Whats Happened:

IGLA Buenos Aires

This month, with the help of our mates from Melbourne Surge, Stingers toured across date lines and time zones heading to Buenos Aires for IGLA 2024. The combined team took to the pool, competiting with the usual Stingers might and speed. The tournament was tough, and we congratulate you on a stellar effort. Enjoy your holiday, and see you back on deck soon!

Whats On:

Save the Date

Book in the Beers! Stingers will be hosting our end of year awards on Sunday 19th January. More details to follow. 

Mardi Gras Volunteers

Oxford street doesnt march itself! We are seeking hands, feet and brains to organise our Mardi Gras float and Fair Day activities. As a club run by volunteers, with members who love their waterpolo, please consider if you can contribute energy back to us through opportunities like these. If you have any time to offer please contact Fletch or Kezia. Otherwise, if you'd like to participate, please fill out this EOI.

IGLA 2025 Washington D.C.

Fear-no-FOMO-no-more, we have another international getaway planned for Stingers! June 2025 will have Washington DC host the next iteration of IGLA Games

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:

• Fair Day - 16th February, 2025
• Mardi Gras Parade - 1st March, 2025
• IGLA Washington DC, 2nd-6th June 2025 (during World Pride).
• 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
• Grab exclusive merch available on the Stingers Shop at bargain basement prices!

Swim Set

Total Time: 45min (with rest)

Total Distance: 1700m

Warm Up: 100 Free, 100 IM, 100 Free

Main Set:

6 x 100 m Free - 1:50 (or 70% with 10 sec rest)

6 x 50m  Form stroke (no free) - 1:15

6 x 50m - 25m Sprint, 25m easy - 1:15

(good for practice to sprinting under fatigue) 

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.