November: 4s, Tees and a Grudge!

Beach 4s

Who can burn better than the Sun? A day out at Stingers Beach 4s! The water was a little on the chilly side boat delievered-ice-cream and after-game-beers all made for a perfect day out on the sand. Thank you to Kayla, Ben T and Ben W for their stellar efforts in organising and promoting the event. As well as our lifesaving volunteers Alex L, Fletch, Kerry, Kingsford and Arnaud for contributing their time, whistles and hands so we could have a day out as a club.

Stingers Beach 4s Day is a popular day in the waterpolo calendar, with 16 teams in the rec and 4 in the comp division. We saw a lot of returning faces, a lot of ‘I think I know that one from metro’ and a few potential recruits to the club.

Thanks to Delfina for providing the prizes, our first place in the recreation division was the Seals from Knox Club and taking out the competitive division was Dare Devils from Drummoyne.

Pencil in the next one for March, we’ll keep you updated with date and details when confirmed.

Peino Club Shirts

Friend of the club, Peino have sponsored a run of new T-shirts! Our new club cotton tees will have you rep’ing the club on deck at your next game. And who better knows us than a combined coffee and wine bar set in a garden.

T-shirts will be available to all members registered for metro and intra, check out the form to see the sizing guide to request one. We’ll also bring out a sizing kit to training and games soon if you’d rather try one on. We’ve got a limited amount per size for this first run, so first in best dressed. Apologies on 2 levels. I’ll order more as needed. 

Rainbow Grudge Match - Perth Edition.

Thats a wrap for from the west, thanks to Perth White Pointer for hosting a match day. We'll keep you posted with the next Grudge matches coming in 2026.

Valencia 2026 EOI 

We are building some plans for the Gay Games in Spain in June next year. For complete information about the event and to let us know if you're interested, please see and complete the Expression of Interest. Also show your interest in this FB event (team chat link in event) for comms.

Stingers Key Dates.

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:

• Boot Camp - TBD March/April 2026
• Beach 4s - March 2026
• Valencia Gay Games 2026 - 27th June - 5th July 2026

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
• Make a tax deductible donation today to benefit the club.  
• If you’re interested in blowing a whistle, we’d love to hear from you! Take a look at Referee Info for next steps.

November Swim Set:

Total Time: 50min

Total Distance: 1.9km

Warm Up: 

100 Free, 100 IM, 100 Free

200m IM Kick/Drill

Main Set:

200m Free - 30 sec rest

4 x 50m  - 25 form, 25 free - 15 sec rest 

200m Free - 30 sec rest

4 x 50m - 25 Kick , 25 Free - 15 sec rest

200 Free - 30 sec rest

4 x 50m - 25 Sprint, 25 easy - 15 sec 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.