International_Gay_and_Lesbian_Aquatics_Association
The International Gay & Lesbian Aquatics Association (known as IGLA) is the international governing body for predominantly LGBT+ aquatics clubs, representing the sports of swimming, diving, artistic swimming, water polo, and open water swimming.[1][2][3][4][5] Member clubs are from 16 countries, with the majority of clubs in the United States and Canada.[6] Past presidents of the association have included Scott Kohanowski (of Team New York Aquatics) and Gareth Johnson (of Out to Swim London).[7]
IGLA is one of the key organizations involved in the licensing of the Gay Games, which are held every four years.[8][9][10] In years in which the Gay Games are not held, IGLA holds an international competition open to its member clubs. The organization is a part of the larger movement of a niche travel industry, LGBTQ sports tourism.[11]