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Pride Games 2005 : The Pool...
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No serious games would be complete without some action in the water, and this year's Pride games had it by the bucketload!
The swimming events took place at the gorgeous and spacious Manchester Aquatics Centre, originally built for the Commonwealth Games. The centre has two 50 metre pools as well as a specialist diving pool - which doubled as a water polo pool during the Pride Games.
Pool events included the expected freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and relay events, as well as the water polo tournament that ran throughout the day.
Meanwhile, down in the warm-up pools there was a taster SCUBA session allowing everyone the opportunity to don a tank of air and see how it feels to breathe under water...
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about Manchester Pride
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Manchester Pride has been around for a number of years, previously in the guise of Mardi Gras, GayFest and the Ab Fab Weekend. In recent years, the organisation has grown significantly, focussed its aims and provided a network for community groups, the City Council and the gay businesses - no mean feat! The next Manchester Pride date for your diary:
Saturday, 7th June
LGBT Heritage Trail @ Manchester Visitor Information Centre
Click for more info and complete listings for Manchester Pride
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about Pride Games
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New to the Manchester Pride festival calendar of events is Pride Games, a programme of cultural and leisure events with a distinctly sporty flavour.
The next Pride Games date for your diary:
Sunday, 7th - Sunday, 14th September
PrideGames 2008 @ Gay Village : Canal Street
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about Northern Wave Swimming Club
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If getting nearly naked, very wet and expending some energy with lots of likeminded people is your thing then try Northern Wave... An amateur swimming club for the gay and lesbian community.
The next Northern Wave Swimming Club date for your diary:
Saturday, 10th - Sunday, 11th May
Paris Tournament @ Paris International Swimming Tournament, Paris
Click for more info and complete listings for Northern Wave Swimming Club
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about Manchester Sharks
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Manchester Sharks, Manchester's LGBT water polo club, is always on the lookout for new members. Open to both men and women, the club welcomes players of all levels - from new starters to experienced players - full training and coaching is given. Next for Manchester Sharks this Thursday: Manchester Sharks Water Polo Club @ Miles Platting Pools and Fitness Centre
A serious and competitive water polo club.
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