Cairns Stingrays Swimming Club

10/06/2026

Good Luck, Sydney!

The entire Cairns Stingrays family would like to congratulate Sydney on qualifying for the Commonwealth Trials in Sydney this week.

This is an exciting opportunity and a well-deserved reward for the countless hours of training, perseverance, and determination Sydney has put into his swimming. We are incredibly proud to see one of our own competing on such a big stage.

Events:

Thursday
🔹 35 - 200IM

Friday
🔹44 - 200m Backstroke

We wish Sydney all the very best for the week ahead and can’t wait to follow his results.

You can watch the action live on 9Now⁠ and join us in cheering him on!

20/05/2026

Our Leopard swimmers have been putting in the work this week, using different equipment to help develop technique, confidence, and racing skills.

Each lesson combines skill building with plenty of movement, encouragement, and fun races along the way — keeping swimmers engaged while they continue to improve in the water.

Great to see so much effort and progress from all our swimmers!

09/05/2026

A huge thank you to our two coaches for taking the time to speak with all of our Junior, Intermediate, and Competitive Swim Team swimmers and parents this morning.

Special thanks to Coach Paddy for such an engaging and insightful talk covering all things swimming — from training, mindset, goals, and development, to what it takes to grow both in and out of the pool.

One of the biggest messages from the morning was that the path you choose now, and the effort you put in now, can lead to amazing opportunities in the future. If you put in the work, stay committed, and trust the process, the results will come. Our National swimmers are proof of that after achieving fantastic results at Nationals this year, and we are incredibly proud to have had one of the largest teams represented at the competition.

It was fantastic to see both parents and swimmers take so much away from the session, and we can’t wait to see all the new thoughts, goals, and actions put into practice as we continue building a strong and supportive swim community together. 🏊

09/05/2026

We would like to wish Joanna all the very best as she proudly represents Papua New Guinea at the Oceania Swimming Championships starting today.

The Oceania Championships is one of the major international swimming events in the Oceania region, bringing together athletes from countries across the Pacific including Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and many more.

The event is held every two years and provides swimmers with valuable international racing experience, while also serving as an important pathway toward higher level competitions such as the Commonwealth Games, World Championships and Olympic Games.

We are incredibly proud to see Joanna representing her country on the international stage and know she will do an amazing job. The entire Stingrays family is behind you all the way!

Go Joanna! 🇵🇬🏊‍♀️

21/04/2026

The Far North swimming community has a new national title holder in its ranks after Sonny Kito produced three electric performances at the Australian Age Championships.

Kito secured gold in the 13-year-old 1500m freestyle, 400m individual medley, and 200m individual medley at the championships which were held from April 11-18 on the Gold Coast.

Read more in tomorrow's edition of the Cairns Post.

19/04/2026

Well, that’s a wrap — and what a week it’s been!

We had 10 of our Cairns Stingrays swimmers head down to the Gold Coast to compete at the Swimming Age Nationals Championships, and every single one of them gave it their all in the pool. Racing on the big stage with cameras and the pressure that comes with it is no small feat — but you all stepped up, swam hard, and represented the club with pride. You should be incredibly proud

⭐️ Standout performances:

Sunny – 🥇 1500m Freestyle, 200IM, 400IM | 🥈 200m Breaststroke, 800m Freestyle
Sydney – 🥈 200IM, 200m Backstroke
Paige – 🥈 100m Freestyle | 🥉 100m Butterfly

💥 Top 10 finishes:

Sienna – 100m Breaststroke, 200m Breaststroke
Paige – 50m Butterfly, 200m Freestyle, 200m Butterfly
Sydney – 400m Freestyle, 100m Backstroke
Sunny – 100m Breaststroke, 200m Freestyle

An unforgettable week of racing, teamwork, and growth. The future is looking strong for our Stingrays

19/04/2026

Big congratulations to Sydney Kito on making the 2026 Junior Dolphins team! 🐬

Sydney will be heading to Vancouver, Canada this August to compete at the Pan Pacific Championships — an incredible achievement, and we couldn’t be prouder. Cairns Stingrays are proud of your achievement!

A big thank you to Coach Ryo for his dedication, expertise, and guidance in supporting Sydney’s development and helping him reach the next level in his swimming career. All your hard work has paid off — you’ve truly earned this moment. We can’t wait to cheer you on and watch you compete in Vancouver!

16/04/2026

12/04/2026

Massive congratulations are in order for Sydney Kito from Stingrays, who put in an incredible performance to take out an impressive second place in the 200m Backstroke event for 18-year-old Boys on the opening night of the 2026 Australian Age Nationals! 🥈

Plus, a huge shoutout to Sunny Kito (Stingrays), who finished a respectable 7th in his 200m freestyle event, and Jaxon Pickard (TAS), who managed to secure a solid 20th place in his 100m backstroke event. And let's not forget Sienna Page (Stingrays), who was also swimming in last night's finals - we're so proud of all our talented athletes for giving it their all and making us proud! 🏊‍♀️💪

09/04/2026

Age Champion National Team 2026

Good luck Stingrays