Friday nights at the Samford Pool
Fun, friendly club swimming for kids of every age and ability, since 1992.
Join the club
Registration for 2026/27 is open. Fees, what's included and how to sign up.
Club night nominations
Nominate your swimmer's races in the Swim Club Connect app by 4 pm on the day.
Carnival nominations
Enter outside meets through Swim Central, step by step.
New to the club?
What to wear, how the night runs, and what happens if it rains.
Club night, Samford Pool
Club nights run every Friday from Friday 9 October 2026, with a break over the Christmas school holidays. Young Stingray Pups race first so they are home early, then the Senior Stingrays take over.
- 5.30 pmWarm-up for all swimmers
- 5.50 pmMarshalling starts
- 6.00 pmRacing starts, Stingray Pups first
- 8.00 pmApproximate finish
Dinner is sorted too, with the club BBQ running every week.
See the season calendar
A club with a difference
- Family-friendly and local community focused, with a fun, relaxed atmosphere
- For fun, fitness or competition, the choice is yours
- Suitable for all ages and abilities, from beginner Stingray Pups to experienced swimmers
- Swimmers welcome from anywhere, no need to train at Samford or live in the area
- Fees include your swim cap, club merchandise and an end-of-season perpetual trophy
- Near real-time results on your phone through the Swim Club Connect app
- We are a PlayOn! provider, so you can use your vouchers with us
Life at the Stingrays
Camaraderie, determination and a love of swimming, every Friday night.
Where Olympians started
Three-time Olympian Bronte Barratt OAM grew up in Samford and swam with the Stingrays until she was 12. She still holds 31 club records, and our annual Bronte Barratt Shield carnival is named in her honour.
Meet our Samford Stars
Thank you to our sponsors
The club is run entirely by volunteers. These local businesses help keep it running.
Ready to dive in?
New swimmers are welcome any time during the season.