GENERAL 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

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 2011 will be held in Honolulu, Hawaii and hosted by West Hollywood Aquatics.

Federation of Gay Games - The Federation of Gay Games perpetuates the quadrennial Gay Games. Gay Games 2010 will be held in Cologne, Germany.

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.

OTHER LGBT SWIM TEAMS

Queer Utah Aquatic Club

San Diego's Different Strokes Swim Team (DSST)

San Francisco Tsunami

West Hollywood Aquatics (WH2O)

Nadadores of South Florida

Seattle Orca

Team Dallas Aquatics

Atlanta Rainbow Trout

District of Columbia Aquatic Club (DCAC)

Toronto's Downtown Swim Club

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.

CafeVivid - Comprehensive Gay & Lesbian Guide for Denver

GayScape - An excellent gay directory and searchable guide

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

The Denver Women's Chorus

PFLAG Boulder

Denver Coming Out / Being Out Group - Provides discussions centering on the process of coming out and then being out