Our community impact
For 25 years, the Sydney Stingers have created space for people to connect, belong, and grow through sport. We're a volunteer-run, community-led water polo club, and our impact comes from the way we operate day to day.
It's shaped by the people who show up, the pathways we create, and the values we protect over time.
Access to sport
We work to reduce barriers that often stop people from trying team sport. Through beginner-focused entry points, flexible pathways, and supportive environments, people can experience water polo without needing prior experience or long-term commitment.
This approach helps people build confidence in the water and decide how, or whether, they want to stay involved.
Inclusion and belonging
Inclusion is built into how the club operates. Women, trans, and non-binary members are active across all areas of the Stingers as players, volunteers, and leaders.
Our teams and programs are designed to support a range of identities, bodies, and experience levels. Belonging is not something you earn here—it's where you begin.
Community connection
Beyond competition, the Stingers are a social and community space. Members train together, volunteer their time, attend events, and support one another in and out of the pool.
We maintain a visible presence at LGBTQIA+ community events, including Fair Day and the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade, and have partnered with organisations like ACON and Pride in Sport to strengthen inclusion in sport.
Volunteer leadership
The club is run entirely by volunteers. From captaining to governance, administration, and event delivery, members step into leadership roles that keep the club functioning and evolving.
This shared responsibility builds skills, confidence, and continuity, and helps ensure the club remains community-led and sustainable.
Sustainability
Longevity matters. Over 25 years, the Sydney Stingers have adapted to changing needs while staying true to our purpose and values.
Support from members, donors, and partners helps us maintain safe environments, invest in people, and respond to priorities as they arise, without losing sight of why the club exists.
Let's make waves together
We're open to partnerships with organisations that share our values and want to support inclusive, community-led sport. If you're interested in working with the Sydney Stingers, we'd love to hear from you.
We're grateful to everyone who supports the club—whether through donations, volunteering, partnerships, or advocacy. Your support helps make participation possible and keeps the club accessible for future generations.
We're open to partnerships with organisations that share our values and want to support inclusive, community-led sport. If you're interested in working with the Sydney Stingers, reach out to discuss how we can work together.