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International Group of LGBTQIA+ Aquatics

IGLA+ 2025 Championship 
31 May - 5 Jun
Washington DC
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IGLA+ 2027 Championship
IGLA+ 2027 Championship
31 May - 5 Jun

5,000+

LGBTQIA+ Athletes

30+

Countries

6

Competition Sports

100+

LGBTQIA+ Clubs

Diverse Inclusive Water Polo Team
Discover LGBTQIA+ clubs in your area

Explore our global LGBTQ+ aquatics club database, where IGLA+ member clubs are clickable, providing direct access to their websites, social media profiles, emails, and detailed information.

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or join our travel competition

list to join year-round events with IGLA+ member clubs if no clubs are nearby.

Drag Performer in Aquatics
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Accessibility and inclusion in aquatics

IGLA+ seeks to partner with organizations and individuals committed to inclusion, diversity, accessibility, and beginner-friendly environments, creating opportunities to give back.

Member Athletes

3,000+

LGBTQ+ Athletes

3,000+

Countries with Clubs

15

Competition Sports

6

Competition Sports

6

Countries

30+

LGBTQIA+ Clubs

100+

LGBTQIA+ Athletes

5,000+

Inclusion in Aquatics

Our mission

Promoting participation in aquatic sports amongst the LGBTQIA+ community along with our allies while ensuring maintenance of the highest international standards for all Gay Games and IGLA+ Championships.

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Membership Benefits

Scholarship Support

IGLA+ is dedicated to supporting emerging LGBTQIA+ clubs and individuals needing scholarships for our annual Championship. Email us at info@igla.org for assistance.

Voting Privileges

Membership empowers clubs with voting rights to shape the IGLA+ board, select future championship sites, and ensure representation in NGOs and the Gay Games. Your voice, your vote, your impact.

Development Support

In our community platform, clubs access vital resources and board communication, sharing wisdom on inclusivity, gender representation, and diversity in aquatic sports. It's direct support meets collective growth.

Partnerships & Discounts

IGLA+ prioritizes the interests of our clubs and members by offering benefits and savings from aligned organizations and products, surpassing the value of an annual IGLA+ membership.

Join IGLA+ Communities

Our community platform is a hub for our clubs to coordinate, share events, and strategize, while offering a vibrant space for LGBT+ athletes to connect and chat. It's where aquatic passion meets community spirit, all in the palm of your hand.

Access to IGLA+ Championship

Membership grants your club access to compete in the IGLA+ Championships, offering international exposure, elite competition, and a place in our global community of inclusivity and sport.

"Competing at IGLA+ has enriched my life in numerous ways... it has improved my water polo skills, brought me to numerous countries around the world, and sparked and fostered life-long friendships."

"Joining IGLA+ and diving into queer aquatics reignited my passion for swimming, transforming years of disconnection into the most joyous, connected experience of my life through water polo and an incredible network of friends."

"IGLA+ has been an amazing way to build an international family and network of friends I can't wait to see annually. IGLA+ is more than just playing a sport and having fun. It is an accepting loving community."

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