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We are a community of passionate aquatics athletes based in West Hollywood, California. Our Club is open to everyone, regardless of skill level, background, or identity. Whether you are a former Olympian or a beginner looking to try something new, we are here to support and encourage you every step of the way.
At WH2O, we believe that diversity is our strength. We welcome athletes of all genders, races, sexual orientations, and abilities. It is our shared love of the water that brings us together, and we can’t wait to share that passion with you! Feel free to join us today!

As a member of U.S. Masters Swimming and USA Water Polo, you will have access to world-class facilities and training programs, as well as the camaraderie and support of the WH2O community. We can’t wait to meet you and help you achieve your aquatics goals!

Welcome to West Hollywood Aquatics (WH2O), a friendly and inclusive Masters Club based in West Hollywood, California. WH2O is home to over 300 athletes from Southern California, ranging from ex-Olympians to beginners. We believe that everyone is welcome, regardless of their skill level, gender, race, sexual orientation, or disability.

Our Club was born from a group of passionate swimmers training for the inaugural Gay Games in 1982. After returning from the Gay Games, these swimmers started the West Hollywood Swim Club. This Swim Club is also proud to be one of the founding members of International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics (IGLA). Teammate Lis Bartlett directed an award-winning documentary about our team’s history, “Light in the Water” (2018). You can also watch it on YouTube free of charge.

WH2O has since grown to include Water Polo and Ocean (Open Water), sanctioned by United States Masters Swimming (USMS) and USA Water Polo (USAWP). Our swimmers are members of Southern Pacific Masters Swimming (SPMS), a part of the Southwest Zone of USMS. Our water polo players are members of USAWP’s Zone 11, Coastal California Water Polo.

Our members across all 3 disciplines compete in events, meets, and tournaments at the Regional, National, and International levels. We offer professionally coached daily workouts and seasonal clinics to support our members in achieving their goals, both in and out of the water. For more, please check out our Ocean, Swimming, and Water Polo pages.