Event
The following events will be conducted for each age group and gender.
Individual Events:
- Freestyle: 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500 m
- Backstroke: 50, 100, 200 m
- Breaststroke: 50, 100, 200 m
- Butterfly: 50, 100, 200 m
- Individual medley: 100, 200, 400 m
Relay Events:
- Freestyle relay: 200 m, 400 m, 800 m
- Medley relay: 200 m, 400 m
The competition also includes the Pink Flamingo event.
Number of participants
800
Expected breakdown
The breakdown is based on previous Gay Games history in Europe:
- 60% Men, 40% Women
- 40% North America, 60% Remaining Countries
Key Success Factors
A Well-known and strong experience in organizing large-scale competitions
A beautiful and well-equipped swimming pool highly recognized by IGLA swimmers and easily accessible
Active support from the French Swimming Federation and Île-de-France League
Paris Aquatique worldwide famous LGBT swimming club, recognized among IGLA members, will ensure the utmost seriousness in terms of organization and conviviality
Scheduling
6 days from Sunday August 5, 2018 to Friday August 10, 2018.
Organization of the Event
LGBT Sports Organization
International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics (IGLA), www.igla.org
Local Club
Paris Aquatique
Organizer
Paris Aquatique
Sanctioning or Governing Body
International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics (IGLA), www.igla.org
