JOIN
THE SYDNEY STINGERS
JOIN
THE SYDNEY STINGERS
Joining the Sydney Stingers
Water polo is a fast-paced and exciting aquatic sport. With the Sydney Stingers, you'll play & improve your game technique in a safe and supportive LGBTIQ-friendly environment.
The Sydney Stingers recruits new players twice a year at our water polo boot camps, which are open to both new and experienced players. Keep reading below for details of our next boot camp.
In addition to our boot camps, we occasionally have mid-season openings for experienced players. If you have prior experience and would like to discuss options for joining the club, please contact our new recruits team by email at recruitment@sydneystingers.org.au.
OUR NEXT BOOT CAMP
The best way to get into the Sydney Stingers is to attend one of our twice-yearly Water Polo Boot Camps.
Boot camp is a 4-session introduction to water polo, and is suitable for beginners who already have strong swimming skills. Experienced water polo players are also encouraged to participate as a skills refresher, and in order to get to know our club and meet your fellow recruits.
Our boot camp is planned to run for 4 sessions on Sunday afternoons twice annually. Register your interest below to receive more information about our next boot camp dates:
Who Can Participate in the boot camp?
Anyone is welcome (including those who have never played water polo before)... but you need to be a strong swimmer and able to tread water.
Swimming ability:
To allow focus on learning and playing water polo, we’re looking for strong swimmers, if you can swim 1km freestyle in 30 minutes or less boot camp is for you!
Gender Identity:
Boot camp is a mixed-gender environment and people of any gender are very welcome to participate. Sydney Stingers aims to provide a welcoming and safe space for all, including transgender, gender-diverse (TGD) and intersex people. Our Transgender & Gender-Diverse Inclusion Policy is available here. Feel free to contact our TGD Inclusion Officer at inclusion@sydneystingers.org.au if you have any queries.
DO I NEED TO BE GAY, LESBIAN OR LGBTIQ TO JOIN?
No, not at all - everyone is welcome. But please be aware that our club is an LGBTIQ-friendly environment.
READY? click below to register your interest:
contact our recruits team
If you have questions or want to discuss other options for joining, you can email us at recruitment@sydneystingers.org.au.
PREVIOUS BOOT CAMP PARTICIPANTS:
“I’ve made a kickarse group of water polo friends and it’s an awesome sport for strength and fitness.”
“I was nervous and unsure when I signed up, but it has been the best choice I have made in a long time. There are many benefits but honestly the best part is playing with people I feel lucky to call my friends!”
“Moving to Sydney during Covid, I found it hard to make friends in the wider queer community. Joining the Stinger’s bootcamp (and now the club itself) has been an awesome way to stay active but also meet some awesome people!”
“Everyone is super friendly and supportive! It feels like I’ve got a massive water polo family where we all help each other learn and grow!”
“From day one, everyone was friendly and welcoming, making me feel part of the club. I was challenged in a supportive environment that pushed me to my limits while having fun along the way. The sense of community and the positive energy at Stingers Bootcamp made me look forward to every session. I would highly recommend giving the bootcamp a go!”
“The sessions were fun and challenging. They had a good mix of swimming, technical skills and short games. It was also a great way to make new friends, since we often went for dinner and drinks afterwards.”
REGISTER
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
REGISTER
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
Please fill out the form below to tell us a bit about yourself and to join our mailing list for the next bootcamp, which will be held in Autumn 2025. If you have questions, you can email us at recruitment@sydneystingers.org.au. If you don’t receive an email after submitting, please check your email spam folder!
MEMBERSHIP FEES
HOW MUCH?
MEMBERSHIP FEES
HOW MUCH?
The Stingers have an annual membership fee covering both Summer and Winter seasons from 1 September to 31 August each year. Membership fees consist of club fees and further league and insurances fees, depending on if and at what level you compete with Water Polo NSW and Water Polo Australia competitions. A reduced club fee applies for members who join halfway through the year.
Club fees cover costs incurred by the club including coaches, pool hire, new equipment and general running costs. Club fees are subsidised through active fundraising and sponsorship and when considering that every Stinger has the opportunity to both train and compete within the club, fees represent excellent value for money to members – we're cheaper than most other Sydney-based water polo clubs!
These are our club fees for 2024/25:
Full membership - Competing in Sydney Metro or INTRA: $420 / year + league/insurance fee
Full Members attend weekly team training sessions and have access to compete in the NSW Sydney Metro Comp and/or INTRA comps and all-in training opportunities. They are welcome to participate in all club activities. Membership includes insurance cover and league costs through Water Polo NSW and Water Polo Australia.
Affiliate membership - Non-competing: $160 / year + insurance fee
Affiliates attend all-in training sessions and are welcome to participate in all club activities (incl. mid-week swim training). Membership includes insurance cover through Water Polo Australia.
Supporter membership - Out of the Pool: $60 / year
Supporter Members who want to take a break and/or wish only to participate in the club out of the water and all club social activities. Supporters won’t be able to attend training sessions or participate in competitions except by spectating.
Payment plans are available for those who prefer to pay the club fee in several installments over the year rather than make full payment up-front.
Fees quoted on this page are correct as of September 2024, and are subject to change.