MEMBER RESOURCES
SWIMMING
United States Master's Swimming (USMS) - The national organization that provides organized swim practices, competitions, and clinics for adults 18 and over. USMS is open to all swimmers (fitness, triathlete, competitive and non-competitive) who want to improve their fitness and stroke technique
Colorado Masters Swimming Association (COMSA) - The local branch of USMS charged with regulating all masters swimming activities in the states of Colorado and Wyoming.
USA Swimming - As the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming in the United States, USA Swimming is a 300,000-member service organization that promotes the culture of swimming by creating opportunities for swimmers and coaches of all backgrounds to participate
Swimmer's Guide Online - Has an international database of accessible, full-size year-round pools
WATER POLO
USA Water Polo - USA Water Polo is the National Governing Body for water polo in the United States of America. USA Water Polo is a member organization with nearly 500 high performance club programs across America, and 50,000 active participants annually.
LGBT ATHLETIC ORGANIZATIONS
International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics (IGLA) - IGLA is the world’s foremost international organization solely devoted to developing and promoting gay and lesbian swimming, water polo, diving, and synchro. IGLA 2021 will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Federation of Gay Games - The Federation of Gay Games perpetuates the quadrennial Gay Games. Gay Games 2022 will be held in Hong Kong.
GLISA International: Sport, Culture, Human Rights - GLISA is a democratically governed, international association of LGBT sport organizations from around the world. We grow LGBT sport by facilitating partnerships for the successful delivery of OutGames; we share expertise with member organizations.
COLORADO LGBT ATHLETIC TEAMS/GROUPS
Team Colorado - Team Colorado USA is the recognized resource for information and education of the Colorado LGBT community in its pursuit of athletic endeavors.
Denver Gay & Lesbian Flag Football League - Established in June 2008, Established in 2008. Two seasons of play – Fall and Spring – with at least six teams of 12. Currently over 200 players and supporters
Out Spokin' - A group of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and allied cyclists in Colorado.
Rocky Mountain Bicycle Boys - A gay/lesbian mountain biking group
DENVER LGBT RESOURCES
The Center - The Center is the only statewide, nonprofit community center dedicated to providing support and advocacy for Colorado’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) population.
Out Front Colorado - A publication serving the Gay, Lesbian & Bi community of Colorado
Colorado Gay Rodeo Association
Colorado Outdoor & Ski/Board Association (COSA)
Outboard, Gay and Lesbian Snowboarders - The largest gay and lesbian snowboarding event in the world
Gay and Lesbian Sierrans - A local branch of the Sierra Club
Denver Coming Out / Being Out Group - Provides discussions centering on the process of coming out and then being out
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
SafeSport - The U.S. Center for SafeSport is an independent 501c(3) non-profit organization focused on ending all forms of abuse in sport. We endeavor to make athlete well-being the centerpiece of the nation’s sports culture through abuse prevention, education, and accountability.