Australia’s longest-running LGBTQIA+ water polo club. Community-led, water polo-driven. Inclusive, competitive sport in Sydney since 2001. Interested in joining?
Sydney Stingers is Australia’s longest-running LGBTQIA+ water polo club, based in Sydney. Since 2001, we’ve created space for LGBTQIA+ people and allies to train, compete, and build community in and out of the pool. Our mission is simple: community-led, water polo-driven. We are committed to inclusive, competitive sport and sustainable club growth. Whether you’re new to water polo or returning aft
31/03/2026
⏳ LAST CHANCE FOR WINTER MERCH!! 🥶☕
Hibernation, but make it Sting! Last call for winter merch, we are closing the store TONIGHT at 9pm and placing orders for our toastie new merch. Delivery right in time for winter season.
Head on over to our store for your last minute purchases. Hoodies, backpacks and bottles. Or save with a package Deal!
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/sydneystingers/shop
30/03/2026
We’re celebrating our trans community 🩵🩷
Today is International Trans Day of Visibility , an annual celebration of trans pride and awareness, recognising the experiences and achievements of trans and gender diverse people. 🏳️⚧️
We are fortunate to have wonderful trans & gender diverse friends, family and colleagues in our lives.
Sydney Stingers aims to be a welcoming, supportive and enjoyable place for trans & gender diverse people to socialise, grow and enjoy the benefits of team sport.
Anyone of any gender identity is welcome to join the Stingers - just visit
www.sydneystingers.org.au/join for info.
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We invite members, friends and supporters to make use of these resources:
👉 ACON TransHub -
www.transhub.org.au
www.transhub.org.au/allies
👉 Sydney Stingers Trans & Gender Diverse Inclusion Policy -
www.sydneystingers.org.au/tgd-policy
👉 Sydney Stingers Inclusion Officer -
[email protected]
👉 ASC & AHRC Guidelines for inclusion of transgender & gender diverse people in sport -
www.sportaus.gov.au/integrity_in_sport/transgender_and_gender_diverse_people_in_sport
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All links are in our bio, for quick access just tap and look for “linktr.ee”
21/03/2026
Congratulations Sydney Stingers W4 “Shiitake Attack” on making the Semi Finals of the Water Polo NSW Metro Competition.
Stingers W4 took on Cronulla Sharks W4 at Ryde Aquatic Centre on Wednesday night. The Stingers played a great game but in the end Cronulla won the day 9-3.
“Shiitake Attack” now finish a great Summer ‘25-‘26 season at 4th place on the ladder.
20/03/2026
Bravo, Sydney Stingers W6 “Enoki Dokie” on competing in the Water Polo NSW Metro Competition semi finals this week! Stingers W6 put on a strong showing, including an excellent 3rd quarter, but ultimately the victory went to Blue Mountains WPC 15-7.
Sydney Stingers W6 “Enoki Dokie” now finish a great ‘25-‘26 Summer Season in 3rd place on the ladder.
20/03/2026
Congratulations to Sydney Stingers M6 “Lion’s Mane” on competing in the Semi Finals in the Water Polo NSW Metro Competition this week. Congratulations also to Cronulla Sharks M6 who proved too strong for the Stingers on this occasion, winning the match 13-3 at Ryde Aquatic Centre.
Stingers M6 “Lion’s Mane” now sit at 3rd place on the ladder – a great result for the season.
17/03/2026
Tonight our W6 team takes on Blue Mountains for a spot in the Grand Final! Let’s go! 🤽♂️🤽♂️🤽♂️
Come and support our team! The ball drops at 7.20pm at Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic.
17/03/2026
Tonight our W4 team takes on Cronulla for a spot in the Grand Final! Let’s go! 🤽♂️🤽♂️🤽♂️
Come and support our team! The ball drops at 7.15pm at Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre.
17/03/2026
Winners of our March ‘26 Beach Water Polo Fours comp… team “Mystery Machine”!
17/03/2026
Runners-up in our Beach Water Polo Fours comp… the “Beach Ballers”!
17/03/2026
Presenting: “Team Special Friends” at Beach Water Polo Fours!
17/03/2026
Presenting: Team “Livin’ On A Prayer” in our Beach Water Polo Fours comp!
17/03/2026
Presenting: Team “Shark Bait” at Beach Water Polo Fours!
The Sydney Stingers are a competitive LGBTIQ-inclusive water polo club in Sydney, Australia with seven teams playing in the NSW metropolitan competition. Originally formed in October 2001 to represent Sydney in the 2002 Gay Games, the club is now a well-known part of the Sydney LGBTIQ sporting and water polo communities.
Our mission is to provide an inclusive, friendly environment to learn, play water polo, train and socialise. Anyone is welcome regardless of experience, although water polo does require strong swimming skills and endurance. We encourage new players to join and actively develop the skills required. We train each Saturday morning at Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre, and we hold regular swim squad meets on Wednesday nights and Friday mornings.
The Stingers also have a busy calendar of social and fundraising events including the Mardi Gras parade and our famous yearly Trivia Nights in conjunction with our generous supporters.
