28/10/2025
🏊♂️ Spotlight: The Glamourheads – Pride in Every Stroke
The Glamourheads aren’t your average swimming club - they’re a celebration of inclusion, fitness, and friendship in motion. Founded in 2001 by a group of swimmers preparing for the 2002 Gay Games, the Glamourheads have since grown into one of Melbourne’s largest and most inclusive masters swimming clubs.
🌟 Mission & Impact
The Glamourheads’ mission is simple but powerful: to create a safe, social, and supportive space for LGBTIQ+ swimmers and their friends to stay active, connected, and confident - in and out of the pool.
Their commitment to health and wellbeing goes beyond competition. By fostering a culture that celebrates diversity of skill, body, age, and identity, they’ve built a community that values participation as much as performance.
🏆 More Than a Swim Club
Beyond the laps and lanes, the Glamourheads offer a healthy alternative for connection and belonging - a place where friendships form as easily as freestyle strokes.
They regularly take part in local, national, and international meets, representing Melbourne - and the q***r community - with pride. Their members range from elite competitors to first-time swimmers rediscovering the joy of movement.
🌈 Why It Matters
Visibility in Sport: By showing up, competing, and celebrating together, they challenge stereotypes and pave the way for greater inclusion in athletics.
Community & Connection: For many members, the pool is a sanctuary - a place to unwind, connect, and feel seen.
Health & Wellbeing: Physical activity, friendship, and purpose combine to create something powerful: long-term, sustainable wellness.
💦 How You Can Get Involved
Follow the Glamourheads on social media for updates and events.
Cheer them on at local meets - or better yet, grab your goggles and dive in!
🏳️🌈 The Glamourheads remind us that pride isn’t just worn - it’s lived, breathed, and swum with every powerful, glittering stroke.
