Sydney Stingers Water Polo

Your host for 25 Years: Daddy Annie 🎤

Stingers member, drag and burlesque performer, and a familiar face from club events, Daddy Annie is taking the mic at QT Sydney.

They’ve hosted us before. This time, we’re giving them 25 years of Stingers to work with.

Expect plenty of personality as Daddy Annie takes us through the stories, swimwear, celebrations and a few surprises along the way.

Community-led. Water polo-driven. See you at QT.

Tickets are still available. Link in our Bio.

Sydney Stingers Named Finalists in 2026 Honour Awards

We are honoured to announce that Sydney Stingers Water Polo has been selected as finalists in the 2026 Honour Awards.

As Australia’s longest-running LGBTQIA+ water polo club, Sydney Stingers has provided an inclusive sporting home for 25 years. The club recently became the Official Community Partner of the World Aquatics Water Polo World Cup Finals in Sydney, creating a visible rainbow presence at an international water polo event. This milestone underscores our role in fostering diversity and inclusion across the sport.

This recognition reflects the dedication of our members, volunteers, and supporters who have built a community where everyone belongs in water polo.

Learn more about the finalists: https://www.starobserver.com.au/news/finalists-2026-honour-awards/243515

ACON Honour Awards

25 years of community. 25 years of making waves.

Join us Saturday 29 August for the Sydney Stingers Celebration Night. Fancy dress, cocktails, and incredible silent auction items up for grabs:

• Keegan Forbes original artwork (900 x 600mm)
• Weekend at Trinco Cottage, Pittwater
• Balcony/courtyard design by Studio UC
• Stays at QT Bondi & QT Newcastle

Tickets still available: $75 members, $85 guests
Arrival 6pm at QT Sydney, Gilt Lounge

Link in bio to grab yours before they’re gone.

Community-led. Water polo-driven.

October 2001. Twelve people around a pool in Leichhardt, no coach, no blueprint, and one idea: LGBTQIA+ people deserved a place in water polo where they could be their full selves.

25 years later, we’re still here. And on Saturday 29 August, we’re celebrating at QT Sydney: cocktails, canapes, a fashion parade of 25 years of Stingers swimwear, silent auction, Daddy Annie on the mic.

If Stingers has ever been part of your life, this night is for you.

🎫 Link in bio.

October 2001. Twelve people around a pool in Leichhardt, no coach, no blueprint, and one idea: LGBTQIA+ people deserved a place in water polo where they could be their full selves.

25 years later, we’re still here. And on Saturday 29 August, we’re celebrating at QT Sydney: cocktails, canapes, a fashion parade of 25 years of Stingers swimwear, silent auction, Daddy Annie on the mic.

If Stingers has ever been part of your life, this night is for you.

🎫 Link in bio.

Four clubs. One pool. A whole community.

Sydney Stingers is proud to host the 2026 Rainbow Cup, bringing together Brisbane Tritons, Melbourne Surge and Perth White Pointers for a weekend of water polo built by and for our community.

26 September, Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre. Training, welcome drinks, tournament day, and a celebration to close it out.

All the details and tickets at link in bio and via your clubs.

GOOD NEWS!

We have space in our upcoming beginner water polo bootcamp, and we are keen to have you on deck to give our sport a go, or return to the sport after time away!

The dates for our Bootcamp are:
30 August 2026
6 September 2026
13 September 2026
20 September 2026

Please sign up at this link.
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/sydneystingers/rego/start?membership=538567

Bootcamp costs $85 pp and does not include pool entry into Gunyama Park Aquatic Centre - $6.90 per visit.

STINGERS PAST AND PRESENT - WE WANT YOU!

Join us for the 25 Years Celebration Night — a cocktail evening at QT Sydney’s Gilt Lounge for members, alumni, supporters, and friends. If Stingers has been part of your life at any point over the last 25 years, this one’s for you. 🏳️‍🌈🤍

📅 Saturday 29 August 2026
📍 QT Sydney, Gilt Lounge
🕡 6:30pm–11pm (doors from 6pm)
✨ Dress code: Fancy (make it fun, make it yours)

Welcome cocktail, canapés all night, fashion parade of Stingers swimwear over the years, silent auction, Daddy Annie MC and a resident DJ keeping the energy up.

THIS WILL SELL OUT!

🎟️ Tickets: $75 members / $85 guests
Link in bio to book.