50 Fly), Sebastian Hui (50 Breast), Aly Laing (50 Back—tied record, 50 Fly, 100 Back), Eliza Lin (50 Fly, 100 Fly), Lucas Lloyd-Bee (800 Free split from 1500), and Ethan Wu (50 Back). The team also earned an impressive 29 total medals—6 gold, 12 silver, and 11 bronze—with top-three finishes from Liam B., Harry F., Sebastian H., Aly L., Eliza L., Sophia L., Lucas LB, Nikkolai T., Ethan W., and Sunny X. It was a strong and promising start to the season for the entire group.