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WELCOME

Swimmin' San Diego Since 1985

Different Strokes Swim Team is San Diego's uniquely supportive and welcoming organization benefiting the LGBTQIA+ community to foster fun, well-being, and health through sport, competition, and social events as a member club of US Masters Swimming. DSST promotes swimming as a form of exercise and lifelong friendships regardless of age (18+), gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or ability. Outreach and support to LGBTQIA+ communities continues to be an essential element of our mission.

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Why Join?

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Swim

We offer six coached practices per week throughout the year and ocean swimming in the summer months. Train for fitness, fun, or an upcoming event. While not a requirement, our members love to compete locally and nationally through US Masters Swimming (USMS). We also compete internationally through International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics (IGLA).

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Socialize

Our members can't get enough of each other! Aside from the pool, you'll find us grabbing a bite to eat after practice, hanging out together around Hillcrest, or attending one of DSST's many social events. See our Instagram and Facebook pages for highlights.

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Support

While all are welcome to join, outreach and support to LGBTQIA+ communities continues to be an essential element of our mission. Regardless of how you identify, we think you will find a uniquely supportive and affirming community that feels like family. Some of the ways we support the local community are by participating in San Diego Pride and hosting our annual Bart Hopple Memorial Fundraiser.