14 Feb

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Every two years in February, Upstream organizes the Valentine Tournament, an international LGBTQ+ swimming event that attracts hundreds of participants from the Netherlands and abroad.

Valentine Swimming Tournament

Every two years in February, Upstream organizes the Valentine Tournament. This international LGBTQ+ swimming tournament attracts hundreds of participants from the Netherlands and abroad.

Track record of international swimming tournaments:

On August 6, 1999, Upstream organized its first tournament. From 1999 to 2004, Upstream organized six tournaments during Amsterdam Pride. Since 2006, Upstream has organized the Valentine's Day Tournament every other year in February. We consistently attract hundreds of participants from the Netherlands and abroad. In 2024, Upstream organized its 10th Valentine's Day Tournament.

KNZB-recognized tournament with official timekeeping.

The international rules for masters swimming from the KNZB and the international federation FINA apply during the competition. The competition will be led by KNZB referees. Times and records are officially recognized by the KNZB and FINA.

Valentine's Day Party, dinner, and brunch!

The swim meet is on Saturday afternoon, but there are activities throughout the weekend. These include a warm-up swim on Friday evening, the Valentine's Day Party and dinner on Saturday evening, and a closing brunch on Sunday morning.