5,000+
LGBTQIA+ Athletes
30+
Countries
6
Competition Sports
100+
LGBTQIA+ Clubs
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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+
Our mission
Promoting participation in aquatic sports among lesbians and gay men and friends of our community, and to ensure maintenance of the highest standards for aquatic competitions and international standards for all Gay Games and IGLA+ Championships.
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."