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The motto of the organisation is “fitness, friendship and fun” We have regular social gatherings to complement our regular training sessions. MSA members only.

We cater for all levels of ability and what better way to stay cool (and healthy) in the Top End than with a swim. From retirees in their 80s to young professionals in their 20s and everything in between, Darwin Stingers are a fun group of motivated people who enjoy keeping fit while also making new friends. Darwin Stingers have coaches to help with stroke correction and cater your sessions to you

r ability. We attend carnivals and championships around the country as well as overseas. Whether you are keen to get back in the water and take part in some competition swims, or if you have always wanted to learn to swim - Darwin Stingers is the home for you! Training Schedule
(Effective 6th September 2024)

PARAP POOL
Sunday 0800h – 1000h. The club hires 5 lanes of the 50m pool from 0800-1000. Most members attending take part in the Endurance 1000 Competition, in which the club and individual members compete against other clubs and their members around Australia. The weekly program has swims over 400m, 800m, 1500m, 30 min, 45 min and 60 min, with a different stroke/distance each week. Points are awarded on a scale that takes into account time, distance and age group. A stroke correction program is also provided for members to use if they wish. Tuesday and Thursday 0530-0630. Graded training, intermediate to advanced. Wednesday and Friday 0730-0830. Tuesday 0830-0930. Thursday 0830 – 0930. The focus of this session is stroke correction for beginners and intermediate swimmers. MSA members only - free coaching. CASUARINA POOL
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 1800-1900. Graded training, intermediate to advanced

NIGHTCLIFF POOL
Saturday 0800 – 0900. Costs
Unless otherwise indicated as for Masters Swimming Australia members only, each session costs $6 for MSA members and $12 for non-members. The $6 cost for Stingers members can be accessed only by buying a 10-swim card (or cash if a visitor). Swimmers are also required to pay the normal pool entry fee for all sessions. Contact
For further information contact the Club Secretary, John Po***ck, on 8981 5919 or 0431 671 871, email [email protected], or simply turn up at one of the above venues.

04/05/2026

Last week our early morning squads said farewell to our wonderful coach, Giorgio. We will miss his expertise, his encouragement, and his endless patience with a few swimmers who tend to have water in their ears when he’s giving instructions…

Giorgio we wish you the best in your next endeavours, and thank you for everything you’ve done for our Stingers!

15/03/2026

A busy weekend at Parap for the NT Swimming Championships! 24 of our Stingers competed across individual events and relays, with some bling to show for it! Congratulations to everyone who participated, as well as those who helped out with timekeeping and other official duties. We can’t do it without you!

Swimming Northern Territory

14/03/2026

Changes to tomorrow due to NT Champs: no OWS training. E1000 is running at Casuarina.

07/03/2026

Last Saturday afternoon saw the first MSA information session for 2026, on the topic of ‘Men’s Health - Let’s Talk About It’. Darwin Stingers club members Dr Owain Greville and Dr Adrian Nightingale provided an amazing range of useful information on a wide range of topics relevant to the men in our Masters clubs.

An enormous thank you to Owain and Adrian and the men who participated.

Watch out for upcoming MSA information sessions on Women’s Health, Nutrition Part 2, Lung Function and Sleep, featuring more of our learned members and wonderful Dietician Kia King.

23/02/2026

18/02/2026

Here’s the first information session for 2026! Our swimmers Dr Owain Greville and Dr Adrian Nightingale will be discussing the impact of Men’s health on swimming as we age. See below for details, and RSVP via Jac’s email address before February 26th. See you there!

07/02/2026

More action to report from down south! This time coming to you from Brighton, SA, at the Brighton Jetty Classic. Anne-Marie Cruickshank and Rebecca Mather-Brown competed in the 1500m event, and both took out top spots in their age groups! Congratulations!

If you’re feeling the need for speed, check out some upcoming dual sanctioned events in the Top End on the Swimming Northern Territory page. Next event is on February 21st, see you there!

19/01/2026

We are deeply saddened to bring you the news that Sandie Hyde passed away in Darwin hospice on Sunday 18 January 2026.

Since joining Darwin Stingers in May 2018, Sandie was a dedicated swimmer. Having trained at The Valley pool (Brisbane) as a youngster, Breastroke became her favourite stroke and she continued to improve over the years from continued practice and sheer determination. She earned nicknames like ‘pocket rocket’ and ‘true grit’ for her resilience. Sandie competed in the Australian Masters Games, Great Barrier Reef Masters Games, and most notably, won gold at the World Aquatics Masters Championships in Singapore as part of the relay team. She supported others in their swimming journeys and was enthusiastic to watch them race and hear of their progress. Sandie loved the friendships she made through Masters Swimming, and spoke of the fun, laughter and support she received. Sandie is going to be sorely missed in the pool and in our lives. She will be greatly missed both in and out of the pool.

There will be a memorial service held at The Visitor and Event Centre at the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens on Friday 23rd January at 1100am. Stingers are encouraged to wear their Singapore or regular Club shirts to the service. If swimmers have a meaningful item that relates to their memory of Sandie, they are welcome to place it on the tribute table.

13/01/2026

Race report from NSW! Jayna, Catherine and Amanda braved the cold southern waters (20 degrees) in Newport on Sydney’s northern beaches last weekend. After making it past a tricky shore dump, they enjoyed a great 2km swim course (Jayna also completed the 400m option as a warm up).

We Stingers love to take advantage of any swim events while we’re travelling! Make sure to check out the Pittwater series if you’re around Sydney!

08/01/2026

New year, new challenge!

New start to the New Year - New start to a New MSA Challenge.
‘Target 26-26-26’ Members Swim Challenge. The concept is simple, flexible and welcoming to swimmers of all levels:
🏊‍♀️Swim a total of at least 2.6 km in any stroke/combination of strokes, any combination of laps/distances, within each two-week/fortnight period.
🏊‍♀️You need to complete a minimum of 26 completions of a 2.6km total cumulative distance throughout 2026
🏊‍♀️Use the Vorgee Million Metres app to keep track of your swims to be eligible
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https://mastersswimming.org.au/programs/target-26-26-26-members-swim-program-for-2026/

Have fun and make as many attempts as you can in ‘getting in and having a red hot go’

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Parap, NT

Website

http://www.mastersswimmingnt.org.au/

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