Whats Happened:

Aussie Stingers and Sharks in Paris

The Aussie Stingers and Sharks are celebrating, with well earnt ham-and-cheese croissants, after another dam impressive Olympic campaign. Upsetting the bigger guns of the game in starting rounds, the Aussies proved themselves a thrilling watch, consistently offering a strong resistance to opponents attacks and shooting with speed and awe. Friend of ours, Bec Rippon coached the Aussie Stingers at the games to their best result since 2000. The semis saw us play the behemoth that is the USA, who’ve medaled at every Olympics since Sydney, ending time at 8 all. As the penalty shoot out entered its 6th round, Aussie keeper Gabi Palmer blocked the shot that earned the Stingers a guaranteed medal in the grand final game. A mere fraction of a second to save, but a lifetime of training to execute. In the end the gold was grabbed by the strength of Spain, despite the might and force of the Aussies. A phenomenal achievement from our team to collect themselves silver, we wait with keen eyes for your next tournament!

Aussie Sharks bit chunks into the competition, making a convincing win over the eventual gold medalists Serbia early in the group stage, advancing to the quarter finals. The tense play against the Americans gave no clear frontrunner, the game anyone’s to take, as the teams went tit for tat to deadlock in the 3rd, again in the 4th. Team USA only barely shot us out in penalties, ending the Olympic run for the Sharks, who placed 8th on the ladder.

Images: World Aquatics

Whats On:

Boot Camp

Closer to home, we are welcoming a brave new swarm of Booties into the pool. The new recruits are treading their way around the skills and  rules of the game, driving the Class of August ‘24.

As the cauldron dims in Paris and re-ignites in Gunyama for our own Bootylympics, they’ll be put to the test with try-it-out games on Sunday 25th August. If you can lend us a hand, helping as a player, coach, referee or on table please fill out the form by THursday and we’ll slot you in. As always, a social dinner is planned afterwards, please keep up to date on our FB page for further details.

Summer Sign-Ups Soon

It's already warming up, time to start thinking about the late sun and chlorine nights. Summer 24/25 season preparation is underway, if you want to try out for the Metro teams please fill out this form by Saturday 31st August. The season will run from Sat 12th October to 7th December, then 1st Feb to 5th April for Division 1, and Tuesday/Wednesday 22nd/23rd October to 10th/11th December, then 28th/29th January to 1st/2nd April for Division 2, with INTRA running at a similar time.

Seeking Mardi Gras Parade Coordinator (or Co-Coordinator)!

Are you keen to help show the world who we are, have heaps of fun, and lead us as we strut our stuff up Oxford Street? We are seeking a Mardi Gras Parade Coordinator to manage the club's parade entry for 2025, and would also love to hear from anyone who would be interested in being a Co-Coordinator, potentially sharing the role with a 2024 team member.

Mardi Gras Parade is one of the club's biggest events each year, providing us both broad exposure in the community and a rewarding experience for club members. The Mardi Gras Parade Coordinator is the brains and braun behind this operation, leading our application with Mardi Gras, and bringing together and leading a team (many hands make light work!) to develop our theme, music, and choreo and organise rehearsals, swimmers and decor to look fabulous on the day!

It's a great opportunity to give back to the club and help us keep doing the great work we do. There's some work very soon on the initial application (due September 13th), but most of the work happens in December/January/February in the lead up to the Parade. You'll have broad support of the club and Exec, and excellent materials and know-how from previous entries to rely on. If you're interested in the above or have questions, please reach out to Tom (secretary@sydneystingers.org.au).

Rainbow Grudge Match - October Long Weekend

Stingers are hosting the next edition of Rainbow Grudge Match inviting our fellow waterpolo tragics from around Australia for the long weekend. Saturday 5th will hold the bulk of the rounds and the infamous party and the finals on Sunday 6th at Gunyama.

Delfina Team Store Open Until 25th August

Use this link with the code Stingers2024 to submit your orders for merch. After you order, your items are expected to be delivered to the club before Friday October 11th for those heading to IGLA.

2024-25 Membership Rollover

We can’t believe 2023-24 has gone so by so quickly! The Revsport platform will rollover on August 31st, look out for an email and post in Stingers Members  in early September with 2024/25 renewal information.

AGM

It’s that exciting time of year again, please pencil in Sunday October 13th before training at Gunyama to find out how the club is going and what we can look forward to next year! Formal notice will be sent beforehand, and Exec will be soliciting feedback soon on some proposed constitutional changes (by email and in Stingers Members).

IGLA 2025 Washington D.C.

Sydney winter too cold? Next June you could be bronzing yourself (but aiming for gold) during summer in Washington DC.The 2025 IGLA competition will be held 2-6th June, as the city World Pride celebrations. Start saving those pennies!

IGLA 2024 Buenos Aires Expression of Interest

Tickets are printed and bookings made, if you’re still interested in attending please reach out directly to Dylan.

Stingers On Tour

Keep an eye out for your teammates as Stingers set out for world domination! We'll be battling it out in the pool and attending these events:

• Rainbow Grudge Match, 4-7th October 2024, Ryde and Gunyama.
• IGLA Buenos Aires, 5-9th November 2024 (coincides with Gay Pride events in Argentina)
• IGLA Washington DC, 2nd-6th June 2025 (during World Pride).

General Information:

• If you have Facebook, please join our Stingers Members Page, where you can keep up to date with announcements.
• See the Member Zone for club information
• Check out the Club Calendar for upcoming events and the training plan, you can also subscribe to the calendar on your phone using the link provided
• Grab exclusive merch available on the Stingers Shop at bargain basement prices!

August Swim Set

Total Time: 35min

Total Distance: 1400m

Warm Up: 100 Free, 100 IM

Main Set:

Repeat twice (or thrice):

4 x 25m SPRINT, 1min (lots of rest, so make it 100%)

3 x 100m, 1:40 at 75% (not easy, still putting in effort, only take MAXIMUM 10sec rest)

2min rest

Cool down: 200m

Notes:

• Adjust the times to suit you, but still aim to push yourself. Suggestions:
  • A bit easier: add 5 to 10s on the suggested times per 50m.
  • A bit harder: minus 5 to 10s on the suggested times per 50m or add 2 more distance intervals (e.g where it says 6x100m do 8 of them.)
  • 50m Pool: add 5sec per 50m
• Send your team a selfie with you at the pool after your set! Be the fitspo to my DMs :) 
• Splashproof and reuse the set - write it up with crayon (or pencil) on waxy baking paper, pat dry and keep in your bag for next time.