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London to stage Orca European Water Polo Championships

Europe’s best LGBT water polo teams converge on London for the London Orca European Water Polo Championship next week which are being held on November 2 and 3 at Queen Elizabeth’s Girls’ School in Barnet, London.

Orca Polo Team

which are being held on November 2 and 3 at Queen Elizabeth’s Girls’ School in Barnet, London.

London Orca who are part of the Out to Swim sports group have four teams entered in the Tournament. Out To Swim is a swimming, water polo and synchro club for gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered (LGBT) people and their friends. The club has over 400 active members and is the UK’s largest LGBT aquatics club. Members regularly compete in swimming, water polo, synchro and open water events both within the UK and internationally.

For more information about Out To Swim, view:

Out To Swim

If you want to participate or simply join in as a spectactor, you can register for the event at:

Register

Gareth Johnson from London Orca, said:

“We’re delighted that the best LGBT water polo from across Europe have chosen London as the 2012 location for this annual Autumn tournament. Not only will the teams play some great water polo, but it’s also a great opportunity for us to showcase London at its best.”

Tournament Location: Queen Elizabeth’s School, Queen’s Road, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 4DQ (nearest tube – High Barnet on the Northern Line)

After Party:  Saturday night, November 3, Shadow Lounge, 5 Brewer Street Soho W1F 0RF

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