IGLA Talks Series: Equality and Inclusion in Aquatics - What Does That Mean By Today's Standards?
2023-06-26 18:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | TBC, United Kingdom
“Equality and inclusion was cardinally important at the beginning of OTS – what does equality & inclusion mean in today’s OTS, Swimming and wider Sports”.
Join us for an open discussion on what inclusion means in sports today.
As Out To Swim celebrates 30 years of inclusive sports, we reflect on the ambitions of its inception and what it means to provide an inclusive environment for all involved in aquatic sports for the future.
From its inception, Out To Swim’s founder and early members recognized the importance of being inclusive of women, HIV swimmers, and individuals with different objectives and abilities. Many of these objectives continue to be issues that come back to discussion repeatedly. At the same time, more identities and new questions have arisen: BAME, trans, non-binary, older swimmers inclusion – and questions penetrate the wider swimming community, LGBT+ sports and sports in general.
Join us long term Out To Swim members, together with representatives within the sports sector, to explore what those values of equality and inclusion, which were so important at the outset of Out To Swim, mean in today’s world.

IGLA Talks Series: History Of Out To Swim & Early Days Of Gay and Lesbian Sports
2023-06-27 18:00 - 22:30 | Queer Britain, 2 Granary Square, London, N1C 4BH, United Kingdom
Join us for an engaging evening at Queer Britain as we celebrate 30 years of Out To Swim, the UK’s largest LGBTQ+ aquatics club.
During the event, we will hear from the founding and long-time members of Out To Swim, who will share their stories and experiences, and shed light on the club’s history and journey. You’ll get the chance to explore the roots of the club’s inception, the LGBTQ+ sports movement, and gain insights into its impact on the LGBTQ+ community.
The event will conclude with a drinks reception, providing an opportunity to mingle and network while enjoying exclusive access to Queer Britain’s collection at the UK’s first dedicated LGBTQ+ museum.
Whether you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, an ally, or simply interested in the history of the sports movement, this event is a must-attend. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate Out To Swim’s 30 years of inclusivity and the impact it has had on the LGBTQ+ community.

IGLA x Out for Sport Committee Training Series: Trans inclusion in grassroot sport
2023-06-27 18:30 - 20:30 | London Aquatics Centre, United Kingdom
In partnership with Out For Sport, throughout the week of the championships, a series of training sessions and workshops will be delivered open to all IGLA and Out For Sport members.
Sport, Physical Activity and Trans People: The Basics
Deliver by our friends at Gendered Intelligence; this session introduces the key ideas and information people need to know about trans inclusion within grassroots sport and physical activity settings.
The session will:

Explain what ‘trans’ means and describe the diversity of those who might use the term

Introduce key concepts crucial to understanding trans people

List the main legislation relating to trans identities

Outline trans inclusive practice in grassroots sport and physical activities

Provide links to further resources and help

All sessions are available to a maximum of 2 members per club.

IGLA x Out for Sport Committee Training Series: Volunteer Experience and Development
2023-06-28 18:30 - 20:30 | London Aquatics Centre, United Kingdom
In partnership with Out For Sport, throughout the week of the championships, a series of training sessions and workshops will be delivered open to all IGLA and Out For Sport members.
Volunteer Experience and Development
Deliver by our friends at Club Matters, by the end of this workshop, delegates will be able to:

Develop a positive culture of volunteering within a club/organisation environment
Identify how to develop the volunteer’s experience
Identify top tips in recruiting, retaining and rewarding volunteers
Develop an action plan to improve their club volunteer experience
Understand how to access further information to help improve the volunteer experience

All sessions are available to a maximum of 2 members per club.

IGLA x Out for Sport Committee Training Series: Barriers to participation for underrepresented groups in sport
2023-06-28 18:30 - 20:30 | London Aquatics Centre, United Kingdom
In partnership with Out For Sport, throughout the week of the championships, a series of training sessions and workshops will be delivered open to all IGLA and Out For Sport members.
Barriers to participation for underrepresented groups in sport.
This session is delivered by Omie Dale, a swimming instructor and outdoor swim coach, who works towards improving access to swimming and bettering participation rates amongst underrepresented groups in the sport. This began with her project ‘If 71% of the world is water, how do we feel at home if we don’t know how to swim?’ looking at people of colour’s relationship with water and offering free swimming lessons whilst documenting their stories. She is now the director of Swimunity, a Community Interest Company that offers free swimming lessons for women and children in London. She has also worked for organisations such as Pride in Water, Out to Swim, Mental Health Swims, Nike London and Speedo exploring the issues faced by certain demographics when learning to swim and how they can be improved.
All sessions are available to a maximum of 2 members per club.

IGLA Annual General Meeting
2023-06-29 12:00 - 14:00 | London Aquatics Centre, United Kingdom
Join the members of the IGLA board and fellow members for the IGLA Annual General Meeting.
Being held in the Officials Briefing Room at the London Aquatics Centre; The meeting will review the activity the Branch has made over the last year, allow for members to hear directly from the IGLA board, and address any other business arising.
The meeting is open to IGLA members only.

IGLA x Out for Sport Committee Training Series: Planning for the Future
2023-06-29 18:30 - 20:00 | London Aquatics Centre, United Kingdom
In partnership with Out For Sport, throughout the week of the championships, a series of training sessions and workshops will be delivered open to all IGLA and Out For Sport members.
Planning for the future
Delivered by our friends at Club Matters, by the end of this workshop, delegates will be able to:

Understand how to access further information to support business planning
Understand what constitutes a business plan, its value, function and who should be involved in the process
Begin developing a business plan using a simple framework

Describe how to structure an effective business plan to meet the needs of their club

All sessions are available to a maximum of 2 members per club.
